I discovered yoga about seven years ago, when I was stressed out by work
and was holding on to emotional baggage. I had been playing
competitive sports, running, kickboxing, mountain biking and spinning to
relieve tension. One Friday, instead of heading to the nearest pub
with my workmates, I decided to try an Ashtanga yoga class instead. I
had never worked so hard during, or felt so good after exercising. So,
much to my colleagues' disappointment, it became a regular thing and
wonderful things started happening: I sorted out issues that had been
plaguing me for years, I got promoted at work, stopped smoking, and got
engaged to the life of my life. It had such a profound impact on me
that I told my husband that I wanted to be able to teach yoga one day,
so that I could share its gifts.
After we had our first baby, I so loved being with her that I couldn't bear the thought of going back to the corporate world. It was the perfect opportunity to change careers, do something that I am so passionate about and give something back to the world. Teaching takes my practice and understanding to a deeper level. Every day is an opportunity to learn something new and to share it with people embarking on their own beautiful journeys.
What are you inspired by?
My daughters, the master of "making it happen", the beauty that surrounds us, my breath
Why yoga?
It brings me true happiness and stillness.
If Yoga did not exist what exercise would you turn to?
Snowboarding, mountain biking and swimming.
What music do you listen to?
I love lots of different types of music, but some of my favourites are The Killers, U2, Snow Patrol, Florence & the Machine, Ludovico Einaudi, Abba.
Favourite Asana?
Pincha Mayurasana (feathered peacock)
Hardest asana?
Titibhasana (firefly pose)
Words of wisdom?
You are what you think
Don't die curious (Oupie)
Ideal weekend?
Being on a beach in Zanzibar! Playing with my daughters, snorkelling, taking photos, going for a long walk along the beach and hanging out with the locals during the day; followed by a superb sunset and a romantic evening with my hubby.
Dislikes?
Assumptions, traffic, mess and grumpiness.
Favourite food and drink?
Mountains of fruit and veg, butter chicken and chocolate. Water, Wagamama's carrot and ginger juice or a glass of good red wine.
Recommended Book?
Yoga Beyond Belief by Ganga White and the Radiance Sutras by Lorin Roche.
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