Many of us get into the work we do because of our own story and that is definitely true for me. I am a Highly sensitive person, and I grew up in a very stressful environment. I spent my teens and much of my 20s striving to achieve, when in fact I was fuelled with anxiety, trying to escape the feelings left from my early childhood and using unhealthy coping mechanisms to do so.  

By the time I had my first child, my nervous system had had enough. I was struggling with post-natal PTSD and Anxiety, while also adjusting to life as a new mum and returning to my job as a Primary school Teacher. Yoga had been an on and off affair since my teens, but it was at 27 that it firmly took root. I established the routine of going to a regular weekly class and my body and mind were feeling the benefit. I soon immersed myself within the teachings of Yoga and eventually went on to complete a Yoga Teacher Training.

Over time I came to learn more about what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person and the path to healing the effects of early childhood trauma. I became deeply interested in the aspects of Yoga that can support the regulation of the nervous system, trauma healing, supporting anxiety and depression, helping with digestive issues and other chronic health conditions… Eventually, this led me to embark on training to become a Yoga therapist.