Guiding you through life’s beginnings, milestones, and sacred moments in between
My journey
I’m a yoga teacher, birth doula, and guide for rites-of-passage, with 18 years of experience studying the work of nurture. On the yoga mat, in the birth room, or through meaningful ceremonies, I create safe, held spaces for people to befriend themselves, trust their intuition, and honour where they are in life.
Yoga and Meditation: Rooted in Presence
My journey began in India with a deep dive into Vipassana meditation aged 18, followed by a degree in Indian Philosophy and Buddhism. Since 2008 I’ve been teaching yoga as a practice for deep healing and nervous system balance to support people on this wild ride of life. I’ve shared yoga through classes (in London and now mostly in Somerset from my studio), 1:1 sessions, retreats, and workshops. Inspired by many teachers and lineages along the way, my teaching is rooted in thoughtful and conscious movement, breath practices, self-enquiry and Buddhist meditation.
Through my training as an integrative therapist - including yoga therapy, reiki, essential oil therapy, and end-of-life palliative care - I also offer support for symptoms related to anxiety, insomnia, depression, and illness, helping people feel safe in themselves.
Pregnancy and Birth Support: Guided Companion
Whilst teaching pregnancy yoga, I felt drawn to support women not only through pregnancy, but also during the uniquely powerful and transformative time of labour and birth. In 2010 I qualified as a childbirth educator and doula (or birth companion) and have since been supporting families and women on this journey.
As a doula I discovered that this work is very much like teaching yoga - I bring attention to the breath, to tired muscles, to emotional blockages, and to the free space between moments of tension. With gentleness, I guide both my yoga students and pregnant/birthing mothers to experience the wisdom within their own bodies, helping them trust themselves and their instincts.
Rites of Passage & Ceremonies: Honouring Life’s Milestones
Supporting families through birth inspired me to create personalised ceremonies to honour life’s milestones. I began with baby blessings, naming ceremonies, and Closing of the Bones postpartum ceremonies, and have since expanded to wedding ceremonies and other rites of passage. Each ceremony is crafted with intention and intuition, helping you feel acknowledged, celebrated, and deeply connected to the moment.
Life is full of transformation and transitions, and I’m here to walk with you as you move from one version of yourself to another, creating a safe, nurturing space where you can feel seen and supported.
Qualifications & Training
Newcastle University BA Honours - Indian Philosophy & Buddhism
Yogacampus (UK) 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Shanti (NYC) 200 hour Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Training
Sarah Powers (France) 100 hour Yin Yoga & Buddhist Meditation TT
Rodney Yee, Colleen Saidman (NYC) 100 hour Advanced Yoga TT at Yoga Shanti
Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach The Power of Awareness Meditation Training
Reiki Institute, Dharamsala Reiki Level 1-3 & Master Level
Judy Cameron (UK) Pregnancy Yoga TT with The British Wheel of Yoga
DONA International (NYC) Doula training with Debra Pascali-Bonaro
Dr Michel Odent (UK) Paramana Doula Training
Antenatal Wisdom Childbirth Education Teacher Training
Indie Birth Doula Academy Training
I know my guidance is working when breath softens, the body feels steady, and the nervous system finds calm. Over time, people begin to nurture themselves with intention, reconnecting with their true essence - a joy to witness!
Curious how my offerings could support you?