TEACHERS
BILLY
3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR CLASSES
Slow, Aware, Focused
WHY YOU LOVE BEING PART OF THE YOGA READING FAMILY?
The amazing community of students and teachers, and the variety of classes on offer!
QUALIFICATIONS
- 200 hour YTT certificate in Tantric Hatha Yoga tradition, with emphasis on meditation and pranayama.
- First aid at work trained.
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO UNWIND?
Listening to music, Exercise and eating!
WHAT ARE YOU GREAT AT?
Crow Pose (…so I’ve been told) I’ve attended too many workshops…
TELL US A COOL FACT ABOUT YOURSELF
I’m qualified to skipper a boat!
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY?
Hanging from rings or a bar and finding unusual ways to move and challenge the body!
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GEMMA
Strong, Sweaty, Fun
WHY YOU LOVE BEING PART OF THE YOGA READING FAMILY?
Being part of a community. I love that Yoga Reading is inclusive of everyone and that you always feel welcome. It’s a humble and relaxed space.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 200hr YTT
- Many hours of workshops and self practice.
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO UNWIND?
Being outdoors in my garden, growing veg and flowers.
WHAT ARE YOU GREAT AT?
Ummm……. Being a mum.
TELL US A COOL FACT ABOUT YOURSELF
I own a health and social care company, we have 45 employees and we have been running for 10 years.
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY?
Dance, Run, Yoga
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Helen Gevaux
Vinyasa – Animal Flow – Acro Yoga
3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR CLASSES
Expansive, Vitalising, Flow
WHY YOU LOVE BEING PART OF THE YOGA READING FAMILY?
Getting to know the community of members and teachers and share in different styles and approaches to yoga and movement.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Power, vinyasa and mandala yoga
- L1 certified Animal Flow instructor
- Further yoga-based trainings in Meditation and Mindfulness and Fascia
- 5th degree blackbelt in Taekwon-Do and 15+years teaching
- Plus 100s of hours of yoga and acroyoga retreats, intensives, immersions & workshops
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO UNWIND?
Lying on grass in the sunshine listening to tunes or chatting to friends
WHAT ARE YOU GREAT AT?
Trying new and different things, wanting to learn.
TELL US A COOL FACT ABOUT YOURSELF
I appeared as a guest instructor on Channel 5’s Combat Club – think The Voice Kids for Martial Arts – in about 2003
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY?
As a self-confessed eternal movement student that’s a tricky one. Probably just finding a bit of space and seeing where the flow takes me on the day, whether that’s yoga, animal flow, dance or TKD pattern.
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JO
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR CLASSES
Embodied, non-competitive, nurturing
WHY YOU LOVE BEING PART OF THE YOGA READING FAMILY?
Yoga Reading is a really special community of dedicated members and teachers. There’s a real sense of support for the teachers so we can offer the best classes for our students. The dedication of the members makes teaching a real joy as you can see their yoga practice developing over time.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 200 Hours Vinyasa Flow Yoga
- 300 Hours Advanced Teacher Training
- 85 Hours Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training.
- Yoga Nidra Foundation Certificate
- 25 Hours Advanced Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
- Integrated Baby Yoga and Baby Massage Teacher Training
- Award in Education and Training to teach vocational teacher training courses
- Many Hours of attending workshops, retreats, self-study and self-practice.
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO UNWIND?
Being outside in the woods, at the coast or countryside and long baths.
WHAT ARE YOU GREAT AT?
Making a safe, welcoming and friendly space for people.
TELL US A COOL FACT ABOUT YOURSELF
A long time ago I used to organize theatrical events and had my own theatre company
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY?
Dancing in the kitchen to fun music, yoga (obviously!!!) and cycling.
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JOY
Ashtanga – Kundalini
3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR CLASSES
Rejuvenating, Energizing, Deep.
WHY YOU LOVE BEING PART OF THE YOGA READING FAMILY?
I love being a part of the Yoga Reading family because we are all so open and supportive of one another. We are all so different and unique as teachers, yet we respect each other and work together as a whole.
QUALIFICATIONS
- YTT with Bryan Kest in California(Power Yoga)
- YTT with Manju Jois in Florida(Ashtanga Yoga)
- YTT Kundalini Yoga.
- And 1,000’s of hours of practice and teaching…endless workshops.
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO UNWIND?
a good movie watched in bed.
WHAT ARE YOU GREAT AT?
I am great at cooking! Mainly Vegan delights
TELL US A COOL FACT ABOUT YOURSELF
I was on the Radio in the US for 15 years as a DJ…rock n roll stations only!
WHATS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY?
Fave way to move my body…a really good morning stretch and Surya Namaskar.
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KATIA MAJOR
Ashtanga – Yin – Massage
3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR CLASSES
Thoughtful, fun, anatomy-informed
WHY YOU LOVE BEING PART OF THE YOGA READING FAMILY?
The team of teachers are supportive, professional and experienced in so many ways. It’s great to know you can put a call out and someone will have a suggestion, answer or just some kind words. It means a lot to me as working in this area can be quite individualistic and fragmented. I love the feeling that we all bring something different to build a bigger offer to Reading.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 300 hour YTT Ashtanga and Yin Yoga
- Assisted a 300 hour YTT
- Advanced Yin Yoga
- Various anatomy and fascia workshops
- Yoga Nidra trained
- Level 2 ETM
- Indoor cycling and Keiser trained
- Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapy (Sports & Injury Massage)
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO UNWIND?
A circuits class or Ashtanga practice (I do have yang tendencies)…
WHAT ARE YOU GREAT AT?
Connecting and being interested in people. I love connection.
TELL US A COOL FACT ABOUT YOURSELF
In my previous career I worked on international education projects and was posted to Abu Dhabi and Qatar several times – I still went to the gym even though it was BOILING out there!
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY?
It depends on the day! But I really like to do something everyday even if it’s a dog walk.
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LORENA
3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR CLASSES:
Nurturing, Caring, Embodied movement
WHY YOU LOVE BEING PART OF THE YOGA READING FAMILY?
I love the community side of it and the real kula (family) feeling that YR offers to all their teachers. YR is an encouraging, deeply supportive studio and I am proud to be part of it.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Anusara, Pregnancy, Meditation & Sound Baths
- 200h Ashtanga Vinyasa with Yoga London,
- 200 hours Anusara Elements registered teacher,
- 100hours Anusara Yoga Therapyand applied Anatomy,
- 100h Depth Yoga & Psychology with Lisa Sanfilippo,
- 45h Yoga for Cancer with Amy Dara Hochberg & Tari Prinster,
- 40h Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli & Lisa White,
- 20h Jivamukti Immersion with Gabriela Bozic.
- Reiki Master & Teacher with Michael Kaufmann
- Sound Therapist with Anne Malone, Don Conreaux & Vikrampal Singh (Gong Master)
- Certified Aromatherapist
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO UNWIND?
Taking long mindful medicine ritual baths, applying aromatherapy, candles and crystals.
WHAT ARE YOU GREAT AT?
Creating safe spaces for people to relax and connect deeply with their bodies through yoga asana and meditation.
TELL US A COOL FACT ABOUT YOURSELF:
My uncle is the President of the Spanish Naturist Association and my degree dissertation was about Naturism as a niche market (my tutor wasn’t amazed by it).
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY?
I love to dance and simply let my mind and body follow,
especially when I am cooking in my kitchen :0)
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RUTH
MAIN FOCUS AREAS
Vinyasa Flow and Menopause Yoga
3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR CLASSES
Dynamic, fun, connected
WHY YOU LOVE BEING PART OF THE YOGA READING FAMILY?
I love the breadth of teachers in both teaching style and the type of yoga, which truly means there is something for everyone, with a strong sense of community and support that makes you feel truly welcome.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 200hrs Yoga Teacher Training Yoga London
- Essential Oils for Yoga Teachers 40 hrs MY
- Menopause Yoga Teacher Training
- Delivering Simple Yoga Nidras
- Reformer Pilates
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO UNWIND?
Spend time with friends, read a book, take a walk or do a yoga class
WHAT ARE YOU GREAT AT?
I am a loyal friend, a good listener, and I love trying new things
TELL US A COOL FACT ABOUT YOURSELF
I am also a trained executive coach
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY?
My heart was given to vinyasa flow a long time ago. I loved gymnastics as kid so I enjoy inversions and flying!
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SOMITA
MAIN FOCUS AREAS
Dance, Vinyasa Flow and Yoga Therapy
3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR CLASSES
Strong, Sweet and Spiritual!
WHY YOU LOVE BEING PART OF THE YOGA READING FAMILY?
I love being a part of the Yoga Reading family as they have welcomed me with open arms. Yoga Reading is continually embracing, nurturing and supporting all our individual expertise and bringing them all into one happy community to share with you all.
QUALIFICATIONS
- RYT 500 hours Senior Yoga Teacher
- IAYT and BCYT accredited Yoga Therapist
- Yoga4Health Teacher (YIHA certified and PCI accredited)
- RYT 200 hour certified instructor with Yoga Alliance UK
- Level One Yogic Arts Instructor
- 580 hour IAYT and BCYT accredited Yoga Therapist
- Professional Indian Classical Dance Artist
- ( Lifetime of Experience and Continued Professional Development including practicing with leading teachers of
- Ashtanga, Jivamukti, Dharma Mittra, Yogasana and Yogic Arts).
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO UNWIND?
Playing the piano, various activities in nature, singing and dancing!
WHAT ARE YOU GREAT AT?
Allowing people to feel comfortable and enabling them to connect with their true selves!
TELL US A COOL FACT ABOUT YOURSELF
I performed an acro yoga choreography for the Indian President in Wembley Stadium. In other news King Charles personally RSVP’d to my professional dance debut invitation when he was the Prince of Wales!
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY?
Anything that involves music and or being in nature!
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Yulia
Functional Flow – Osteopathy – Yin
3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR CLASSES
Mindful, Practical, Reflective
WHY YOU LOVE BEING PART OF THE YOGA READING FAMILY?
I love being part of Yoga Reading because it is a community of diverse and amazing people that are nurturing each other, with genuine support and care.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2007 Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Teacher Training 200 H
- Short trainings on Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Jivamukti yoga
- 2010 Insight Yoga Teacher Training 60 H (Yin and Yang yoga and mindfulness meditation) with Sarah Powers
- 2012- 2014 STOTT PILATES® Mat, Reformer, CC&B, full certification
- Further training in Stott Pilates
- Tripsochore Yoga Training
- 2019 Animal flow Level 1
- Lots of workshops and immersion, in addition to my degree in Osteopathy, Sports massage L5 and Lymphoedema therapy.
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO UNWIND?
Dancing to my favourite music by the fire under the starry sky and eating cake.
WHAT ARE YOU GREAT AT?
Cooking in general, particularly baking ….and making friends
TELL US A COOL FACT ABOUT YOURSELF
I’ve moved 15 times in the past 20 years and lived in 5 counties.
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO MOVE YOUR BODY?
Impromptu dancing and mixing up different styles while combining them with yoga
