My Path & Passion

I am a lifelong student dedicated to yoga, creativity, and holistic well-being. My passion is sharing these transformative practices with adults, families, and children - including those with special and additional needs - to foster self-appreciation, creativity, and joy.

A Journey Rooted in Exploration & Creativity

My journey began as a classical ballet dancer and evolved through roles as a sports instructor and packaging designer, all contributing to my unique, creative approach to yoga. Since 2003, I have specialized in therapeutic yoga, meditation, trauma-informed practices, anxiety management, ADHD support, restorative yoga, and mindful self-compassion.

I hold a Yoga Therapy Diploma from The Minded Institute and am accredited by BWY as a Senior Yoga Teacher Trainer, E-RYT, and YACEP with Yoga Alliance US. I completed my initial teacher training at Yoga Campus in 2005. My extensive training includes over 1,400 specialist hours, with an additional 580 hours towards my yoga therapy diploma. I am now on the journey toward completing my C-IAYT certification (820 hours).

My honours degree in Design and Design Education from HIT (Holon Institute of Technology) enriches my creative approach to teaching yoga. Throughout my career, I've prioritised creating inclusive, nurturing, and supportive environments while teaching yoga extensively in schools, community centres, and studios throughout London.

Merging Yoga & Creativity for Mental Well-Being

For more than two decades, I have explored how yoga and creativity enhance emotional and mental well-being. From 2008 to 2010, I collaborated in creating the Children's Centre at The Life Centre, Notting Hill, introducing popular children's, family, and carer-and-toddler yoga workshops.

In 2015, I co-created the award-winning Enchanted Wonders A-Z Yoga Cards with illustrator Dikla Calo-Henkin, fostering imagination, self-expression, and creativity. Following this success, I co-led the Children's Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training at Special Yoga alongside Jyoti Manual and other teachers.

In 2020, I launched "Empowering Children Through Yoga & Creativity," an innovative training course that integrates mindfulness, creativity, and emotional health into children's yoga education.

Teachers Who Have Shaped My Path

I have been blessed to study with world-renowned yoga teachers and thought leaders, who have significantly shaped my teaching philosophy and personal practice:

Shirley Bentwitch: My yoga journey began in Shirley's studio during pregnancy, inspiring my passion for pregnancy yoga.
Janet Balaskas: Trained in active birth and pregnancy yoga in London, deepening my commitment to breath and movement.
Judith Hanson Lasater: Restorative Yoga (Levels I & II) training since 2014, transforming my approach to ease, relaxation, and deep rest.
Doug Keller: Since 2007, Doug's "Therapeutic Wisdom of Yoga" has shaped my therapeutic yoga approach profoundly.
Dr. Lisa Kaley Isley: Training in Yoga for Anxiety & Depression, deepening my integration of yoga philosophy into therapeutic practice.
Dr. Kristin Neff & Chris Germer: Influenced my personal and teaching journey with Mindful Self-Compassion practices.
Jo Jyoti Manual: Studying with her since 2003 and later co-teaching children's yoga and mindfulness at Special Yoga.
ParaYoga: Over 400 hours immersed in Tantric Yoga, Yoga Nidra, meditation, and pranayama since 2007.
Donna Farhi, Shiva Rea, Richard Freeman, Mary Taylor, Robert Thurman, Tias Little, Aadil Palkhivala: Expanded my understanding of yoga philosophy, somatic intelligence, and creative expression.
Janina Fisher, Bessel van der Kolk, Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen: Enhanced my approach to trauma-informed yoga and somatic movement.

Looking Forward: Yoga Therapy & Beyond

Over the past year, I've collaborated with Michelle Fury on the upcoming book, Yoga Therapy for Complex Trauma: Working with Child, Adolescent, and Adult Clients, due to be published by Singing Dragon in August 2025.

In this groundbreaking book, I share my extensive experience and insights on using yoga and mindfulness practices to support mental health in children, adolescents, carers, and educators.

Outside yoga, I am continually inspired by my family, students, and community, and find joy in dancing, swimming, gardening, and connecting with nature.I warmly invite you to join this journey of creativity, exploration, and transformation.