Hello, I’m Denise

Movement. Meditation. Body work. Ayurvedic Massage

Over 25 years ago I walked into a local community Yoga class. It was inclusive, friendly, open and the Yoga left me feeling grounded, awake and a few inches taller! My interest in both Yoga and its philosophy deepened over the years and my teacher at the time, Maureen Hill, eventually encouraged me to go deeper in my own practice. I have been offering sessions since 2008 and hold a British Wheel of Yoga diploma and E-RYT500 hours with Yoga Alliance. I also offer Prana Flow (500hrs) and beginners Qigong and I am an accredited Trauma Informed Yoga teacher. Treatments in Ayurvedic massage therapy are available weekly.

What to expect in a session

My Yoga and Qigong classes are accessible and welcoming and incorporate flowing and creative sequencing, yet with a compassionate and gentle approach so that all abilities can benefit from the practice. Some down-to-earth philosophy is weaved into our sessions along with breath work and meditation. Sessions may also include Qigong-infused forms, Tantric and Tibetan energy practices as well as tapping, massage and sound - come with an open mind!

A number of our classes are trauma sensitive, all are guided in such a way so that you can explore a little more or rest a little more. We move, we breathe, we laugh, we do the work, we have fun with it whilst always honouring the roots and broad teachings of these transformative practices.

I also offer seated Yoga both online and within senior living villages around Birmingham as part of their dementia care and mental health wellbeing teams.

Inspiration

I give huge thanks to the incredible teachers and facilitators who have, and continue, to inspire me including Devika Gurung, Shiva Rea, Andrea Kwiatkowski, Beverley Nolan, Mimi Kuo-Deemer and Sunita Passi - please take a look at what these wonderful people do.

Other things

Small World Yoga is a YA recognised YACEP provider – offering CPD training and mentoring for other teachers and my own Foundation courses and Soulful Wellness courses created for others wanting to deepen their knowledge of Yoga and their own personal practice.

1:1 sessions online or in-person are personally tailored for your specific needs and include Trauma Informed Yoga, mentoring for teachers, restorative Yoga, wellness sessions, meditation and guided relaxation.

I offer Ayurvedic massage therapy weekly - please get in touch for info.

Are you a facilitator running a training course and would like to include a tailored Yoga or Qigong session. Do get in touch for more info.

I am passionate that everyone can bring the benefits of these practices in to their life.

I look forward to meeting you.