About me

A student of Iyengar yoga for 20 years, I maintain a regular practice which is supported by classes & workshops with renowned teachers from the UK, India, New Zealand & USA.

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Yoga nourishes the mind, body and soul & I cherish the precious time that I spend on my mat. I also nurture an awareness of the subtle connections between the practice of yoga & my life off the mat.

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Training

In 2015, I completed the MBSR Mindfulness course for adults* which, along with 12 months regular practice, was the statutory requirement for training to become a teacher of Mindfulness with MiSP**. Since 2016, I have been teaching the MiSP .b program to 11-18 yr olds. This course is an excellent resource for young adults and provides them with a tool kit which can help to support them through life.

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In 2019, I began 2 years of study for my yoga Teacher Training Diploma with Yogacampus***. I was privileged to be taught by world experts in their field. The History & Philosophy of Yoga is a vast & magical area to study. It has informed my appreciation of the origins & principles of both yoga & Mindfulness. The study of Anatomy & Physiology has furthered my knowledge of the human body which fuels my teaching and has enriched my own yoga practice.

In 2021, I completed a teacher training course in chair yoga (for students with mobility issues and/or onsite work environments).

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Career

At University, I graduated in Fine Art and went on to qualify as an Art Teacher. I subsequently enjoyed 24 years in this profession. To me, teaching has always felt like a privilege and in 2021, I took up a new role as Yoga & Mindfulness coach at Ackworth School. This position has afforded me the opportunity to combine my love of teaching with my passion for the discipline of yoga. I now teach yoga classes, workshops and Mindfulness to both children and adults within the West Yorkshire region. I hold regular classes in the village of Ackworth and also run workshops further afield. Please click the classes button at the top of the page for more details or contact me via the online contact form at the bottom of the Homepage.

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*On the Mind, Annika Wager, Leeds

**Mindfulness in Schools project, Oxford

**Yogacampus, London (endorsed by Yoga Alliance & British Wheel of Yoga)