About me

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Hi, my name is Ema

I’ve been teaching yoga since 2018, and practising for the last ten years.
Yoga became a serious part of my life when I met my teacher Oleg when I was living in Russia back in 2013.

Yoga brings together all of my passions - movement, play, contemplation and philosophy, art, music, nature, and of course community.

Before I taught yoga I was an English teacher and loved working with people of all ages and backgrounds - I found I learned as much from them as they did from me, and that’s still the case now.

I’m an adventurer at heart, and for me the yoga practice is a way to discover the inner landscape.

Qualifications

500hr Advanced Certificate in Yoga Philosophy, History and Sanskrit - in progress

200+hr certificate in Hatha Raja Yoga with Classical Yoga School; 2017-2018

50hr training in Yin Yoga with Gemma Maryan; 2020

20hr training in Yoga for Kids with Yoga & Kids; 2019

20hr training in Yoga Anatomy with Yoga Medicine; 2020

20hr training in Mindful, Trauma-Informed Yoga with Yoga Medicine; 2021

certificate in Foundations of Mindfulness Meditation with Yoga Campus and Michael Stone; 2020

Introduction to Sanskrit course with Oxford Centre of Hindu Studies - First Class; 2021

I have also been studying yoga philosophy with James Boag consistently since 2015.

 

“We explore our physical form - the ‘field of action’ where our lives play out - to create harmony and health, and through the shapes we make, find freedom and new ways of inhabiting the world.”

About my teaching

 

I teach vinyasa yoga, yin, hatha yoga, meditation, and yoga philosophy.

In my classes you’ll gain strength, empowerment, new perspectives on mind and body, and most of all you’ll feel something.

I am inspired by nature, anatomy, philosophy, life’s delights and challenges, and most of all by the people in front of me in classes. My students are my greatest inspiration and teachers.

In my classes you can expect to find your edge, wherever that may be, and maybe surprise yourself with your own capabilities. The atmosphere in my classes is warm, playful and encouraging. We’ll explore technical detail of the postures, enjoy creative sequencing to keep your body and mind on their toes, and explore your inner landscape through meditation and philosophy as it plays out in our bodies and our lives.

Student Feedback

“Ema will help you fall in love with yoga again, with what your body is capable of and with your daily practice.” — Lizzy

“Ema’s classes are always so intelligently taught I always feel like I’m in the safest hands” — Amy

“I can’t recommend Ema enough as a teacher - she is so knowledgeable, friendly and informative whether you’re a beginner or more advanced in your practice. Her attention to detail and holistic approach has transformed my yoga journey and I love her classes so much. Plus she creates amazing playlists for her classes, too!” — Cecilia

“Ema is one of the most inspirational yoga teachers I’ve had in a long time. She has a streaming passion for what she’s doing and spiritually that creates magic in the room.” — Darinka

“I attended Ema’s philosophy club regularly last year and loved every session. Ema is an excellent speaker so I’m always hooked from start to finish . She is skilled in making yoga philosophy easy to understand and relevant to modern living. I always leave the sessions feeling lighter and as though I can take on the world” — Carol

“Ema's teaching skills are of the highest excellence. Ema is engaging, personable, supportive, motivating, rigorous, knows exactly when a wee joke is needed, and has an excellent sense of humour!” — Adam