Adrian holds a degree from Goldsmiths College in Sociology. He received a scholarship to attend Bikram Yoga teacher training in Los Angeles, graduating in 2012. Adrian feels blessed to have found this yoga and even more blessed to be able to share it with others.

FYI: Adrian is a qualified masseuse having studied Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy at the London School of Sports Massage. He is also a qualified Zumba fitness instructor.

Adrian's teaching style: heartfelt, honest and humorous

Cristian completed his teacher training in 2010. Cristian credits his practice of Bikram Yoga with bringing him the realisation that he could take responsibility for his own mind and body. Becoming a teacher allowed him to deepen his understanding of the practice and to be of service to others on the same path.

FYI: Cristian is also a certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher and a Reiki second-degree practitioner.

Cristian’s teaching style: passionate, calm and grounded

Brittney completed the Bikram Yoga teacher training in 2010. She was hooked from her very first yoga class and within three months knew she wanted to teach. Besides being a Bikram Yoga teacher Brittney is also a nursery school teacher.

FYI: Brittney is qualified in children's yoga and the Bikram pregnancy sequence. She is also married to Dom (one of our two married teaching couples!).

Brittney’s teaching style: tough yet calm

Prior to undertaking teacher training in 2013, Harry ran a bath tub restoration business which was pretty back breaking work at times -  he feels teaching and practising Bikram Yoga is the perfect antidote to 15 years of spine abuse! Harry loves the immense sense of well-being that regular practise brings.

Harry’s teaching style: mellow yet firm

Anna completed her Bikram teacher training in 2003, having been drawn to the practice as a result of chronic back pain and semi-paralysis in her fingers. Despite three years of physio, Anna's condition only improved when she took up Bikram Yoga. Prior to teaching, Anna worked in advertising and publishing.

Anna’s teaching style: fun, relaxed and informative

Karen gained her Bikram Yoga teaching certificate in 2011. She was originally drawn to this challenging yoga practice due to the immediate relief for her chronic lower back pain. Karen's philosophy is, 'To know yoga, is to know peace…no yoga, no peace.'

FYI: Karen is also trained in the Bikram pregnancy series, Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow yoga.

Karen’s teaching style: dynamic, compassionate and fun

The promise of a sleek silhouette for the party season first brought Ros to Bikram Yoga in 2006. She soon realised the benefits of this yoga go far beyond toned thighs and knew that she wanted to share her enthusiasm from the teachers’ podium. Ros attended teacher training in 2013.

Ros’s teaching style: compassionate and humorous

Mel's yoga path started 13 years ago when she wanted to help her father recover from a stroke. In 2009, Mel returned to the ashram in India she visited during earlier travels and got her diploma in Yogic Studies. Upon returning to London, she discovered Bikram Yoga and immediately fell in love with the heat. Mel attended teacher training in 2011 and has been teaching full-time ever since.

FYI: Mel is also a qualified Forrest Yoga instructor.

Mel’s teaching style: loving, warm and positive

Practising a Bikram Yoga class was the first time that Sindy was able to completely switch off her mind. With regular practice, it dramatically reduced her anxiety. This personal and powerful experience inspired Sindy to attend teacher training in 2009.

FYI: Sindy is married to Michael (one of our two married teaching couples!).

Sindy’s teaching style: always evolving

Alongside teaching yoga, Michael also regularly attends advanced classes and competes at the annual Yoga Championships. He has placed first on several occasions in the UK championships and has been awarded a Top 10 place internationally.

FYI: Michael is married to Sindy (one of our two married teaching couples!).

Michael’s teaching style: informative and motivating

Marina completed the Bikram Yoga teacher training in 2012.  She previously worked as a Civil Engineer. She loved discovering and improving her focus in class and seeing how her determination translated to all other areas and aspects of her life.

Marina’s teaching style: kind, precise and insightful

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Studio Director

Melissa’s yoga journey began in 2006 when she started practising at the Fulham Hot Bikram Yoga studio shortly after it first opened. She made the decision to attend Bikram Yoga teacher training in 2010, putting her on the path to having her own studio - something she always wanted to do. That dream became a reality when at the end of 2014 her journey came full circle and she purchased the former Fulham HBY studio. Reflecting on this she says, ‘the Confucius quote, “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life”, sums up how I feel – how we all feel – about the work we are so lucky do. I am truly blessed.'

Melissa’s teaching style: relaxed and reassuring

Sanjai has been teaching Bikram Yoga for over 10 years. He teaches a very popular, calm, meditative class, utilising his complementary skills as a masseuse and spiritual therapist.

FYI: Sanjai is a trained reiki master and deep tissue massage therapist. He also offers private meditation classes and spiritual guidance.

Sanjai’s teaching style: meditative, humorous and hot (of course!)

Jennie previously worked in investment banking and was constantly on the look-out for activities and ways to help her relax, unwind and re-energise. The moment she walked into the hot room in 2007 she knew she'd found what she was looking for. Jennie loves the mental, physical and emotional challenges she faces in class combined with the amazing sense of peace and calm afterwards. Jennie completed her Bikram Yoga teacher training in 2013.

FYI: Jennie is additionally trained in Thai Yin Yoga.

Jennie’s teaching style: strong, motivating and honest