Hello and Welcome
I’m Nicci, 46 and regularly change the colour of my hair!
When I’m not teaching yoga or enjoying my own practice, I spend time with my husband Ali and our two daughters. We love the outdoors — kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, camping or walking — soaking in the natural beauty around us.
When the weather drives us inside, you’ll often find me curled up by the log burner with our whippet Merlin, my fluffy white cat Poppy, and a magical fantasy book or lighthearted film.
My Journey
Yoga has been part of my life since the 90s. At first it was a fun hobby — a way to stretch, strengthen, and balance. Over time, it became much more: a toolkit for wellbeing and a guide through the ups and downs of everyday life.
I spent 20 years as a Primary School Teacher specialising in Early Years education, a role I loved deeply. By 2022, I found myself exhausted and burnt out, needing to pause, heal, and rediscover balance.
That space led me to deepen my relationship with yoga — no longer just a weekly class, but a daily anchor. I immersed myself in training, explored philosophy more deeply, and developed practices like journaling, meditation, and breathwork.
Since 2004 I have trained with Inner Healing School of Yoga, Path of Yoga, and Laura Green Yoga, gaining qualifications across Hatha, Yin, Chair, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra and meditation.
Deep personal self-study through yoga, and a late diagnosis of Combined ADHD alongside chronic fatigue, brought more clarity as to why yoga has always been such a refuge: it soothes my nervous system, helps manage anxiety and exhaustion, and brings calm to an otherwise busy mind.
Why I Teach
Yoga gives me stability, self-awareness, and a sanctuary from physical, sensory, and mental overwhelm. It reminds me to listen, be kind to myself, and return — again and again — to the present moment.
So now I share these practices with others.
Through classes in Newton Abbot, Devon, and an online library (coming soon!) of gentle practices including breathwork and meditation, I hope to support others in finding moments of ease, joy, and self-kindness. My intention is to create safe, inclusive spaces where everyone — regardless of experience, ability, or challenges — can discover the benefits of yoga.
Wherever you are on your journey, you are warmly welcome.
Nicci
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