Meet Mandy
Practicing since the 90s. Teaching since 2005. Guided by heart.
"Mandy has a way of providing an individualised, safe, inspirational space within which I find the confidence, courage and openness to meet myself and my practice in a whole new way."
From a Curious Traveler to a Seasoned Guide
My exploration into yoga began in Singapore in 1998. At the time, I was a traveller from the Norfolk coast teaching English, simply looking for adventure. I hadn’t even heard of yoga back then, but a growing curiosity about Buddhist culture led me to a book, then a mat, and eventually to a teacher training in 2005.
I never actually intended to teach. I simply wanted a structured way to learn. But the path had other plans. I started my first class in a small Quakers’ meeting room in Suffolk, and nearly 20 years later, I am still connected to some of those very first students.
Living Lightly, Teaching Deeply
In 2011, my husband and I moved to a small island in the Azores. We wanted to live more lightly and simply, seeking a way to navigate the heavy emotions of our changing world. Today, we still live in our yurts, where we welcomed our daughter in 2016.
Living close to the elements has profoundly shaped "The Weave" of my teaching. It taught me the importance of grounding and the humility of parenthood. Time and time again I am reminded that Yoga isn’t just about the postures; it’s about resourcing deeply and finding a reference point of balance for daily life.
“Mandy is highly attuned to the overall dynamics of a group and tailors her teaching to bring out the best in everyone. She provides a nurturing environment where participants feel safe.”
Bea T. USA
As a long-term practitioner, I have explored yoga, breathwork, and meditation to some depth. I take my work seriously so that you can feel completely safe to let go. My approach - which students often call "The Weave" - is a careful orchestration of movement, sound practices, coherent breathing, and sacred stillness.
I feel incredibly lucky to share the practices I love. I’ve traded the "hustle" for a love of learning, and I invite you to join me on this voyage of self-discovery.
Expertise Woven with Heart
Education & Lineage
While I have undertaken countless trainings over the past two decades, I have listed only my core certifications of 60 hours or more here to reflect the foundations of my practice. Beyond these formal studies, I am dedicated to consistent self-guided inquiry and maintain ongoing meditation support, currently practicing with teachers trained under the late Rob Burbea.
2025 Breath-Body-Mind Senior Level 4 Teacher
2024 Bhakti Nova 500-hr Yoga Teacher Training with Nubia Teixeira
2023 Breath-Body-Mind Level 3 Teacher
2022 Oxygen Advantage Advanced Instructor
Breath-Body-Mind Level 2 Teacher
2021 Certified Breath-Body-Mind Level 1 Instructor
2014–2020 6-Year Mentorship with Sarah Powers (Insight Yoga) in Yoga and Meditation
2015 Advanced Yin Yoga Training with Norman Blair
2015 Yoga Nidra Training with Nourish Yoga
2010 Vinyasa Flow 200-hr Teaching Diploma with Claire Missingham
2007 Yin Yoga Training with Sarah Powers
2007 Prana Vinyasa Flow Training with Shiva Rea
2007 Pre and Post-Natal Yoga Training with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli
2005 3-Year British Wheel of Yoga 500-hr Teacher Diploma