Having a background based in biology and an interest in different philosophical systems I discovered the benefits of Yogic practice in my late 20’s. As a life-long asthmatic I turned to the yogic breathing techniques when my doctor prescribed stronger medication for the condition. Instead of increasing the medication I am now almost totally free from the symptoms and medication.

Since the late 90’s I have maintained a daily practice which has had a profoundly positive effect upon my physical and mental well-being. I am continuing to develop my practice and understanding of the principles and philosophy of yoga by exploring different approaches and attending retreats lead by international teacher Clive Sheridan.

I have taught and led retreats in Europe, Middle East and India. My wish is to pass on my experience and understanding of yoga instructively, yet also with delight and passion.

I teach regularly on the leading European Yoga website Ekhart Yoga– watch my tutorials here.

Check my new website at Yogawithandrew.co.uk

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I was born in Italy and I have lived in different countries since my early twenties – from England to Egypt and Spain, to Australia and Ireland. I moved to Macclesfield, Cheshire, in 2012 after meeting my now husband Andrew on our teacher’s yoga retreat in India. We opened up our yoga studio Pure Yoga Cheshire, the very first space exclusively dedicated to the practice of yoga in June 2012. We then gradually established ourselves as yoga teachers in our current home in Somerset. We have been teaching yoga classes, workshops and retreats in the Glastonbury and nearby areas since 2016.

I am currently teaching a Monday night Yoga class at 5 pm at Goddess House, Glastonbury.

I initially trained as a yoga teacher in 2004 at the Yoga Arts School in Byron Bay, Australia, after practising  Ashtanga yoga for several years. The wealth of the teachers’ wisdom opened a door to philosophical investigation and practices such as pranayama and meditation, which I incorporates into my practice and teaching.

I completed my second teacher training in Ireland in 2007 with David Curtis from Dublin, who is a direct student of Maty Ezraty and Chuck Miller. I have also been practicing traditional Iyengar Yoga Yin yoga, training with Sarah Powers in London in 2008.

Very early in my yoga journey I became interested in the transformative aspects of Pranayama and Meditation. My passion for my own yoga journey allows me to integrate my experiences in my own practice before sharing it with my students; I firmly believe in self practice – including daily meditation, Pranayama (breathing techniques) and Asana (yoga postures).

I have been attending yoga retreats with Clive Sheridan, in his annual 3 week deep immersion in India

I am one of the original teachers with the Ekhart Yoga Team since they first established themselves in 2012, and I deliver full online classes.

“Yoga is a way to restore our lost wholeness, our integrity as complete human beings, by unifying the personality around a centre that is silent and unbounded.”

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