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The dream team of in:spa massage therapists, nutritionists, chefs, yoga teachers and personal trainers ensure maximum benefits for every guest, such as weight-loss, improved fitness, greater flexibility, stress relief and a heightened sense of wellbeing.
For each retreat, in:spa provides a sublime combination of wellness experts to refresh and revive you. Whilst each member of the in:spa team is a leading expert in their particular fields, with many years experience, it is the combination of expertise and personalities - in a relaxed, friendly, beautiful environment - that makes in:spa experience so special. All our guests say so. Please click guest testimonials to review. Kathryn Brown director  Kathryn co-founded in:spa after a ten year career in the City, where she specialised in the consumer industries of luxury goods and retail.
She is a fitness and yoga enthusiast, and a keen runner, having completed several marathons. Kathryn divides her time between hosting in:spa retreats, sourcing new venues and managing the in:spa team of specialists.
Emily Roberti retreat manager
Lorraine Perretta nutritionist
nutritionist
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Tanya loves the outdoors( having lived in Sydney and now on the South Downs), is a keen runner & skier and was a chalet girl in a previous life, so can turn her hand to a dinner party when required! back to top >>
personal trainers
His clients include a range of ages and abilities which has contributed to his experience. Having represented both Great Britain and South Africa in Triathlon at the World Championships, he also does Triathlon coaching for beginners and intermediate levels. Andy's philosophy is that having fun is crucial - without enjoyment nothing else matters.
John Brierley John is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for Sport, Coaching and Physical Education at Oxford Brookes University. He has previously lectured at Brunel University in London (Sports Psychology and Coaching Science) as well as at Baylor University in Texas (Health and Physical Education). He provided football-specific conditioning support at West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Queens Park Rangers for a decade and was full-time Fitness Coach for Birmingham City in the Premier League for a further 4 years. Previously he was an international triple jumper and Great Britain team manager at 6 World Student Games. More recently he was Team Manager of the England Athletics Team at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester and has been selected Team Leader for the same team at the 2010 Games in Delhi this October. Elizabeth Banks BSc (Hons.) CSCS personal trainer  Elizabeth has a degree in Sport Science and has worked in the fitness profession for 10 years. She leads clients in her belief that everyone is able to improve their health and fitness today and every day. Specialities include functional training, strength and conditioning, body weight and suspension training (TRX specialist), sport specific training, rehabilitation, and pre & postnatal training. Always keen to further her knowledge she is currently studying for a Diploma in FASTER Function.
Elizabeth enjoys tearing down the mountain on skis, board or bike, throwing left hooks and watching her clients succeed! She is a keen boxer and aspires to turn pro and has been fortunate to train with many professionals both here and stateside.
yoga teacher  Simon Low, co-founder of triyoga, in London's Primrose Hill, has been teaching Yoga internationally for 12 years.
Simon's teaching reflects his training and ongoing studies with international teachers in many forms of Hatha and Classical yoga. After originally completing and becoming certified in Teacher Training and Advanced Yoga Therapy with Dr. Larry Payne at Samata International in Los Angeles, California, Simon has developed a unique and personal teaching style. His teachings are augmented by a keen interest in Okido Yoga, and a wide and varied journey through many other systems and schools of Hatha Yoga, bodywork, psychology and disciplines such as The Alexander Technique, Pilates, and Chi Kung. While keeping classes and study educational, diverse, focused and fun, Simon encourages the individual to remain mindfully focused toward internal exploration as a guide to experiencing yoga as it is meant to be practiced.
Jean Hall
Jean now teaches in London’s major yoga centres & internationally, running & teaching yoga retreats in places of natural beauty. Her pupils are of all levels, beginners to advanced. With a Masters Degree in Performing Arts & her indepth dance & broad yoga experience she draws on her diverse background to share & teach the gift of yoga
Liz Lark
Workshops with leading teachers including Richard Freeman and Rod Stryker at The Life Centre London have inspired Liz to explore the unfolding journey into the liberating simplicity and spaciousness that Yoga brings. She is a board member for The Life Centre Teachers Training Course, and runs retreats and workshops nationally and internationally. Liz holds a BA & MA 3d design & Performing arts, elements of which she weaves into her teaching to draw on the body as a moving metaphor and an alchemical vessel for constant renewal.
For the past six years he has primarily studied with
Jean Hall but also with Liz Lark and Om Yoga New York. Based in London, Alan teaches a deep Vinyasa style of
yoga.
Isaac Mullins
He has travelled extensively in India, studying many styles including Ashtanga, Sivananda and Iyengar. He has been lucky enough to learn from many great teachers including Richard Freeman, David Svenson, Liz Lark, Padma Nair, Gusta (Shunya) and many more. Isaac is qualified with the British wheel of Yoga and is certified by the Yoga Alliance. Sophie Lewis
Her continuing education is shared with all of her students through her love of yogic texts and her amazing chanting. All of her classes include an inspiring sound track and a lot of laughter. Her goal is to create a space for practitioners to feel inspired, nurtured and uplifted. She has hosted yoga workshops and retreats around the world with many happy yogis returning for more year after year.
For Laura, the yoga is not simply about mastering (or struggling with postures), but about discovering more about ourselves - our bodies, our minds and our emotions. From taking the chance to really look within during our practice, we are able to live more intelligently and with more light, warmth and humour! Laura Gilmore has taught yoga for 10 years. She lives with her son in Bristol, where she is Director of Bristol City Yoga and co-teaches the Teacher training programme. Naomi Reynoldsyoga teacher
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Amanda Cross Michael Arthur Hayley North
Ethan Stone massage therapist  Ethan specialises in therapeutic deep tissue massage and is also a licensed acupuncturist. Having trained as a massage therapist at the highly prestigious Institute of Psychostructural Balancing (IPSB) in Los Angeles, his intuition and natural sensitivity allow for his treatments to be adapted to the individual's needs. Ethan's Therapeutic Deep Tissue treatment promotes physical healing as well as restoring energy levels and stimulating circulation. IPSB places a strong emphasis on the inner balance and grounding of the practitioner by incorporating Tai Chi and meditation as a major component of the training. Ethan is an avid runner and health advocate, and has participated in more than twenty international marathons.back to top >>
Nicki Merivale massage therapist
Nicki connects the body and soul enabling her to tailor treatments for anyone from professional dancers and weight lifters to strung out city workers who need to reclaim a sense of inner peace in order to function in their jobs and lives with greater creativity, clarity and motivation.
Antonia Curling massage therapist
Jo Nighy massage therapist
Liz Fowler massage therapist
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Simon, a lawyer by training, joined 
A passion for travel and culture led Emily to read Buddhism, Hinduism and Anthropology at university. Emily has travelled extensively in Asia and, eager to further her studies in Eastern traditions, embarked on a series of courses in healing and yoga. Emily is a qualified yoga teacher and reiki practitioner, and has been working in the 
Amelia is experienced in all areas of nutritional therapy, with a specialty in weight loss, anti-ageing, digestive health, energy, arthritis, food allergies/intolerance and hormonal imbalances. Offering friendly, practical and achievable diet, lifestyle and supplement advice, Amelia's suggestions are always tailored to the client's individual needs. 
Luciana has a passion for travel and alternative approaches to improving one's quality of life. With a background in Human Rights work and a recently completed Masters degree in Jungian psychology, her interests are broad but lie mainly in exploring psychological practices, healthy living and innovative trends in the field of personal development. Her commitment to yoga, bodywork and nutrition along with her love of people leave her well equipped as a retreat manager, able to play both a supportive and organisational role in the smooth running of the week. 
Fast talking New Yorker, Lorraine is a nutrition enthusiast. After several years working for GQ and Vogue fashion magazines, she studied nutrition at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition and has never looked back. She is senior clinical nutritionist at the Brain Bio Centre and consultant to the International Institute for Anti-Ageing. Lorraine is a frequent lecturer at Westminster University, Thames Valley College, and the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, where she is also a Fellow. She is an entertaining speaker and is frequently invited to speak at various seminars and conferences both in the UK and abroad. Lorraine is author of Brain Food and a member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists. Lorraine feels good nutrition should be practiced by everyone and her skill is integrating healthy eating habits into people’s busy lifestyles.
Alli has been a nutritional therapist for over 10 years with a diploma from London's well respected Institute of Optimum Nutrition. She's a member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists and also has a psychology degree. Alli frequently gives radio interviews, makes numerous television appearances (Sky News, BBC 24, This Morning, CBBC...), and is often quoted in magazines(Zest, Slimming, Closer, New Woman...). As a nutritional therapist Alli also spends time seeing clients at her clinic in Chiswick W. London. 
Kenny Tranquille is a Nutritional Therapist and certified NLP Coach. Having completed his extensive training at London’s Institute for Optimum Nutrition, he has established a strong following and helped hundreds of individuals to feel fantastic and regain their health. Kenny works extensively with corporate clients; BUPA and Ernst & Young are two of the leading companies for whom Kenny runs workshops and seminars. He also works with clients on a one to one basis in his clinic in Canary Wharf. He is a frequent lecturer at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition and also a student tutor. Kenny has an energetic, easy style that is both motivational and inspirational.
For Susannah, practising nutritional therapy is the ideal way to combine her interests in good food, human biochemistry and communication in the same job. She gives one-to-one consultations and also writes about health for national media such as Healthy, Zest and the Express. Sharing her knowledge with others is a core part of Susannah’s work and she runs workshops for companies such as the National Childbirth Trust and the International Institute of Anti-Aging, as well as working with students at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, where she trained. Like most of the in:spa nutritional team, Susannah works with clients with a wide range of health problems, but her particular specialty is fertility, and she is the author of Optimum Nutrition Before, During & After Pregnancy with Patrick Holford. 
After 25 years in the health and beauty business, Melanie completed a three year full time degree in Nutritional Therapy, graduating in 2001. She practices in a central London clinic specialising in fertility and at a GP practice, holds community-based healthy cooking workshops, writes regularly for the Sunday Telegraph Stella magazine and is currently studying for a Masters in Nutritional Medicine. She specializes in hormonal problems, weight management, digestive issues and using nutrition to improve aging skin. However, she fundamentally believes that eating well makes you feel better, as well as helping improve health. She likes good food and her consultations are always really enjoyable as well as informative. 
Claudia trained at BCNH (the British College of Nutritional Health) and gained her Licence to Practice Nutritional Therapy with Distinction in November 2004. She is a registered practitioner with the Nutritional Therapy Council. Her UK practice consulted for both individuals and corporations before she moved to Spain and Gibraltar in 2009. Claudia's portfolio of services includes individual consultations, nutrition seminars, workshops, weight management programmes, and writing articles. She has worked with many individuals with a varied range of illnesses and medical conditions. This includes weight management, digestive problems, cancer, type II diabetes, PCOS, hormonal imbalances, skin problems, infertility, lack of energy, adrenal fatigue, stroke patients, osteoporosis, lowered immunity and high blood pressure. Claudia is also involved in education - she is a lecturer at BCNH (the British College of Nutritional Health). She has also lectured on nutrition and productivity at London Business School. She also presented a series of ten podcasts on nutrition for Chill FM radio and has published various articles in the press.
Tanya studied in both Australia and the UK for her diploma in Nutritional Therapy. She runs a busy nutrition clinic in Lewes, Sussex taking a specialist interest in digestive health, energy & hormonal balance, chronic fatigue and weight loss. Tanya has taken post graduate training in Functional Medicine which she applies to her practice combined with practical advise that her clients can implement straight away.
Winston is an accomplished Master Trainer and Lecturer with experience working with both private and corporate clients. He is currently a senior trainer with The Third Space based in London as well as a fitness consultant for the English National Polo team. He has also worked with major corporate and public sector clients to create and deliver bespoke training products. These products are built around Winston’s extensive industry experience and focus upon the interrelationship between anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.
James has been coaching clients to reach their personal best in the fields of fitness , nutrition and lifestyle for 13 years working particularly on body fat reduction, and in areas where his one to one approach achieves the best results, particularly in strength training and high intensity cardio vascular workouts .He backs up the ability to inspire others to meet their own personal bests with YMCA & A.C.S.M Qualifications in personal training, nutrition and lifestyle counselling and regularly trains a series of high profile business personalities. James also holds specialist qualifications in post/anti natal fitness training and is considered an expert in this field.
Stan began his career in the fitness industry in 1994. In 2000, Stan joined the fitness team at London's prestigious Harbour Club on a freelance basis, teaching classes and training clients one to one. Stan has a reputation as being a versatile trainer with bags of enthusiasm and is keen to bring a sense of achievement and success to all his clients. Recently Stan has trained in Pilates and is a Level 1 C. H. E. K Practitioner (Corrective High performance Kineisiology). Stan has played a number of sports to a high standard and boasts tennis and golf as his most recent sporting passions. Stan's areas of expertise are in weight management, strength and stability training and lifestyle coaching.
Whilst studying sports and exercise, Tom played rugby at semi-professional level for UWIC and Cardiff. His studies focused on exercise physiology, measurement and evaluation of physical fitness and sports performance. In recent times, Tom has focused on health related fitness and conditioning, working closely with people to enhance their true fitness potential.
Nik's career in health and fitness began at Bristol University where he attained a BSc. Hons in Psychology and a postgraduate degree in Health and Exercise Science. After moving to London in 1998 and becoming a successful personal trainer, Nik also became involved in ultra and adventure racing. Notable events he has completed include The Thames Meander (52 mile non-stop run), Peak Marathon, Lands End to John O Groats cycle, Three Peaks Challenge, Marathon des Sables (150 mile self-sufficient six day race across the Moroccan Sahara) and the Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race once running and once on mountain bike (100 miles in 5 days at an average altitude of 11,500ft). He has also paced the London Marathon three times for Runners World Magazine successfully leading round the 3:30 and 4:00 group. His marathon PB is 2:48.
George graduated from St Mary's University in Twickenham with a BSc (Hons) Degree in Sports Science and Biology, and has now spent over 20 years within the fitness industry. He has proven an extremely effective and motivational personal trainer over the years, with a wide base of expertise. He was senior fitness coach at Crystal Palace FC before becoming a senior trainer at Matt Roberts in Mayfair training many high profile clients. In the last few years his addiction to skiing lead him to become a BASI ski instructor in Zermatt in Switzerland. George's philosophy to training ensures fun, effective, holistic solutions to every client's goals.
Susan's unique approach to helping clients achieve their goals is rooted in her understanding of the individual and how to create a program of sustainable wellbeing. Educating clients on the values of the specifics of exercise and nutrition are Susan's key to achieving results. Her firm yet considerate approach compliments her qualifications and experience in motivational training, weight management, sports conditioning and functional movement training. As a freelance personal trainer her multi disciplinary approach has attracted clients from all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Dan currently trains from the small but perfectly formed One Aldwych health club on the Strand. After a successful career touring the world as a dancer for the likes of Emma Bunton, Gloria Gaynor and the 'Dream Boys', he has settled back in London, where he has founded his own fitness and movement company 'Monkey Business Dance', while also moonlighting in the West End show 'Stomp.' Dan trains with an emphasis on achieving results and draws on his skills as a dancer, power lifter and judo fighter to provide entertaining, yet effective workouts based around good technique, a strong core and postural balance.
Andy is a corrective exercise based trainer and has been involved in the fitness industry for eight years. He thrives on working with clients who want to improve overall body well-being, whether it's core conditioning/posture, sport specific or general fitness. 
Ruth’s exercise philosophy is simple: as with life, you get out what you put in - and you should always enjoy what you do. A competitive swimmer since childhood, she now coaches and competes with the Ibiza Masters swim team. She also runs a private swim-tuition business, training all ages and levels from toddlers to competitive triathletes, and enjoys a variety of other sports and activities including running, cycling, canoeing and yoga. The benefit of this balanced, energising approach to exercise is clear in her passion for her life and work. Her motivational attitude and enthusiasm make her a popular trainer, while her breadth of knowledge and experience enable her to adapt to a wide variety of client needs and fitness goals. Ruth is an ASA qualified Swim Instructor and a REPs Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor. 
Fitness has played a central role in Simon's life from a very early age. His career in different aspects of the fitness industry has spanned over 14 years. After completing his BA he moved to London to train at LAMDA and worked for a number of years as an actor. During this time, Simon also worked as a personal trainer before finally deciding to commit to a career in fitness. A CHEK Practitioner and Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Simon places a great deal of emphasis on all aspects of fitness and well-being, with a particular interest in functional training. Having grown up on the South coast, he is also a water sports enthusiast and keen diver. Simon also loves to ski and to help his clients to prepare for all different kinds of sporting ventures! 
Malcolm, a Master Personal Trainer at Notting Hill Virgin Active, designs and delivers fitness programs on a 'need-meets-needs' basis relevant to his client's aspirations and achievable goals. He is well versed in the use and safe implementation of TRX (suspension training), Kettlebell, ViPR and Kickboxing training used as a stand-alone system or alongside the more traditional resistance and cardio-vascular training systems. He is a registered REPs level 4 and GP referral personal trainer with a specialist qualification in weight-management/obesity, type 1 and type 2 diabetes. He instructs "Zumba" classes in various locations throughout London and is a lead MOVTIME® 'the danceFITT experience' instructor. During his international career spanning 18 years in the entertainment industry travelling to all parts of the globe as a dancer, actor and singer, he also managed to instruct scuba diving courses as a N.A.U.I scuba diving instructor. At 38 years old, with all his career choices involving a broad to thorough understanding of the human body, its aesthetics and potential for good form, he aims to have you feeling energized, inspired and possibly exhausted, but always wanting more.
Craig Carroll, has been working in the fitness industry for over 7 years and provides a cutting edge sports performance consultancy, training both high profile sporting athletes including international rugby, football, and track & field athletes, as well as fitness enthusiasts in and around London. With his depth of knowledge within sports performance, Craig has acquired a skill set that is second to none and works alongside some of the world's leading sport coaches, and is a regular writer for fitness magazines such as Men's Running, Runners World and Ultra fit. Craig specialises in strength and injury rehabilitation, and running coaching. 
Nathalie has spent many years as a professional dancer, exploring the world and finding inspiration for her training wherever she goes. As a result, she creates innovative classes that are fun, stimulating and effective. Her approach to fitness combines pilates, cardio, strength and flexibility. This mixture of techniques makes her training both fun and fulfilling on the weeks. 
Having gained a BSc in Sports Science from the University of Leeds before advancing his studies at Loughborough University where he obtained a MSc, and continued to lecture for a number of years.
James attended Loughborough University where he gained his BSc in Sports Science before going on to complete his MSc. Having represented England for a number of years playing hockey, James knows what it takes to train at the highest level and maintain peak fitness.
Siobhann's clients are inspired by her fun, bubbly and passionate approach to training. She is dedicated to making sure her clients get the very best out of themselves on every level and that ultimately they really enjoy it. Her own achievements include ultra-endurance races such as Ironman triathlons, quadrathlons and the ultimate Sahara Marathon deemed the toughest footrace on earth which is a 6 day self-sufficient ultra marathon in the desert. She is a Level 3 Personal trainer and has a varied client base with an extensive variety of goals, including performance athletes, ante and post natal, injury and sickness rehabilitation, older adults and general health. Siobhann has gained extensive knowledge in her time as a freelance Personal Trainer, more recently in her role supporting a corrective practitioner with a Harley Street clinic. Other skills include movement & posture analysis, weight management, referred populations, functional sports specific training and endurance coaching. Siobhann is passionate about helping clients to embark on their own life-changing journey into the world of health, fitness and wellbeing. 
Lawrence has a strong sporting background, most notably in rugby where he has represented Wales at Schools and Universities level while then going on to play in the Welsh Premiership for several years and also representing the Cardiff Blues A team. He has had the honour of playing with and against some of the top international and British and Irish Lions of today. When it comes to training others effectively, variety and enjoyment have always been high on the agenda. Over the years Lawrence has helped many people get their fitness levels to where they want to be, whether that be weight loss, building muscle, improving flexibility, achieving personal bests in sport, or building an overall healthier lifestyle...you name it! With over 5 years experience Lawrence has always believed that whatever your fitness level or objective, there is always an enjoyable and effective way to train.
Liz Lark has been teaching yoga since 1990's, training first with the British Wheel of Yoga. Absorbed in the health & balance of the bodymind through alignment, gesture, breathing, sequencing and relaxation her inspiration comes from the series of Astanga Vinyasa tradition and other Hatha yoga practises including yoga nidra (deep relaxation). Liz adapts yoga postures for each individual in order to ‘chisel' into the form and help to sculpt and free each unique body. 
Alan Kelly has been practising yoga for ten years.
Originally from Dublin, Alan qualified for the Yoga
Alliance Teacher's Certificate at the Life Centre in
Notting Hill. 
Claire started out as a professional dancer. While dancing in New York, Claire discovered Asthtanga and Jivamukti Yoga, then travelling began to India to study with Sri Pattabhi Jois and Sharat Ransawamy in Mysore. Claire has 10 years teaching experience in London and most recently in New York, teaching at top yoga and health centres, and teaches many celebrities. Claire has a deep understanding of the beauty and grace of intelligent asana sequencing, of body mechanics and anatomy and uses inspirational music in her classes. Claire has a reputation as a delightful, challenging teacher who enables yoga students to fulfil their full potential.
Katrina has been studying and teaching yoga since 1992. Her early training was in Ashtanga yoga, but she has been primarily influenced by ISHTA Yoga, the creation of Yogiraj Alan Finger, with whom she has worked closely since 2001. Their highly regarded book, Chakra Yoga: Balancing Energy for Physical, Spiritual, and Mental Well-being, was published in 2005. Katrina has taught group and private classes, and led yoga workshops and retreats in the USA, Canada, and Europe. She teaches with care, commitment, and energy, emphasizing the harmony of body, mind, and spirit. 
Kate has been studying yoga for the past 9 years, having come to yoga through a double degree in drama and eastern philosophy at university in new york. She focuses on the synchronisation of breath and movement to find an inner sense of peace, emphasising a non-competitive, non-dogmatic approach. Her classes are dynamic, strong, flowing and meditative, with a sense of humour and fun. She was originally qualified through Tripsichore Yoga Theatre, and has since completed Max Strom's Advanced Teacher Training in Venice, California. She borrows from many styles, including astanga, sivananda, Iyengar and Tripsichore. All levels are catered for, as she offers different options constantly. This encourages students to honour their level, with patience and humility. Kate believes strongly that yoga helps to free your heart and quiet your mind.
Jane is one of the UK's leading yoga teachers with a prestigious private client base in London. She is also a public speaker for city institutions and banks on stress and motivation. She trains teachers for the top London yoga centres: triyoga, the life centre and the yoga therapy centre (specialising in yoga for depression and the nervous system). She has featured in many magazines and newspaper articles. She took up yoga some 15 years ago whilst working as a designer in India: she found yoga and meditation a natural panacea for the pressure and stress of her job. Jane trained as a hatha flow and iyengar alignment teacher. She is also trained in Voice Dialogue – the Psychology of the Selves which she uses often in conjunction with yoga as an aid to awareness and personal development.
Erika, who has been practicing yoga for 18 years, uses a variety of styles which integrate her experience of Iyengar, Astanga, Yin/Yang, Kundalini and Restorative yoga, emphasizing awareness of mind, body and breath whilst focusing on correct alignment.
Erika believes that, while yoga does make our bodies stronger and more flexible, yoga's greatest gifts lie in helping us to heal on the inside by helping our minds to become more peaceful and by opening our hearts to grace. She aims to provide a safe, nurturing environment to allow her students to develop their own understanding of yoga in an enjoyable way.
James was working as a trader in the City in '95 when he discovered that yoga could relieve chronic back pain and assist in calming a restless mind. He had completed one teacher training course with Sivananda in 2002 when he was thankfully made redundant and began teaching full-time. The decade of City life gave him an invaluable understanding of the challenges of working in high-pressure environments. During the following five years he also gained Yoga Alliance certification and taught in yoga centres and health clubs across London as well as organising his own classes and yoga holidays. In 2006 he went to India for six months' intensive study of Astanga in Mysore and trained with Sri K Pattabhi Jois. 
Isaac began practicing Ashtanga Yoga 13 years ago, initially only to complement his career as a dancer with companies including the English National ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and Spanish National Ballet. At 23 his desire to pursue yoga overtook his desire to dance, prompting him to train as a teacher.
Sophie's experience and practice of yoga has been built over 10 years, with a broad range of teachers of dynamic hatha flow and steady, meditative posture. She is fully qualified with Registered Yoga Alliance, having trained in India and London. She teaches strong, safe alignment to build flexibility and strength conditioning equally, encouraging breath awareness to focus body and mind harmony and dismantle old patterns. Specializing in yoga for triathletes and athletes, she has developed a unique yoga programme to benefit sports. Excercising with awareness to improve the wellbeing of all students, she believes yoga can have transforming results beyond the mat. 
Sophie teaches with a rare combination of clarity, gentleness and strength. She is known for her artful fusion of creative sequencing, alignment instruction and adjustments. Sophie first practiced yoga in 1988 in Pondicherry, India. Over the years she has drawn inspiration from different yoga teachers and traditions: Astanga, Sivananda, BKS Iyengar. She began her teacher training in 2004 after a skiing accident & knee surgery. Yoga was a vital part of her recovery and it was then that she truly appreciated the profound and far-reaching effects of yoga on the mind, body and spirit. She qualified and started teaching in 2006. In May 2006 she attended her first Anusara workshop (A-nu-Sar-a means "to be in the flow, flowing with Grace") and from that moment on has dedicated her practice and teaching to Anusara Yoga: a uniquely integrated style of Hatha yoga that is both inspiring and expansive and yet firmly grounded in the universal principals of alignment. Sophie strongly believes in the power and potential of yoga to transform our lives and that yoga should be practiced with fullness, gratitude and laughter. Sophie teaches classes and private clients in London and runs retreats and workshops in the UK and abroad.
Emma is an Advanced Certified Jivamukti yoga teacher and trained as a ballet dancer from age 11. She has danced professionally around the world specialising in classical, contemporary dance and martial arts and while dancing professionally Emma found the benefits of yoga practice enhanced her flexibility, strength, balance and focus.
Laura's yoga journey started some 22 years ago, with a soul searching visit to India, followed by Iyengar yoga classes whilst at university. Over the years Laura has sought out well respected teachers from across the globe - regardless of their yoga 'denomination'. From this tireless study and practice Laura has developed her own practice and teaching methods to offer her students a full and comprehensive practice of yoga.
Naomi draws on her experience to teach light, uplifting classes that reflect the challenge of big city life without losing sight of yoga's ancient roots. Working within the Krishnamacharya lineage she teaches dynamic Vinyasa using an ever-changing sequence of Asana (aligning breath and movement), which allows her to respond to the energy in the room. She has trained with many of the world's best teachers, each of whom has contributed to her unique teaching style. After working with injuries and illness she has developed a practice that emphasises the therapeutic benefits of yoga and her classes are designed for all levels. She continues to host workshops and retreats all over the world and is excited about joining the in:spa team.
Saskia Griffiths, originally from Andorra, has been teaching yoga for the last few years in Mallorca to a wide range of students. She has travelled the world studying yoga in Thailand, London, USA and is currently in India absorbing more traditional aspects of Yoga. A traveller at heart, Saskia has combined her passions of people, nature and yoga to teach retreats in some of the most amazing places worldwide. Being fascinated by human nature, she finds great inspiration from far away cultures and the powerful correlations between nature and human beings. Her classes are a blend of all she has learned to date catering to students varied needs and levels, mainly a vinyasa flow with emphasis on correct posture alignment and flowing with the breath. Through the mind and body connection, her hope is to share with others the powerful transformation she has experienced, bringing her a fuller richer life.
Originally from Ireland, Miranda previously worked in the world of horse-racing and has now been a freelance chef for the last 15 years. Following extensive travels in Europe, the West Indies, north Africa, she has gained a wealth of experience along the way. Self-taught with a strong emphasis on using the best ingredients cooked simply and a deep-rooted interested in healthy-living, she was first introduced to in:spa while living in Marrakech and now divides her time cooking on both in:spa and fitscape holidays, and for leading catering companies in London and Directors Dining Rooms in the City. 
Sara has over 20 years experience in the Catering industry. She worked at Finn's on Chelsea Green off the King's Road as a chef working her way up to a Manager of the business doing event catering for lunch, canape & dinner parties. In 2000 she opened her own Delicatessen & Outside Catering Company off Kensington High Street and sold to Otto Lenghi in 2006. In 2006 she moved to Winchester and continues with her Outside Catering work from home. She still proceeds to do a lot of events in London & the Home Counties. 
Petra has over 20 years experience as a qualified massage therapist and natural health practitioner. With a busy private practice in London, Petra tailors her treatments to meet the individual needs of her clients. By combining her skills as a therapeutic, remedial and sports massage therapist with cranial sacral techniques, kinesiology, plus her skill as a McTimoney Chiropractor, Petra's holistic and perceptive approach has consistently yielded results for her growing list of regular clients. Being a regular member of The Healthy Holiday Company team, and hosting a number of the trips as well, enables Petra to merge her love of travel with her passion for natural health. Her sensitivity to her clients' needs, coupled with her intuition and versatility, ensures guests have a truly invigorating experience 
Hermione fell in love with the benefits of massage from an early age and after a period of working in the art world realised that her passion lay with helping people through body work. She has been practising for three years and has gained a large following not only at companies where she delivers stress relieving massages but also in her West London therapy rooms. Hermione specialises in blending traditional relaxation techniques with more thorough deep tissue manipulation in order to relieve both physical and emotional tension. Hermione strongly believes that each person is unique and therefore so is every massage. 
Nicki has a sensitive, intuitive approach to massage and her treatments are responsive to the needs of her clients. She draws on her own experience and passion for health and fitness: her treatments are a bridge between corrective Sports Therapy promoting muscle recovery, and Holistic Massage bringing profound relaxation, essential for the relief of stress and anxiety.
Since completing her training in Swedish massage 9 years ago, her passion for holistic therapies continued to grow training in both Hot Stone Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage and more recently Pregnancy Massage. Having spent 8 years as a full time massage therapist for a boutique hotel in Egypt, she now works from a private and relaxing treatment room in London. We are pleased to welcome Antonia to the in:spa team.
Jo offers Holistic and Deep Tissue Massage, Reiki and Indian head Massage. She combines a variety of techniques to create a unique treatment according to her clients needs. She is passionate about body work, continually adding to her skills and developing her intuition. Jo is particularly interested in the Mind-Body connection, believing that the sense of touch is key to our emotional, mental, and physical well-being. She aims to create a space for her clients where they can feel safe, nurtured and at ease to be as they are.
Liz has 16 years experience as a qualified massage therapist, she is also a qualified Reflexologist and Reiki practioner as well as a Beauty therapist. During this time she has worked in Health and fitness Clubs and a luxury day spa in central London. She has a passion for natural health and wellbeing, with particular interest in the relationship between the mind, body and spirit. She likes to keep her work fresh with further training courses and has recently completed the Advanced Clinical Massage Certificate. To get the best treatment she will combine a variety of techniques to meet the individual needs of each client, balancing deep relaxation with more specific remedial, deep tissue work and stretching techniques. For the past seven years Liz has had a busy 'mobile' practice in London offering treatments in the comfort and convenience of the clients home or at Matt Roberts Personnel Training Centre in Hampstead.
