I could have easily settled with the fact that I was always going to feel low, or anxious. However, I don't think anyone should have to settle for poor mental health so I decided I would do everything in my power to at least try to make myself feel better.

Mindfulness has always been a part of my life without me realising. Being able to ground myself and focus on the present was often the only way I could find relief from my own mind. It is a tool that can be used every single day and a skill that is constantly being developed. My greatest joy is being able to share how this is done with others. Training to be a mindfulness instructor was truly transformational for myself, as well as being able to learn how to guide others through their own mindfulness journey.

My love of movement began with ballet at the age of 2. For 16 years I danced competitively both nationally and internationally in contemporary, ballet and modern dance. After I left at 18, I began yoga with the sole aim of filling the dance shaped hole in my heart, not realising that it would be as transformative for my mental health as my physical health. The ability to find a sense of stillness and calm of the mind whilst also challenging your body is what makes yoga truly unique. I qualified to teach yoga the day we went into lockdown and have been sharing my love for it since then.