Giving birth to my children was life changing experience, and I was inspired to specialise in yoga for pregnancy and become a doula so that I can help other women to experience the joy of birth and motherhood. I am truly passionate about the idea that this experience should have a positive and transformative impact on your life. I try to provide the environment in which this can be achieved. With this in mind I lead my private yoga for pregnancy classes as each pregnancy is a unique experience and I work with pregnant women from the early stage all the way into delivery and postpartum. To educate myself on this path I completed the Paramana Doula course in 2011, with the inspiring Dr Michel Odent and doula Liliana Lammers. This was supplemented with my Birthlight Diploma under the tutelage of two wise women, Francoise Freedman (covering both ante and post-natal yoga support, 2007), and a Well Woman course with Uma Tuli-Dilsmore (2015). I have also supported over 30 births to-date. I pass all this knowledge with love and compassion to my students.
In addition to private yoga for pregnancy classes and Birth Doula Services, Birth preparation workshops are also available by arrangement.
Last updated March 16, 2018, 2:09 p.m. UTC
I have been practicing yoga since 1992 and teaching from 2004. My creative approach is drawing on many traditions but heavily influenced and inspired by the teachings arising from Sri Krishnamacharya's lineage such as Viniyoga, Iyengar and Ashtanga. My lessons are guided by the studies with Sylviane Gianina, Burgs and Shiva Rea, structured around meditative flow based practice and tuned to the individual needs. Vera trained as Doula with Dr Michel Odent and supported over 30 births to-date.
Specialities: Yoga, Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness, Doula Support, Childbirth and Labour, Female Health, Yoga for Children, Well-being, Relaxation and Yogic Sleep (Yoga Nidra)
Qualifications:
British Wheel of Yoga Teaching Diploma (incl TP and FCT) (2004-2006)
Birthlight Teaching Diploma (Ante and post natal yoga) (2007-2008)
Special Yoga Center Children Yoga Teacher Training (2009)
Yoga Therapy Diploma (2014-2016)
Paramana Doula Course (2011)
Well Woman Intensive (2015)
Total Yoga Nidra Teacher Training (2016-2017)
Integrating Mindfulness and Compassion in Professional Practice (2016-2017)