My interest in health and fitness started in my late twenties after having struggled being overweight for most of my life; even when I was running like a maniac and keeping all sorts of diets. I was approached by a personal trainer in my gym who showed me a few quite simple exercises. From then onwards my body started to change rapidly. I was fascinated by the shift and quickly decided that I wanted to know more about how to look after my body in an optimal way.
Fast forward a couple of years I was already working as a successful full time personal trainer in Central London where I came across my first inspirational yoga instructor – his classes were challenging, always different, they kept my attention up for the whole hour and I could see my body – and mind – was shaping in a different way. I got completely hooked and in 2015 I signed up for my first teacher training. I was fortunate enough that in the next few years I could practice with some of the best teachers in the world and I was very eager to learn and expand my knowledge and see what works for me – as yoga and yoga can be completely different!
Yet, what we can agree on is that yoga is not just physical exercise. It is the direct path towards health, wholeness, consciousness and the deepest transformation. It is discipline and a constant inquiry, where we learn to explore and perhaps surpass our imaginary limitations, where we learn to listen to ourselves, our physical and emotional bodies – hopefully with some compassion-, where we shift stuck energy and create space for new ways of being. It is a beautiful journey that keeps us in alignment with the principles of Creation, where we learn that we are part of the whole, bigger picture.
I aim to lead my classes with the intention of optimising the physical body – expect challening classes -, expanding awareness, and at the same time, opening our hearts towards ourselves, each other and every sentient being. As I believe, as above so below; as within, so without. I look forward to guiding you on your journey if you feel the call!
My qualifications:
50-hour Rocket Yoga L1 with Leon London – London, 2024
65-Hour Soul Coach Training – Module 1 – Sacred Voyage, Netherlands, 2023
Himalayan Kundalini Tantra Master Teacher Training – Sattva Yoga Academy, Rishikesh, India, 2023
Recovery Coaching Basics – Recovery Coaching Academy, London, 2022
65-Hour Soul Coach Training – Module 2 – Sacred Voyage, Netherlands, 2022
50-Hour Yin & Mindfulness L1 with Sarah Lo – Online, 2022
40-Hour Rasa Prana Vinyasa with Shiva Rea – Amsterdam, 2021
50-Hour Advanced Power Yoga – MoreYoga, London, 2019
Shamanic Reiki Level 1 – RA, Ubud, Bali, 2019
300-Hour Himalayan Kundalini Tantra – Sattva Yoga Academy, Rishikesh, India, 2018
200-Hour Hot Power Vinyasa – Hot Power Yoga, London, 2015
Level 3 Advanced Personal Trainer – CYQ, London, 2013
TRX trainer – CYQ, London, 2011
Kettlebell Instructor – CYQ, London, 2011
Spin Instructor – CYQ, London, 2011