Teacher Details

I found Ashtanga Yoga in 2004 when I started attending Matt Ryan’s classes in Manchester. I loved the physical challenge and the flow of the practice as the breath connected each posture to the next. I was conscious of how calm and focused I was when I was on my yoga mat. This realization inspired me to look at my life and to make changes to achieve a better balance. Ashtanga Yoga is now an intrinsic part of my life, part of me.


My practice & knowledge continues to develop with Matt’s guidance & support. I practice daily and recently started on advanced A of the Ashtanga system. As I am given each new posture I discover new things about myself as I am taken out of the comfort zone of what is familiar. I am reminded daily of how much there is to learn both on & off the mat.

I base my principles on where it all began for me, on breathing and movement. Ultimately, if you can breathe then you can do yoga. You can feel the benefits……and have fun too!