Classes
I teach regular classes in both Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. All evening and weekend classes are also on Zoom
Go to ClassesI found Ashtanga Yoga whilst travelling in India in 1999, little did I know then how it would transform my life. Since then the physical and mental benefits of daily practice have rewarded me, not only with strength, flexibility and focus, but, I hope, a more conscious way of interacting with other people and the world around me.
I didn’t decide to teach yoga, but it came to me, from being an assistant to my teacher, I was gradually being asked to teach more and more classes. In 2003 I decided to dedicate myself to teaching full time. Over the years that I have been sharing this practice and the philosophy, I have seen many others also gain enormously from it. I want to continue to share these benefits with as many people as possible whether they be dedicated practitioners who want to study in the traditional Mysore method or those who feel that a little bit of yoga will help them in life. I treat everybody that walks in through the door as an individual so find ways of making this practice, although still challenging, accessible to all.
Upcoming Retreats & Workshops
Yoga Italia Summer 25 - ONE LAST SPACE!
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Celebrate the long days of midsummer sunshine with a week of Ashtanga yoga in the beautiful YogApulia retreat centre.. YogApulia is a boutique retreat centre exclusively for yoga and meditation practice, set up and run by dedicated Ashtanga yoga practitioners Mark & Nicola. Their intention is to create an intimate space in tune with the natural rhythm of nature where guests can escape from the demands of the modern world to deepen their practice in the beautiful, peaceful setting of the Valle d’Itria in Apulia, Southern Italy.
Find out morejun 14 – jun 20 2025
YogApulia, Puglia, Italy
Yoga Puglia is near the town of Cisternino in Puglia
The nearest airports are Brindisi or Bari
Lake District Summer Weekend - Ashtanga yoga, rock climbing, hiking, wild swimming - ONE SPACE
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A weekend escape from the demands of everyday life - time out for some adventure and connecting with your true self and your own needs. Put some life and energy back into your Ashtanga practice (I offer Mysore style and teacher led classes), spend time in the beautiful lake district fells, hiking, rock climbing, swimming in lakes and tarns, chatting, journaling, relaxing by the fire or in the sauna and hot tub.
Find out morejul 4 – jul 7 2025
Nab Cottage, Rydal Water, Lake District
Nab Cottage is situated on the shores of Rydal Water in between Grasmere and Ambleside
Nab Cottage, Rydal, Ambleside, LA22 9SD,
The nearest train station is Windermere from where you can take a bus either heading towards Grasmere or Keswick
Expansion - Ashtanga Yoga Summer Workshop
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The morning session will be a hybrid led / Mysore style self practice ensuring that the class is suitable and challenging for all levels - The sun salutations and standing postures will be led in the counted method with alignment tips - we then move into self practice.
The afternoon sessions will be about playing and having fun, challenging yourself and trying out some cool new postures - we will explore postures from the intermediate and advanced sequences including arm balances and hand stands There will be something to challenge you whatever level you're at - you may not be able to do all the postures but you can work towards them
Ending with yoga nidra, q & A, tea and cake.
Find out morejul 13 – jul 13 2025
Yoga Sangha, Cheadle, Manchester
Yoga Italia Autumn 2025 - FULLY BOOKED
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Extend the summer sunshine as we move into autumn with a week of Ashtanga yoga in the beautiful YogApulia retreat centre.. YogApulia is a boutique retreat centre exclusively for yoga and meditation practice, set up and run by dedicated Ashtanga yoga practitioners Mark & Nicola. Their intention is to create an intimate space in tune with the natural rhythm of nature where guests can escape from the demands of the modern world to deepen their practice in the beautiful, peaceful setting of the Valle d’Itria in Apulia, Southern Italy.
Find out moreoct 11 – oct 17 2025
YogApulia, Puglia, Italy
YogApulia is near to the town of Cisternino.
Flights there are to Brindisi or to Bari
From the airport you can get a train to Ostuni and a taxi to the centre or a taxi direct from the airport (we can help you organise taxis)
Re-Wild Yourself - A Women's Ashtanga and Journaling Weekend
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As we head towards winter it is time for us to slow down, to move inwards, connect with ourselves and our needs. This weekend retreat gives us some time and space to get in touch with our embodied wisdom, to explore our masculine and feminine energies and move into the winter with the resources we need.
Each day will include Ashtanga yoga, journaling, hikes in the woods, maybe some cold water dips and much needed deep rest in the form of yoga nidra.
Find out morenov 14 – nov 16 2025
Lumb Bank, Hebden Bridge
Please do not use Lumb Bank in your satnav as it sends you the wrong way.
Use HX7 7EU (Smithwell Lane, Heptonstall)
Please park on Smithwell Lane and walk down the track to Lumb Bank. There is no parking on site but we will have a car to transport your luggange down to the house
Christmas Eve Self Practice
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Celebrate mid winter and the darkest time of the year by coming together to practise, a little escape from all the busyness, some moments of stillness and connection.
Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24th December 8 - 10 am
Find out moredec 24 – dec 24 2025
Calderdale Yoga Centre, Hebden Bridge
Finding The Centre
1st floor
38 hangingroyd lane
hebden bridge
hx7 7dd
Pay at meter parking is available on Hangingroyd Lane and there are two car parks within close walking distance of the centre. Please observe parking restrictions on Hanginroyd Lane which are 8am - 8pm 7 days a week. We are a 10- 15 minutes walk from Hebden Bridge train station.
We are situated on Hangingroyd Lane behind the Star garage and above the tattoo studio.
