About
My journey
I was born with a heart defect that meant that I would get out of breath a lot faster than the other kids. Amazingly, as I grew up my heart healed itself, but I always saw myself as "not made for sports". Unfortunately, I worked a sedentary job, which meant I moved less and less.
When I was 27, overweight and depressed, I decided it was time for a lifestyle change.
I started to eat better and forced myself to exercise. Very quickly I realised that there's no such thing as "not being made for sports", I just had to find out what worked for me.
I discovered yoga through fitness and strength training. First as a way to stretch my body after hard lifting sessions, but very soon, I fell in love with the entire practice. I was amazed at what my body was capable of, after a lifetime of thinking that I was too weak, too fat, too lazy to do anything.
This, the simple joy of being able to breathe freely and the sense of calm that overwhelmed me after each practice made me want to include yoga into my life even more. I was lucky enough to practice with incredible teachers who inspired me to share my passion for yoga with my own students.
Why do I teach yoga?
Yoga has changed my life for the better, and simply put, I want to help people feel better too. What I love about yoga is that it doesn't require any physical skills, any particular equipment or time investment. Anybody can start practicing yoga today and feel the benefits almost immediately. My aim as a teacher is to inspire my students to take charge of their own health and well-being.
My teaching style and certifications
My teaching style is calm and down-to-earth. I weave the philosophical aspects of yoga with my knowledge of anatomy and neurophysiology to design classes that are inspired by Indian wisdom but rooted in modern science. I often include MFR (myofascial release), a self-massage technique that complements yoga postures beautifully.
I got certified in 2016 at Himalaya Yoga Valley in Goa, India. Since then, I have never stopped studying and obtained several other certifications, including in pre and postnatal yoga. I am currently studying to become a Therapeutic Specialist with Yoga Medicine.
If you’d like to see a more detailed list of my certifications, I encourage you to look at my LinkedIn profile and connect with me there!
