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OUR TEAM

We are so lucky to have a fabulous community of teachers at Prana Yoga. Learn more about each of them below.

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Studio Owner & Yoga Teacher

Simone Jones

Simone Jacqueline Jones is a Vinyasa based instructor from California, and has been teaching since receiving her 200 hour Yoga Alliance certificate training in Los Angeles in 2011. Her classes are flowing, powerful and transformational and she teaches with great passion and love for movement on the mat.

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Yoga Teacher

Vicky Roberts

Vicky started her yoga journey in 2017 with Ashtanga Vinyasa, falling in love with physical challenges and the clarity of mind that the practise provided. She completed her first YTT in India in 2019 and now teaches a variety of different styles, including Ashtanga, Rocket, and strong creative vinyasa flows which stem from Vicky’s love of dance.

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Yoga Teacher

Hannah C Nicholas

Hannah is inspired by intuitive movement, inclusivity and playful exploration, with classes embracing yogic philosophy. She teaches from the heart, facilitating a safe space for all students to explore the mind, body, and spirit. Yoga has been part of Hannah’s life for as long as she can remember, attending her first class aged 7, before completing her teacher training 17 years later at Yandara Yoga Institute.

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Pilates Teacher

Mani Singh

A former NCAA rower and ABA boxer turned busy professional, Mani's journey took a profound turn after a life-changing injury. Through rehabilitation, he rediscovered the importance of health and well-being—not just for himself, but for those around him. Now, he’s passionate about making fitness fun and accessible for everybody.

 

Mani is a Level 3 Personal Trainer, an ABA Level 1 Boxing Coach, and a Polestar-trained Mat Pilates teacher.

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Reformer Pilates Teacher

Jagoda Kucharska

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Yoga Teacher

Quinn OBrien

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Yoga Teacher

Caroline Macdonald

Caroline first practised yoga during travels to India when she was studying textiles. Much later she discovered hot yoga in London, benefiting from the physical and mental discipline of moving and aligning her body in the hot room. In 2019 she trained in Fierce Grace, going on to teach hot26 and FG. In her practice and teaching Caroline brings attention to the flow of sensations in the body, grounding and settling the busy mind. When not practising and teaching yoga Caroline works as an artist and printmaker.

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Yoga Teacher

Ashley Wallace

Ashley started her teaching journey in Bali in 2018 and is now trained in Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin. She likes to make everybody feel comfortable within their own practice and make adjustments to help deepen your experience. Her classes will include breath work, playfulness and relaxation

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Mindfulness and Relaxation Teacher

Brittany Maguire

Brittany is passionate about engaging the physical and intuitive senses to deepen awareness with your body's innate wisdom, helping you cultivate ease and self-compassion. By weaving several modalities (including breathwork, Reiki, sound, and meditation), she provides knowledge, tools, and practices to gain greater autonomy over your physical, mental & emotional health.

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Yoga Teacher

Paula Casta

Originally from Barcelona, Paula brings a warm, down-to-earth approach to teaching. A 200-hour Hatha–Vinyasa teacher, she leads fun, dynamic classes that are both energising and grounding, with options for every level. She also holds a 60-hour Pre & Postnatal qualification and is passionate about supporting women through pregnancy and beyond with care, confidence, and compassion.

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Martial Arts Teacher

Giles Yeates

Giles has been teaching martial arts (kung fu, tai chi, qi gong and kalaripayattu) for over 10 years, having trained extensively in India and China. Giles is a disciple and lineage holder within the world famous Wu-Tang Clan!

As a long-term yoga practitioner, Giles loves to explore the historical and practice links between yoga and martial arts; the connections between Indian and Chinese traditions.

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Studio Manager & Yoga Teacher

Sasha Buckman Barbour

Sasha focuses on linking breath to stretching so you can develop muscle tone and improved flexibility, quiet a busy mind, and calm the body. Energised, relaxed and happier all in one package – what’s not to love! She completed her 200hr training with The House of Yoga and is a HUGE advocate of teaching without judgement

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Yoga Teacher

Laurence Lamonde-M

Laurence started practicing yoga almost ten years ago, as she was introduced to the mental and physical benefits of the practice by her mother and godmother. She completed her 200hr training at Aegialis School of Yoga on Amorgos, Greece in June 2022 and is grateful to share her passion for mindful movement with her students! 

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Yoga Teacher

Jasmine Norton

Jasmine is a 500-hour Yoga Alliance-accredited Ashtanga Vinyasa teacher and an authorised Rocket® Yoga teacher. Jasmine was introduced to yoga over 10 years ago as a way to complement her demanding contemporary dance training. Yoga is now a fundamental part of her daily life; her classes challenge, inspire and invite you to experience the depth of this beautiful practice.

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Yoga Teacher

Micon Garvilles

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Yoga Teacher

Hayley Murray

Hayley began her yoga journey 15 years ago while living in Brighton and went on to train as a teacher with the YMCA in 2015. Her teaching focuses on embracing challenge in every practice and recognizing the transformative power of yoga in everyday life.

Hayley believes yoga should be accessible to everyone, and the sense of community and connection in group classes is what makes it truly special. Her teaching is nurturing yet empowering.

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Yoga Teacher

Katie McNeil

Katie is an experienced E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, mentor, and retreat leader who creates inclusive, welcoming spaces for all. Her classes combine mindful movement, breath, and rest with thoughtful sequencing and plenty of encouragement. Trained in meditation, breath work, Reiki, Yin, Restorative, Prenatal, and Rocket Yoga, Katie also brings a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to every class and retreat.

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Yoga Teacher

James Clifton

Classes with James are about great music, sweat, and fun. His yoga journey was the catalyst for a career change to focus on the study of human function and movement with a degree in physiotherapy. He loves experimenting with poses and trying new things. He is keen to share this playfulness with those in his class. He has studied with Spiralling Crow, the Rocket Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga School, and Animal Flow functional movement with master instructor Rich Scrivener.

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Yoga Teacher

Kamila Nigmatulina

Kamila completed her professional yoga training at YogaLondon. Her personal practice of yoga has taught her how to balance the physical body and mind, connect breath and movement and how to let go of worries and anxieties through modified Ashtanga style and Vinyasa yoga.

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Yoga Teacher

Bex Stirling

Bex's love of yoga began 7 years ago as a hobby in their local gym. Now it is their way of life. Influenced by amazing teachers, peers and yoga community, their classes are energetic, lively, and fun. Through pranayama, asana, and meditation they teach in a way that is accessible to all, leaving refreshed, happy, and energised.

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Yoga Teacher

Dot Pritchard

Dot inspires people to listen to their mind and body, embracing what they need in the present moment—because every day is different! For her, yoga isn’t just a practice; it’s a way of life, both on and off the mat. In 2021, she completed her 250-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) and has been sharing her passion ever since.

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Yoga & Pilates Teacher

Jemma Houghton

Jemma is a Pilates and Yoga Teacher, and Physiotherapist from South Africa. Her passion for movement shines through her versatile skillset: Pilates, Sculpt, Springboard, Vinyasa, Hot Flow and Hot26. She has lived in Oxford for the last 5 years, completing her MSc in Global Health Science & Epidemiology and DPhil in Primary Health Care, where Prana has been her second home. 

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Yoga Teacher

Raven Hayes

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Yoga Teacher

Najia Bagi

Najia is passionate about spreading the concept of Ahimsa / Kindness through her teaching, and infuses every class with an attitude of self exploration and acceptance.

She completed a 200 hour teacher training in 2018, training in London and Andalucia with Inspira Yoga.

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Yoga Teacher

Susanne Käsbauer

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Yoga Teacher

Elli Bromley

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Yoga Teacher

Imogen Bhogal

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Yoga Teacher

Ursula Gazeley

After yoga became a central part of her daily life, Ursula completed teacher trainings in Hatha and Ashtanga yoga in India, followed by Rocket yoga in the UK, in 2026. Influenced by many inspiring teachers, she teaches dynamic, playful, and accessible classes that encourage students to build strength, improve flexibility, and explore their practice with curiosity and presence.

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Yoga Teacher

Brett Parris

Brett’s teaching journey began with his 200-hour training in Australia, then a further 1600 hours with more advanced modules and studies in Sanskrit and yoga philosophy at Oxford, and now a DPhil in yogic ethics. Brett loves teaching everyone from beginners to experienced students who enjoy a strong Vinyasa flow.

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Yoga Teacher

Zoe Harding

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Yoga Teacher

Lewis Etheridge

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