Hi, I'm Natasha. Welcome to Moli Yoga.

Moli means 'jasmine' in Mandarin Chinese- other meanings are 'to improve oneself through practice' and 'magic'.

I began practicing yoga as a teenager. Then marvelling at how one mature student named Frank, who was in his 70s, could move effortlessly into poses, more energetically than me in my youth! Later, I worked as an educator for over two decades and then for three years as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of St Andrews, Scotland (The UK's top university as of 2021).

Around this time, experienced a life-changing traumatic event which re-routed my path. As the universe conspired, it was due to this shattering experience that I had the great good fortune to simultaneously return to my long-lost love of yoga. The inherently transformative and healing practice of yoga led me on my own therapeutic path and healing journey.

Due devotion to yoga practice, I became calmer, more centred and grounded: experiencing profound, subtle yet robust post-traumatic growth. Since then, I have had the great pleasure to share some of this blessing which is yoga with students and in yoga therapy service. I have now trained many wonderful, creative BWYQ Yoga Teachers to the highest standards in Britain. They can now share the gift of yoga with others: as ambassadors of peace bringing healing to our precious planet.

Having worked as an educator with different age groups as well as enjoying years as a personal tutor and educator at the University of Nottingham, has made me acutely socially aware. I am dedicated to raising awareness and driving change for equality in yoga. I am proud to offer Diversity and Inclusion paths on the Ofqual Level 4 Diploma Teacher Training, covering up to 50% of the course fees for budding teachers who would find it difficult to afford training costs.

My post-doctoral research experience and MSc Psychology (Distinction) have equipped me to guide students in a more holistic and evidence-based approach. Combining the latest scientific findings whilst remaining aware that understanding of different models of enquiry and anatomical perspectives combine to create greater service to my students. I have extensive experience working with people with disabilities and as a teacher at a special unit with children classified with behavioural challenges.

Selected Publications and Projects

I have written articles for Spectrum Magazine, The British Wheel of Yoga's publication.

'Special Times' is about my work with Yoga for All and Special Disability Training I undertook at Jyoti Jo Manuel's Special Yoga Centre, supported by British Wheel of Yoga, Wilfred Clark Award Training.

I wrote 'Symbols and Survival' on Trauma Sensitive Practice with Women Survivors of Gender-Based Violence after undertaking trauma sensitive training with TCTSY.

Working as a Dru yoga therapist whilst in education settings has also allowed me to bring yoga to people and children in schools also work with Chair Yoga and more mature generations in care home settings. Here's a link to more information about my work in schools: Yoga in Schools.

As yoga teachers we remain students for life. Undertaking training with the Prison Phoenix Trust and other wonderful yoga institutions, too has allowed me to bring the gift of yoga to many to also share the wonders of this most ancient and scientifically cutting-edge practice...