yoga body zen mind
Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness to Balance your Mind and Body Kerrie is
passionate about yoga and its effects on wellbeing. For years she has believed
it makes you and those around you happier! Yoga is far more than a work-out, it
is a way of life and a journey of self-discovery. Whether in a busy class or in
a private lesson, Kerrie's aim is to enable everyone to feel the practice is
just perfect for them in that moment.......leaving students feeling amazing!
MEET KERRIE Hello! I believe in living a life full of joy, laughter, gratitude,
and free of judgement. These feelings guide my teaching and practice, which is
focused on nurturing students to help them better connect to themselves and to
bring about a sense of balance and peace. I have been practicing meditation
since a young girl taught by my mother and later as an adult practicing yoga
asana too, with many brilliant teachers. My initial Hatha Yoga teacher training
(200 hours) was with Daizan Roshi, a Zen Master and monk in the rigorous Rinzai
tradition of Zen. He studied with the forefather of Ashtanga Yoga, Sri Pattabhi
Jois in India. This Zen focus means mindfulness is at the heart of my practice,
developing focus, awareness and suppleness on all levels. Training was
immersive; away from modern life and the outside world. Starting each day at
sunrise and finishing after dark, it was intense, inspirational and totally life
changing. Training covered alignment, asana, meditation, breath-work, anatomy,
philosophy and Zen. My passion for sharing yoga has led to further training in
pregnancy and baby yoga (85 hours), restorative Yoga Nidra (40 hours) and Yin
Yoga (130 hours; trained with the amazing Bernie Clark!). Most recently I have
become certified to work in the areas of therapeutic yoga for cancer care,
aligned to the British Society of Integrative Oncology and have also taken part
in 'strong throughout menopause' education. Additionally, I have completed
advanced training, over a number of years this included the art of sequencing,
of adjustments and the subtle body including; Chakras, Bandhas and Prana (500
hours). I also have over 3000 hours teaching experience and am registered with
the professional governing body, Yoga Alliance, as a senior designated
experienced teacher. I have also had the privilege of staying at Plum Village in
France to practice and study Zen and Mindfulness under the teachings of world
renowned Zen Master and global peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh. An absolutely
incredible experience and such beautiful teachings, that I continue to share
with anyone that will listen! My other life passion is travel and I have been
lucky enough to have spent time exploring India, Japan, Thailand, Borneo,
Indonesia, Hawaii, Malaysia, Mexico, Canada, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Europe and
many other beautiful places. I bring together and share my experiences of yoga
from those places too.
