I am teacher of movement with a particular interest in unravelling our body’s potential for optimum health. My movement journey has led me through a variety of disciplines and art forms. Along the way I have picked up different tools to help nourish the body and mind which offers a support system for our busy lives. As a qualified Yoga teacher and student of Polestar Pilates, my aim is to introduce my clients to their own movement potential.
BACKGROUND
I come from a long line of sport enthusiasts. My immediate family excelled as ballroom and Latin competitors, squash players, marathon runners and aerobics teachers. I learnt from a young age that exercise and physical performance are a fundamental part of growth. I have also learnt (over time) my body needs holistic balance.
I started dance (ballet) training aged 3 and continued to learn other forms of dance (contemporary and jazz) for over 20 years. Dance taught me technique, human expression, and freedom of movement. As an adult I had a desk job in music and media which I enjoyed but I struggled with the sedation of being sat at a desk. To create balance and keep moving I took adult dance classes after work at many venues including The Place, Laban and Danceworks. As I grew my body needed something different. I took my first yoga class with Yogi Ashokananda at the YMCA and fell in love with it. I went on to train at a yoga school (of which there are now many) and completed my first 200 hrs teacher training in 2006. I have continued to learn with other teachers; Yoga helps me untangle my mind and my body. It is my support system which has aided me through many twists and turns and led me confidently into motherhood. As I am hypermobile, and I have a family history of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis I have chosen to now study Pilates (Polestar UK.). Pilates is a science-based method that helps me stabilise my joints, gain control of my core and return to a supported structure which can be relied upon.
I enjoy sharing the practices and exercises with anyone who wishes to explore their own potential. I continue to explore my own – it is a journey not a goal. I am a mum to two beautiful children and a loving husband who can vouch for my inner imperfections.
Come to class and enjoy your unique imperfections too xxx
“Loving ourselves through the process of owning our own story is the bravest thing we’ll ever do” – Brene Brown