17/09/2025
We caught up with Mo Robinson to hear about her journey into yoga, her passion for teaching, and the joy she finds in helping others through More...Movement and mindfulness.
Where were you born?
“I was born in Bournemouth, and I moved to Bedford on my 10th birthday.”
How long have you been a yoga master and where did you train?
“I have been doing this for 8 years now and I have trained in the UK, Portugal, and Rishikesh in India which is the spiritual capital of yoga.”
What made you get into yoga?
“My mother was going to different yoga classes all the time and really enjoyed it. I had an accident and fell down the stairs over my cat! The NHS provided some acupuncture and physio, but this was not helping, and they did not think anything was wrong with me. It took 5 years for me to get an MRI which showed I had two pr*****ed discs and trapped nerves. I had to have a back and knee operation. I was still in a lot of pain and discomfort. My mother was doing yoga, and she convinced me to go to it, I started talking to yoga teachers and learning more about yoga. It really helped with the pain, and I was convinced yoga was the answer.”
Why do you love yoga?
“I love yoga because it is for everyone, it can help with so many things in life.”
How did you get into teaching yoga?
“Once I got back from India I did a bolt on course for teaching, so that I can now teach SEND, and those in family care, or adult and young yoga.”
How did you start seated yoga for the elderly?
“At first, I did yoga for everyone, I learned yoga can become your life system and coming to classes can help everyone. I especially love helping people after they have had operations and adjusting my teachings to help everyone. I will modify my yoga lessons, so they suit the individual by combining my knowledge in school teaching and thinking of how to solve problems.”
What does teaching yoga to residents in a care home mean to you?
“It is nice to give back to the generation before me, I feel like I am giving back to them and by talking to them it gives you this knowledge. You can give them ideas and a purpose.”
Do you have a favourite memory from a yoga session that you carry with you?
“I would say it was when a lady told me, “I feel so much better” after a session and asked if I could read to her before bed each night, as she found it very relaxing, that warmed my heart. Or I would also say that the moment that people can stand on their
own and not use their hands that is always very special to me too.”
Mo’s story shows how yoga can transform lives. Her warmth and dedication continue to inspire everyone she teaches - especially the residents she supports with care and compassion.
