Meet Leigh
My goal is to empower you! We all have the ability to heal ourselves physically and mentally. I am passionate about helping you build a strong healthy body and mind, within a friendly, supportive community.
I believe movement should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability, gender or any other perceived limitation. I use Iyengar inspired methods of alignment and body awareness, with my own twist of incorporating strength and mobility practices to physically heal your body. I like to deliver fun, light hearted classes to keep you inspired.
My conscious connected breathing techniques will allow you to move within, reconcile with past traumas, become more mindful, self-aware and connect to your true purpose.
I first found Yoga in my early 20's whilst suffering with a prolapsed disc. Yoga gave me the tools to find relief and it's been my saving grace physically over the years. I've suffered with anxiety most of my life interspersed with bouts of depression. Movement worked as a coping mechanism but when I discovered deep conscious connected Breathwork it transformed my life! Breathwork stills those negative thoughts in my head and gives me the strength to thrive in life.
When I am not teaching Yoga or holding space for Breathwork I am at my happiest walking amongst nature with my fur babies.
Join the community and become the best version of you!
Namaste, Leigh 🙏🏻
Qualifications
Iyengar Yoga Introductory Level 1 and 2
Iyengar Yoga is a detail oriented method which utilizes many props in order to achieve structural alignment of the physical body in the asana. The use of props makes Yoga more accessible to those struggling with physical limitations and minimises the risk of injury and strain
Trauma informed Breathwork Facilitator
The Breathing Cold Bali technique incorporates conscious connected breath, breath retention and cold immersion; in the form of ice baths to improve physical and emotional well being and realise our full potential
The Kaivalya Yoga method (200hrs)
The Kaivalya method is a Vinyasa based practice with an emphasis on alignment and sequencing but also includes extensive work with the chakra system for aligning the energetic body
Yoga Nidra Certification
Yoga Nidra is a state of complete 'non doing', deep relaxation with inner awareness. In restful terms a one hour Yoga Nidra class is equivalent to three hours of normal sleep.
TRX for Yoga
The TRX system can be used to enhance mobility, stability and strength and allow for scalability in traditional Yoga poses
Fascia release for Yoga
Self Myofascial release (SMR) is a form of tool assisted, self massage. Fascia is a connective tissue found throughout our body and it is thought that SMR can be used to increase our range of motion when used prior to exercise and reduce soreness following exercise
Mobility certification
The use of flexibility training, stability work and strength training to gradually improve mobility as a whole
Reiki Level 1 and 2
Reiki taught in the Usui Japanese tradition
Cacao Ceremony certified
Cacao can help us journey within, connect to our heart, reveal patterns, cultivate self-love, increase consciousness and supports us on our path and personal growth. It does not create things that are not there, but rather is a catalyst for these processes. It is known as a heart-opening medicine that helps to expand insight and awareness and complements Breathwork perfectly .
Compassionate Inquiry short course certified
A psychotherapeutic method developed by Dr Gabor Mate that reveals what lies beneath the appearance we present to the world. Through compassionate inquiry we can begin to recognise the unconscious dynamics that run our lives and we can learn how to liberate ourselves from them
