Yoga Teachers

BHAVESH RAMJI

Introduced to meditation as a child, Bhavesh began his yoga journey in India, completing 200hrs Hatha and 300hrs Ashtanga training. Teaching since 2018, he brings authentic tradition to the mat, guiding students to experience yoga as a complete mind, body and spirit practice. With a warm and engaging style, he helps people of all abilities develop their practice in a way that supports both physical health and inner calm.

HANNAH COATES

Hannah’s yoga journey began as a hobby and grew into a way of life. Trained with Vikasa Yoga, she blends Hatha and Vinyasa into dynamic yet grounding classes, closing each with meditation and deep relaxation. Also a passionate gardener and art director, she brings creativity, gratitude and calm to her teaching, helping students find peace both on and off the mat.

HARRY HEWETSON

Harry first turned to hot yoga to improve his back, weight and fitness while working in the bath restoring trade. He went on to train in Bikram Yoga in Los Angeles in 2013, later qualifying in Inferno HIIT Pilates and nutritional therapy. Passionate about health and wellbeing, he has introduced hot yoga and innovative fitness classes to the East Midlands as the co-owner of Optimum You with his wife, Bex.

JOANNE MAROUN

With a background in musical theatre and over a decade of teaching, Joanne’s yoga practice has evolved into a sanctuary for herself and her students. Trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa, mindfulness and children’s yoga, she also incorporates sound healing into her classes for an added layer of relaxation. Her aim is to help others experience the lightness, joy and self-discovery that yoga has brought to her own life.

KERRY FISHER

A former professional dancer, Kerry discovered the transformative link between body and mind early in her career. She trained extensively at Triyoga London, specialising in restorative yoga and alignment-focused teaching. Her classes are accessible, precise and grounded in breathwork, creating a safe and supportive space for growth, healing and self-acceptance both on and off the mat.

LEONIE LITTLEJOHN

Leonie has been teaching yoga for over a decade, with training in Sun Power, Yin, Pre/Post Natal, Aerial and Reformer Pilates. She has taught in studios, gyms and retreat settings from Leicestershire to Bali, Morocco and Cambodia. Her classes balance strength, flexibility and stamina while cultivating a clear and calm mind. A mother of two, she brings warmth, energy and a grounded approach to everything she teaches.

LIAM McMAHON

Liam began yoga in his late twenties for its physical benefits but soon discovered its deeper power for self-awareness and connection. Since qualifying as a teacher in 2023, he has focused on creating welcoming classes where students can explore their own inner landscape while enjoying the sense of community yoga fosters. He believes taking time for ourselves is vital for both mental and physical wellbeing.

LUCIE MEURA

Lucie began practising yoga in 2012 and trained in Ashtanga-Vinyasa in South Goa, India in 2018. She has since taught in Indonesia, Belgium and the UK, leading Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin and meditation classes. Her teaching offers a serene and supportive space for students to explore the strength, flexibility and spaciousness of both body and mind.

LUNA KENDALL-TORRY

Luna’s journey with yoga, meditation and Buddhism began in 2003, supporting her through challenges with mental health and addiction. Over time, she found balance through dynamic Hatha practice and deeply restorative Yin yoga. Her classes focus on self-care, inner enquiry and connection, often including guided meditations and healing sounds to help students relax deeply and reconnect with themselves.

PAUL HODGETTS

My name is Paul and when I’m not doing yoga, I enjoy playing golf, watching Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, and cooking. I have been married for 34 years to my wife Judy and we have two grown up children, Chris and Katie.

Professionally, I have worked most of my life in senior management positions within the computing industry. The pace and stress of this environment led me to search for an outlet that would provide calmness and stillness – I have found this, and more, with yoga.

I believe yoga is a great tool to deal with life’s stresses. I have been practising yoga for over 15 years and 5 years ago gained my yoga teaching qualification in India under the guidance of Oceanic Yoga. It would be great to see you at one of my classes.

ROSEMARY BOOKER

Paul came to yoga seeking relief from the stress of a busy corporate career and discovered its power for calm, strength and resilience. Practising for over 15 years and trained in India, he now teaches accessible classes that help students manage stress, improve mobility and bring more stillness into their lives. Off the mat, Paul enjoys golf, cooking and time with his family.

SUE WOOD

Yoga has been a part of my life since my late twenties and a decade later I found the opportunity to undertake yoga teacher training with an amazing teacher called Sabina Stahl in 2012. I loved her flowing style with attention to alignment and adjustments. I felt a whole new world of opportunity had opened up. after undertaking pregnancy yoga with British School of Yoga a year later I found myself not only running my first pregnancy yoga class but falling pregnant myself ! I feel yoga has had a profound effect on my approach to health and I am passionate about providing a safe and calm space during pregnancy which can be both an incredible and vulnerable time. I certainly credit my yoga training to supporting a healthy pregnancy and calm birth which did not go to plan but I feel my training allowed me to keep my grounded energy flowing in a hectic maternity ward. I look forward to supporting you during your pregnancy and sharing skills I have learnt to help you cope and thrive.

Yoga for pregnancy, birth and beyond promotes mental and physical wellbeing, calm, strength and inner balance. Every woman’s unique journey from conception, pregnancy, giving birth, and becoming a mum involves great physical and emotional changes. Knowing how to use and adapt yoga techniques, to breathe, move and relax during pregnancy, will honour and empower you through labour and birth, whether it is natural or caesarean section, and provide a spectrum of support tools throughout your life as a mother.

My yoga sessions build and focus on strengthening and supporting your pregnant body, your positions for labour and birth and yoga breathing techniques to promote control and relaxation. You can expect safe uplifting movement practices and meditations to connect you to your baby and each session finishes with deep relaxation.

Pregnancy and yoga for birth classed can be attended from 14 weeks of pregnancy and you are welcome to attend post natal yoga with your baby after your have been signed off by your GP, usually around 6 weeks.

RUTH STEEL

Ruth began yoga during a difficult period and found it to be a powerful anchor to the present. With over 600 hours of training in Hatha, Vinyasa and Pregnancy Yoga, she shares the practice as a tool for mindfulness, gratitude and well-being. Her classes are designed to support each student’s personal journey, both physically and emotionally.

HOLLY LODGE

Holly discovered yoga five years ago and quickly fell in love with the way it transformed her physically and mentally. Completing her 200hr Vinyasa Flow training, she now teaches uplifting classes that build strength and flexibility while encouraging deep relaxation. Her sessions often close with meditation or visualisation, helping students leave with a renewed sense of peace, clarity and connection to their true selves.

Karmi Yogi Programme

Share Your Good Vibes and Get Free Yoga

Our Karmi Yogi Energy Exchange program gives students the opportunity to deepen their yoga practice, regardless of their financial situation.

Karmi Yogi’s are an integral part of our studio family – their passion and dedication is what makes our community special. In exchange for working 4 hours per week cleaning and supporting the studio, Karmi Yogi’s will receive unlimited yoga and lots of other perks!

Want to become a bigger part of our community in exchange for free yoga? Have 4 hours a week to spare? Our Karmi Yogi Energy Exchange program is for you!

To apply or if you know someone who would like to be considered, simply contact us at hello@optimumyouyoga.com