Our yoga teachers and studios have been adaptable and ingenious, finding new ways to connect and to continue teaching and supporting their students. Through lock-downs, tech issues and learning to give adjustments virtually over zoom. This month we’re shining a light on them! Throughout January we will feature studios and chat to teachers here on the blog, all in the spirit of celebrating those that have kept us grounded over the past year. Meet Yoga teacher Fiona McBride below. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I’m a yoga teacher based in Sussex, UK. Yoga has been part of my world on and off through the years. In 2018 I found myself being drawn to my yoga mat on a regular basis. Practicing yoga at home and following YouTube videos to develop my practice, I found yoga became a place which provided me with space to ‘just be’, also strengthening, grounding and peaceful. I became a regular at my local yoga studio in Haywards Heath, and decided at the start of 2019 to take teacher training. Taking the training was ultimately for me, I wanted to develop my understanding and appreciation of the history and philosophy of yoga. I genuinely had no intention of teaching! I already had a full time job, a freelance learning Consultancy business, which I still have and I enjoy greatly. When I qualified in June 2019 I realised quite quickly that I wanted to be able to share my love of yoga with others. A couple of teaching opportunities presented themselves to me and now I teach regularly, offering Hatha flow, Vinyasa flow and Restorative yoga, all with a focus on mindful movement, grounding and connecting with the breath. I am an avid reader of yoga books, plus enjoy listening to yoga podcasts to continue to deepen my understanding and knowledge of this wonderful ancient practice. I am fully aware of how much there is still to learn and practice. My qualifications: 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (2019 w. Be Yoga Sussex) Yoga & Somatics for Healing and Recovery – 70hrs (2019 w. Charlotte Watts) Restorative Yoga Teacher Training – 45hrs (2020 w. Emma Cole Yoga) Mantra & Meditation (2020 w. Divine Works Yoga) With a year that has been very different, what are some challenges you faced as a yoga teacher in 2020? I find this question interesting.. with regards to the pandemic I found the … Continue reading January Teacher Feature: Fiona McBride