About Marianne
My yoga journey began when as a teenager with chronic back pain, caused by scoliosis, I started going to yoga classes to help with my back spasms.
After wearing a back brace as a child, I went on to train as an Alexander Technique teacher, which I taught for 20+ years before becoming a yoga teacher in 2011. I did my yoga training with the BWY (British Wheel of Yoga), completing my 500-hour Diploma. My mother, also a yoga teacher, influenced my decision to teach.
Yoga has helped with my flexibility, my strength, and resolved my back pain. But it has also helped me to accept the 'imperfect' body I have and to practice yoga that suits me. It has given me coping techniques when feeling stressed or overwhelmed. The importance of mental health and having the tools to keep calm are woven through my classes. I have also completed a 60-hour yoga nidra teacher facilitator training for relaxation.
Trust your heart your inner teacher
My attitude to yoga is adaptable ensuring that yoga is accessible to everyone whatever your age, physical ability or experience. My yoga students have become a wonderful community of mutual support. I invite you to come to a class to learn more about the spiritual teachings of yoga, breathwork and guided meditative practices.