I first attended yoga in 2008 to add some stretching to complement my routine of strength training and kickboxing. Little did I know this would become a core of who I am, with benefits that were more than just physical from finding connection to pranayama, philosophy and mindfulness. 

At the time, I was also studying for my Chartered Accountant professional designation. After morning practice, I found I was able to study and focus with such clarity not previously present during University, in addition to being able to handle the hectic pressures of the business world with a calm yet effective mind. 

Seeing the beneficial effects, I took my first 200 hour YTT with Gaiatri Yoga Training in 2012 to go into the depths of what yoga has to offer, and have been a workshop, intensive, retreat and training enthusiast since. Studying with variations and adjustments to accommodate for every body being different in order to get a similar effect, and fine tuning with micro adjustments is what I’m passionate about. It’s truly inspiring when someone says they can’t do something, then with a little realignment they unlock abilities which were previously held back. 

Finding practice with Blaze and inversions has completely renewed my fire to push what the human body is capable of, with a reminder to keep moving and continue to play as we get older. My little boys tell me I’m only forty, but look a hundred… so I guess I better stay limber to not move like an old man they think I am! 

I’ll be here to support Blaze with managing the retreat’s logistics, finances and coordination to allow her to focus on what she does best - making us fly! 

Hope to see you seaside!