I began practicing yoga around the age of 15 when my Mum gave me a Hatha Yoga book with postures, sequences, information and a gentle introduction to becoming a yogi. Being curious and enjoying all the benefits of stretching the body while feeling a sense of peace and calm I decided to continue exploring yoga, it’s been a constant part of my life ever since.
With a professional background in the UK Music Industry I found myself turning to yoga more and more through busy periods, deadlines, after travel. etc., as it helped me return to my most authentic self by carving out moments for stillness, relaxed breathing and time on my yoga mat.
I’ve loved trying many different styles of yoga at various classes including the Sivanander Yoga Centre and Triyoga in London and with the British Wheel of Yoga across the UK. Ashtanga Yoga with it’s dynamic flowing asanas is my favourite way of connecting mind, body and spirit, uplifting my mood, giving me more energy and bringing a sense of inner joy. Hatha Yoga still remains my cherished gentle restorative practice.
Through life changes I had an opportunity to study then work with ‘Energy Therapies’ alongside my creative work in music, gaining a deeper understanding about the subtle body, prana and discovering how yoga is perfectly aligned with consciously connecting to the ‘life force’ energy within us all.
By 2020 I had the gift of time to indulge in diving ever deeper in to my Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga practice at home feeling that I was finally ready to train as a yoga instructor, something I always felt drawn to.
The path to sharing yoga with others began with over 500 hours of Foundation Degree training with The British Wheel of Yoga in the UK followed by further specialist training in Vinyasa Yoga with Arhanta Yoga through Yoga Alliance UK.
I hope to facilitate ways to connect with joy and peace through everything offered at Bliss Tranquility and I humbly invite you to join me for yoga practice, mindfulness & meditation, energy & wellbeing experiences, or maybe for uplifting dance and a sound bath, a course, event or experience.
I so look forward to meeting you xx
Debra
Founder of Bliss Tranquility