Beth's Biography

Having danced for 22 years, trained in RAD, ISTD, African, Salsa and gained a Bsc in Psychology and Ba Hons at London Contemporary Dance School, I have danced for some of London's top choreographers such as Hofesh Schecter, Lea Anderson, and danced the repertoire of Henri Oguike and Jiri Kylian. I also practise Capoeria (Cordeo de Oure) and Tai Chi that allow for freedom and spontaneity to arise from Form. However, it is in the moments between movements that i find the most exciting and revealing of the spirit, depth of learning and understanding. I feel that this can be more appropriately explored through a less rigid or codied technique, one that evolves every second of every day. This is the essence of Yogamonks.

The brilliance of an original poet cannot be attributed soley to their use of words but, their ability to arrange words within the meter that provides the linguistic affect, clearly communicating their intention. I do not wish to lay claim to offering a revolutionary posture, although many contemporary postures specific to Yogamonks practise will arise but, to invite you into he space that exists between, the origin of movement without classification, the natural and organic pathways and vinyasa that connect you immediately and directly to the source. I am communicating the essence of movement without the restrictions of any one style.

I went on to gain a Hatha Teacher qualification and a 200 RYT YA in New York. However my sole source is Jonathan Monks. Having practised the Yogamonks style over 7 years, and now working on a daily basis with Jonathan on movement creations, concepts and philosophies, I was a given the wide open space to unfold my truth in, by Jonathan Monks. I desire to nothing more but to provide this wide open space to unfold your truths in the same way. This can be done through the practise of The Yogamonks style as it imposes nothing in the body or spirit, but just like the natural energetic spirals in the body, allows your true self to unravel and unwind.

My teaching Practise works on the same principles as Yogamonks -

• Spaciousness within the Body
• The development and boundless applications of the Present self
• The release into what is already there, therefore expanding consciousness from the entire space in which you inhabit, universally.

The practise will be full bodied and with full commitment. Energetic and warming and will cater for beginners to general levels. Concepts that Jonathan explores will be repeated and occasionally varied in order to increase the amount the student can process with physical and mental clarity.

Energetic pathways inform my practise and teaching and are accompanied with anatomical specifics.

My classes promote deep body understanding whilst ensuring that the student becomes physically prepared (gets stronger and more flexible) for the energetics that will transpire.I experience the energy from within my body through my connective tissue (fascia) and this connection provides my inspiration to teach. Quite simply I wish to share my knowledge of how to live with greater physical and emotional ease in preparation for the spirit of the individual to shine through effortlessly. To express your own truth to its fullest potential in a Yoga class or in life in general!

Beth's classes

Please see Classes and Masterclasses page for Beth's teaching schedule.