I do a lot of yoga. Over the years I’ve explored every corner of the practice—modern anatomy, physiology and physiotherapy alongside ancient yogic philosophy, principles and asana. By pushing to (and sometimes past) my physical limits, I collected more than a few injuries. Those lessons became powerful teachers and fuelled my desire to share what I learn.

I’ve been teaching yoga for over a decade and running small-group, 200-hour teacher trainings since 2016. Today I direct Lanka Yoga, my own lake-front Yoga School & Retreat Center in Sri Lanka, where I guide each cohort through an ever-evolving program focused on injury prevention, therapy and overall well-being. So far, hundreds of graduates have carried this work into their own communities.

A run of persistent injuries led me, in 2019, to a chance meeting with Yoga Synergy co-founder Simon Borg-Olivier. His fusion of Western physiotherapy and “Chinese yoga” helped me heal deeply and completely reshaped my understanding of practice.

Now I practice and teach using the Yoga Synergy approach—at once modern and timeless. My hope is to share it with as many people as possible, especially those recovering from injury, pain or illness, so they too can move—and live—with clarity and kindness.

I believe yoga should never:

• Injure or compromise a student’s health or wellbeing
• Leave people more stressed than when they arrived
• Be uninformed and out of date
• Be guru focused
• Be based on dogma

My beliefs significantly informed my approach to teaching and learning, and therefore, all my classes and courses.

I teach according to Yoga Synergy: a method rooted in modern human physiology yet inspired by Taoist Qi Gong, “the forgotten yoga of the East.” Its evidence-based approach makes practice safe, intelligent and accessible at every level.

A Yoga Synergy practice has three fundamental steps:

Joint movements
We start by isolating, then linking, the circular range of every joint complex. Each movement pattern sends a ripple through the whole body until motion is organised from the core outward. Over time these fluid explorations settle naturally into the familiar shapes of yoga—with far less strain.

Spinal movements
Next we mobilise the spine in every direction. These exercises scale easily—from chair-based variations for beginners to strength-building flows for seasoned practitioners—supporting lifelong spinal health and easing back pain. Once the concepts click, they weave seamlessly into every pose.

Asana, flow & posture
Finally we combine the joint and spinal patterns in sun salutations, vinyasa transitions and classical postures, creating a refined take on modern vinyasa yoga. Clear cues for each joint and spinal action provide a straightforward formula for strong, safe, enjoyable asana that respects the body and elevates the practice.

With five guiding principles

Move actively
Engage your own muscles instead of collapsing into passive stretches, building functional strength and joint stability.

Move from your core
Initiate every motion from the spine and abdomen so energy radiates outward, integrating the whole body.

Breathe naturally
Keep the diaphragm free; let the breath stay calm and unforced, supporting rather than dominating the movement.

Move fluidly
Link shapes in smooth, wave-like transitions to nourish joints and circulation—no jerky stop-start actions.

Do less
Use only the effort you need: breathe less, tense less, stretch less—and even think and eat less. Minimal effort creates maximum awareness, leaving space for the body to lengthen and the nervous system to settle.