Barbara Gales

 Yoga has been part of my life since my teens; practicing for a few years, dropping it, and then taking it up again.

I took it up this time around in 2000 when I was living in Florida. I discovered, to my horror, that I could no longer touch my toes! I continued to become more seriously involved after moving to Pennsylvania where I worked in both Astanga and Viniyoga styles with my teachers Tina and Elizabeth.

On my return to the UK in 2005, I started to look around, rather half heartedly, for a teacher, not expecting too much in the Chippenham area! A friend expressed an interest in starting yoga and sent me on a fact finding mission. This brought me to The Santosha studio, Anusara yoga and Claire. I have never left!

I have finally found my yoga home and been very privileged to be asked to teach at the studio. I love being able to share my joy and enthusiasm for yoga with others travelling on this amazing path. The friend? She got a very full on full time job which she adores and has not started her yoga journey……yet.

In July 2010 I achieved the milestone within the Anusara Community of "Anusara-Inspired Teacher" status and am overjoyed that my personal journey continues......