Gradually moving away from an accidental career in music journalism and a hedonistic lifestyle that was rapidly losing its lustre, I discovered Yoga in my 30s. It brought me back to my senses, quite literally.
The more dynamic practices appealed to my appetite for movement and music and my aspirations to master the handstand. I completed my first teacher training in Ibiza in 2000.
I’ve lived a full and colourful life featuring blessed gifts and tragic losses. And having navigated my way through my ‘second spring’ whilst recovering from a brain injury due to a cycling accident, the rewards of slowing down, tuning in and learning to rest deeply have been instrumental in keeping me sane.
Yoga and mindfulness have enhanced my life and continue to do so in so many beneficial ways, it would be churlish not to share. But don’t expect incense and chanting: my style is more pragmatic, grounded in many years of practice and personal experience.
My somatic teachings have evolved alongside over 1,000 hours of trainings and experience working with students from all walks of life: dancers from the Royal Ballet, refugees and asylum seekers, seniors practicing Chair Yoga or festival goers that find me plying my trade in a field surrounded by revellers and heavy beats.
I didn’t choose teaching, it seemed to choose me, over and over again.
Registered with Yoga Alliance as a Senior Teacher, Trainer and Continuing Education Provider, I mentor for trainee and new teachers and offer my own CPD and immersions. I have worked at top London studios including Triyoga and the Life Centre, and now have my own studio Goldendoor from where I run my yoga business. I also offer free classes for refugees and asylum seekers at the Happy Baby Community and for the mental health charity Mind.
Find out more about what my classes are like here
I have completed over 1,200 hours of in-depth teacher trainings including:
1999-03: Dynamic Yoga TT Godfrey Devereux
2003-07: Yin Yoga and Mindfulness Sarah Powers and Paul Grilley
2004: Prana Vinyasa Yoga Shiva Rae
2005-06: Yoga Campus Level 2/British Wheel Diploma
2008-12: Restorative Yoga Judith Lasater
2010-11: Certificate in Psychotherapy and Counselling Regents College
2012: Yoga for Cancer Survivors Laura Kupperman
2014: Pre/Post Natal Yoga Brahmani Yoga
2015-16: Mindfulness Training Institute Certification
2016: Total Yoga Nidra Uma Dinsmore Tuli
2017: Yoga Therapy for Insomnia Lisa Sanfilippo
2018: iRest Yoga Nidra Richard Miller
2019: Yoga for Anxiety and Depression Lisa Kaley Isley
2020: Yoga Nidra Melanie Cooper & Jennie Wadsten
2021: Menopause Yoga Petra Coveney
2022-23: Psychotherapy & Counselling Certificate Minster Centre
plus many more inspirational teachers including: Norman Blair, Donna Farhi, Clive Sheridan…and others…
Reviews From Clients
Dina’s long experience as a yoga teacher is very much in evidence. Her voice is uncluttered, easy and her pacing is great. You hear wisdom, confidence and intuition
Dina creates a great environment for practice and is very inclusive and supportive, whilst infusing her unique character and style.
Every time I go to Dina’s class I feel that my body rebirths and my mind escapes.
Dina’s yoga has helped my recuperation hugely since my secondary diagnosis.
so wonderfully revitalising, relaxing and restorative.
Thank you for being such a fantastic teacher, you’ve really inspired and motivated me.
I cant thank you enough. your sessions, your input and, most importantly, your understanding, have been so beneficial & uplifting. i was fine and pain free until 10 a.m the next day.
Dina knows what we need, not just what we want, her classes are very nurturing and nourishing