23/04/2026
It’s called yoga practise… not yoga perfect
When I look at this photo, I see lots of things I could improve.
This is Bird of Paradise (Svarga Dvijāsana), which we worked on in class on Monday night.
It’s an advanced pose, and most of the class didn’t get into it, which is completely normal.
But a few people did, including one of my newer students, which was amazing to see.
What stood out to me most though wasn’t how the pose looked, but what I saw in the room: mindset, openness, growth, strength, flexibility and balance.
And it made me realise something…
As the teacher, there’s definitely a part of me that feels like my version of a pose should look “perfect”.
But the reality is, I’m on the same journey as everyone else, still learning, still building, still improving.
When I look at myself, I focus on what’s not quite there yet.
But when I looked at my students, I didn’t see that at all, I just saw how strong they were.
It’s so easy to get caught up in what we think we should be able to do, instead of recognising what we can do.
That’s something we work on a lot in my classes, building strength and mobility, yes, but also shifting that mindset.
Most of my students were beginners when they started, and over time they’ve built confidence and strength in ways they didn’t expect.
Not perfectly, but progressively.
If you’re someone who’s willing to challenge your mindset, and you’re looking for a supportive environment to do that in, you’d be very welcome in my class.
🧘♀️ Wednesdays 7:30–8:30pm
📍 St Patrick’s Hall, Corsham
Feel free to message me if you’re unsure, always happy to chat
