About Me

I have practised various forms of yoga since 2000 and Buddhist meditation since 2005.

I became interested in Yoga originally, as most people do, as a means to relaxation. As I explored Yoga further, I realised that it's scope reached far beyond this.

I became interested in Yin Yoga specifically after a vigorous marathon and half-marathon training schedule left my muscles and joints feeling very tight, stiff and fatigued. This affected my asana and meditation practice, especially when done straight after a run. I found that long held, passive stretches not only eased my post-training physical strain and tension, but transformed my attitude towards exercise, as well as wider life. Yin Yoga practice thus enhanced my meditation practice both physically and mentally.

I completed my initial 270-hr teacher training at Prague School of Yoga in April 2007. The training was based on the Classical School of Yoga, that is, Patanjali's eight-limbed yoga, from which Hatha Yoga, and the various modern schools of Hatha, later evolved.

Since then I have continued to study anatomy, yoga theory and eastern philosophy in depth. Most especially I have sought to deepen my understanding and experience of Yin Yoga, Daoism, meridian theory and the Theravada Buddhist Vipassana meditation technique.

I teach Yoga as I would like to share the benefits I have received over the years from the ancient art with others. I believe that the Buddhist meditation techniques fit harmoniously with the practice of Yin Yoga, and thus I try to incorporate these in my classes where beneficial.

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