About
I can still remember my first yoga class back in 1996. I left the class feeling like someone had cast a spell on me! My body felt strong and supple, my mind clear and free from worries; I glided back home knowing that I had discovered something very special! Now, it feels strange when I say my job is a yoga teacher! It really doesn’t feel like a job – it’s my passion, and I’m very lucky that the two intertwine.

Studying yoga took me on an amazing journey of self-discovery, and deep into the philosophical teachings of the ancient yogis. I became very familiar with anatomy and physiology (a great love of mine), and how yoga can influence not only our physical bodies, providing strength, stamina and flexibility, but also how it can affect the mind and emotions. 

My extended study and practice of yoga has greatly influenced my life, changing it for the better. I am stronger and fitter now than I was in my twenties, and I have a much greater understanding of what causes stress in my body and mind, and how to deal with it. I am calmer, more easy-going, optimistic and content. I would like to think my approach to life is reflected in my classes. I like to teach all aspects of yoga – mindfulness, breath awareness, meditation, relaxation, as well as asana (the physical side!) 

I firmly believe that yoga is for everyone. I am so happy to welcome people from all walks of life, with their own individual body types and fitness levels, and do my best to accommodate them. I like to focus on alignment (meaning that the yoga poses are safe) and self-contemplation. I try to make sure that every student can get the best out each pose – this often means teaching in stages so the students can tailor their practise to suit their body, without feeling inadequate or pushing themselves too far. It’s great when people can leave their insecurities at the door and come into a class knowing that whatever they do is their best on that particular day – there is no competition with anyone else, or with themselves. 

British Wheel of Yoga Teacher

"Ofqual-regulated, 500 hours, Level 4 yoga teacher training qualification that is on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). This qualification is overseen and quality-assured by the external Awarding Organisation British Wheel of Yoga Qualifications (BWYQ).  

BWYQ qualifications are regulated by the Office for Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and are bench marked to national educational standards. The regulated BWYQ Certificate and Diploma qualifications require level 4 attainment and are therefore equivalent to a HNC/ first year of a foundation Degree. This is the highest level of yoga teacher training currently available in the UK."

Yoga and Mindfulness for Pregnancy and Birth Teacher

"Lasting two months and comprising over 100 hours this comprehensive Online Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training is led by Senior Registered Yoga Teacher, Pelvic Health Specialist, and Birth Doula, Nadia Raafat, who created this pregnancy yoga teacher training course with Belinda Freeman, especially for yoga teachers who wish to offer their students qualitative Mindfulness training alongside Pregnancy Yoga and Birth Preparation classes. It is the only recognised dual Yoga and Mindfulness training programme for Pregnancy."

Teen Yoga Teacher


"This 10 week course certifies teaching yoga and mindfulness to teenagers and is accredited by Yoga Alliance US. Devised with the help of specialist adolescent Neuroscientists, Anatomists, Psychologists, Educators and Yoga Teachers, as well as experts in Online Learning, this is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the latest research in teen yoga. This course qualifies you as a Level 3 Coach, within the Sports Partnership."



 Yin Yoga Teacher

"This five-day immersion into Yin yoga with Norman Blair creates space for exploration and study.

There is detailed examination of poses, examples of sequencing, contraindications and modifications. The course also includes teachings from external teachers - on anatomy, on meridians and on meditation.  Qualified yoga teachers will be equipped to begin teaching Yin yoga."









http://www.yogawithnorman.co.uk

Menopause Yoga Teacher

"This ground-breaking training combines knowledge from both eastern and western traditions, medical science and complementary therapies and include specially adapted yoga poses, breathing techniques and meditation to help women manage their menopause symptoms.

This empowering 47 hour training is set within a positive framework that views menopause as an opportunity for self growth and insight. Menopause Yoga teachers support women and help guide them towards an awareness of their inner wisdom".


https://www.menopause-yoga.com

 Restorative Yoga Teacher

"A 35-hour Relax and Restore Intensive Yoga Training (Level 1) with Adelene Cheong.

To ‘rest’, to ‘relax’ and to ‘restore’ is a natural vital process in our lives. Rest supports optimal physiological functioning and promotes healing and growth. During rest, one’s autonomic nervous system switches from sympathetic-dominance to parasympathetic-dominance, regeneration, and restoration is accelerated. Research has shown that relaxation and rest are essential to everyone of all ages and cultures, size and shape."
 

Children's Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher

 "A 3 day training course accredited with the IYN which teaches how to combine yoga postures, breathing and mindfulness techniques with storytelling. games, songs, chants, dance and other forms of creative learning to help increase overall wellbeing of children."

Mentored as a Qigong Teacher

  • Qigong Year Long Teacher Mentorship
  • Qigong for Yoga Teachers Immersion Training
  • Qigong and the Chinese Five Elements Immersion Teacher Training


Trained with Mimi Kuo-Deemer


"Mimi Kuo-Deemer, MA, is the author of 'Qigong and the Tai Chi Axis: Nourishing Practices for Body, Mind and Spirit and Xiu Yang: The Ancient Chinese Art of Self-Cultivation'. She teaches qigong, internal martial arts (6th generation lineage holder in Baguazhang) and meditation. She champions the balance of playfulness and precision as the best way forward in life, and never underestimates how sitting, breathing and conscious movement grant the clearest and most compassionate perspective on the joyful yet mysterious, messy and unpredictable job of being human."

 "Knowing I have an hour and a half every Wednesday to myself to breathe and focus on being calm is so important and now made even better by you sending us the recordings to repeat through reach week before the next class. It’s really helped me motivate myself to keep going! I feel my practice has improved massively too as I’m definitely doing a lot more yoga with your recordings. Everything feels smoother, so thank you so so much for continuing."
Olivia
Ginger Yoga
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ginger-yoga@hotmail.com
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