I came to yoga in 1998 as a busy mum of two, in need of
some relaxation and ‘me’ time; not really knowing what
to expect. Immediately I felt I had discovered
something that made complete sense to me. I found
myself looking forward to my weekly lessons and trying a
little at home also. I quickly noticed that
practising yoga had physical, emotional and spiritual
benefits.
I became much more bodily aware, and was able to
transfer the relaxation and breathing techniques into my
everyday life.
My practice and knowledge deepened over the
years. I had three further children and felt that
yoga had a positive effect on those pregnancies and
deliveries.
After the birth of my last child I began to explore the
chance to teach yoga to others, so they too could
experience the positive changes I had.
Under the on-going careful tutorage of Jackie, I have
been teaching yoga since April 2009, and have found
it to be a rewarding and enjoyable journey. I never
cease to marvel as students progress with their own
practice and also at the sheer diversity of the human
body and mind. I take full advantage whenever possible
to attend yoga workshops given by inspirational and
valued teachers like John Stirk, Bill Wood and Gary
Carter to further enhance my teaching and experience.
More recently I have taken the opportunity of teaching
Yoga in a care home for adults with various
disabilities, this experience has fully endorsed my
belief that Yoga is very enriching for people from all
walks of life.
I see yoga as a true friend that stays with you through
all stages of your life; able to accommodate illness or
injury. Overall in today's fast pace of life, I
feel yoga gives us back some control of our physical and
emotional self. It helps us to appreciate that the
destination of our lives is not important
compared to what we do on the journey.