About Jo

With over 30 years of experience and teaching since 2000, I am a Level 3 certified Iyengar Yoga teacher, a registered Therapy Teacher, and a mentor within the yoga community. I teach Iyengar Yoga in Menston and Burley in Wharfedale, near Ilkley.

I began my journey in Iyengar Yoga in 1995 and became a qualified teacher in 2000. What started as a personal practice has transformed into a lifelong quest of study, teaching, and discovery.

More than 30 years later, I continue to find inspiration in the intelligence, precision, and depth of the Iyengar Yoga method. This practice has been a constant companion through various life stages, reinforcing my belief in its ability to meet us where we are and foster our growth.

As a Level 3 certified Iyengar Yoga teacher with a strong emphasis on yoga mentorship, I have developed a nuanced understanding of how asanas can be adapted and sequenced to support different bodies and circumstances. My therapeutic teaching experience enhances this approach, allowing me to provide tailored guidance for a holistic lifestyle.

In my progressive and attentive teaching style, I enjoy helping students comprehend the actions within an asana, recognize their progress, and discover possibilities they may not have thought achievable. Moreover, my teaching integrates insights from Ayurvedic nutrition, the traditional sister science of yoga, which deepens my Iyengar Yoga certification and enriches my students' practice. This understanding of individual constitution, life stages, and seasonal rhythms allows for a more thoughtful and balanced approach.

Ultimately, I aim to create classes where students not only receive excellent teaching but also feel genuinely welcomed, cultivating a supportive yoga community that can become a lasting part of their lives.