The tutors

Since the mid 90s Jasmin Bahia's presence in the Psychological, Health and Wellbeing field has flourished. In 1996 her passion for Yoga developed alongside her martial arts training, Psychology training and health and fitness teachings. Jasmin travelled to India, studying and training in the classical eight limbs of Hatha Yoga. With specialist training in Pregnancy Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Yoga Sutras and Meditation, she cites Swami Govindananda, Swami Satyaprakash, Uma Dinsmore-Tuli and Antoinette Healey as her most influential teachers. Jasmin encourages students to work with grace, stability, warmth and humour. She is a qualified Psychologist, Yoga Teacher and student of Zen. She remains eternally thankful for the guidance and on-going support from her Zen Teacher. Jasmin has worked with Santosa, Yoga London, Yoga Nottingham and the British Wheel of Yoga (co-working on the pilot for Yoga reaching out the community) she believes Yoga is accessible is to all levels of ability, agility and ages.

Jake Dartington is a respected Vipassana Meditation teacher. Working with Gaia House, Manchester Mindfulness, Bristol Gaia House Group, Sheffield Insight Meditation Centre, Yoga London and various Meditation Centres in the UK and Europe. Jake has been practising Buddhist Meditation and Yoga since 1995, training as a Dharma Teacher with Christina Feldman and is also influenced by Stephen and Martine Batchelor. Jake holds Masters degrees in both Philosophy and Buddhist Studies. He teaches Religious Studies and Philosophy at Bilborough College in Nottingham, exploring ways to integrate Mindfulness practises within mainstream educational settings. Jake brings humility, warmth and kindness, his teachings prove very popular with the Yoga Teacher Trainees.

Claire Hatchell is a skilled and vibrant Yogini teaching Yoga since 2003. She runs popular classes throughout Birmingham in Hatha Yoga, Power Yoga and Pregnancy Yoga. Claire holds a Teaching Diploma with The British Wheel of Yoga, along with specialist qualifications in Pregnancy Yoga, and is certified to practise Thai Yoga Massage awarded through the Traditional Thai Yoga Massage Association (TTYMA). Claire is highly respected amongst the Yoga Teacher Trainees, her sessions are stimulating, engaging and extremely enjoyable. She delivers teachings with fun, ease and clarity.

Rachel Burr's interest in the ancient Yoga practice was ignited after treating a Yoga teacher in 1997. Rachel acknowledges how this understanding has enhanced areas of her physiotherapy practice. Rachel brings together the theoretical and practical aspects of A&P to Yoga teachers effortlessly. Rachel has a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy MCSP. An established Physiotherapist she works with the GB Rowing and the GB Wheelchair Tennis team. She has worked with National level athletes in a variety of other sports such as Football, Golf, Athletics, and Tennis. She has taught numerous Yoga Teacher Trainees, at Yoga London and Yoga Nottingham.

Mark came to Yoga through martial arts. The years of mental and physical disciplined training had really all been about Yoga. He subsequently joined the Wellbeing Centre in Liverpool and began a regular and committed Yoga practice over 10 years ago. It did not take him long to realise that he wanted to do Yoga for the rest of his life. He started teaching Yoga in 2007 and has held classes in Liverpool, Nottingham and Tokyo. Mark’s regular Yoga practice, teachings and studies brings balance and harmony in his day to day life. “We balance the in breath with the out breathe, as night balances with day, as autumn and winter balance with spring and summer. Happiness lies in finding a balance in your life that works for you”. An experienced Yoga practitioner and teacher he brings a wealth of knowledge to the School. He is a warm, charismatic and respectful. Finely in tune with the needs of his students, he is able to adapt the environment to ensure the entire class is at ease. He teaches from the heart and with deep devotion, managing to cultivate a kind, yet practical and positive teaching style. Mark teaches the General Hatha Yoga, Dynamic Yoga and Advanced Yoga classes.