“Teaching is not done by talking alone.
It is done by how you live your life.
My life is my teaching. My life is my message.”
– Thich Nhat Hanh
Our Team
Catarina
Catarina is a qualified yoga teacher, sound meditation teacher, music therapist and a classically trained singer whose passion is to blend the wisdom of different cultures and practices in her teachings. A curious soul, her work includes Music in Community, using singing and chanting as a powerful tool to better the lives of those struggling with mental and physical health issues. She is also involved in working with world leaders in the fields of opera performances, kirtan and sound healing. At 7Breaths, her weekly classes include Mantra Meditation with voice and harmonium and Yin & Sound.
‘The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s hard to see. When you are calm, everything becomes clear.’
– Bill Keane
Jasmine
A therapeutic yoga & meditation teacher and sound therapist with more than a decade of experience in the wellness and fitness industry, Jasmine skilfully weaves these modalities in her teachings to help you ease physical tension and restore balance to the nervous system. She uses a somatic and trauma-informed approach in her teachings at 7Breaths.
‘We are slowed down sound and light waves, a walking bundle of frequencies tuned into the cosmos. We are souls dressed up in sacred biochemical garments and our bodies are the instruments through which our souls play their music.’
– Albert Einstein
Greta
Spanning two decades of teaching experience with 390 hours of teacher training, Greta is a passionate and committed yoga and meditation teacher. She is skillful in creating classes with an atmosphere of calm enquiry and with artfully sequenced breath-led movements. With her warmth and wisdom, students can expect to feel centred, at ease and in touch with the best version of themselves. Greta teaches Flow, Slow Flow, Mindfulness Meditation and Signature at 7Breaths.
‘Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished…’
-Lao Tzu
Sue
With over a decade of teaching experience at several leading London studios, Sue is a dedicated meditation and yoga teacher and life coach. Her teachings have evolved to include social justice influences where she aims to uplift the under-represented communities. Sue teaches Mindfulness Meditation, Flow and our Signature class of guided mindfulness meditation, breathwork and movement to de-stress and ease anxiety.
‘Slowing it down is a revolutionary act.’
– Resmaa Menakem
Philippa
Philippa is a professional performer and dance teacher who skilfully weaves her dance background with her years of training and experience in meditation and yoga. Her teaching style is thoughtful and inclusive with the aim to help practitioners cultivate deep presence and ease. Her classes incorporate yogic philosophy, breathwork and gentle movements. Philippa teaches 7Breaths Signature, Mindfulness Meditation, Restorative Yoga and Flow at 7Breaths.
‘Because you are alive, anything is possible.’
– Thich Nhat Hanh
Sophia
With trainings in therapeutic yoga, meditation and sound, Sophia offers a warm and welcoming space to nourish your physical, mental and spiritual bodies. She has recently attained her MSc in Psychology from UCL and provides an in depth evidence-based approach to wellbeing and self-inquiry.
Sophia has lived in spiritual ashrams and monasteries where she has developed a rich personal practice. She imparts her teachings in soft yin and inspiring flows weaved by the threads of spiritual philosophy, poetry and psychology to help you feel soothed, supported and uplifted. At 7Breaths, Sophia teaches Flow, Slow Flow, 7Breaths Signature, Mindfulness Meditation and Sound classes.
‘Yoga is a mirror to look at ourselves from within.’
-BKS Iyengar
Estella
Estella is an experienced restorative yoga and meditation teacher who, having worked in a competitive corporate environment, understands well the stress and anxiety that comes with work pressure and how movement and meditative practices can help us live better. Her teaching style is compassionate and thoughtful with a slow and steady approach that invites you to develop a curious, joyful and listening attitude. She is particularly passionate about teaching the therapeutic effects of these slow practices for everyone, regardless of experience.
“..and I said to my body, softly. ‘I want to be your friend.’
It took a long breath and replied, ‘I have been waiting my whole life for this.’ ”
– Nayyirah Waheed
Renuka
Renuka was first introduced to the ancient art and philosophy of yoga and meditation by her maternal grandfather. She is an enthusiastic yoga practitioner of Indian heritage with 240 hours of yoga and breathwork teacher training. Her passion lies in sharing the healing benefits of meditation and movement to help ease anxiety in today’s busy world. She skilfully combines movement with breath, gently breaking down sequences to support your practise. Renuka teaches Signature, Slow Flow, Flow and Mindfulness Meditation at 7Breaths.
Rebecca
Rebecca is a dedicated Daoist Flow teacher who aims to encourage students to discover their own unique embodiment through the felt experience of movement and stillness from within. She shares slow, somatic practices inspired by the philosophy and movement of Qigong and hopes to encourage awareness of the naturally expansive nature of both body and mind. Ever the student, Rebecca takes inspiration from consistent practices in the London yoga community and beyond. Rebecca teaches Flow and Breathe & Restore at 7Breaths.
‘Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.’
-Lao Tzu
Georgia
An experienced yoga and meditation teacher with over 700 hours of certified study, Georgia draws from her many years of experience as a leadership coach integrating self-inquiry and mindfulness techniques in her teachings at 7Breaths.
Georgia specialises in slow and steady practices, offering a personalised approach that allows for self reflection at your own pace. She will support your physical and mental wellbeing, helping you to cultivate awareness and balance in your life.
‘What you are seeking is seeking you.’
-Rumi
Josh
Josh is a dedicated sound therapist and movement and meditation teacher with a calm, unhurried way of holding a room. His classes are gentle and simple, with plenty of space and no pressure to feel anything in particular. Live bowls and gongs give your thoughts somewhere soft to land, and in Yoga Nidra his voice guides you to the edge of sleep, where the mind finally lets go. At 7Breaths, Josh teaches Sound Bath, Yin, and Yoga Nidra with live sound.
“Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”
– Hermann Hesse
Marie-Laure
As an experienced yoga and meditation teacher, Marie-Laure focuses on creating a deep connection with the body through simple, grounding, gentle, and accessible practices that build self-confidence and are self-nurturing. She offers a safe and supportive space for those seeking to unwind, restore balance, and reconnect with themselves. She is a trauma-informed teacher and is well versed in teaching mindfulness, restorative yoga, yin yoga, yoga nidra and yoga for people impacted by cancer.
‘You are the sky – everything else is just the weather’
– Pema Chödron
