Hi, I’m Zenia
East Sussex has always been home, with a few adventures abroad in between. I spent five years living and working in China, travelled through parts of Asia, and somewhere along the way found yoga - despite NEVER being bendy or flexible (and being very relieved to learn that wasn't actually the point!)
I've always been a deep-feeling person, but for a long time I didn't really know what to do with everything I was feeling.
A busy, stressful job and an even busier mind gradually left me disconnected from my body and quietly burning out - constantly rushing, absorbing what was happening around me and rarely feeling properly rested.
My way back wasn't through one big change. It was small, subtle practices woven into everyday life - moving, breathing, being present and spending more time in nature. Over time, simple practices helped me reconnect with my body, understand my emotional world more clearly and become better at noticing what I actually needed.
That journey also deepened my curiosity about the traditions behind these practices. I found myself drawn to Ayurveda and yogic philosophy through my Indian heritage, while five years living in China introduced me to a different holistic perspective through Traditional Chinese Medicine. They are distinct traditions, but I found common ground in their relationship with nature - recognising that our energy and needs are always changing, just as the seasons are.
Today, I bring those influences into my work through yoga, EFT tapping, breath and meditation - practices that invite us to slow down, listen and notice the changing seasons within ourselves.
Training
Yoga Teacher Training - 200HR
Himalaya Yoga Valley, Goa (2024)
Training in Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga, covering asana, alignment & anatomy, alongside pranayama, meditation, yogic philosophy & Ayurveda.
Emotional Freedom Technique - Levels 1 & 2
Harvey Heals, EFT & Mindfulness Centre Accredited Intermediate Practitioner (2026)
Exploring EFT as a somatic tapping technique, including neuroscience behind tapping and therapeutic strategies for working safely with a range of emotional challenges, stress, trauma, fears and phobias.
Yin Yoga & The 5 Elements of TCM - 60HR
Verity Sawyer, Yoga Alliance Accredited (2026)
Exploring Five Element and meridian theory through Traditional Chinese Medicine, including Qi, associated organs and emotions, elemental qualities, Yin postures with Qi Gong & meditation.
Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy Training- 40HR
Siobhan Fitzgerald, Evolve Yoga (2025-6)
Exploring dosha theory, prana and energetic balance, digestion and Ayurvedic nutrition, alongside asana, pranayama, meditation and lifestyle practices adapted to individual needs.
First Aid Training (June 2026)
Some of the spaces & communities I’ve worked with….
Gather CIC
Radio FRED
Hellingly Community Hub
Sovereign Centre
BEDE’s School
Freedom Leisure Centre
SEED HOVE
Lovebrook CIC
THE YOGA LIFE STUDIO
Brighton Dome