About SHANINE

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Shanine is a full time yoga teacher and part time massage therapist.  

Q & A with Shanine Collinson

How did you get into Yoga?

In 1997, I was working on cruise ships for Steiner based in the caribbean as a Massage Therapist. After my contract ended I  backpacked my way around the world.  I lived in Austrailia for a year and it was in Coogee, Sydney that I attended my first yoga class.

When did you start teaching?

I started teaching in 2012, after I had graduated with Himalayan Yoga Valley in Goa, India.

What styles of yoga do you teach?

I teach various styles of yoga such as Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative and Yoga Nidra.  

Where do you teach?

I teach group lead classes in and around Hertfordshire and London in gyms, corporate classes in the workplace, 1-2-1's in the privacy of students homes, live online classes for a company called Yogaia as well as running workshops and retreats. 

Where did you qualify?

I completed my 200Hr - Himalayan Yoga Valley, Goa, India.

300Hr - Sampoorna Goa, India

33Hr Restorative with Anna Ashby -  Triyoga, London

45Hr Yoga Nidra Foundation - Yoga Campus, London

30Hr Yin Training - Norman Blair, London

 I have also attended many teacher trainings and workshops with various teachers such as: Shiva Rea, Jason Crandell, Claire Missingham, Howard Napper, Kino MacGregor, Patrick Beach and Dylan Werner to name but a few.  

I also hold an ITEC Diploma  in Anatomy, physiology & Massage, IFA Diploma in Aromatherapy, Reiki Level 1 & 2 as well as recently attending an ITEC refresher in Aromatherapy.

Where in the uk do you do massage?

I cover Hertfordshire and North London.

Any tips for anyone wanted to try yoga for the first time?

Yes, just to say there are many different styles and many different teachers.  Try as many different classes and teachers until you find what works for you.  I personally believe there is a type of yoga out there for everyone.  You may have to try a few different styles and teachers however you will find something that suits your body, personality and mind.  

What's next for Shanine?

I'm always attending courses and learning new things.  As an aromatherapist, I really enjoy  making products.  At the moment I am focusing on  room spray mists.  Often, in class when I'm teaching and just before  svasana I will spray one of my mists around the room to give my students an extra added touch to the relaxation experience, which they seem to really enjoy.   So I am working towards bringing out my own range of room sprays.  

Please feel free to contact shanine  if you have any questions.

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