Natalie Jefferis

Experience
Nat has been practicing yoga for the past 5 years and naturally progressed into teaching after noticing all the positive changes it made in her life – improved strength and flexibility, a calmer mind from meditation and breath work, better self awareness, and increased ability to deal with stress and anxiety are just some from a long list.

Nat traveled to Bali where she completed 200 hours of intensive training in the style of Vinyasa – a flowing sequence of movements connected by the breath. In the humid, stormy, tropical climate she learnt much more than asana (poses) and pranayama (breath work). It was a journey of self discovery and healing that allowed her to gain a fresh new perspective on life and connect with others in a way she could never have imagined.

Sharing and connecting with others while promoting a healthy lifestyle is something Nat is very passionate about. Yoga is about so much more than touching your toes. It’s the journey you go through mentally as well as physically as you move through your practice from beginning to end – starting with breath awareness, core strength and standing poses, to challenging balance and flexibility, and finishing with meditation. Awareness of breath has an enormous effect on our mind, body and soul of which Nat says “This was such an eye opening lesson for me. It has changed my perspective and approach to life. I want to share it with as many people as I can!”

With a background in singing, teaching yoga has allowed Nat’s creativity to grow even further. Teaching and watching people explore yoga, whether they are stepping onto the mat for the first time or have an advanced practice, is such a joy for Nat and she loves being able to share this wonderful, ancient practice with her students.