About Me
From Passion to Purpose
My passions are hiking, yoga and being in nature, as you can probably see from browsing my site. I’m so grateful that I’ve been able to combine them all under one umbrella and create a friendly and welcoming environment for anyone who wants to join me. Here’s a little more about how it all started.
First Steps
I’ve been hiking for as long as I can remember – you could say it’s in my blood. From a very early age, my parents would take me out walking and we’d spend most weekends with our local rambling club in the beautiful Peak District. Sometimes we’d venture further afield to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and Scotland and occasionally head to the stunning scenery of Norway or the Alps.
I was only 11 when I did my first long distance walk – the Coast to Coast – which as it turned out, was the first of many. As an adult, I’ve continued to pursue my passion with hiking holidays in the European Alps along the GR routes of Tour du Mont Blanc, Chamonix to Zermatt Haute, the GR5 and the gruelling Swiss Alpine Pass. In 2003-4 I travelled the world, hiking in the North American and Canadian Rockies, Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand and possibly the pinnacle of all walks, the Annapurna Circuit and Everest Base Camp trek.
That said, I still don’t think you can beat a good ramble in the Peak District.
Walking the countryside is so beneficial for mental and physical wellbeing and hugely restorative for the mind and soul. If you don’t believe me, put on your walking boots and give it a go.
Having completed a Hill and Moorland Leadership course in 2022, I now get to share my passion (and some of my favourite places) with fellow walkers.
Yoga Is In My Soul
I tried yoga on and off for many years and never seemed to find the right teacher or class. In 2017, this all changed when I found a new yoga studio in Beeston, Nottingham. The class was amazing, my body and mind felt nourished and grounded, and it ignited something deep in my soul. After a few months, I started to explore different styles of yoga. I enjoyed the variety in Yin, Hatha and Vinyasa and breathwork, which created space and calmness in my mind, body and spirit (both on and off the mat).
Yoga has since become an essential part of my daily life and self-practice is incredibly important to me. It provides me with a sense of peace, harmony and confidence, and while I regularly attend local yoga classes, I also follow inspirational teachers from across the world.
Following my love and passion for all things yoga, I completed the Yoga Alliance 200-hour Vinyasa flow teacher training course in 2021 and started leading local classes.
If, having found out a little bit more about me (and hopefully having enjoyed what you’ve read), do get in touch.
Qualifications & Courses
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200hr Vinyasa Yoga teacher training (completed 2021)
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40hr Yin yoga teacher training – Norman Blair
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Meditation Intensive course – Judith Hanon Laster
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Art of Sequencing course – Jason Crandell
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Online Mindfulness training to Transform your life – Jack Kornfield & Tara Brach
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Mindfulness Course MBSR – Mindfulness Project
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Mindfulness in the Workplace – British Mindfulness Academy
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Hill and Moorland Leader – Mountain Training
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Outdoor First Aid course 16 hours
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Certified Forest Bathing Guide via the Forest Therapy Hub
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Registered Nurse qualified in 1994 (still practising in Occupational Health)
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YMCA Accredited Qualification in Delivering Chair Based Exercise (Level 2) & Otago Exercise Programme
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Diploma in Person Centred Therapy
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Level 1, 2 & Master Practitioner Usui Ryoho Reiki training with Caron Keeton