Ananda Yoga

Keen to deepen my knowledge, I undertook an 18-month Teacher Training Programme at the Yoga Sanctuary in Southampton led by Yoga Master Premananda (Steve Harrison) certified by the Independent Yoga Network (IYN). The system I was taught was “The Living Yoga Method”. It follows the classical teachings of Hatha Yoga which have been handed down from the Himalayan sages of Northern India over thousands of years. This complete system takes the teachings of Yoga into our everyday lives, on and off the yoga mat, enabling us to make a deeper connection with our body and mind.

My own relationship with yoga further deepened following a visit to India where I stayed in a yoga ashram in Rishikesh on the banks of the Ghanjis.

Over time my style has developed into a Mindful Hatha Flow. My classes incorporate gentle postures (asana), breathing exercises (pranayama), relaxation and meditation techniques (pratyahara, Dharana and dhyana). I aim to inspire, nurture and uplift people through the teachings of yoga. Introducing yoga philosophy, themes and ideas into classes keep the approach fresh and I explain the benefits along the way. ​

I continue to study different aspects of yoga and have a particular interest in yoga for mental health and wellbeing. I have developed both my yoga teaching and my personal yoga journey over the years, taking courses in Yoga Anatomy, Sequencing, Restorative Yoga and attending several workshops with The Minded Institute, working on Yoga Therapy for Mental Health.

Mindful movement and breathwork develops self-awareness and expands the capacity to cope with modern-day stresses and strains. Slower, mindful yoga trains our nervous system to build resilience, develop greater patience, and improve overall health and wellbeing in our fast-paced culture.

I am a fully insured and registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals. My training has included studying Yoga Philosophy, Ethics and Lifestyle, Yoga Anatomy, Yoga for Mental Health, Stress and Relaxation Management, Mindfulness, Breath Control, Chanting and more. I have been influenced by a wide variety of yoga styles, attending classes and workshops run by teachers with backgrounds in Classical Hatha, Anusara, Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Yin, Kriya Yoga, Viniyoga and Dru Yoga.