Jo is portuguese but has been living in London since the mid 90s. She came to the UK to study contemporary dance and performed professionally for more than a decade. She taught contemporary dance and dance related academic studies at Bird College, Trinity Laban, Rambert and Performers College. Along the way, she found yoga which transformed her not only as a dancer but as a human being. Jo did her yoga teacher training with Bridget Woods Kramer but it is the work of Jason Crandell which greatly influenced her yoga teaching and personal practice.

Jo is passionate about the body; she believes the depth of our connection with our physical bodies defines out connection with the world around and within us and she never feels more at home and at peace than when she is moving or has just moved.

Jo believes it doesn’t take complex movement patterns or challenging yoga poses in order to achieve that sense of connection but she also believes there can be a place in a yoga class to try something new, something challenging, something one can’t quite do and find the humour and the fun in that process.

Her classes aim to leave you feeling open, awake, positive and better able to take on board, and smile at, whatever else the day throws at you.

Patricia stumbled across yoga after her dance training at the London Contemporary Dance School in 2013. She immediately fell in love with the practice for being healing and beneficial for her life as a professional dancer. After a few years of practicing Yoga, she decided to take her career as an artist further to deepen her knowledge and enhance and refine her teaching skills. Patricia travelled to the north of India to complete a 200H Yoga Teachers Training at AYM Yoga School in Rishikesh in 2018.

Coming from a dance background Patricia particularly enjoys developing new flows and exploring the subtle and infinite possibilities of sequencing to challenge and nurture body, mind, heart and spirit on the mat, she also aids students approach yoga from a dance perspective and find a safe personal sacred practice.

Patricia is passionate to lead Aroma Yoga classes, where yogis are guided to use Essential Oils aromatically, topically and on acupoints to support their bodies physically, emotionally and energetically.

John started practicing Yoga whilst living and working in America in 2000. Ashtanga every morning soon turned into every morning plus some in the evening, then some more at the weekend….. On his return to London he carried on but explored some other Vinyasa based styles, Jivamukti, Mandala, Power yoga etc, until stumbling across the strong practice taught by Stewart Gilchrist. Over a decade ago he gave up working as an actor and became a full time yoga teacher, teaching in many studios across London, running retreats in this country and Europe and fathering two boys.

Expect a strong sequence, a lot of breathing and a sense of humour.

All are welcome.

Allison began her teaching career almost 30 years ago as a group exercise fitness instructor. She has always enjoyed ‘movement’ and realised over time that teaching was her passion. Although Allison’s classes were high intensity, she discovered the benefits of ‘slowing down’ and embarked on a Pilates Matwork course in 2002.

Since then Allison has been teaching at various establishments whilst keeping up to date with the current trends. Her background in group exercise fitness and her 800 hours of YTT (yoga teacher training) give her a unique perspective on Pilates. She is able to create challenging and effective workouts that are accessible to a wide range of students

Allison’s classes are fun, dynamic, focused on alignment, and full of energy – she emphasizes on setting the basic foundations whilst connecting with the breath; This will help students to get the most out of their Pilates class and develop a deeper understanding of their bodies.

Louise is a Yoga teacher and actress living and working in South London.

Her classes are welcoming, playful and seek to reunite body, mind and breath. Louise often finds herself returning to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali to find inspiration for her classes- so expect sprinkles of philosophy and theory surrounding the breath-led asana practice!

Louise trained in Ashtanga, completing her 200 hours of YTT on the Primary Series with Neda Kocare- who in turn, trained with Gregor Maehle. She teaches a range of classes from firey vinyasa to a more restorative and calming practice.

Perhaps we are all searching for the same thing- a call home. Something within us, rather than without. She believes that the grounding and sense of flow she feels when she's on stage, is the very same feeling of being in the present moment on her mat. Creating these pockets of flow, peacefulness and oneness is something she is thrilled to share with you at Soma.

Jemma believes yoga is an opportunity to find space and a moment of silence. A place to discover, observe, acknowledge and respond. Tapping into your intuitive responses and learning to value and respect what you are capable of.

Jemma was fortunate to discover yoga over 18 years ago through Sivananda teacher Stanka Riodan and the practise began to seep more and more into her everyday but It wasn’t until giving birth to her daughter in 2017 that she found herself relying more on her yoga practise through the power of mediation, affirmation and breath.

Jemma trained to become a yoga teacher in 2019 and continues to extended her interest in movement and passion for learning. Her practice today has allowed her to acknowledge and respect her whole self more holistically and Jemma is grateful to be able to share her knowledge and experience with her yoga students.

Jemma balances Yoga alongside a creative design practice. The experience of both practices has given her the tools to be a good observer, to be able to react to people’s needs and abilities, and use the simplest terms to explain verbally, with clarity. She believes in intuitive decision making, trusting your instinct and following your heart in all decisions in life, which she hopes is evident in how she teaches encouraging self belief, autonomy, kindness and trust.

Asafo Gyata is a dynamic and accomplished African/Caribbean artist with extensive experience in both Children’s and Adult Education.

He has worked across various settings,including schools, universities, community spaces, and live events, both nationally and internationally.

Through his teaching of drumming and dance, Asafo inspires creativity, self-discipline, and self-expression. He seamlessly weaves together the joy of Poetry, Stories, Music, and Song in his sessions.

Rosalind is a mother, maker, mover and bodyworker. She has worked in and out of the dance, performance and teaching world for 19 years.

She appreciates and deeply feels the importance of activating and bringing movement to the body and the opportunities for creative play, not only for the wellbeing of children but adults as well.

Each mode of work she does is inspired by the other and she finds the cross-over and integration of each extremely inspiring and refreshing.

She doesn’t have much ‘spare time’ but loves being in nature, cooking food with family, finding joy and beauty in small things and creating experiences where people feel gently held and free to be themselves.'

Catherine Culbert currently works as a Children’s Yoga Teacher at Soma Space Studio having trained with the Children’s Yoga Tree. She is passionate about making yoga accessible to all children and is currently completing the Advanced Children’s Yoga Teacher training modules. Catherine also works as an independent Psychology Researcher at Goldsmiths College, University of London at the Unit for School and Family Studies. Her area of research is bullying and cyberbullying among children and adolescents and is involved in a number of projects and presentations. Catherine is currently completing a PhD in Mental Health at Lancaster University with a focus on cyberbullying and disability. Catherine works as a volunteer counsellor for ChildLine and as a Mindful Mum Befriender for Mind. Prior to this, Catherine trained as Paediatric Nurse specialising in Cardiology and worked at several London hospitals. Catherine will be completing her training as a Breath-work Facilitator and Adult Yoga Teacher in 2025. 

Amena Zaman is a yoga teacher, artist and consultant in the Womens sector. 

Amena trained as a dancer in the 1990s and found yoga in India in 2003. In 2022 Amena completed her 200hr Vinyasa training, 50hr Mandala and last year added her 50hr Rocket training.

Amena has a long history of facilitating and working with a wide range of communities in various settings. She is a great believer in fostering environments that are loving, supportive and judgement free. Amena is active in encouraging everyone to work with their own rhythms and needs and practice in a way that primarily makes them feel safe and comfortable. 

Amena’s teaching focuses on inclusivity, offering modifications to ensure accessibility for all. She teaches through a trauma-informed lens which is influenced by her life and professional work experiences. Her classes are relaxed, explorative and informal. 

Felicity is a Kiwi, mother of two, living and working in London.

Felicity moved to the UK in 2007 to pursue a career in Musical Theatre. She first came to yoga after picking up a performance injury and also found it a good way to keep ‘show fit’ in between roles. After sometime she began to notice something deeper happening within - she felt more balanced, fitter & stronger physically, yes, but more importantly felt mentally stronger and more content. It was then she decided to do her training and become a teacher.

Felicity began her training in 2013 with The Yoga People where she studied Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow Yoga in the traditional Primary Series and Rocket. After a few years of teaching a dynamic style she qualified as a Prenatal and Postnatal yoga instructor with Apple Yoga (Katy Appleton, London). More recently she completed her training in Yin alongside Austin Ince (Shanti Power Yoga).

Felicity teaches a range of styles from the fast-paced dynamic and powerful through to a more introspective practice, which can cultivate grounding and stillness. She specialises in working prenatal and postnatal women and feels privileged to be able to work alongside mums during this special time.

Felicity has taught all over London, the UK and New Zealand.

In a faced paced city like London, space is key to bring calm. Christie’s classes start slow, easing you into the space and offering anchors to help ground yourself in the present moment. Influenced by her teachers of both Seasonal Yoga and Mandala Vinyasa, Christie’s classes will help bring meaning to movement. Her flows are rooted in the ethos of living in tune with seasonal change, as well as with the four basic elements - Earth, Fire, Water and Air. You can expect dynamic transitions and assisted alignment cues, always to the beat of a delicately curated playlist that will allow you to wind out of the mind and into the body. Whether you find yourself practising Vinyasa, Mandala, Rocket or Yin with Christie, you’ll leave feeling present, lighter, and in tune with your own rhythm. goes here

Nicola is a Canadian-born, internationally recognized dance teacher based in London, known for her multidisciplinary work in contemporary dance, choreography, and filmmaking. Holding a Master of Arts in Dance with Distinction from LCDS, Nicola has also been awarded for her excellence in teaching. Her career as an artist, educator, and leader centers on fostering personal expression to connect with diverse audiences, using creativity across dance, film, and storytelling.

Nicola’s work also includes a strong commitment to teaching children and working with young dancers, where she creates a nurturing and inspiring environment that empowers them to express themselves through movement. Her approach emphasizes exploration, creativity, and confidence-building, tailoring her teaching to engage young minds and bodies in ways that develop both technical skill and self-assurance. Through her youth classes, Nicola encourages children to embrace fearlessness, adaptability, and collaboration, fostering a love for movement that extends beyond the studio.

Her aim for all movers is to tune into themselves, improve stamina and strength, engage with an environment of others, and interact with the notions of fearlessness, adaptability, and community. Nicola has taught and facilitated workshops for EDGE Dance Company and others across the UK, Europe, and Canada. Her contemporary dance and Barre classes are inclusive and dynamic, blending elements like movement improvisation, floorwork, and yoga to promote strength, stamina, and individuality. Every class emphasizes creativity, presence, and inclusivity, inviting participants to explore their unique artistry and build connections through movement.

Studio Dog

One must not forget Eli, probably the greatest of all teachers. He has shown me the true meaning of loyalty, humility and pure joy, and has unwaveringly been my most unassuming companion through life, children, seasons and now a studio.

He is a legend of a dog, kind and forgiving always. He will be at the studio often and I hope he will light up your day and soothe your heart as much as he does mine and those around me.

Come meet him. He always has the time and the space for one more cuddle and one more wag. Or one more treat.