THREE LITTLE WORDS, LOADED WITH INTEGRITY AND A STORY TO SHARE

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For years I judged, assuming yoga was not for me, a little self intimidated perhaps. My head and body needed respite, fewer triggers, not more. Eventually, I found my style and the right teacher that brought the best out in me.

I never want anyone to feel so lost in their body, disconnected from their true self and for me this has been an integral part of my own yoga journey. I am incredibly passionate about sharing a dynamic practice, that can support you, wherever you are.  

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My style of yoga has evolved over a number of years, originally training in POWER yoga, a strong, dynamic vinyasa practice. However lockdown gifted me the time for deeper exploration and further trainings in body psychotherapy, with a yogic context. My experience and continuous learning, supports me to hold space at an enhanced level, teaching from an embodied place. Taking influences from Forrest Yoga, described as the 'Feeling practice' of yoga this is the foundation of my Dynamic practice, that is supportive and full of integrity.

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I proudly embarked on a 200 hour 'Re-Balance' training in 2023, building on my body psychotherapy learnings and enriching my teaching methodology. 

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Rewind to 2018

Working sixty hour weeks, fuelled by coffee and wine, my life was revolving around the weekend crescendo and holiday countdowns. My working title defined me, if I am honest I had no idea who I really was.

Chasing promotions and serving others was my corporate existence for 18 years, that is until ill health brought on by stress and exhaustion forced me to wake up. Ding ding, I was tapping out before this world cost me my relationship and myself.

 

I was desperate to live a more fulfilling life, feel passion in my belly and reconnect with my soul. I was done fighting with the injustice I experienced in the corporate world, and so I walked away with nothing, no source of income, zero plan. For the first time ever in my life I felt awake, batshit scared, but awake. 

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My time out took me to many places, all kind of therapies. No longer a title to hang onto or hide behind I had to figure out who I am all over again. I discovered yoga, a regular class that gave me an incentive to get showered, dressed and leave the house. There was something about the energy, the movement and the teacher; I found myself almost enjoying it. Overtime this practice, gave me hope. For an hour I escaped what was going on in my head and truly felt into my body. WOW! Whatever this was, I was hungry for more.

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For me yoga was never about the aesthetics or how I looked, it supported me in finding a way back to my body and my sense of self. I eventually decided to embark on a life changing trip to Sri Lanka to embark on a 200 hour teacher training qualification in January 2020 B.C (Before Covid). This programme offered me 28 days of self discovery (in my own words) rehabilitation for the soul. I was sold, the teaching part was merely an added bonus. 

 

The trip was undoubtedly life changing; the energy of the land, the teachings, the people, my mentors, I will be forever grateful.

Upon returning home the pandemic consumed my little world and the globe. Through a twisted dose of fate I took my teaching online and BRAVE SPACE YOGA (BSY) was born.  The real learning journey began when I started teaching. BSY is somewhere I wanted to create a safe escapism; where everyone is welcome, regardless of your experience. For me there are no boundaries once you step onto the mat, it is about embracing your own. 

BSY continues to evolve and change shape, for this is a fluid offering representing the very essence of real as we navigate the constant flux, change of life. Regardless of where you are, I will always be here, embodying the very essence of brave and sharing a little light.

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