 During a sabbatical year from my work as a political and social researcher my yoga teacher suggested I take the teacher training course at the Sivananda ashram in India. Since then there’s been no going back. I spent the year after that travelling, teaching free classes to anyone who was willing to be taught on beaches, or wherever I happened to be.
That was in 1999 and I’ve been teaching bustling classes in London ever since.
I’ve also trained in vinyasa flow yoga with Shiva Rea, and ashtanga with Manju Jois and with the British Wheel of Yoga as well as with Yogabugs and Birthlight. I continue to learn from my students in every single class.
I’ve recently studied for a Thai Yoga massage diploma which compliments yoga beautifully.
As well as teaching pregnancy and adult yoga classes I have great fun teaching children’s yoga.
What are you inspired by?
Music, the sound of Sanskrit, my students (especially the 7 year olds) positive attitudes, radiant people, India.
Why yoga?
Because it’s a never-ending journey of discovery.
If Yoga did not exist what exercise would you turn to?
Swimming, diving, tennis.
What music do you listen to?
All sorts - particularly if it has chunky bass and heart-felt vocals. Best of all, Kula Shaker and their various guises...
Favourite Asana?
Sirsasana and all its variations - gives a better sense of perspective to any situation. Crow variations, for that feeling of defying gravity.
Hardest asana?
Anything requiring long arms.
Words of wisdom?
"Only try to know who you are. That is enough" Sri Ramana Maharishi.
Ideal weekend?
Yoga on a beach at sunrise, swimming in the sea, playing with my dogs.
Favorite food and drink?
Soup. Petits pois / peas. Freshly picked berries. Kombucha.
Dislikes?
Junk food.
Recommended Book?
"Siddartha" by Herman Hesse.
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