MY JOURNEY
Yoga first started for me 12 years ago as a way of stretching out those muscles from all the physical exercise I was doing throughout the week. Some months after starting Yoga I came to realise that Yoga wasn’t just about stretching, strengthening and toning, it was a beautiful practise working with breath and awareness of oneself, this is when I fell in love with Yoga and the feeling after practising.
As the years went by I became aware of how beneficial it was for me not only during practise but for coping with the crazy, busy life of modern day. It opened a door for me to unplug and from the past or the future and focus for on what was going on in my body and life right now. It was at this point that I decided to delve further into the spiritual aspects and to generally learn more about this ancient practise. This is where my journey truly began.
I have been truly blessed thus far in my journey to have found some amazing teachers to guide me along the way, and to be able to explore lots of different aspects of the physical body, breath, and mind. Attending and qualifying in many courses to progress with my own practise and knowledge of how it all works.
2014: Yoga One and Two+plus with Marilyn Heginbotham
2014: Reiki first and second degree of the usui system of natural healing with Diana E Harvey- Reiki Master
2015: Mindfulness and Meditation with Marilyn Heginbotham
2016: Meditation and Personal Development Module with Maarten Vermaase (British Wheel of Yoga
2017: Tibetan Healing Retreat – Maarten Vermaase,
2017: Diploma in Yoga Teaching (Hatha Yoga – British School of Yoga).
I have also been fortunate enough to experience Chakra Days, sound baths, and Yoga retreats.
Thai Yoga Massage
Whilst on a Yoga retreat I experience my first Thai Yoga Massage, I was totally overwhelmed with how I felt both during and after the massage. I was quite emotional after the massage and me being me needed to find out more! After many months of research I was inspired to enquire into courses to study this ancient healing therapy as ways to expand my skillset and professional knowledge and of course most importantly, I wanted to be able to share this experience with others.
And so my Thai Yoga Massage journey began. Starting with a 3 day introductory course in August 2018, I began practising on family and friends.
I then went on to attend a Level One, 7 day Foundation Course in Portugal with Katrin Heuser at the Hadadi School of Thai Yoga Massage, completing in March 2019.
I continued to practise with different individuals all with different needs, many kind people offering to help me to connect and learn. In order to become a qualified Thai Yoga Practitioner I went on to complete Level 2 with Kira Balaskas at The School of Thai Yoga Massage in London, completing many case studies, theory, and practical exam, passing in October 2019.
I also have a Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology as this essential to be able to practise. I will continue to learn, and study as I feel the more knowledge and experience I have the better a practitioner I will become and the more I can share this with you.
The most important part of giving a Thai Yoga Massage is the practitioners intention, it is important it is given with metta (loving kindness), with awareness and presence. I feel that all my other trainings in Meditation (always an on going battle for me), Tibetan Healing, Reiki, Yoga, Chakras has enabled me to just be there above all else without judgement and with empathy, and to connect with my client and be present, . I can’t tell you how happy I feel just to be able to share this and to find a path to walk on, and whilst getting here I have been so lucky to meet such wonderful teachers, and friends throughout. I truly have been blessed.