Our Teachers

Victoria created The Yoga Shala with to cultivate a new, authentically led, community yoga space. A place where different aspects of practice and levels of experience belong together.
Where teachers feel supported, valued and seen, A studio where the community support extends off our mats, and the rich traditions of yoga sit at our core, through physical and philosophical practices.
Victoria offers strong, fluid and dynamic Hatha Vinyasa yoga practices, mirrored with slow and nurturing Yin yoga. Striving for a balanced practice, weaving stillness, breath and somatic movement together consciously, allowing the body time to explore the sensations and benefits of the practice, and generate a place of profound healing.

Paula offers inclusive, accessible and trauma informed classes focusing on nourishing practices like Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra.
She has 8 years of teaching experience and continues to deepening her knowledge through various trainings. Paula loves these practices and her offerings as a teacher - but more importantly she loves witnessing the gentle transformations that unfold in the people she works with. Her aim is to offer you space to slow down, soften, and reconnect.

Eilidh’s roots are in the ashtanga practice and this influences her vinyasa offerings; creating a strong fluid practice of breath work, asana and awareness. She thrives in the discipline, observation and commitment of regular yoga, although ensures a lighthearted attitude in teachings!
Eilidh's classes blend the steadiness of meditation and strong, fluid movement of vinyasa with room for exploration of self practice. Expect led practice leading into a shorter section of self guided time with optional 1:1 assistance or extended savasana.

Jyoti was introduced to yoga at a very young age and has been on this journey ever since. Being born and raised in an Indian family, Jyoti was exposed to yogic learning and mantra chanting as a part of everyday life.
Jyoti has over 450 hrs of yoga teacher training and is a certified Sound Healer too. Jyoti loves to share her knowledge and yoga lineage through her teaching and empowers others to strengthen their practice.

For over a decade, Sarah has been fascinated by the expansive practices of yoga. With roots in contemporary dance, Sarah came to yoga early in adulthood, initially drawn in by the physical benefits, she was immediately hooked by the intricate philosophical and energetic roots within the practice.
Yoga became a lifeline for Sarah through some extremely tough times, and once through the other side, she wanted to share these life-affirming practices with others. Trained in the contrasting styles of vinyasa and yin, Sarah's teaching strikes the balance between playfulness, exploration and introspection. Whether through mindful movement, meditation or guided stillness, Sarah aims to empower people of all bodies and backgrounds to find their inner union.

Ochre’s classes offer a thoughtful balance of focused strength and considered movement, designed to support you in meeting your body where it is today. With a diverse background as a yoga teacher, a foundation in dance and choreography, and dedicated training in Pilates, Ochre brings an inviting and creative approach to movement.
Her classes flow through carefully crafted sequences, encouraging you to explore movement with purpose and intention. You’ll find space to connect with yourself as you strengthen, lengthen, and mobilise - moving in ways that are both grounding and expansive.

Kirsty began to deepen her practice with yoga during the 2020 lockdown period, when she felt her own anxiety, chronic pain and fatigue needed her to listen to, and nourish her body in different ways. A qualified psychotherapist, Kirsty believes deeply in the connection between our minds, our emotions and our body, and her practices are rooted in connection with self and accepting ourselves as we show up on the mat.
Kirsty completed her 200-Hour YTT in Hatha and Vinyasa, and loves to incorporate the various aspects of yoga in her classes, including pranayama, meditation and asana. She believes that yoga is much more than creating ideal postures on the mat, and aspires to make her classes a safe and nurturing environment.

Nav honours the roots of yoga and teaches with intention. Her practices are less about the “perfect” shape and more about the experience of moving and breathing in a way that feels right for the body. Through asana, pranayama, mudras, and mantras, she guides you in opening both the body and mind, and releasing stagnant energy.
Trained in traditional Hatha and expanded into Vinyasa, she infuses her classes with the gentle healing energy of Reiki. Growing up Hindu, the philosophy and practices of yoga have been part of her life from a young age, shaping her values and inspiring her desire to teach. Yoga, meditation, and pranayama have carried her through life’s most challenging seasons, and continue to offer balance and clarity each day.

Hannah hopes to help you explore movement through a more functional lens.
Affording students the freedom to explore, modify and adapt practice.
Expect a practice with Hannah to be playful. curious and compassionate, with an invitation to meet your edges with softness.