Meet our expert teacher training team....
Sally Parkes, BSc
Sally Parkes is the founder of Laxmi Yoga and has been practicing yoga since 1998 when after a series of sports injuries she found yoga to be an amazing tool for healing the body on both a physical and emotional level. Sallys' yoga journey took her to Thailand, India, New Zealand and Australia where Sally practiced with several teachers before studying in earnest with Astanga yoga teachers Russel Case and Sarah Miles at The Brighton Natural Health Centre for five years before moving to London.
'I believe that there is an approach to asana and pranayama practice to suit everyone no matter what their ability level is, and it is largely the responsibility of the teacher to assist the student in finding the method that works for them. This can only be achieved however, if the teacher has a sound understanding of bio-mechanics and physiology. It is my goal that all student teachers of Laxmi Yoga feel confident enough following this training, to assist their clients reach this goal effectively by using their skills, kindness and thoughtfulness. In this way we can assist in making yoga an integral part of peoples' everyday lives'. Sally
Sally will be teaching:
- How to teach safe and efffective asana and pranayama
- The business of yoga
- How to teach yoga effectively to different types of clients
Dawn Morse, MSc, BSc
Dawn Morse has been involved in the health and fitness industry since 1998 and is the programme leader of the Sports Therapy Foundation Degree provided by the University of Bath and lectures in Sports Therapy and Sports and Exercise Science. A keen yogi who studied and qualified as a yoga teacher with Brian Cooper, Dawn has taught many health and well being workshops, Pilates, yoga, childrens yoga and mother and baby yoga classes, personal training, sports and remedial massage, and rehabilitation from injury and postural related discomfort through holistic exercise.
Dawn also has an MSc in Sports and Health Sciences from the Unversity of Exeter and PGCE in Post Compuslory Education and a BSc in Sports and Exercise Science.
Dawn also has an MSc in Sports and Health Sciences from the Unversity of Exeter and PGCE in Post Compuslory Education and a BSc in Sports and Exercise Science.
Dawn will be teaching - Anatomy and Physiology
Paula Hines
Practicing Restorative Yoga and experiencing the benefits profoundly led her to study it further and Paula soon learned that this is style of yoga she particularly loves sharing with others. Her study in this area eventually led her to train with Judith Hanson Lasater and subsequently became a certified Relax and Renew Trainer.
Paula will be teaching
- Restorative Yoga
- Yoga for Back Care and how to adapt asanas for clients who have spinal issues.
Neil Phillips
Neil Phillips was introduced to Yoga 11 years ago in Thailand whilst living in a Muay Thai boxing training camp, finding it an excellent way to gain core strength and flexibility. After practicing for the next year, he began to learn of the spiritual significance and philosophy of non-violence for the mind and body, realising that it was possible to have a dynamic physical practice, whilst still nurturing and respecting the body.
After an extensive period of travel and time spent in India learning from various teachers, Neil embarked on a teacher training and has been teaching intensively in the UK for several years. Teaching a dynamic flow he enjoys using music, massage, aroma and meditation to transcend the physical experience.
Derived from the same philosophical roots as yoga, Ayurveda, known as the 'Science of Life' aims to provide health and longevity, prevention and cure through diet, herbs, massage and therapeutic treatments. As yoga asana is only possible when the health of the body is good, Ayurveda provides guidance as to our unique constitution, allowing us to develop a closer affinity to the fundamental transformations of matter and energy that take place in the body. Neil is studying for a degree in Ayurvedic medicine from Middlesex University and continues his studies in this system of holistic health care.
Neil will be teaching:
- The basics of Ayurvedic medicine and how to apply it to daily life.
Julie Cleasby
Julie Cleasby is a Registered Paediatric Nurse, Specialising in Child Health, a registered Health Visitor and Early Years First Aider. She is also a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, EFT Practitioner, Life Coach and Hypnobirthing Educator. Julie has worked with women and their families for over nineteen years and more recently worked as a Nurse Specialist in East Sussex. She has a wealth of experience with women in the antenatal and postnatal periods and a variety of teaching experience in child health issues.
Julie also runs the extremely successful To Baby and Beyond which delivers First Aid and other empowering courses and services for parents, carers and professionals. To Baby and Beyond are also a registered training centre for Qualsafe and can therefore run HSE recognised courses.
Julie also runs the extremely successful To Baby and Beyond which delivers First Aid and other empowering courses and services for parents, carers and professionals. To Baby and Beyond are also a registered training centre for Qualsafe and can therefore run HSE recognised courses.
Julie will be teaching