yoga niamh —
presence in motion
My Professional Background
I am a dedicated practitioner and student of yoga, an accredited psychologist (PhD), and a certified yoga teacher with ongoing training in Hatha Vinyasa Yoga and restorative practices such as Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra.
My approach to teaching yoga is shaped by my personal practice, my studies of yoga and my academic training as a psychologist.
Practising yoga has sharpened my ability to listen inwardly and to understand how the physical body, breath, mind and emotions are all interconnected.
Studying yoga across different training programs has deepened my understanding of yoga beyond the physical practice. I see yoga as a comprehensive system offering a map to develop and strengthen wisdom through body, heart and mind.
With an academic background in psychology, I am particularly interested in the overlaps between contemporary psychology and ancient wisdom traditions.
In my classes, I draw from both fields, often emphasizing the interconnectedness of body, heart, and mind. I aim to create a supportive space where you can explore and strengthen wisdom through body, heart and mind.
Currently I’m expanding my skills, training as a Shiatsu therapist. Find out more about my Psychology and Shiatsu offerings here.
Education & Trainings
Hatha Vinyasa Yoga
Yoga Teacher Training (200h RYS)
Vinyasa Yoga - True North Vinyasa
Yoga Teacher Training (300h RYS)
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga - Yoga Union I Himanshu Bahunguna
Yoga Teacher Training (300h RYS)
Yoga Philosopy & Sublte Body - Sattvik Centre I Vikram Jeet Singh
Hands-on Adjustments & Sequencing (100h YACEP)
Yoga Barn Bali I Byron de Marse
Art of Teaching Yoga (100h YACEP)
Yoga Barn Bali I Bex Tyrer
Restorative Yoga
Yin Yoga Foundations & Secondary Level (90h RYS)
Foundations: Persia Juliet
Secondary Level: Sarah Powers
Yoga Nidra Immersion (30h YACEP)
I AM Yoga Nidra I Kamini Desai
Katonah Yoga (140h)
Foundations / Restorative / Privates
Dr. phil. Psychology
University of Bern, Switzerland
Shiatsu Therapist (in Training)
HSP Lucerne, Switzerland