YOGA UNION

TEACHERS

ABBY

Abby embarked on her yoga journey in 2013 and she's been in love with it ever since. She specializes in teaching heated Vinyasa and Restorative classes. She is dedicated to crafting yoga sessions that cater to everyone, ensuring accessibility and enjoyment. Her classes offer adaptable layers, allowing students to modify their intensity based on their body's needs. Abby's classes offer an opportunity for students to foster a connection between their breath and body within a supportive and encouraging environment.

AGI

Agi first came to London from Sweden where she grew up, to study fine art. Amongst the many fun, crazy and exciting things she discovered, yoga was the last thing she anticipated would play such a huge part of her life. The most exciting aspect of yoga was that there seemed to be a never ending ocean of different knowledge to immerse yourself in for the years and years to come!

Agi completed her 250h yoga teacher training with Fierce Grace in 2017. She continued to immerse herself in learning by practicing and exploring various forms of yoga and attending a broad array of workshops. Always eager to try new things and learn more, Agi’s self-practice is informed by many types of yoga, movement, meditation, breath work and by reading old and modern yoga text as well as the latest biomechanical sports research. She values the full scope that the yoga umbrella covers, and the power of the practice to energize and restore the body and mind.

Apart from teaching yoga, Agi is an artist. To Agi, being creative is a key aspect of teaching yoga. Her classes explore movement and flow, encouraging each person to be intuitive and look inwards. Agi emphasizes strength, freedom of movement and rejuvenating and energizing the body in her strong dynamic classes. A Brixton girl since 2003, Agi values community very highly.

CHLOE

Chloé comes from a dance and performance background and is passionate about creating a warm space for all to feel welcome in during her classes, regardless of ability or experience. Expect a relaxed and grounded approach, with a little something for everyone - be it a nourishing moment of calm or a focus-demanding challenge that will leave you smiley, sweaty and feeling revitalised!

FELIX

Felix found Yoga at a time where he needed more balance in his life and the structure and discipline of Ashtanga really resonated with him. Vinyasa brought more freedom and playfulness to his practice. Eventually he discovered Rocket, which offered him the ideal combination of the two. He completed his first 200h Vinyasa foundation training in 2020, mainly to deepen his own practice.

Realizing how much he enjoyed teaching, he trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa with the Yoga People, with whom he has since also trained in Yin Yoga, continuing on his journey of balance. Felix’ style is mostly inspired by his teachers Imi Wiseman and Alan Ellman’s RocketBeats, who he completed a 5- day teacher training with. The practice helps him to slow down his mind and nourish his body. That reflects in his teaching, with his dynamic, challenging and fun sequences. Every-body is different and so is everyone’s practice, which is why every pose can look different depending on the student. Felix loves guiding students to get the most out of their time on the mat.

FIONA

After vocational training and working professionally as a dancer and then going on to qualify as a personal trainer Fiona always wanted to find a fitness substitute that would give her the same strength, muscle tone and fitness similar to her previous ballet training .

She went to her first Bikram class over 20 years ago and soon realised it had all the elements she had been looking for and completed her Bikram yoga teacher training in 2014 in Thailand. She still loves the discipline and the challenge every class gives you and now as a senior Bikram teacher Fiona enjoys sharing her passion for Bikram yoga through teaching.

In 2017 she completed the Inferno Hot Pilates Level 1. teacher training , the first to be held in the Uk and was integral in the start up of the now hugely popular ‘ Inferno Hot Pilates’ classes. She then went on to complete the level 2 Teacher Training in 2019 taking classes to the next level combing weights and resistance bands into the workout .

Fiona loves the diversity of teaching the different styles of classes and seeing how much the students constantly progress.

Gabi

Gabi’s journey into yoga began in Canada in 2014. It began as a physical healing journey due to injury. But quickly became the biggest unlearning of her life. She describes it as learning how to be a body for the first time; how to move, how to breathe. Discovering the benefits and joys of strength, flexibility, and breath.  After practicing habitually for many years she decided to do her teacher training in London in 2018. At first as a way to deepen her own practice, but quickly found a passion in helping others discover their own true potential through yoga. Gabi’s approach to teaching is dynamic, playful, and nurturing.

Hannah

Hannah is a North London based Hatha, Vinyasa teacher. She completed her training in Rishikesh, India, which birthed a teaching style rooted in tradition.

In class you can expect a strong and sweaty flow, playful and soulful, with an emphasis on the breath. Her intention is to hold space for students to delve deeper into their practice, to build confidence and awareness of themselves. She focuses on attuning to the needs of the individual with an emphasises on intention over achievement.

Jeanette

With a background in dancing, yoga became a way to make sure Jeanette could stay healthy and care for herself. In 2014, while living in New York City she joined a 200h Teacher Training and yoga has since become part of her daily practice. Sound healing called to Jeanette at this time as well and it quickly became something she couldn't get enough of either. She loves to continue to learn and share these beautiful practices that have been so profound for her own life and well-being.

Jeanette's classes are a time for you to exhale, release and recharge in this fast paced and constantly changing world. This is the space that gives you that well deserved break and a chance to reconnect with yourself again. Allowing you to remember how equally important it is in life to give time for rest and rejuvenation.

JENNIFER

Jennifer comes from a professional background in Dance.
She moved to London in 2016 to pursue her career after various contracts on cruise ships.

She fell in love with the practice of Yoga as it helped her manage with the hard work and competition of the dance industry. Learning quickly how Yoga was inclusive of everyone.

Jennifer completed her ‘200hr training in Vinyasa and Hatha at ‘One Yoga Thailand’.

Since then she has studied and gained her 60hr qualification in Yin Yoga through ‘Sampoorna Yoga’

She is an avid learner, with a yearn to constantly grow and evolve within her practice.

In Jennifer’s classes expect to synchronise breath and movement as you move through the Asanas, letting go of any unwelcome stress.

Krzysztof

Krzysztof has accumulated an extensive collection of trainings throughout his 20 years experience in the yoga world, and 12 years active teaching. These include trainings with Sivananda, Bikram, Fierce Grace, Stewart Gilchrist and Norman Blair.

In Krzysztof’s classes you should expect a focus on exploring physicality. Be this in a dynamic flowy setting, a stronger more traditional Hatha format or going inward to investigate the softness and space within one’s body. He motivates students to explore their capabilities and delve deeper into themselves both within their bodies and mind. His classes hold space for students to breathe mindfully whilst nurturing beginners, advance practitioners and everyone in-between, with the same care and consideration.

SAM

Sam has a deep love and passion for Yoga and Pilates as it has truly helped transform her life! She started practicing Yoga and Pilates around 15 odd years ago. After her first class on the mat it was clear there was no turning back! She truly believes that this mind, body, soul practice has a profound effect on both the mental, physical and spiritual state, thus finding her calling in training and becoming a Yoga/Pilates Instructor.

Sam qualified as a Mat based Pilates instructor in 2009 and feels this training gave her a great foundation to go onto train further within the Health and Wellbeing world!
She feels the importance of helping and looking after other's wellbeing as a natural part of life and truly feels the pleasure in seeing and hearing about the positive changes and profound effects it has on their journey to a healthier happier lifestyle.

She also understands that there is no end to learning and always room for growth, both as a student and as an instructor. This is not just for summer… it's a lifestyle!

Sam believes one of the most important things is to feel and show real empathy, care and kindness for every individual as each person is on a unique journey to find balance and calm in this ever increasingly hectic world!

Mindfulness+Awareness+Deep Breath+Movement ~ Yoga ~ A mini Vacation for mind, body and soul!

SANDRA

Originally from Costa del Sol, Southern Spain, Sandra has spent the last 20 years teaching in London. Besides teaching Languages in inner-London schools, Sandra decided to transfer her teaching skills to her passion, Fitness and Wellbeing.

She graduated as a 200hr Hot 26+2 teacher after practising for 15 years. She is also certified as a 200hr Hatha Vinyasa teacher. Sandra is passionate about teaching in a hot room because of the many benefits the heat brings to the body. This is why she took the opportunity to train as a Hot HIIT Pilates Teacher. She has experienced herself the overall strength this class offers and how well it complements her own hot yoga practice.

Sandra is currently training to become a Personal Trainer. She brings to the mat the high-energy and motivation to push your limits but always with a contagious smile and a welcoming character that will make you come back for more.

SAURA

I started my movement journey in the rehearsal rooms of the Netherlands Dance Theatre. Surrounded by artists and passion from a young age, which then led me into acting.

I graduated from RADA in 2020 and now I continue working in film and tv.

I was introduced to Bikram when I was 13- discovering every hot room I could find, wherever I was in the world.

As a performer and lover of both the stage and film, I have always kept a rigorous practice of Yoga, Fitness and Dance. Staying in shape and strong - mentally and physically.

With Inferno Hot Pilates, I finally felt like I found a class that catered to what I was looking for: Strength, Stamina, Music and Discipline.
IHP became the training system that I now practice and teach most frequently with dedication and love.

My classes are for all in search for an all round effective mind-body workout. Full of spicy tunes and strengthening sequences, get ready to glow from the inside out!

SOPHIE C.

Sophie originally trained in Musical Theatre at Arts Ed London and has appeared in many West End and touring productions.

She practised her first hot yoga class over 25yrs ago and immediately knew it was ‘for her’. As a keen long distance runner at the time she found it was a great way to stretch out, build strength, stamina and train without the impact of pavement running.

In 2014 she completed 9 weeks of Bikram yoga teacher training in Thailand and on completion was offered a 6month teaching appointment at Namaha Yoga Hyderabad, India.
Since 2014 Sophie has attended several teacher trainings gaining certification in Yin & Vinyasa Yoga and Inferno Hot Pilates.

As a student Sophie is constantly learning and transforming through her yoga journey. What began as a purely physical practice has become so much more.

As a teacher Sophie encourages her students to get out of their heads into their bodies. To feel everything from the smallest tingle in their fingers to the strongest beat of their heart.

SOPHIE D.

Sophie graduated from Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and worked as a professional dancer globally for 20 years. Having danced from such a young age, movement has always been a huge passion and as a result, she felt the urge to deepen her knowledge about the human function of movement and strength and decided to become a yoga teacher. She embarked on her yoga journey in 2010 and has enjoyed many different types of yoga classes which have helped build a strong and well-informed practice. 

Sophie completed her first teacher training in 2018 and progressed to full 250 hour trained teacher in 2019. Sophie has steadily developed her teaching style at various studios in London. 

Sophie is also qualified to teach pregnancy yoga and gained her qualification with Nadia Narain one of the founders of pregnancy classes in London, she also teaches children and teen yoga gaining her qualification from Children’s Yoga Tree UK. Her favourite class is Vinyasa Flow.

Her classes are positive and encouraging with a strong focus on alignment and strength all classes are accompanied by a well thought out playlist.

Sophie’s classes are totally inclusive and are always fun and empowering.

TRISTAN

Tristan has always liked to move. When he discovered yoga, moving became a practice and a passion. Learning is another passion of his, so it felt natural to then teach. Teaching is a passion in which it is necessary to always be a student; he enjoys the symmetry in that

Tristan keeps things lighthearted and clear. His sequences are energetic and creative flows designed to give you a better understanding of the possibilities, range, and expressions of moving your body. His classes are a balance of dynamic and restorative moving patterns that emphasize traditional postures , mobility, strength, and the importance of developing an intuitive moving relationship with your own mind, and breath.

In 2017, Tristan completed his 200h teacher training and has continued his research with several mini-trainings and workshops. Tristan's own practice is varied, inquisitive and always evolving.