anna taylor

yoga teacher | yoga therapist | mindfulness instructor I am a full-time yoga teacher, yoga therapist and mindfulness instructor based in north London and teaching since 2008. Since my initial training, I have explored and studied under a variety of yoga traditions and continue to expand my knowledge of yoga as a therapeutic practice. I hold teachers such as Bo Forbes, Judith Lasater and Tara Brach as key influences. Weaving mindfulness and compassion through all my teaching I offer slow, alignment-based vinyasa, yin and restorative yoga, as well as mindfulness courses, in London. I also work with a diverse range of clients through yoga therapy. I believe passionately that yoga and meditation are for everyone and hold a space with warmth and care to ensure that people can access these powerful practices at their own pace whatever their level of experience.

teaching experience

group classes: The Life Centre, Islington (Sept 2015 – present) Yoga On The Lane, Dalston (Dec 2012 – present) Community classes in Finsbury Park (2008 – present) Coummunity classes in Greenwich (2008 – 2013) Clerkenwellbeing, Clerkenwell (Dec 14 - Dec 15) The Third Space (Sept 12-Nov 14). One Life Studio, Stoke Newington (Jan12-Dec 13) YogaWest, Acton (Jan12-Jan13) workshops & retreats: delivering monthly yoga workshops & annual weekend retreats in London and the UK. private clients: one-to-one yoga, yoga therapy and mindfulness. cover teaching: Indaba and Triyoga.

training / qualifications

level 4 certificate in working therapeutically with mindfulness and compassion – with Mindfulness UK (2015)

yoga therapy diploma with yoga campus (2013) vinyasa flow teacher training with Claire Missingham (2010) sivananda yoga teacher training at the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta

Dhanwantari Ashram, Kerala, India (2008) ongoing workshops and teacher training intensives including: Hands on Assists with Peter Rizzo (2010), Mimi Kuo-Deemer (2011), Kate Ellis (2012); Integrative yoga therapeutics™ with Bo Forbes (2010,2011,2012) Anatomy of Asana Applied through Practice with Julie Gudmestad (2011); diploma in teaching meditation and mindfulness with Smart Foundations (2011); Yoga as Therapy Advance Training with Doug Keller (2012); first aid for yoga teachers: through Yoga Campus (2013); Relax and Renew Restorative Yoga with Judith Lasater (2013), Yin Yoga Intensive with Norman Blair (2014), Advanced Restorative Yoga with Judith Lasater (2016), Advanced Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Norman Blair (2016), First aid in the workplace (2016)

massage therapy Although I now teach yoga full time, I have 7 years experience of massaging in a chiropractic centre I am experienced in offering remedial massages tailored to clients’ specific needs. massage experience Finchley Backcare Centre (April ’08 – Dec ‘14): offering deep

tissue/remedial massages to compliment clients’ chiropractic care. Clerkenwellbeing (Nov 14 – Dec’15) Neal’s Yard Therapy Rooms Covent Garden (Sept ‘08 – March ‘11):

offering holistic, deep tissue and remedial massages at the Sunday Low Cost Clinic.

Body & Soul: volunteer massage therapist for young people and adults affected by HIV.

massage / holistic qualifications

ITEC Level 3 Sports Massage - Aug ’08 (distinction) ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage - Aug ‘07 (credit) additional CPD training in massage for: Effective Deep Tissue Massage

(2008); Understanding and treating back pain (2008); treating neck and shoulder problems (2008).

reiki I and II (2007)

references available on request, contact anna taylor t: 07931 286 067 e: anna@mindbodybalance.co.uk w: mindbodybalance.co.uk

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