Yoga has been at the heart of Valerie’s life since her early twenties, and sharing its benefits has become her greatest passion. After years in the corporate world of science and finance, she realised that life no longer aligned with her values. Following the birth of her second child, she retrained as a yoga teacher — a decision that transformed her path.
Motherhood has been one of Valerie’s most profound journeys, and from the beginning she felt called to support women through pregnancy and the postnatal period. As she and her clients have grown older together, she has witnessed the challenges women face in midlife and beyond, deepening her commitment to guiding them through every stage.
Valerie believes yoga is for everyone. Each woman is unique, and the “one‑size‑fits‑all” approach doesn’t reflect that. Over the years she has seen that most women aren’t seeking acrobatic poses — they want a safe, supportive space to slow down, rest, and reconnect with themselves.
Her teaching style helps women uncover the tools they already hold within. Grounded in Yoga Philosophy, her classes create space to listen to the body, honour intuition, and move in ways that feel right in the moment. This approach fosters lasting change, helping women connect more deeply to themselves, to others, and to the world — carrying peace, stillness, and grace off the mat and into daily life.
Community is central to Valerie’s work. Many women return to her classes with their second or third babies, finding strength in the shared journey. She believes the old saying still holds true: it takes a village to raise a child. In today’s disconnected world, women need spaces to come together, share wisdom, support one another, and honour their experiences — so these learnings can be passed down to the next generation.
Qualifications & Credentials
240 Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Appleyoga, UK
100 Hour Prenatal, Postnatal & Baby Yoga Teacher Training with Appleyoga, UK
40 Hour Menopause Yoga Teacher Training with MenopauseYoga, UK
Valerie has undertaken many other yoga trainings including Anatomy & Physiology, Yoga Philosophy & Yin Yoga.
She also has a BSc (Hons) degree in Biological Sciences and Chartered qualifications in Accountancy & Corporate Taxation.
