Yoga for you

About me

I first discovered yoga about 25 years ago in a draughty church hall in Manchester. Over the years, I dipped in and out of my practice as family, work and life events all overtook me at various times. The call to return to the mat was always there though.

I completed my first teacher training in 2022 accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals. This experience gave me a solid grounding in the fundamentals and a teaching approach centred on yoga for health and wellbeing.

In 2023, I followed this up with a 40 hours training certification with Petra Coveney, creator of Menopause Yoga, accredited by the British Wheel of Yoga - and I haven’t stopped learning since!

I believe that yoga can benefit everyone - it’s never too late to start! (In fact, I did my first teacher training just as I turned 48!)

As someone who’s spent a career sitting for long periods at a desk, I understand first-hand the physical limitations that many of us bring with us on to the mat and so - above all else - my classes aim to offer a space where all students are met with kindness, compassion and gratitude.

I like to bring an awareness of the seasons, a focus on the breath, a sense of flow and fun to my classes - oh and I like a good playlist too. ✨

Outside of yoga, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, getting out into nature, reading and trying to garden (with mixed results!)

I’m also passionate about women’s health and I am currently on the board of trustees at WHISC, a wonderful charity dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and their families throughout Liverpool. If you’re able to consider supporting WHISC with a donation then you can do that over here - thank you!

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Floating back down to earth this morning after a wonderful few days celebrating my golden era with family & friends 🍾 . Sunsets, sunrises, seals & lots of silliness 🌅🦭🪩. . Magic & memories made that will stay with me forever. . My 💛 is full. . Special thanks to my wonderful husband @spraggy for making it all happen (if anyone needs any disco lights, just let us know 🤣). . #friendship #anglesey #discovibes #october #libra

“Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit” . And so it was that I ended up at not one, but two, yoga workshops on Saturday 🤣 . Both a little out of my comfort zone, both very different experiences but both wonderful, delightful and self-revealing all at the same time. . Grateful to @olatreeoflife for the TRE (tension stress trauma release exercises) session @the_life_centre_north in Manchester and the amazing @bionic_rocket_woman for the @4beatyoga workshop @yogaontheedgeuk ❤️ . I returned home to Liverpool with my cup full and rosy cheeks … and boy, did I sleep well that night! 💤💤 . Did anything spark your curiosity, wonder and / or delight this weekend, follower friends? Tell me in the comments below 😊 #Mondaymotivation #yogalife #yogacommunity #staycurious

DESK WORK … minus the desk After MANY years spent working at a desk, I love being able to bring my work down to the ground when I’m planning my classes, doing admin, watching training webinars etc. . There’s been lots of research about the impact of excessive desk-sitting on our wellbeing in recent years and the popularity of standing desks continues to grow. . But for those of us who don’t have a standing desk - or even if you do - there are benefits to bringing your work down to the floor. All you need is a little space and the blessing of your colleagues if you’re in a shared office 🤣 . A TIME Magazine article last year found that sitting on the floor with your legs crossed ‘... when engaged in for 15 to 30 minutes a day, can help you move in ways that will make you feel alive...’ . Not only that, being able to get up from the floor easily when you’re done is a good indicator of your overall wellbeing. . So let’s all channel our inner infant and have a go at sitting on the floor - you don’t even have to be working tbh, 10 minutes in front of the TV is also an option! 😊 . Fancy giving it a go? Let me know how you get on 👍🏻. #wellbeingwednesday #yogateacher #yogaliverpool #selfemployed #mindfulworking

Hello! A little Thursday reminder about Rise & Shine Yoga tomorrow 😊 . I can’t guarantee that the sun will be shining but we’ll definitely be rising up! . Moving, stretching & breathing into what feels good as we prepare for the weekend 🙏🏻 . ⏰ 8-8.45AM 📍The Body Clinic Liverpool (above Space Bar & Grill) 🎟️ £8 . Booking via the website (see bio), DM if you have with any questions 😊 . #yogaliverpool #yoga #liverpool #liverpoolyoga