Teachers

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  Simona Hernandez – Anusara Inspired Flow

  Simona’s professional background is in Psychology and she has also studied Classical ballet. Subsequent studies in Dance Movement Therapy increased her awareness of how inextricably the mind, body and inner spirit are linked. She initially trained as a Sivananda Yoga teacher in 1998, however, her love of yoga drew her to other styles of yoga including Iyengar, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Vinyasa Flow. Over the last 5 years she has had the privilege of studying with Bridget Woods-Kramer and John Friend as an Anusara teacher and has gained Anusara Inspired Status and is now working towards full Anusara certification. Simona has been practising yoga for 13 years and teaching yoga for 11 years and has continued her yoga training and teaching while living in Sydney and the UK. She teaches at Yoga Bodhi, a dedicated yoga centre in Bath that she also runs. She is also responsible for teaching Subtle anatomy and children’s yoga on The Yoga Academy Teachers Training Course with Simon Low. Simona’s classes are both fun and challenging and encourage playful exploration of both the spiritual and physical aspects of yoga. Simona emphasises in her teaching that we may practice yoga in a group, but that the practice of yoga in itself is a very unique journey.

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  Angela Roberts

  Angela has been teaching yoga for 12 years, having qualified as a teacher with the British Wheel of Yoga. She is working increasingly with Sophy Hoare (Scaravelli) in order to work ‘from the inside out’ and look for ways to free old tension patterns, discover the body’s innate intelligence and unlock individual potential using both asana and breathwork. She sees yoga as a continuous journey of inquiry, discovery and learning and tries to pass this on in her teaching. Angela is also an aromatherapist and massage practitioner.

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  Sasha Markovic

  Sasha Markovic originally trained as an Iyengar teacher in 1992, since when she has studied intensively with Shandor Remete in Shadow yoga. She has a keen interest in yoga philosophy, and in particular tantra. Experienced in teaching remedial yoga, Sasha’s teaching is based on both the ancient yoga philosophies and on the movement of energy in the body.

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  Simon Chandler

  Until about 10 years ago, Yoga was just a ‘curiosity’ that Simon occasionally dabbled in. His main interests had always been cycling and running with the odd triathlon and half marathon thrown in. A fairly conventional lifestyle as an IT professional changed for good when his wife introduced him to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga on what was supposed to be a cycling holiday in India!

  Since then, Yoga has taken centre stage in Simon’s life and the 9-to-5 job in IT has been replaced by a passion for teaching. This personal transformation occurred during many extended trips to India to study with the inspirational living master of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore. Simon has also studied extensively with some of Jois’s most senior students, most notably Lino Miele who published the first book on Ashtanga Yoga in the English language.

  Simon has been teaching Yoga for 7 years now. In 2006 he became one of only a handful of teachers in the UK to be given Pattabhi Jois’s authorisation to teach Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. He is also a qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher, having successfully completed a 3-year Teaching Diploma course.

  By combining his deep understanding of this traditional yogic practice with a compassionate teaching style, Simon aims to make what is perceived to be a very demanding style of yoga as accessible as possible.

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  Yvonne Carlyon

  Yvonne Carlyon is a photographer and artist who started teaching yoga in 2000. She offers a gentle flowing Hatha yoga, which can be described as classical-eclectic, the emphasis is movement coordinated with the breath. Her inspiration has been many-fold, Pauline Hall yoga teacher and mentor inspired her to teach, years of practicing Iyengar yoga gave a deep insight into the mechanics of asana, Jenny Beacon initiator of Yoga of the Heart brought many different paths together, Kundalini yoga spiced up the mix and finally Simona Hernandez with her mix of Anusara and Vinyasa flow combining modern understanding of the body with ancient yoga principles. Yvonne’s intention from her thirty or so years of practice and from her work as a health kinesiologist is to bring harmony between mind and body and vitality of the energy system which will in time allow physical and mental healing to take place.

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  Jennie Hillman

  Jennie has been studying yoga for over 12 years, having practiced in the schools of Hatha, Dru, Sivananda, Kundalini, Satyananda and Iyengar but finding her true passion in Astanga and Jivamukti. She has studied Astanga Vinyasa under the direct lineage of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois through his son, Manju Jois, and a number of eminent teachers including Nancy Gilgoff, Lino Miele, Danny Paradise, John Scott, Elizabeth Connolly, Liz Lark and Richard Freeman.

  She has also been instructed in teaching Jivamukti by both David Life and Sharon Gannon, the founders of this system.

  Jennie teaches both Astanga Vinyasa yoga and Dynamic Vinyasa Flow yoga, co-ordinating postures with the rhythm of the breath, leading to a dynamic yet meditative practice. Her classes use creative sequencing to energize and uplift you, whilst individual hands-on adjustments help to deepen your practice.

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  Sophie Shenstone

  Sophie is a mother, gardener, yoga teacher, Shiatsu massage therapist, permaculturist, committed cyclist and earth activist (in no particular order). She has been a free spirited devotee of Yoga for about twenty years with a regular Hatha practice since teacher training in 2000 with the Integral Yoga Institute. She has been teaching regular classes and running workshops in the Bath area for over 9 years, including Prenatal and Postnatal since 2004.

  Her teaching style is meditative, focusing on the feel of the whole class, leading students into a deep state of inner listening, where they are encouraged to learn and discover for themselves. Having studied anatomy and physiology from both Western and Eastern perspectives, she shares useful information regarding musculature and alignment, yet at the same time draws students to move beyond the prescriptive to a deeply felt sense of subtle energy, and the dialogue between breath and gravity.

  Influences and extra studies include Wilderness and Nature, Sound, Rhythm and Dance, Chi Kung, Viniyoga, Scaravelli, Astanga Vinyasa, Structural Yoga Therapy, Buddhist Meditation and Psychology, Advaita Meditation, Insight Meditation, Yoga Philosophy and Integral Yoga Sangha.

  Sophie sees yoga as a spiritual path which takes the individual on a fascinating and exploratory journey through life; firmly rooted in the body yet fulfilling the needs of an inquiring mind – a way of health, balance and wonder. She finds that teaching fires up her own practice in a way that only sharing with others can do.

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  Tristrem Carlyon

  Tristrem’s teaching style is clear, accessible and nurturing. He teaches yoga that is adapted to individual needs, in the style of T. Krishnamacharya. His teaching embraces various styles of bodywork (Thomas Hanna, Moshe Feldenkreis, Qigong), classical yoga asanas, breath work (pranayama), visualisation work (yoga nidra), and meditation.

  For the past decade Tristrem has been studying and practicing different styles of yoga intensively. He completed his yoga teacher training with Simon Low’s Yoga Academy in April 2010, and is a fully certified British Wheel of Yoga accredited teacher and Yoga Alliance registered 200 hour teacher. Born in 1951, Tristrem has been immersed in the spiritual traditions of India for forty years. His main orientation is towards the non-dual philosophy of Sri Ramana Maharshi, and more latterly, Ekhart Tolle (advaita vedanta).

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  Harriet Symon

  Harriet has been practicing Yoga on and off since she was a child and started teaching in 2003. In 2001 Harriet graduated from professional dance school having completed a 3-year degree course which, in addition to dance, included comprehensive training in Body Conditioning, Anatomy and Physiology.

  After completing a first teacher-training course with the Sivananda school of Yoga, Harriet’s passion for Yoga was fully realized and she longed to share this joy in the classes that she began to teach. In what is still a life long journey, Harriet continues to study with a range of teachers and centers, drawing influence from teachers at the Satyananda centre, the Life centre and Triyoga, as well as completing courses and workshops with Shiva Rea, Brian Cooper, Alexa Harris and David Sye among others.

  Harriet now teaches a style of Yoga that incorporates elements of Hatha and Vinyasa flow, as well as meditative practices, sound work and breathing techniques. Harriet’s aim is to enable those who choose to come on this journey to enjoy the many benefits of Yoga, including the opportunity to relax the body and mind, to be present in the moment, to enjoy the gift of life, and to have some fun.

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  Danielle Collins

  Danielle Collins is a renowned well-being coach. She is the UK’s leading Face Yoga Expert, a qualified and insured Yoga and Pilates Teacher, Professional Relaxation Therapist and Nutritionist. Danielle has recently appeared in Zest Magazine, Healthy Magazine and Men’s Fitness. She regularly presents at The Vitality Show, The Yoga Show and The MBS Show. She does television work, extensive health writing and blogs for the leading active-wear brand for women, Sweaty Betty.

  Born and brought up in Plymouth, Danielle moved to Bath to study Education and English Literature at Bath Spa University. After suffering from M.E. for 2 years, Danielle discovered the health benefits of nutrition, relaxation, exercise, Yoga and Pilates. Wanting to help and inspire others in the same way, Danielle proceeded to complete a Diploma in Professional Relaxation Therapy, a Diploma in Nutrition and a Diploma in Hatha Yoga Teaching with the British School of Yoga. She has also done introductory training in Thai Yoga Massage and the Alexander Technique. Danielle is currently training is Sports Nutrition and Face Massage.

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  Sue Sutton

  Sue comes from a background of Nursing and Health Visiting. During her 25 years in these fields it became apparent to Sue that there was more than the physical body involved in maintaining good health and healing. Her interest in health led her to begin to practise yoga and then to progress to training as a teacher. She believes that the yoga philosophy of uniting mind, body and spirit is paramount in health and healing. Her journey on the yoga path began late in life and her desire is to encourage and support others along the yoga journey as her journey continues.

  Sue trained in the Vinyasa flow style of yoga, connecting the breath with movement. She has done workshops with Simon Low, Jason Crandell, Sean Corne, Twee Merrigan, Patrick Creelman and Carlos Pomeda and takes any opportunity to continue to learn.