About Me
I’m an Ashtanga Yoga practitioner and teacher based in Cork City, Ireland. My path in yoga began in 2012 when I attended some classes while dealing with anxiety, the pressure of university exams and a damaged relationship with my body. What started as a tactic for stress-relief soon evolved into a powerful practice building my physical strength and stamina, and developing my mental focus and introspection.
Yoga, especially Ashtanga, became more than just an exercise for me; it became a moving meditation, offering a unique blend of physical activity and mindfulness. Over the years, I have become deeply dedicated to Ashtanga Yoga, and am currently practicing the Ashtanga Intermediate Series. My practice also extends beyond the mat, encompassing Pranayama, Meditation, and Strength & Mobility training.
I hold a 200-hour RYS training, studying Ashtanga Yoga with Ríonach O'Flynn and Ingrid Jaaniso in Wicklow. I practiced for several years and eventually assisted at Ashtanga Yoga Cork with Eunice Cu. I have also attended intensives and workshops with internationally renowned Ashtanga teachers such as Gillian Mooney, Greg Nardi, Luke Jordan, Kathy Cooper and Peter Sanson. I hosted Kino MacGregor in Cork (summer 2024) for 3 days of workshops, and got the opportunity to assist her in the Mysore room.
My teaching philosophy revolves around inclusivity and adaptability; helping students build their personalised practice, tailored to their unique mental and physical needs. I believe the Mysore setting of learning is best suited for this, as it allows the time and space for student and teacher to work together and individualise the practice.
While I discovered yoga I was an aspiring scientist, studying for a BSc in Astrophysics in UCC. Instead I became a Data Scientist and have worked in roles in the marketing tech industry for the last 10 years. This means I spend a lot of my time thinking about how people use the internet, how they consume advertising and of course social media!
When I’m not practicing or teaching (or crunching numbers!) I love travelling, reading, gaming, cooking, singing and playing the piano.
