Teacher Team
Jasmine Badr
Jasmine is a Yoga, Qigong and Somatics teacher. Her classes weave together yogic movements and ideas with traditional Chinese medicine philosophies and practises.
After many years travelling, including some time living in the Amazon rain forest in Peru her classes and offerings are very much nature led. She believes that nature is our greatest teacher and the very foundation of our being is to live in alignment with the cycles and patterns that govern all life.
When coming to a class expect to find an inclusive, safe space that allows you to feel embodied, to awaken the senses and to re discover your innate wisdom.
Gillian Evans
Gillian has practiced yoga for over thirty years and teaches classes and workshops in London and Manchester. Trained at Triyoga by Anna Ashby and Joey Miles in alignment-based hatha yoga, Gillian leads 90-minute classes focusing on conquering fatigue, building strength, improving posture, enhancing mood, and increasing body and mind awareness.
In addition to her yoga practice, Gillian is an Urban Anthropologist and lectures in Social Anthropology at the University of Manchester. She applies anthropological insights to her exploration of the yoga tradition, offering a unique perspective in her teaching, summer and winter yoga retreats, and workshops for fellow yoga teachers. Gillian is also a member of the teaching faculty for the Advanced Teacher Training programme led by Anna Ashby at Triyoga.
Gillian is passionate about showing others how yoga can transform their lives.
Patty Fullarton
Patty has been practicing Pilates since 2003 and qualified as a Level 3 Body Control Pilates Teacher in 2016. She is also qualified in pre- and post-natal Pilates, older adult Pilates and is a bone health specialist.
She is a very enthusiastic and encouraging teacher. She ensures each class is planned to maximise the benefits to everybody and to help her students to achieve their fitness goals. She brings all her years of practical Pilates experience to tailor each session carefully and seeks her students' feedback.
Patty is very kind and caring. Her priority is the safety and wellbeing of her students whilst ensuring a happy and fun environment and her classes are popular.
Seema Chopra MSc, BAHons
Seema Chopra, a dedicated strength and conditioning coach, believes in equipping individuals with the necessary tools to continue their practice autonomously. With over 14 years of experience in the field, Seema's approach empowers all individuals to reach their fitness goals independently. She emphasises cultivating autonomy among her clients, ensuring they have the knowledge and confidence to sustain their training outside of formal sessions. Seema's commitment to providing comprehensive support extends beyond physical training, encompassing holistic wellness strategies tailored to each individual's needs. Through her guidance, clients not only achieve their immediate fitness objectives but also develop lifelong habits for sustained health and well-being.
Ayeisha Thomas-Smith
Dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher with a passion for building community, peace and power through the practice. Whether teaching a dynamic vinyasa or gentle pregnancy flows, my classes are inclusive yet challenging - meeting students where they’re at while encouraging them to go further. My standard yoga practice is informed by ashtanga and rocket based sequences, while my pre and postnatal classes blend breathwork with moving meditation. My students can benefit from hands-on assists and step-by-step progression support, including inversions and hand balancing.
Korina Tsipoura
Korina, a seasoned Movement Teacher with 15 years of experience, holds a BA in Dance Education and an MA in Contemporary Dance from LCDS. She is certified in Hatha Yoga (Anusara) through Triyoga with Bridget Woods-Kramer, and in Children’s Yoga with Susannah Hoffman. Dedicated to ongoing professional development, Korina has pursued courses in Applied Anatomy, Movement Mapping, Neurobiology of Trauma, trauma-informed Yoga practices, Yoga and Neuroscience healing, Somatic coaching, Silva method meditation, Energy coaching, and Hands-on-Healing. Currently studying to become an Integrative Somatic Practitioner, Korina's holistic approach integrates functional movement and trauma-informed practices. She focuses on building strength, mobility, and ease of movement through anatomically focused classes, incorporating breathwork to enhance stamina and fluidity. Korina fosters an inclusive and empowering space for students to discover joy and express themselves authentically through movement.
Hsin-Yi Huang
Hsin is not only a yoga/Qigong teacher but also a holistic counsellor and Reiki Master. She practiced various styles of yoga for 10 years until she met her teacher, Bridget Woods-Kramer, who inspired her to approach yoga on a deeper level and have been teaching over 10 years.
In Hsin’s classes, breath and intention are essential elements. She believes yoga purifies the body and mind through breath, and intention is self-expression through the physical body. She encourages students to move mindfully, observing the present moment. With regular practice, students increase their awareness, moving from body awareness to energy awareness.
Grateful to all her teachers, Hsin combines a heart-oriented approach with an understanding of alignment, pranayama, meditation, and philosophy. Her hope is to inspire and empower students to recognise the true teacher within themselves.