yirdlins
Hey, I am Nisi, and for those that are wondering ‘Yirdlins’ is Scots for
‘Earthwards’ or to ‘the Earth.’ I teach Hatha Yoga – the union of the Sun (Ha)
and the Moon (tha). The aim of Hatha Yoga is to still the mind through postures,
pranayama and meditation. But I also find stillness of mind when working with
the natural flow of the seasons and being out in nature, hence the name
Yirldins. I was first introduced to yoga in 1994. But it wasn’t until 2014, when
I started working with a yoga teacher one to one, that my practice developed
into something deeper. I began to feel the benefits of doing yoga on and off the
mat, developing an innate awareness of emotions in my body. This has allowed me
to manage them more effectively to create a sense of calm, both in body and
mind. In 2018, I committed to becoming a yoga teacher and signed up for Yoga
Scotland‘s Foundation Course (a pre requisite to their teacher training) and in
2019, their 500-hour teacher training course, becoming fully qualified in 2021.
I am a qualified Forest School & Outdoor Leader which allows me to take yoga out
into mither nature to complement and enrich your yoga experience. I also have an
extensive ten-year practice in Further and Higher education leading, developing
and delivering courses to both young people and adults. A mental health
activist, I have been advocating to change the negative narratives and stigma
around mental health for the last decade by combining different disciplines in
botanical illustration, photography and woodcraft to highlight the relationship
that exists between creativity, nature and mental health. Yoga is another way
for me to continue to do so. I hope I can share the beautiful tradition of Hatha
Yoga with you, whether that be in a studio setting or out in mither nature.
Namaste
