About me - fionamcbride.yoga

Flora Westbrook Photography / Heartspace Yoga

Yoga has been part of my life on and off for many years, but in 2018 I found myself being drawn to my mat much more regularly. Practising at home and at my local studio, yoga increasingly became a space where I could simply be - to move, breathe, find strength and become a little quieter.

At the beginning of 2019, I decided to take my first yoga teacher training. Becoming a teacher wasn’t initially my intention; I was drawn to the training to deepen my own practice and understanding, particularly of the history, philosophy and traditions of yoga. Teaching grew from there, and I qualified with Be Yoga Sussex in June 2019.

I’ve been teaching ever since, in studios, online, one-to-one and within organisations. I also regularly cover for other teachers and studios locally - something I feel privileged to be trusted to do and really enjoy.

My learning didn’t stop when I qualified. I’ve continued to study restorative yoga and yoga & somatics, and over the past two years have been deepening my practice and teaching with Vajrasati Yoga School in Brighton. I now have over 700 hours of training, but perhaps more importantly, I continue to think of myself as a student of yoga.

For me, yoga is a lifelong practice of learning and enquiry, through asana (postures), pranayama (breath), meditation, philosophy and how the practice meets us in everyday life.

That sense of exploration shapes my teaching. I especially love working with people discovering yoga for the first time. You don’t need to be flexible or know what you’re doing before you come to a class. I hope to create a welcoming space where you can explore the practice for yourself.

I aim to teach in a way that is accessible and thoughtful, while respecting and continuing to learn about the roots and traditions of yoga. My own practice continues to evolve, and I hope it always will - there is always more to learn and explore.

Qualifications

500+ hour Vajrasati Yoga Teacher Training

Graduated in 2026

200 hour Yoga Teacher Training

2019 w. Be Yoga Sussex

Yoga & Somatics for Healing and Recovery - 70hrs

2019 w. Charlotte Watts

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training - 45hrs

2020 w. Emma Cole Yoga

Mantra & Meditation

2020 w. Divine Works Yoga