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For years I was a PA for small and large companies but always had a passion for
Yoga and other fitness concepts, however I always came back to Yoga. I have
suffered with sciatica and I also have Spondylolisthesis and was referred to a
physiotherapist. My condition was treated and Pilates was recommended. I noticed
that my posture was misaligned, due to age, sitting down for long periods of
time and generally bad habits. After sessions with a chiropractor and
physiotherapist because I was suffering with headaches, I discovered I had
Spondylolisthesis in my lumbar spine and arthritis in my cervical spine. I had
not at that time experienced any real pain and because I was practising Pilates
and Yoga regularly I was doing what I needed to. I know what can aggravate it
and avoid back bends which I also have experienced sciatica which is painful and
debilitating and can be a bi-product of spondy. Both of these conditions are
painful and Spondylolisthesis can be progressive and would need an operation is
I got to Level 3. Since I was diagnosed in 2010 at Level 1-2 I have not
experienced any problems and hope by putting in the work with Pilates and Yoga I
can keep an operation at bay!!! I started my training for my own personal
reasons however, because the benefits are huge, I decided to start teaching and
haven't looked back. My posture has improved immensely and I am aware that Yoga
and Pilates is a lifetime improvement programme, one tried and tested over the
years. I completed my Yoga 200 hour alliance training with FRYOG, their motto is
"Friendly yoga with a smile". I particularly enjoyed learning the philosophy and
history of yoga and enjoyed reading and studying the spiritual texts, and have
benefitted hugely in my life practising pranayama and meditation.
