I was a professional dancer for over 10 years (doing many different jobs between contracts!) and then an International Marketing Events Manager for Marconi Communications. I have always loved movement and exercise and how it makes you feel! So it was a natural progression for me to work in the fitness industry. When I had my children, I qualified as a Group Exercise Teacher and started teaching. I have taught a wide variety of classes in most clubs and sports centres in Coventry along with teaching ‘Funky Dance’ and ‘Street dance’ in Primary Schools!

During this time, I was drawn to Yoga and my Yoga Journey began. Starting with a qualification in Freestyle Fitness Yoga and then over the years doing various workshops and a Diploma as my own practice developed. So Meraki Yoga was born, which is a fusion of ancient asanas, strong flows, connection to the breath, relaxation and meditation, often with some ‘real life’ humour thrown in! We like to call it ‘Keeping it real’ Yoga!

After the success of my online  classes during lockdown, a lot of my participants wanted to continue online, enjoying the flexibility of either joining me live or doing their practice at their own convenience, so I still teach 3 weekly online classes and we share our positive vibes across the internet! I still teach a weekly Monday class in a hall too.

Alongisde my Yoga journey, I joined the worldwide fitness phenomenon which is Zumba! I’ve been teaching for 12 years now and my classes are still busy! If you like dancing, you’ll love Zumba Fitness! Read more in the Zumba section!