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I grew up in a ballet school in Devon, training in, and teaching ballet, tap and modern dance. In my early twenties I swapped my tap shoes for a yoga mat and my journey evolved from yoga being a passion and support in my life, to becoming my full time job. Drew Yogi's were my first Yoga teachers (whilst studying Forestry at University in Bangor, Wales), then Iyengar Yoga whilst living in Edinburgh. I began my British Wheel of Yoga teacher training in 2005, with Wendy Teasdill in Somerset, where I still live with my husband and two boys. I have been teaching Yoga ever since and my classes include teaching yoga to children, adults, mothers with babies, chair yoga and meditation.  I have enjoyed teaching several Yoga holidays in Kerala, India and my most recent venture is the move to teaching Yoga online. In more recent years my practice, training and teaching have been influenced by my interest in meditation and passion for improving wellbeing by reducing the effects of anxiety and trauma.

British Wheel of Yoga teaching qualifications with Wendy Teasdill:

• Foundation Course 
• Yoga Teaching Diploma

British Wheel of Yoga post-diploma qualifications:

•  Yoga for pregnant women
•  Yoga for children
•  The progressive stages of pranayama and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika 

Sadhana Mala with Ranju Roy

•  The Art of Viniyoga 

Embodied Philosophy with Centre for Yoga and Trauma Recovery

•   Trauma recovery: techniques and perspectives from the Yoga Tradition

Mahasiddha Yoga with Maarten Vermaasa

•  Meditation and Personal Development Level 1: Calm abiding Shamatha
•  Meditation Level 2: Lojong and Vipashyana 
•  Meditation Level 3: Enhancing the practice and eliminating obstacles
• Meditation Level 4:  ongoing...

 Palpung Changchub Dargyeling with Choje Lama Rabsang 

• Calm and Clear Mind – A Six Month Training in Meditation
• Ongoing participation in Palpung Center's teachings and retreats
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The Shift Network with  H.H. Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa 

• Walk the Path of Inner Harmony and Joy

Yoga is a wonderful resource for reducing the negative effects of anxiety and trauma on the body and mind. I am passionate about helping children and adults develop an awareness of their nervous system and sense of wellbeing.  I enjoy sharing tools for managing stress, to improve quality of life and to deepen the feeling of connection to an authentic, meaningful life. My recent areas of study include trauma, Polyvagal Theory and neurodiversity (Autism Spectrum Conditions).

 Nurturing Connection with Sian Hill

• Embodying safety: education, resources and support to understand, tune into and befriend your nervous system so you can create real lasting change in your life and for your family (in progress)

TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (in progress)

The Nurture programme

•  The PDA Nurture Programme: 5 week programme for parents, carers & professionals working with autistic children with complex presentations to help create a more harmonious flow within the setting or the family home and to improve the quality of life and mental wellbeing of everyone involved.  With Jody Isitt and Harry Thompson.