​I'm Emma! I'm of British descent but I grew up in the small coastal town of Falmouth, Massachusetts USA. I moved to Switzerland in 2010 right as I began high school. After high school, I knew I wanted to study, but had difficulty finding a suitable course.  I eventually chose to study for a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Biological Sciences in the UK. 

 

One day I began delving into the world of health and fitness. Hearing about the benefits that yoga can have, especially upon one’s mental health, I thought that it would be worth giving it a shot. While it initially may have been tough, after just the first session, I began to immediately notice the benefits. I left the session feeling refreshed, calmed, and present in the moment. From then on, I started adding the physical practice of the yoga asanas to my daily routine. After having completed my degree in Biological Science, I returned to Switzerland in order to pursue a career as a yoga instructor. Additionally, I had a newfound purpose for my biology degree and I applied the knowledge I had gained by researching the health benefits of yoga and further explored the advantages that the practice can have.

 

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For the last 3 years of my life I have dedicated myself to studying yoga. I studied the historical and philosophical aspects of Yoga but found my focus drawn mainly to the physical side - the asanas. Asanas relieve stress, are an excellent fitness technique building strength and flexibility.  They improve the quality of life, and even, it is thought, prolong life.

 

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From my experience with anxiety, walking through the door can be the hardest part. Feel free to check out a video (Link - here) from my YouTube; a class designed for those who want to try yoga for the first time, want to experience my teaching style, or just generally help calm their initial nerves about trying yoga.