About Me - Lindsey Porter Yoga-Nu-U
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Lindsey Porter (she/her)
@yoganuu
Based in Scotland, UK
Based in Scotland, UK I am Yoga-Nu-U and I'm passionate about sharing the benefits yoga can bring to all minds and all bodies. This has and continues to be a journey of discovery. Helping make yoga accessible and keeping it real.
I worked as a Project Manager for 20 years in Financial services. I came to yoga in my 20s to find a better balance and relieve the pressures of work. In 2006, I took an opportunity between jobs to spend time in Rishikesh, India to deepen my understanding of yoga and certified as an RYS Akhanda Hatha Yoga Teacher, with Yogi Vishvketu of Akhanda Yoga. It was here 'Asha Jyoti', my yogic name was given to me which translates to ‘Light of Hope.’ In 2018 I became a Tutor for the Yoga Scotland Foundation Course, helping guide others on their yoga journeys. I have accomplished 500 hour training recognition with Yoga Scotland along with a range of other trainings, enjoying life-long learning.
Reiki also found me whilst living and travelling in South America in my 20s. I completed my Reiki I initiation in La Paz, Bolivia in 2000, and completed my Reiki Master in Wales 2007. I've been loving and learning NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) coaching and communicating techniques since 2009 (became an INLPTA NLP Practitioner in 2015). I'm a qualified Holistic Therapist too and I love to weaver all these things into yoga practices and sessions in numerous ways.
It was in 2015 I took the bold step to leave Financial Services and dedicate my energy to running a yoga and wellbeing services business. This has quickly grown into sharing classes for a range of people including, adults, kids, people in Care Homes, workshops covering a range of wellbeing subjects as well as longer wellbeing retreats - both home and abroad. Community is everything and I actively support SAMH charity, am an RVS Volunteer, provide yoga for special needs at Camphill Blair Drummond, Stirling and currently sit on the Board as a Trustee of the LEAP charity as an ally.
I'm a published author (Whirlpools, yoga and the balance of life 2018 and Forgiveness is the Hardest thing 2022) writer of wellbeing related articles in various Yoga magazine and wider press such as the Huffington Post. I co-founded the award nominated international podcast series Voices of Yoga (no longer active).
In October 2018 I lead a Scottish Parliamentary Reception on Yoga: Mental Health & Wellbeing. Sharing the benefits all forms of yoga can bring to all minds and bodies. Sponsored by Angus MacDonald MSP and with a speech by the Minister for Mental Health, Clare Haughey MSP along with SAMH it was an inspiring evening with a continuing positive ripple effect.
How I'd describe my style of Yoga teaching?
Whilst my teaching training follows the Akhanda Hatha style of yoga, I like to incorporate element and fuse movement suggestions from many other styles. Typically in one of my yoga classes, I will guide you though a combination of postures (asanas) breathing exercises (pranayama) and relaxation/internal focus techniques as well as incorporating aspects of NLP into the classes. Yoga is a non-competitive activity which exercises the mind, body and improves breathing. It promotes balance, core stability, strength and flexibility, alongside encouraging us to make space to absorb the benefits of our practice. All this can help to re-energise and rejuvenate ourselves. My teaching is suitable for the complete beginner up to intermediate level. My personal yoga journey has had its ups and downs and continues to help me explore the boundaries of my ego, in particular refinding my physical practice after weight gain, two c-sections in my late 30s.
I'd sum up my yoga style of teaching as:
fluid, fun and aimed towards improving your movement and ability to make space to journey inwards towards peace.
But don't take it from me, come and find out for yourself or read what others think/have fedback
I worked as a Project Manager for 20 years in Financial services. I came to yoga in my 20s to find a better balance and relieve the pressures of work. In 2006, I took an opportunity between jobs to spend time in Rishikesh, India to deepen my understanding of yoga and certified as an RYS Akhanda Hatha Yoga Teacher, with Yogi Vishvketu of Akhanda Yoga. It was here 'Asha Jyoti', my yogic name was given to me which translates to ‘Light of Hope.’ In 2018 I became a Tutor for the Yoga Scotland Foundation Course, helping guide others on their yoga journeys. I have accomplished 500 hour training recognition with Yoga Scotland along with a range of other trainings, enjoying life-long learning.
Reiki also found me whilst living and travelling in South America in my 20s. I completed my Reiki I initiation in La Paz, Bolivia in 2000, and completed my Reiki Master in Wales 2007. I've been loving and learning NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) coaching and communicating techniques since 2009 (became an INLPTA NLP Practitioner in 2015). I'm a qualified Holistic Therapist too and I love to weaver all these things into yoga practices and sessions in numerous ways.
It was in 2015 I took the bold step to leave Financial Services and dedicate my energy to running a yoga and wellbeing services business. This has quickly grown into sharing classes for a range of people including, adults, kids, people in Care Homes, workshops covering a range of wellbeing subjects as well as longer wellbeing retreats - both home and abroad. Community is everything and I actively support SAMH charity, am an RVS Volunteer, provide yoga for special needs at Camphill Blair Drummond, Stirling and currently sit on the Board as a Trustee of the LEAP charity as an ally.
I'm a published author (Whirlpools, yoga and the balance of life 2018 and Forgiveness is the Hardest thing 2022) writer of wellbeing related articles in various Yoga magazine and wider press such as the Huffington Post. I co-founded the award nominated international podcast series Voices of Yoga (no longer active).
In October 2018 I lead a Scottish Parliamentary Reception on Yoga: Mental Health & Wellbeing. Sharing the benefits all forms of yoga can bring to all minds and bodies. Sponsored by Angus MacDonald MSP and with a speech by the Minister for Mental Health, Clare Haughey MSP along with SAMH it was an inspiring evening with a continuing positive ripple effect.
How I'd describe my style of Yoga teaching?
Whilst my teaching training follows the Akhanda Hatha style of yoga, I like to incorporate element and fuse movement suggestions from many other styles. Typically in one of my yoga classes, I will guide you though a combination of postures (asanas) breathing exercises (pranayama) and relaxation/internal focus techniques as well as incorporating aspects of NLP into the classes. Yoga is a non-competitive activity which exercises the mind, body and improves breathing. It promotes balance, core stability, strength and flexibility, alongside encouraging us to make space to absorb the benefits of our practice. All this can help to re-energise and rejuvenate ourselves. My teaching is suitable for the complete beginner up to intermediate level. My personal yoga journey has had its ups and downs and continues to help me explore the boundaries of my ego, in particular refinding my physical practice after weight gain, two c-sections in my late 30s.
I'd sum up my yoga style of teaching as:
fluid, fun and aimed towards improving your movement and ability to make space to journey inwards towards peace.
But don't take it from me, come and find out for yourself or read what others think/have fedback
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Qualifications & Awards - to life-long learning
AWARDS/FORMAL RECOGNITIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Yoga:
AWARDS/FORMAL RECOGNITIONS:
- Finalist in the Holistic Scotland/Good Health Magazine 2021/2020 Award for Wellbeing Ambassador
- Finalist in the Holistic Scotland/Good Health Magazine 2021/2020 Award for Innovative company for the Voices of Yoga international podcast series I co-founded and host (voicesofyoga.com)
- Finalist in the 2019 'We are the City' UK Rising Stars Award
- Awarded the "Woman of Inspiration" award in the 2019 honours list by the Association of Scottish Business Women (ASB)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Yoga:
- Yoga Scotland 500Hr - Advanced Teacher Accreditation 2024
- RYS/RYT200 Akhanda Hatha Yoga Teacher 2006 with Yogrishi Vishvketu
- Yin Yoga Certified Teacher 2020 (50 hours) with Bernie Clark
- Myofascial Release & Anatomy Training for Yoga Teachers (40 hours) 2023
- Curvy Yoga Certified Teacher 2016 (50 hours) with Anna Guest-Jelley
- Sacred Circle Facilitation training with Julia Anastasiou 2023 (10 hours)
- Experiential Anatomy: Movement Literacy for Yoga teachers (50 hours) with Judith Lasater, Lizzie Lasater & Mary Richards
- Special Yoga & Mindfulness for Autism & ADHD (20 hours) with Special Yoga team 2019
- Your Spine, Your Yoga - spinal bio-mechanics (8 hours) with Prof. Stuart McGill & Bernie Clark 2020
- Mudras for Modern Life Course with Swami Saradananda (35 hours) 2024
- Tantra Yoga (10 hours) with the Centre of Excellence 2019
- Somatic Strength, Certificate of Completion (20 hours) with
Mary Richards 2022-2023 - Deep Rest, Certificate of Completion (20 hours) with
Mary Richards 2023-2024 - Yoga Philosophy with Graham Burns 2023-2024 (10 hours)
- Diploma in Face Yoga 2020 (Centre of Excellence)
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Mental Health & Health general:
Be Assured - I have public liability insurance & PVG certification.
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With much gratitude to all of my teachers and guides on the yoga path. Whether formal trainers who I have qualified from or informally with everyone I practice and share yoga with on or off the mat. Special thanks to my first Yoga training course guide - Yogrishi Vishvketu and my Buddhist guide, inspiration and friend Gelongma Pema Deki (Emma Slade) 
Visiting the Draktsho Vocational Training Centre in
Tashigang, Bhutan 2024. Spending time with students and the teachers. |
Lindsey with Yogrishi Vishvketu,
Himalayan Yoga Master, Akhanda Yoga Founder Rishikesh, India 2006
Lindsey with Gelongma Pema Deki (Emma Slade)
Thimphu, Bhutan 2024 |
Please consider supporting the work of Opening Your Heart to Bhutan charity which is making a difference to the lives of young people with special needs in Bhutan. Namaste, Lindsey x
Support and fundraising through Yoga activity
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Supporting people with Complex and Special Needs at Camphill Blair Drummond, Stirling
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Other work I do to support the community
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