"I can't express how much Amy's expert tuition in both yoga & mindfulness has helped me over some years now. With skilful guidance, her sessions allow you to reconnect & just be."
Noreen, Guildford
About Amy
Welcome! I'm Amy & I've been teaching in Surrey & online since 2012. I weave together my mindfulness & yoga skills to enable you to rediscover your natural calm & vitality. I have a special interest in cultivating self-compassion & reconnecting to the body's natural intelligence through nervous system support.
I have a warm, inclusive teaching style & I'm able to adapt classes to your individual needs. In my mindful yoga classes, I offer modifications for all levels & encourage you to listen to your own body with kindness.
I trained to teach mindfulness with Mindfulness UK through their foundation degree (Level 4) accredited course. A key element of this course was the transformative practice of developing self compassion. I love creating safe, supportive spaces & I'm being mentored by expert relational mindfulness teacher Deborah Eden Tull to deepen my space holding & deep listening skills. I'm also trained in core counselling skills. I follow the Good Practice Guidelines, have a well-established daily practice & attend regular retreats. I'm also an experienced primary teacher & am trained to deliver mindfulness in schools.
I completed yoga teacher training at the Yoga Institute Sydney. My teacher, Michael DeManincor, studied with TKV Desikachar - one of the most respected teachers of classical yoga. I have also spent years exploring other mindful, somatic approaches which encourage us to reconnect with the innate wisdom & healing capacity of our bodies. This includes training in the nervous system & polyvagal theory; reducing stress & building resilience through supporting the body's natural ability to regulate. My teaching style reflects these elements.
I'm an eternal student, committed to deepening my own practice & I regularly attend workshops, courses & retreats.
I began practicing mindfulness & yoga about 14 years ago, to help me cope with the death of my mum & a stressful job as a primary teacher. These transformative practices continue to support me day by day.
I’m happiest in nature although this deep sense of connection is bittersweet, given the worsening Climate Crisis. I have a passion for relational mindfulness; reconnecting with ourselves, others & the rest of nature to contribute to collective positive change. Joanna Macy & her Work That Reconnects is a major influence.
I support various organisations which advocate for collective change. Find out more here.
I hope to meet you soon!
Training & Skills
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Level 4 Certificate Integrating Mindfulness & Compassion into Professional Practice with Mindfulness UK (200hr - accredited by the CPCAB)
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Yoga Teaching Diploma at Yoga Institute Sydney (350 hr - accredited by Yoga Australia)
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Level 2 Certificate in Core Counselling Skills (accredited by TQUK)
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Deep Listening & Relational Mindfulness Mentoring with Deborah Eden Tull (Ongoing)
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Yoga & the Neuroscience Connection Course with Kristine Kaoverii Weber
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Vagus Nerve Programme with Jessica Maguire
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Compassionate Mindful Resilience course facilitation - Mindfulness UK
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"Paws b" Mindfulness in Schools teacher (7-11 year olds)
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Active Hope: The Work That Reconnects training - Joanna Macy & Chris Johnstone
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Post Graduate Certificate of Education & Qualified Teacher Status - Christchurch University
Other
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Registered Yoga Teacher (500hr) with the Independent Yoga Network
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Registered Mindfulness in Schools Teacher
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Member of the Climate Psychology Alliance
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First Aid & Mental Health First Aid qualified
"Amy has an open nature, accepting responses, an infectious enthusiasm & a genuine energy."
J.J, Guildford