 I spent most of my childhood doing gymnastics and dreaming of being in the Olympics as I loved it so much. Then my family and I moved to Quito, Ecuador, which is an inspiring country but sadly for me there was no gymnastics so the Olympic dream stopped there.
Life moved on and when I was 21 I had a trampolining accident and hurt my back, at this same time I had been having breathing problems so my doctor recommended yoga. Thank goodness he did – I walked out of my first class feeling so content and happy – I was hooked and have never looked back. That was 10 years ago now and I love it more and more every day and it seemed natural to want to teach so I went onto do my training in December 2004, and have taught ever since. In October I will be completing my YogaBugs training which means I can teach children this fantastic lifestyle, something that will teach me even more about life.
What are you inspired by?
Friendly people, smiling faces, India, kindness, music and sunshine (and obviously yoga and all that it encompasses and teaches me).
Why yoga?
I feel content, it teaches me so much.
If Yoga did not exist what exercise would you turn to?
Gymnastics and dancing.
What music do you listen to?
Hotel Costes, Kaiser Chiefs, Dub, Latino, Bar Culture, Buddha Bar, Groove Armada, Gwen Stefani.
Favourite Asana?
Bridge.
Hardest asana?
Handstand and peacock!
Words of wisdom?
Fear and worry are wasted energies, try to focus on the here and now.
Ideal weekend?
Staying somewhere peaceful, enjoying the simple things in life, doing yoga, walking, breathing fresh air and cuddling my boyfriend and my cats.
Dislikes?
Rudeness, walking behind people smoking, public transport, pollution, cruelty and getting up early.
Recommended Book?
A fine balance by Rohinton Mistry – a touching story set in India.
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