MEET Connie
Connie is a movement educator and BASI Pilates Mat instructor, E-RYT 200 Yoga Teacher, Somatic Practitioner, and Co-Trainer for The Yoga Therapy Institute’s 200-hour yoga teacher training programme. Her contemporary teaching approach integrates functional movement, interoceptive awareness, and structured progression, supporting students in developing autonomy, confidence, and informed movement choices.
Grounded in an evidence-informed understanding of movement science, anatomy, the nervous system, and behaviour, Connie’s work continues to evolve alongside current research and professional practice. At the same time, she remains responsive to the individual in front of her, enabling her to deliver effective and personalised instruction in both group and one-to-one settings.
Designed to support long-term physical and psychological wellbeing of the modern person, Connie’s approach helps clients cultivate a more intentional, adaptable, and sustainable relationship with movement that extends beyond the mat and into everyday life.
Take A closer look at Connie’s teaching philosophy, areas of expertise, and the principles that shape her work.
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Education – MA Gender, Sexuality and Culture Studies (University of Manchester), BSc Psychology (University of Nottingham)
Current Accreditations – 200-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher and Restorative Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Therapy Institute, BASI Pilates Teacher, Advanced Somatic Practitioner with SOMA school, Advanced Yin Practitioner (Traditional Chinese Medicine studies, Qigong, Embodied Yin yoga and Yoga Nidra) with Authentic Flow/Rise Academy, Pranayama, Breath-work and Meditation Facilitator with Evolve
Continued Professional Development Courses and Certifications - Understanding and Treating Hypermobility, Understanding Disability, Accessibility and Inclusive practice, Yoga for Hypermobility (withYoga Medicine), Mum and Baby Yoga (with Arhanta Yoga), Pain Relief Workshop (with the Yoga Therapy Institute), Support for Sleep Issues (with the Yoga Therapy Institute), Putting Polyvagal Theory Into Practice Creating Safety and Connection with Clients
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Connie's teaching philosophy in movement is guided by three core principles: intentionality, adaptability, and sustainability. Through an evidence-informed approach to movement education, she empowers clients to better understand their bodies and make meaningful, lasting changes to their movement habits and behaviours.
Connie’s approach is individualised, responsive, and encourages continued curiosity. Through a supportive and collaborative environment, she helps clients cultivate a movement practice that feels accessible, meaningful, and relevant to their unique mind-body, lifestyle and goals.
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Connie serves as co-trainer for the Yoga Therapy Institute’s 200YTT, supporting the development of new teachers through embodied education, mentorship, and practical teaching experience.
Beyond the scope of trainings, Connie works with a broad spectrum of clients, from athletes and movement practitioners to individuals seeking to improve movement quality, develop body awareness, and build physical strength and control.
Her areas of expertise include hypermobility, motor control challenges, abdominal, spine and pelvic stability-engagement training, running technique and breathing mechanics, alongside the development of interoceptive and proprioceptive awareness.
Connie also has extensive experience working with and creating inclusive, accessible, gender-affirming and identity-affirming spaces for neurodivergent and diverse client populations.
MOVE WITH CONNIE
You can work with Connie online or in-person, in a private one-to-one setting or by attending her group classes in Manchester.
Connie also offers corporate sessions, workshops and can be hired for events.
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