A space to return to yourself.
I believe that yoga can be a homecoming - a quiet space to land, to breathe, and gently reconnect with what's true for you.
A tool to guide people to a mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy place. ​
It's about learning to meet yourself with patience, curiosity, and care.
My path here...​
​I came to yoga through my own experience of disconnection. The practice offered me a lifeline. It helped me feel again, rebuild trust with my body, and begin to soften long-held patterns of tension.
That personal healing now shapes everything I offer.
In 2018 I embarked on my 200-hour teacher training journey in Rishikesh, India. Since then, I have been teaching in various settings whilst finding ways to expand and enrich my offerings through different courses & workshops in the areas that speak to me.
I've studied deeply, lived the practice, and grown through it.
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After maternity leave, I reopened my studio with a renewed clarity: I want to offer something real. Not a performance. Something quietly powerful, rooted in respect, and committed to care.
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200hr Ashtanga Teacher Training @ Tattvaa Yogashala, Rishikesh, India
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Introduction to Ayurveda @ Ayurveda Pura, London
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Introductory Workshop in Thai Yoga Massage @ Central School of Massage, Leamington Spa
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Prison Yoga Project - Trauma-Informed Yoga @ Stillpoint Yoga, London
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Pranayama & Breathwork @ Battersea Yoga, London
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Neurobiology of Trauma & Trauma Informed Yoga Practices @ The Yoga Clinic
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Supporting Pregnant & Postnatal Students in General Yoga Classes @ Yoga Campus
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Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training @ Udemy / Yoga Alliance CEdu
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Yin Yoga Teacher Training @ Bodsphere - Udemy / Yoga Alliance CEdu
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Classes
Whether you're seeking an energising, dynamic flow or a deep, restful softening; yoga classes are centered around developing the 'felt' sense of the body. Classes are accessible and invitational, weaving together movement, breath, stillness and deep listening. You'll be offered choices, not corrections - space, not pressure.
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My teaching is informed by:
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a trauma sensitive and consent-led approach.
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an evolving somatic lens (how the body stores and expresses experience).
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a deep respect for the cultural roots of yoga.
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a belief in yoga as a practice of healing, not self-improvement.
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Classes last an hour; That's about 45 minutes of breath, meditation and movement, allowing for 10-15 minutes of savasana to close .
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Facilities
Classes take place in a private garden studio, nestled in the heart of New Barn, Kent. Feel free to bring your own mats and props however, Pincroft Yoga studio provides top-quality mats, bolsters, and blocks by Yoga Studio Store UK.
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Getting here...
From New Barn Road, turn onto 'Fairlight Cross leading to Pincroft Wood.' There are several cul-de-sacs named Pincroft Wood; you are looking for the second Pincroft Wood on your right.
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Please park along the road adjacent to Pincroft Wood, remaining mindful to not block people's driveways.
The studio is in my garden which can be accessed from a side gate to the right of the house. You will follow the gravel pathway around the back of the house where you will see the studio.
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Address:
Pincroft Wood House
Pincroft Wood
Longfield
Kent
DA3 7HB
Kind Words...
"Gemma is a fantastic instructor. She is very caring and carefully structures the class for mixed abilities.
I am totally relaxed after each session and have learned the benefits of relaxation and breathing techniques."
HAYLEY
"Gemma is an outstanding yoga teacher, I have been to a number of classes across London and I'm still yet to experience a class like this.
After each class, I always feel a sense of rejuvenation and self-care."
SAHEED
"The vibe and energy created is so warming, I always leave feeling elevated and my spirit lifted. My yoga has significantly improved thanks to Gemma."
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AMY