I have always been actively interested in bodies and movement, learning simple circus skills from the age of 5, and developing this fascination through trampoline, cycling, swimming, dance, gymnastics and football as life and opportunities presented themselves.

In 2000, movement took on a more meditative focus as I developed a regular Astanga Yoga practice. This has been complimented with study of Bikram, Iyenga, Sivananda and Hatha yoga, and also some Pranayama and Tai Chi.

Qualifying professionally in Thai Massage at The School of Thai Yoga Massage and Holistic Massage at the Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork towards the end of 2003, I also gained certification in Advanced Thai Massage, Thai Reflexology and Chavutti Thirumal, traveling in New Zealand and South East Asia.

Towards the end of my time in Thailand, I was assisting Asokananda teach his courses in the Lahoo village, about 80km north of Chiang Mai; and at his request I taught a few courses at the Sunshine Massage School. I also spent some time studying with Pichest Boonthumme, one of Asokananda's teachers.

Since returning to the UK I have been setting up my own massage practice, assisting Kira Balaskas (my first teacher) on some of her courses, and working in a health food store.

My current influences are body awareness through meditation, and developing physical trust and body awareness through acrobatic balancing and acro yoga.