Courage & Growth
My yoga journey started as a child with a passion for gymnastics and dance. As a teenager I've developed a keen interest in Indian culture, buddhist meditation, esoteric traditions and vegetarianism. I attended my first Hatha Yoga class after moving to London in 2004 and got inspired! When I practiced yoga I experienced a sense of deep relaxation which helped relieve mental tension, a profound feeling of energetic expansion and a connection to the present moment. Something in me shifted, I liked and accepted myself more and developed a desire for new state of self embrace to be constant. I decided to study and understand the science of yoga. The path of Hatha and Iyengar yoga method have been my closest companion as I moved through the worlds of Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Kundalini Yoga.
I travelled to India to fully focus on yoga and gain the knowledge to become a Yoga Instructor. I started from Nasik and studied at the Yoga Vidya Gurukul Institution 'Yoga Point' where I gained a Diploma in Yogic Education. In Arambol I came across Sharat Arora, the founder of Himalayan Iyengar Yoga, with whom I completed an Intensive Chakra Course and Teacher Training in Daramshala. My India adventure took me to Rishikesh, Ladhak and Kathmandu in Nepal where I continued my self practice as I took the classes of yoga with many renowned local yoga teachers.
Upon returning to London I was certified in Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga style with Yoga London. I decided to expand my knowledge and studied with Uma Dismore-Tuli, Yoga Nidra Network, Judith Hanson-Lasater, Angela Farmer and Carrie Owerko. Nevertheless, my love and practice remained Iyengar Yoga technique. I have decided to dedicate my teaching vocation to it in 2022 and have embarked on three years long training with level 3 Iyengar Yoga teacher, Aubrey Maasdorp, to become a certified teacher of this method. I'm enjoying greatly every moment of it.
My weekly classes are based on classical Hatha Yoga inspired by Iyengar Yoga style. I provide hands on adjustments if required and keep the focus on understanding correct alignment to prevent injuries rather than speed and competitiveness. My interest with current research on fascia and somatic therapy give to my classes a unique flavour of embodiment.
I include a short chant, pranayama practice, restorative poses, flowing sequences and mindful warm up movements into my teaching. There is always room for creativity, personalised variations and use of props when needed. I'm confident to assist and support those for whom yoga is new and those who are ready to further their practice.
Training
Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training, Level 1 (ongoing) with Aubrey Maasdorp. London. From April 2022.
Yoga Therapy for Insomnia and Sleep Recovery Teacher Training (40 Hours) with Lisa Sanfilippo. Yoga Campus. London. November 2019.
Relax and Renew: Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, Level 2 (45 Hours) with Adelene Cheong. London. October 2018.
Relax and Renew: Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, Level 1 (45 Hours) with
Judith Hanson-Lasater. Yoga Campus. London. April 2017.
Vinyasa Flow Teacher Training (200 Hours) with Yoga London. London. May 2016.
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training (45 Hours) with Yoga Nidra Network. London. March 2016.
Whole Woman Yoga Teacher Training (45 Hours) with Uma Dismore-Tuli. Stroud, England. August 2015.
Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training (300 Hours) with Sharat Arora. Dharamshala, India. May 2014.
Diploma in Yoga Education- Yoga Parichaya, Yoga Pravesh Course (200 Hours) with Yoga Vidya Gurukul Certified. Maharasthra, India. March 2014.
Continuous Personal Development:
Iyengar Yoga UK Convention (3 days conference) with Abhijata Iyengar. Royal Horticultural Halls. London. May 2024 .
Mindfulness (online) with Flex by Future Fit. London. February 2024.
Weekly Iyengar Yoga mentoring program and monthly workshops with Aubrey Maasdorp. London. From April 2022.
Trauma Center. Trauma Sensitive Yoga. (Foundation 20 Hours) with Alexandra Cat. The Yoga Clinic. London. February 2022
Yoga, Permission to Play. (21 Hours) with Carrie Owerko. London. August/ September 2019.
Yoga in Exploration Workshop. (13 Hours) with Angela Farmer and Victor von Kooten. Dartington. July 2019.
Pranayama Intensive. (35 Hours) with Judith Hanson-Lasater. London. March 2018.
Yoga for Scoliosis. (6 Hours) with Adelene Cheong. London. February 2018.
Experimental Anatomy. (30 Hours) with Judith Hanson-Lasater and Mary Richards. Online Course. January - April 2018.
Well Woman- Yoga Therapy Teacher Training. (45 Hours) with Uma Dismore-Tuli. London. November 2017.
Restorative Inversions. (6 Hours) with Lizzie Lasater and Adelene Cheong. The Life Centre. London. October 2017.
Fascia- The Organ of Structure. (3 Hours) with Catherine Annis, The Life Centre. London. September 2017.
Pranayama Immersion. (12 Hours) with Dr A.L.V Kumar, Yoga Campus.. London. August 2017.
Practical Guide to teach Restorative Yoga. (12 Hours) with Adelene Cheong, Yoga Campus, London; June 2017
Experimental Anatomy Intensive. (32 Hours) with Judith Hanson-Lasater, Yoga Campus, London. March 2017.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course. with Breathing Space, Bethnal Green Buddhist Centre. London. January - March 2016.
Intuition And Ethics, Intimacy & Boundaries. How to be a Yoga Teacher & Therapist. (32 Hours) with Anna Blackmoor and Uma Dismore-Tuli. Yoga Campus. London. February 2017.
Philosophy Of Healing. (12 Hours) with Anna Blackmoor and Marc Beuvain, Yoga Campus. London. January 2017.
Explore The Art and Science of Total Yoga Nidra. (6 Hours) with YOGA NIDRA NETWORK, YOGA CAMPUS. London. January 2017.
Awareness Meditation Weekend Course. (12 Hours) with Traditional Yoga. Newbury, England. November 2016.
Mindful Yoga for Supportive and Palliative Care. (13 Hours) with Kate Binnie, Yoga Campus. London. November 2016.
Yoga Philosophy Course. with The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. Online, November - December 2016.
Breath for Life Workshop. (3 Hours) with Ben Wolff, The Shala. London. March 2016.
Total Yoga Nidra and Nidra Shakti- update your skills and understanding.(6 Hours) with Uma Dismore-Tuli, Yoga Campus. London. January 2016.
Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Intensive. with Sharat Arora. Dharamshala INDIA. March 2014.