“In the still mind, in the depths of meditation, the self reveals itself”
― Bhagavad Gita
Yoga classes in the Stroud area
I offer a mixture of classes in and around the Stroud area, as well as one weekly zoom.

About me
I took my first yoga class in 1998 whilst studying photography. I found the most beautiful, wise soulful teacher named Irene who opened the door of yoga for me as a deep spiritual practice. To this day, I consider her my heart teacher. She was humble, kind and wise.
I became a dedicated student and my path led me to Iyengar teachers - for which I am forever grateful. I found discipline and precision but over time I grew tired of the rigidity of the practice and another door opened to the world of Vinyasa Krama.

Writings, ideas and photographs
The Kleyshas
Causes of misery, personal obstacles Obstacles on path to expanded awareness. Avidya = ignorance. Vidya = wisdom / clarity The goal of yoga is to reduce the veil of Avidya and there are four 4 branches of avidya which we can think of as clouding our perception. I use yoga and my understanding of…
Read moreA decade of cancer
As 2022 draws to a close I’m not feeling the turn of a year but reflecting back over a decade. December marked an epic milestone for me- Inshallah , an end to a decade of cancer . I’ve been in a relationship with a building in London (The Royal Marsden) and in relationship with my…
Read moreAtha-yoga-anusasanam
I’ve been finding myself longing to teach in London once again in the hustle and bustle of my favourite studio , the students that I taught for a long time who many of them with strong yoga practices and some of whom were teachers . I miss the advanced creative sequences that I used to…
Read more“Yoga is a light, which once lit will never dim.
The better your practice, the brighter your flame.”
B.K.S Iyengar