Passionate about yoga and massage and their many therapeutic and remedial uses, both have been a way of life for Claire for more than 22 years.

Esprit came into being in 1992.  The name (pronounced es-Pree) epitomises all that Claire brings through her teaching - wisdom; intelligence; inspiration; mental balance; enthusiasm and devotion.

A very enthusiastic teacher, Claire brings a sense of humour and imagination to her teaching in order to make it accessible to everyone.

Claire's style of teaching is very eclectic, borne out of studying and training in various traditions over the years in the UK, Europe and USA. Much inspiration is drawn from many wonderful teachers such as Shiva Rea, John Friend, Tias Little, Eddie Modestini and Sean Johnson.  Claire has approx 1,600 hours of training to date, which does not include additional CPD training and study days and is currently seeking recognition for over 5,000 contact hours of teaching.  Yoga is a divine learning process!

Claire is also a qualified meditation teacher.

Inner reflection as well as a devotional approach to practice is all important to Claire so that the student can prepare themselves completely for their practice with an open mind and an open heart.

Pregnancy - Claire is very passionate about normalising birth and empowering women to achieve a positive experience in which to begin motherhood.  This is at the very heart of Claire's work.  She regularly attends study days and trainings in the pre and post-natal areas.

Here is an idea of some of the training that Claire has completed for the pre and post-natal areas of her work...

• Yoga for Pregnancy as part of Remedial Yoga Training
• Active Birth training with Janet Balaskas/Michel Odent at the Active Birth Centre London
• Birth Crisis with Sheila Kitzinger
• NCT / NHS-Connect Running Effective A/Natal Classes for Teenagers
• Teaching Skills for Educators with Andrea Robertson of Birth International
• Bridge to Wholeness with Holistic Birth Trust
• Teaching skills for antenatal classes with Womb Services
• Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction with Royal Society of Medicine
• Helping Women Beat their Birth Fears with Birthpsyche
• Preparing for Birth with Birth International
• Birthlight's Baby Yoga
• Birthlight Yoga for Babies with Special Needs
• Birthlight's SMART Toddler Yoga 
• NCT Postnatal Depression Awareness for Support Workers
• Pre-natal Massage Diploma

Special thanks go to Francoise Barbira Freedman and Melanie Hamilton Davies of Birthlight for baby and toddler yoga, and for helping to create special opportunities for families.

Claire has two blogs which reflect both sides of her business...Yoga and Pregnancy.

Qualified in massage through I.T.E.C and further trainings recognised by FHT; CThA and Embody.

All teachings and workshops are fully insured

Esprit is registered with the following organisations:

FEDANT (Federation of Ante-natal Teachers) for Ante-natal Education, Yoga & Massage.  Registration No: 11987

CNHC (Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council) for Yoga Therapy.  Registration No: 000137-E10

Yoga Alliance

CRB disclosure for working with children - available upon request

Claire is available for workshops - please make contact if this is of interest

Photo credit: www.susanalexanderphotography.co.uk