My approach

I aim to establish a genuine connection with my students which enables me to respond to what they need in that moment. Yoga is not about achieving a perfect textbook pose, instead yoga should be practised and crafted to be perfect for your individual needs, not the other way round.

The asana (physical posture) is one of many tools from the yogic tradition, and should help you find a sense of ease, space and stability in your body and mind.  At first, beginners often feel less aware of how their body moves and feels; this is where the tendency to force a ‘pose’ or miss the richness of an asana commonly occurs. I see my role as that of a guide helping you to experience the depth of yoga safely. In this role I believe that precision of instruction is central- after all God is in the detail.

I aim to teach my students not only a relevant body of classical asana but also the skill of giving the asana their focussed attention. I have found that through this steady awareness they begin to develop the same qualities of space and stability in their minds and emotions too.

I have learned that there is something transformative in developing the awareness of the ways in which we habitually move, breathe and think, which provides the insight and opportunity for profound change. It is also a foundation of meditation and central to my approach.

I also believe that the practice of yoga should naturally result in a sense of deep relaxation, and that this should be experienced by my students in each and every session. In my experience people only deeply relax when they feel safe and I see it as my role to provide the support, care and environment to best facilitate this.