Something about me…

“My name is Louisa and I am a passionate yoga teacher dedicated to helping people find strength, balance, and calm through mindful movement and breath. With over twenty years of personal and teaching experience, I blend traditional yoga principles with a modern, inclusive approach that meets you exactly where you are on and off the mat”.

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My Approach

I offer yoga in a light and approachable manner, always emphasizing a friendly atmosphere, and my primary focus is on assisting you with your current life needs and challenges.

My ultimate goal is for everyone who practices with me to leave the class feeling more at ease, curious about their practice, and deeply connected to their own bodies and selves.

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My Experiences

Yoga provides opportunities for self-discovery and mindfulness, benefiting both physical practice and life. With over 20 years of experience, I've seen how yoga enhances mental clarity and emotional regulation.

In educational settings, it creates a calming environment for teachers and students, encouraging attentive listening and personal reflection essential for growth. Promoting inclusivity, I offer specialized classes like chair yoga and sessions for mental health, ensuring accessible pathways for all. This approach fosters physical wellness while addressing emotional and psychological needs, positioning yoga as a holistic tool for well-being.

People participating in a group yoga class lying on yoga mats on a wooden floor with a black curtain backdrop, led by an instructor standing at the front.
Two women practicing yoga outdoors on purple mats, facing away from the camera, with their arms extended outward, on a green lawn enclosed by a bright blue wooden fence.
An elderly woman performing a stretching exercise on a chair in a gym or fitness studio, with decorative hanging paper flowers on the ceiling.
Group of women practicing yoga on colorful mats in a fitness studio with green plants and equipment in the background.

Skills & Training

Restorative, Hatha, Modified Ashtanga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Vinyasa Flow, Yoga for runners & cyclists/athletes, Yoga Sports Science, Pregnancy (pre & post-natal), Yin & Myofascial Release, Teen Yoga & Mindfulness & Meditation, Seated Yoga

  • 2023 - Children and Young People's Mental Health Level 2 Certificate.
    2022 - Yin Mindfulness & Meditation Level 2, 50hrs.
    2021 - Postnatal Pregnancy Diploma, 75hrs - Distinction.
    2020 - The Science of Teaching Yoga for Athletes, 40hrs.
    2019 - Prenatal Yoga Diploma - 85hrs - Distinction.
    2018 - Yin Yoga Intensive Level-1, 40hrs.
    2017 - Teen Yoga & Mindfulness RYSC YA, 60hrs.
    2016 - Yoga Teacher Training, 200hrs (RYT-200).
    2018 - 2021 - Emergency First Aid (for Yoga) October.
    2017 - The Seven Chakras: T. Krishnamacharya, 17hrs.
    2017 - Yoga for Scoliosis workshop (certified).
    2016 - Om Meditation.
    2016 - Chair Yoga (certified).
    2016 - Yoga for runners & cyclists, cross-training for athletes.

"I have been taking classes by Louisa for more than five years and she is an incredible teacher. She has the ability to coach and make you feel your own strength more than I thought I ever could."

— Emily

Kind Words

  • Louisa is Inspirational

    “Louisa is an inspirational, motivating and gifted yoga teacher; she teaches with patience, compassion, and kindness and effortlessly tailors her teaching to the individual. From yoga for the athlete to yoga for kids/teenagers, chair yoga for the elderly  – her teaching is open to all ages. She emanates warmth and her teaching comes from the heart.  I feel blessed to have met her and she has been a true light on my yoga journey to become a yoga teacher and she will continue to be a light for me in years to come. Namaste!”

    Karina, 2019

  • Knowing I had access to Louisa during my pregnancy kept me so much calmer

    I really struggled through that first anxious trimester, so being able to practice yoga again in my second trimester I was chomping at the bit to get started. Louisa stepped in, with her understanding of what my frustrations were about not having the same physicality anymore but still wanting to be just as physical, she gently guided me, allowing me to practice safely, re-educating me about what was safe to do with my new body, letting me push postures when I needed to feel like I had really ‘exercised’ but also reigning me in gently in postures where once I would have been able to practice deeply were now in need of modification to accommodate the new bump and bendier body. Knowing I had access to Louisa during my pregnancy kept me so much calmer, knowing I could still use my body, it was still strong and capable meant that I felt a lot more confident about the labour. Thank you, Louisa, for being part of that journey!

    Emma Tunbridge, 2019

  • Louisa is an experienced, knowledgeable practitioner

    “Louisa worked with us at St Mary’s University as we moved our weekly yoga classes online during the COVID pandemic. She was very helpful in quickly adapting our sessions to an online platform whilst activity could not take place in-person, and always had a positive, can-do mentality to  help deliver our free sessions for staff and students.
    Louisa is an experienced, knowledgeable practitioner who was able to help support our students and staff during a particularly difficult period. The feedback we received from those participating was very positive, and her enthusiasm for helping others was always greatly appreciated.”

    Gareth Crewe, Sport Development Manager, St Mary’s University, 2021

  • Absolutely amazing!

    Absolutely amazing! Thanks for all your help. You have the core to my recovery – cannot thank you enough. 


    Joshua, 2020

  • I love attending Louisa’s Mindful Flow classes

    “I love attending Louisa’s Mindful Flow classes. She combines breathing practice with some powerful Asana practice. In my opinion, she is just a natural and stands for everything that is important for me in a yoga class.”
     
    Gerti, 2019

  • You allow me to use my breath to release and relax my thoughts and feelings

    “I want to thank you for allowing me time to practice with you each week. You are an outstanding teacher. You allow me to use my breath to release and relax my thoughts and feelings by guiding me through different poses and simple meditation. I just wish my practice was more than just 1 hour a week! I am looking forward to practicing with you more in the future.”

    Bernie, 2019

  • I have gained a greater level of relaxation and sense of stability in myself from attending Louisa’s classes.

    “Although I have practiced yoga for several years, I have gained a greater level of relaxation and sense of stability in myself from attending Louisa’s classes. During recent months, I was under tremendous stress in my personal life and so her teaching style was exactly what I needed. I enjoy the flowing style of yoga she teaches, as her classes make me feel energised. Louisa is an empathetic and supportive teacher, who also has a great sense of humour. My husband, who I never expected to see doing yoga, even started classes with her, based on my recommendation. Since he is a half marathon runner, he found it helped stretch out his aching muscles and is a happier man! We both highly recommend Louisa to anyone interested in gaining the physical and mental benefits of yoga practice.”

    Jenny, 2018

  • John Lewis employees

    John Lewis employees after 2 years of Yoga at work
    ‘As a complete beginner I was unsure of what to expect from yoga, but Louisa made her Vinyasa Flow class both easy to follow and suitably challenging. Her friendly and relaxed approach puts the class at ease when learning new positions, and her meditation is great for relaxing my mind before a busy day at work. As a result, I am now officially a hooked yogi!

    Erin Harding John Lewis Partner

  • I can’t recommend Louisa’s classes enough.

    I can’t recommend Louisa’s classes enough. There’s a lovely sense of calm and you know that you’ll have the time and space to push a bit further in your practice under her expert guidance. Louisa’s focus on alignment and holding positions and poses have helped me to make progress and build strength. Her energy and love of yoga always shines through and it’s one of the reasons why I look forward to her classes so much.

    Emily Byrne, John Lewis Partner, 2018

  • Louisa teaches with both precision and empathy.

    Deepti Sastry (RYT 200, RYT 500 Yoga Alliance) Louisa teaches with both precision and empathy. She helps students grow in their practice through attentive support. She has a warm teaching style and helps students feel nurtured in their practice. She teaches with authenticity and gives freely from her own practice so if you are looking for a warm and authentic teacher then Louisa is perfect for you.``