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The Yoga Nottingham Team

Jasmin Bahia
Director, Co-founder and Course Director, Asana and Teaching Methodology Tutor
During the mid 90s whilst actively engaged in running, team-sports and kung-fu, serendipity led Jasmin to her first Yoga teacher. Receiving ancient teachings from a wise 70 year old Yogi left a deep imprint on Jasmin. Immediately she became hooked to the energy, focus and calmness Yoga provided.

Jasmin travelled to the Himalayas where she undertook the traditional eight branches of Hatha Yoga Teacher Training. Along her journey she has been inspired and influenced by wonderful teachings from Swami Satyaprakash, Georgina Evans, Swami Govindanada and Antoinette Healy. Jasmin's teachings attracts students of varying levels of ability from mums, teenagers, older people, to sports enthusiasts, runners, cyclists or those experiencing physical or emotional distress/ injury. Jasmin brings awareness and gentle discipline into her classes. She encourages students to let go (of tensions, expectations and judgements) and to practice (on and off the Yoga mat) with grace, stability, warmth and humour. Jasmin runs regular Yoga workshops throughout Nottinghamshire and the UK. As a Psychologist and student of Zen she integrates mindful awareness and integration of the breath, mind and body.

Edward Serrano
Director, Co-founder and Chief of Marketing
It's very likely that your visit to YogaNottingham.net is due to Edward's online marketing efforts.Edward has extensive knowledge of both online and traditional marketing. Having started his career as the marketing director of hotel/casinos in Las Vegas and Reno, he went on to create numerous successful online businesses. He served on the board and as President Elect of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) of Las Vegas and has served on the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Ronald McDonald House. Edward hold a BSBA in Accountancy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and is a Certified Managerial Accountant.

Rebecca Ffrench
Teaching Methodology Tutor
Rebecca discovered yoga 15 years ago when it was thrust upon her as part of her dance training. Initially wowed by the physical power it gave her, she continued to bend, pull and stretch; thinking only of the transformation she could see with her eyes. A few years later - and quite by surprise - she paused and noticed how her whole life had been touched by the yoga teachings. 'How very sneaky but utterly wonderful!' she thought.

Rebecca went on to teach people from all backgrounds, from Cirque du Soleil acrobats to to people with physical disabilities. In class she uses humor, discipline and the joy of self discovery to nurture the same suprising journey in her students. Rebecca has travelled extensively and enjoyed the teachings of numerous distinguished teachers along the way, including Swami Satyaprakash, David Swenson, David Williams, John Scott, Matthew Sweeney, Seane Corn, Baron Baptiste, and Marisol Kucharek. Rebecca gives humble thanks to It's Yoga founder, Larry Schultz, for his guidance and training.

Jake Dartington
Meditation and Philosophy Tutor
Jake is a leading meditation teacher who works with London Insight Meditation. He has practised Buddhist meditation since 1995 and trained as a Dharma Teacher with Christina Feldman. He has been teaching meditation retreats at Gaia House since 2007 and has taught Insight Meditation with groups throughout the UK. Jake also has Masters degrees in both Philosophy and Buddhist Studies. He teaches Religious Studies and Philosophy at Bilborough College in Nottingham and is exploring ways to integrate Mindfulness practices within mainstream educational settings.

Sharon Jackson
Ayurveda Tutor
Sharon graduated from the Ayurvedic Institute where she studied with Dr Vasant Lad and Dr Claudia Welch. She went on to complete a BSc in Ayurveda in the UK followed by a PG Diploma in Ayurveda with internships in several hospitals in India. Sharon is a fully accredited member of the Ayurvedic Practitioners Association. She offers consultations in her North Nottinghamshire clinic and also visits patients in their own homes as necessary.

Caroline Arthur
Pranayama Tutor
During the mid 1990s whilst working as a school teacher Caroline was introduced to the teachings of T. K. Krishnamacharya by Sheila Baker, teachings via aYs (The Association of Yoga Studies). Caroline went onto train with Ranju Roy and Dave Charlton as part of the Sadhana Mala Teacher and Therapy Practitioner Training Programme (aYs) and (The British Wheel of Yoga). Her approach to yoga is sensitive and varied, respecting each individual’s uniqueness and starting point. Caroline incorporates prananayama and relaxation techniques, meditations, study and sound into her teachings. She teaches intimate, nurturing and friendly yoga classes catering for various ages and abilities. She offers individual yoga tuition/therapy, group classes and workshops throughout Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire.

Rachel Burr
Chartered Physiotherapist Anatomy and Physiology Tutor
Rachel Burr is a Chartered Physiotherapist who has been qualified for over 10 years, during which time she has worked in Orthopaedics and Trauma, Elite sport and private practice in Nottingham. Rachel has works with various teams including GB Rowing, the GB Wheelchair Tennis Team, and England Women’s Golf Association. She also works at Loughborough University in a busy multi-disciplinary Sports Medicine Clinic.

Rachel discovered yoga about four years ago after treating a yoga teacher, who inspired an interest in this ancient practice. After practicing Yoga herself, Rachel has seen and felt the benefits first hand, and acknowledges how this understanding has enhanced areas of her physiotherapy practice. She is excited to be a part of this new course to bring together the theoretical and practical aspects of anatomy and physiology, with a relevance to yoga. Rachel has a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy MCSP.