yoga is not about touching your toes - it’s about what you learn on the way down
the way I see yoga isn’t as a form of exercise, or even necessarily as a type of physical movement. yoga runs much deeper than that. it’s a way of life. it’s how we view the world around us, how we speak to ourselves, and how we show kindness to everyone.
my love for yoga started when I had just left school and started training as a veterinary nurse. the physical nature of the job, coupled with the emotional rollercoaster I found myself riding every day, meant that I needed to find something to support my physical and emotional needs. I tried a yoga class at my local leisure centre, and felt a shift the moment I left the class. it was as though the teacher had seen exactly where my physical body ailed me, and guided me into poses to ease my discomfort, whilst simultaneously giving me the space to breathe some big deep breaths. I walked out feeling lighter, calmer and happier. I continued to practice under the same teacher for about 5 years, before taking the leap and travelling to Goa, India, in 2019 to undertake my yoga teacher training.
since then, I have found an incredible sense of purpose in sharing my love for yoga with others. the title ‘yoga teacher’ is one that I find difficult to adopt, as I feel I am still constantly learning - I like the concept of a facilitator. in this way, I see my role as one where I encourage and support people with a curiosity of the physical and spiritual aspects of yoga.
my style of teaching is very loosely based on the hatha style of yoga, with a variety of other influences thrown in the mix. I don’t see a need to subscribe to a certain type or style of yoga, because ultimately, I feel each individual practice is unique to the person on the mat.