I completed my Yoga Teacher Training in 2019 with Cat Alip-Douglas and Phil Douglas at Sangyé Yoga School in London. Since then, I have continued a dedicated path of practice, self-study, and teaching, with a particular focus on Bhakti Yoga (the Yoga of devotion), traditional Yogic philosophy, the wider eight-limbed path of Yoga, Ayurveda (India’s traditional system of holistic health), and, more recently, the study of Kalari Payattu (the ancient South Indian martial art).

In 2021, recognising the profound impact that Yoga had on my wellbeing during the pandemic, I co-founded WYKD (Westway Yoga Kolektiv Dāna) alongside friends and fellow teachers Keri and Rob. Our intention was to make Yoga more accessible and community-focused by offering free daily classes in welcoming spaces across London. Through WYKD, we continue to share traditional Yoga teachings, meditation, Prāṇāyāma (breathwork and the cultivation of life force), workshops, and movement practices with a diverse and growing community.

My teaching is best described as Bhakti-Vinyāsa: a dynamic, music-led practice that blends strong, creative Vinyāsa (flowing, breath-led movement) sequencing with the heart-centred teachings of Bhakti Yoga and traditional Yogic wisdom. Classes are centred around a carefully curated monthly theme, often drawing from texts such as the Yoga Sūtras (the foundational teachings of Yoga) and other traditional teachings, offering students an opportunity for Svādhyāya (self-study and self-reflection) both on and off the mat.

Alongside traditional Āsana (physical Yoga postures), I often incorporate elements of Kalari Payattu, including Vadivu (animal-inspired movement forms) and Mey Payattu (dynamic body-conditioning sequences). These practices bring vitality, agility, strength, and playfulness to the practice while honouring India’s rich movement traditions.

Music is an integral part of my teaching. Carefully curated playlists help support the energetic journey of each class, creating a seamless flow from grounded awareness through dynamic movement, before softening into deeper opening, reflection, and rest.

My classes are inclusive and accessible, offering options for both newer and more experienced practitioners. My intention is to create an immersive experience that leaves students feeling stronger, more connected, open-hearted, and inspired to carry the teachings of Yoga beyond the mat.

OM Saha na vavatu,

Saha nau bhunaktu,

Saha viryam karavavahai,

Tejasvi navaditamastu,

Ma Vidvisavahai,

OM Shantih Shantih Shantih

Accept us both together,

Protect us both together,

May our strength and knowledge increase,

May we not resent one another,

Om peace, peace, peace