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hullo…
and welcome to my website, a little space in this virtual universe
I am a movement and yoga teacher with the belief that the most valuable gift of a movement practice is to witness a felt sense in the body, moving away from rigid ideals of how one should be moving and perceived limitations. It is from this foundation that I practice and offer a somatic style of movement and yoga that has at its heart playfulness, curiosity, creativity and exploration of possibilities. I discovered yoga in 2008, whilst working as a childrens' books graphic designer and it became a way for me to experience some peace in my body and mind.
I first qualified as a vinyasa yoga teacher in 2012 and since then I have continued to practice various forms of yoga and movement, and to study the human body and mind. I believe that we all have untapped potential for movement, that it is a form of self-expression and that when we keep exploring with a curious mind, we give ourselves permission and the opportunity to unearth the multi-dimensionality of body movement. Using the breath as a gateway into the practice, the ground and space around for support, I create and teach movement sequences that combine traditional and non-traditional ways of moving, all of which are weaved through tantalizing music.
I teach open and corporate classes in London. I also offer face-to-face and on-line private one-to-one and small groups private sessions.
Testimonials
testimonials
They have a new yoga class and I really enjoyed it very much Barbara is a good teacher and just love her class.
Queenie E. - The GymGroup Edmonton Green member
Instructor was warm and welcoming. She is very passionate and experienced in yoga, made our experience fun, relaxing and entertaining. She engaged with us all. Will definitely attend another session. Enjoyed today's class!
Tasha C. - The GymGroup Edmonton Green member
Yoga classes were so good 😊 Barbara is a great instructor. It’s my second class and I feel that this has improved a lot my stability
Vanessa M - The GymGroup Edmonton Green
I have been taking Barbara one-to-one private sessions on a weekly basis and I enjoy them very much!!! Every session is different and challenging. I like the way she works with my body posture and movements, and how she can encourage me to explore so many moves with the appropriate amount of challenges and rest. Each session is mindfully structured around my needs and energy on that day. I'm always looking forward to my next session with her.
Pilar - Private client
I love Barbara’s one-to-one sessions, the range of movements she asks me to explore are so varied and she makes each session playful and specific on the areas I need to focus on that day, depending on what I’ve been doing during the week, how I am feeling and how my energy levels are. I feel great after each session.
Ashleigh - private client
I've been coming to Barbara's yoga classes Thursday lunchtimes for about 3-4 months, and I love them! We warm up with an impromptu dance, where we all just let it all go! Each class is different energising yet totally calming, and there's always something new to learn. Barbara is an attentive and intuitive teacher who adapts every pose to work for everyone in the class. Since coming to Barbara's class I feel more flexible, peaceful and energised. I would highly recommend Barbara, with her cheeky sense of humour, everyone in the class feels at ease! Thank you Barbara xxx
Maddy L. - Corporate client
Yoga with babs is an incredibly revitalising, valuable and enjoyable experience. I was taking her class twice a week during work breaks at a top firm in central London as a work benefit. It worked out really well. Every class is a unique journey that is highly tuned to yourself as a single participant or with others in a class. I have learned and gained a lot from her direction. She has an amazing sense of humour, incredible knowledge and experience with great observation and correction skills. She draws inspiration from many different styles of yoga, Chinese medicine and ancient somatic movement. She tailors her guidance to the exact requirements and abilities of the class or personal intention. Some of the movements are very precise but they unlock some incredible powers and healing. The results are magically delicious and last for a long while afterwards.
Chris H. - Corporate client
I have the absolute pleasure of attending Babs’ weekly corporate classes at my work. Over the past 3 years, we have wiggled and played and laughed through our practices. I get easily bored by repetitive flows and sequences but Babs brings a breath of fresh air to every morning session. You never really know where she will take you! She is fully committed to our development and is never afraid to challenge us. I feel extremely lucky to have the opportunity of exploring yoga with her every week.
C. P. -Corporate client
Sunday morning yoga with Babs is a kind of magic, she is a killer queen who wants to live forever and we are champions of this crazy little thing called yoga with Babs.
Freddie ;-) - Virgin Active member
I just want to say how good Tuesday lunchtime class with Barbara is. I have been attending yoga classes in this gym for almost 8 years and since she started teaching, I try to attend all of her classes. I even signed up for one of her workshops, which I found great. Barbara proposes a different way to teaching yoga and that is what makes her classes interesting.
Anonymous - Nuffield Health member
Babs, you blow me away! You have a tenacious presence and natural creativity that captivates focus and echoes into movement. It’s inspring to let the playful rhythm of your teaching evolve into dance. My body loves it, it craves fluidity and somehow you manage to naturally weave music to echo the mood and pace of what we are doing. It’s so imaginative and grounding and your teaching reaches parts like nothing I have experienced before. Thank you!
Anna M. - Virgin Active member and private cllient
Hey Babs, this is John. I took your class at Indaba this afternoon. Would you add me to your mailing list? The class was such a surprise, I really enjoyed moving in this way. My body felt so connected and expansive inside. Great music too. I really look forward to practicing with you again. Cheers, John.
John M.S. - Indaba Yoga client and private client
I have been practicing yoga for a long time now. Somewhere along the way I lost that inner awareness that is so precious to a practice. Since the lockdown, although I have never practiced with Babs in person, I stumbled across her mini Sunday retreats. They are teaching me a new way to experience movement. Through them I am rediscovering my deep inner awareness awaken. Babs' style is precise yet very respectful of each individuals' right to play. She focuses on micro movements, breath, dance, and the senses, all of which are weaved through tantilizing music. No matter where you find yourself, even if are just dipping your toes in movement, yoga, dance, there is something here for you.
Thank you for bringing so much light, in what is a very challenging time for me.
Isabella I. - Online class client
When I reminisce on my introduction to Yoga, I think of you! I must say it was your energy, passion and joy that filled the room which encouraged my return to your sessions - despite thinking Yoga might not be for me.
Something I remember you saying on check-ins "it's ok not to be ok, all the time" and continue to remind me self of that as i navigate life. So a BIG THANK YOU AGAIN for the light you were and the light you continue to be in so many people's lives.
Samantha - Corporate client
Second time trying yoga and I felt comfortable and at ease throughout the whole session.
Cheyanne N. - The GymGroup Edmonton Green member