qualifications

2023 Dru Breath Coach Course
2020 Pranayama Training, The Minded Institute
2020 Dru Back Care and Wellbeing Course
2020 Yoga in Healthcare Alliance Training Certificate to teach Yoga4Health course
2019 Diploma in Integrative Hypnotherapy, Christie Hospital, Manchester
2015 Certificated to teach 'Be calm, be happy' an introduction to mindfulness in the Plum Village Tradition
2014 Yoga Breathing workshop with Saraswati Neville
2013 Dru Yoga Postgraduate Foundation course in Yoga for Back Care
2009 Kairos Foundation License to teach The Power of Self-Esteem
2008 Restorative Practice Certificate (mediation skills), Level 2
2008 Developing Mediation Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Level 3
2004 Dru Yoga Teacher's Diploma
1999 BTEC Creative Therapy, Stockport College
1999 Introduction to Counselling (Basic Counselling Skills), Manchester University
1984 Batchelor of Fine Art, Distinction, Oxford University

experience

2 month Winter retreat 2017/2018 practising mindfulness in a zen monastic tradition
Thirty + years meditation experience
Fifteen years teaching dru yoga
More to Life (personal development programme) practitioner
Student of Robin Hensman, practising peace of mind through self-study
Member of Zen buddhist traditionThe Community of Interbeing, founded by Thich Nhat Hanh. Part of facilitator group leading these sessions.
Have taught in a wide range of settings, including psychological support groups, gyms, sessions for specific groups (for instance those with cancer) and my own ongoing general classes
I have a special interest in relaxation and can offer guidance in learning this skill