Yoga
More than a practice. A way of relating to yourself.
Yoga has been part of my life for over sixteen years.
It has taught me patience, discipline, resilience, and perhaps most importantly, how breathing, attention, and the way we respond to stress can influence the way we experience our bodies.
What began as a physical practice gradually became an opportunity to slow down, observe, and better understand myself.
Those lessons continue to shape the way I work as a physiotherapist today.
My approach
I believe yoga is an opportunity to become more aware of your body, your breathing, and the way you respond to challenge, both on and off the mat.
Whether you're completely new to yoga or have been practising for many years, every session is adapted to your experience, your body, and your goals.
What yoga has taught me
Yoga has shown me that progress isn't always about doing more.
It's about slowing down, paying attention, and learning to listen to your body.
For some people—particularly those recovering from injury or living with persistent pain—these principles can complement physiotherapy by encouraging them to explore movement with curiosity rather than fear.
Before we ask the body to become stronger, it may first need to feel safe enough to move. Mindful movement, breathing, and awareness can become valuable tools in helping people reconnect with their bodies.
Yoga and Physiotherapy
People often ask how yoga fits alongside my work as a physiotherapist.
For me, the two complement each other beautifully.
Physiotherapy has given me the clinical knowledge to assess, diagnose, and rehabilitate injuries.
Clinical Pilates has transformed the way I understand movement and movement rehabilitation.
Yoga has taught me patience, breathing, self-awareness, and the importance of understanding how we relate to our bodies.
Physiotherapy has given me the clinical knowledge to assess, diagnose, and rehabilitate injuries.
Clinical Pilates has transformed the way I understand movement and movement rehabilitation.
Yoga has taught me the importance of breathing, self-awareness, and perhaps most importantly, that the mind and body are not separate, they are intimately connected.
As a physiotherapist, I believe one of my most important roles is to truly listen. To understand not only where someone feels pain, but also their fears, beliefs, previous experiences, and the story they tell themselves about their body.
My aim is to empower people through education, movement, and compassionate rehabilitation, giving them the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools they need to begin to heal.
Who is yoga for?
Yoga may be suitable if you would like to:
Improve mobility and flexibility
Build strength through mindful movement
Develop greater body awareness
Improve your breathing and breathing awareness
Learn strategies to manage stress more effectively
Create space to slow down and reconnect with yourself
No previous yoga experience is necessary. Every session is adapted to your individual needs and experience.
Want to learn more?
If you'd like to explore topics such as yoga, breathing, mindful movement, rehabilitation, and the relationship between movement and wellbeing, explore my Journal for articles inspired by both my clinical work and my years of teaching yoga.
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