About Yoga
Research shows that yoga can have many benefits to health and wellbeing, through practising skills that promote resilience, connection and reflection
Yoga is an ancient system with a rich philosophy, that aims to bring unity and peace to the mind, body and spirit. Learning and practising yoga can have strong wellbeing benefits in our present day too
There is plenty to learn! This can include movement, study, meditation, mindfulness and breathwork (pranayama) as tools to help us embody the principles and values of yoga
About me
I have a strong commitment to social wellbeing, social justice and to developing respect, care and compassion for ourselves in order to be able to share this with our world
Perhaps this is due to spending my whole working life in the health and social care sector. Though my feeling is that it’s part of who I am, thanks to my life experiences, my amazing mum and my big and beautifully diverse family. We have roots in Punjab in the north of India and blend this with our Scottish upbringings
I find I can be most myself when I’m able to live a life aligned with my own values. I invest time in grassroots activism, community groups and in trying to learn as much as possible about different perspectives and experiences
This brings a lot of light into my life - alongside time spent with my loyal bestie Saski, my friends and family
I feel my best when I've spent plenty of time in nature, hiking or relaxing in Argyll, travelling and immersing myself in new cultures, and of course when practising yoga
Yoga for me
Yoga values largely align with my own and I believe they provide a sound framework for learning about living a fulfilling life
I have been practising yoga for over 16 years, having first tried a Vinyasa Flow class with an amazing teacher at my local gym
In 2016 I completed yoga teacher training at CYS in Glasgow, where I learned from hugely experienced and knowledgeable teachers at Merchant City Yoga
Since then, I have completed additional training regularly, including in yoga sequencing and adjustments, Yin Yoga teaching, Trauma Informed Yoga, yoga history and philosophy. I'm currently studying pregnancy and post natal yoga
Yoga for us
It is my intention to create inclusive yoga spaces - I can’t promise that I’ll always gets this right, but I can promise that I will always value you and your experiences and do the best that I can
I mostly teach Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga - some breathwork, then movement, always ending with relaxation. These can be physically dynamic practices so I try to offer a range of options to suit different levels
I also teach Yin yoga - breathwork, long holds in postures and relaxation. This can be a deep practice physically, though there are options for softer variations
I recommend trying different styles of yoga, to find what works for you. If these styles aren’t for you, I can recommend some that might be