Our Team of Wild and Wonderful Teachers!
Maria
Classes at Wild Nest: Hatha, Yin, Gentle Flow, Meditation, Shamanic Yoga, Yoga Nidra
Maria fell in love with Yoga the moment she did her first class some 25 years ago. Inspired, she started to immerse herself in yoga, reading everything she could get her hands on while attending courses and workshops to deepen her understanding.
Maria was lucky to meet an amazing teacher trainer who over 10 years taught her so much about Yoga, and coached her through Yoga, Anatomy and Shiatsu qualifications. She has also completed children's Teacher Training with Yoga Bananas and Teen Teacher Training with The Teen Yoga Foundation.
Maria is qualified as a Reiki Master and in Reiki drum technique, and has a diploma in Meditation and Sound therapy. She is also a qualified Shamanic practitioner, just entering the
fifth year of training, and she teaches the rites of the Munay-Ki.
“I do my best to live by the 8 limbs of Yoga, the Reiki principles and follow the Shamanic path of Beauty. There is so much more to this beautiful world we live in, if we only stop to see. Find a quiet place in nature to sit and reflect. Who are you, at the very core of you? We are all connected through a web of universal energy, an energy that, if we are still and listen, will guide us on our journey through life and back home to our authentic self.”
Classes at Wild Nest: Flow & Restore, Yin
Miztli is a British-Mexican yoga teacher based in Hampshire. She first started practising yoga whilst training as an actor at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Yoga taught her to connect movement with breath, and provided her with the tools to strengthen, challenge and reset her mind, body and spirit.
After practising regularly for five years, Miztli decided to undertake her 200-hour teacher training in 2020 with HotPod Yoga Studio. She has since completed further training in Yin, Pregnancy Yoga, Kids yoga and Mandala Vinyasa. She teaches in studios across London, Hampshire and online. Miztli’s classes are fun, inclusive, and suitable for beginners and experienced yoga students alike.
“For me, yoga has become a transformational practice where I can connect to my breath and my body in order to nurture my whole self. This holistic view of yoga is at the heart of my teaching.”
Miztli
Classes at Wild Nest: Hatha, Hot Yoga
Trina first discovered yoga over 20 years ago, and was very drawn to the flexibility of yoga given her childhood background in acrobatics. Over the years a much deeper appreciation of yoga philosophy and meditation grew.
She strongly believes in the powerful benefits of breath and movement, and that yoga is so much more than holding poses. With a keen interest in neuroscience, Trina explores the way yoga can help us emotionally regulate, engage our parasympathetic system, and promote physical strength and positive mental health.
As well as teaching Hatha and Hot Yoga at Wild Nest, Trina also teaches Teen and Adolescent Yoga. She is a Yoga Alliance certified YTT 200 Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Teen Yoga Teacher through the Teen Yoga Foundation and certified Sound Bowl Healer through the Atmashree Yoga School in Nepal.
“My aim is for us to practice together. To meet ourselves with curiosity, using breath and movement to create awareness in the present moment.”
Trina
Dani
Classes at Wild Nest: Power Flow
With a background in theatre and dance, and a deep love for movement, Dani brings a sense of playfulness and creativity to every yoga class. Her teaching is rooted in the belief that yoga asana is not just a practice, but a joyful exploration of the body’s potential, as well as a powerful tool for the mind. Drawing from her experience, Dani encourages students to move with fluidity, grace, and freedom, discovering new ways to express themselves on the mat.
For Dani, yoga is about more than just perfecting postures; it’s about breaking free from rigidity and embracing the fun, curious, and unpredictable side of movement. She believes that when we let go of expectations and allow ourselves to play, we can tap into a deeper connection not only to our bodies, but also to our minds. By fostering mindfulness and present-moment awareness, Dani’s approach helps students quiet the mind, release stress, and find a sense of mental clarity and emotional balance.
Inspired by the joy of creative expression, Dani’s classes are dynamic and full of flow, where students are invited to experiment, breathe, and move in a way that feels natural and liberating. Her teaching style blends fluid sequences with moments of stillness, guiding students to find balance between strength and ease, challenge and play.
“Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or stepping onto the mat for the first time, my aim is to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where students can explore movement with curiosity, build confidence, and discover freedom in their practice.”
Lou
Classes at Wild Nest: Pilates
Louise has been in the fitness industry since 1995. Her passion is to encourage people to move their bodies with ease, safely and effectively, as movement is medicine! Louise’s classes are open to anybody looking to move functionally, so whatever is going on in your body there will always be adaptations and alternative moves to suit you. She loves to teach in a way that allows you to also totally de-stress from today’s chaos, so you will leave feeling that your body has worked, but equally your mind has calmed.
“The body, mind and breath all work together. I really look forward to seeing you on the mat.”
Sammi
Classes at Wild Nest: Power Flow
With 10 years of personal yoga practice and more than 5 years of teaching experience, Sammi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her classes. After recently leaving a stressful job in the music industry, Sammi has found solace and purpose in yoga. She particularly enjoys teaching power flow and restorative yoga, helping her students find strength, balance, and relaxation on and off the mat. In addition to teaching classes at the studio, Sammi helps Maria manage Wild Nest.
“My goal is to make yoga accessible for all. I hope my classes are fun and welcoming, and you leave feeling restored, refreshed, and maybe a little bit worn out if it’s a Power class!!”
Classes at Wild Nest: Power Flow
Qualifying in 2016 as a Yoga Alliance Certified teacher with a varied experience in the practice spanning 20 years, Holly has gathered groups to practice & learn yoga together in clothes shops, warehouses, festivals, on rooftops, mountaintops, and even taught a session at the Ministry Of Sound nightclub. Holly believes strongly in the power of yoga and coming together for conscious connection and she aims to create a meaningful joyful experience for everyone that joins her classes. Expect strong creative vinyasa flow style power yoga asana sequences, moving into deep meditation & breath work all accompanied by a well planned playlist.
“For me yoga is all about accepting the now, and discovering a joyful flow through movement on the mat so that we can in turn learn to dance and flow through life off the mat too. I really hope to hold space and share that experience with and for others in my classes.”
Holly
Classes at Wild Nest: Pregnancy Yoga, Gentle Flow, Mother & Baby, Yoga Nidra
Carly has been practicing yoga for many years, but it wasn't until she took maternity leave with her first baby that she decided to take the plunge and study to become a qualified teacher. Of course, at that time it was natural she was drawn to prenatal and postnatal yoga and even now (many years on) these are still some of her most favorite classes to teach.
Carly is passionate about supporting women, whatever stage of life you are in. Over the years she has furthered her study, learning more about the female body, wisdom and our cyclical nature, and she now loves sharing this with others to help support you as you navigate your own journey.
“The wonderful thing about yoga is there is a practice to suit everyone, you just have to take the time to find what fits, for you and your needs, and I do hope you can find here what you are looking for.”
Carly
Laura
Classes at Wild Nest: Hot 26&2
As an ultramarathoner and triathlete, yoga is like a secret weapon for Laura - but one that she wants to share with others. Laura loves spreading the message about how powerful yoga is, not only for strengthening the body and calming the mind but for building endurance, focus and much needed mobility.
Laura also loves showing how our yoga practise can guide us in everyday life. She believes that we can learn something new about ourselves every time we practice, and we can carry those lessons with us off the mat too.
Laura’s yoga journey started many years ago and as her sporting pastimes increased, so did her yoga practice. When she realised how beneficial it was, she knew she wanted to do her teacher training.
Laura first trained in Hatha Vinyasa in Spain and opened a yoga studio in Barcelona. She then went on to gain qualifications in targeted mobility training, breathwork and Hot 26&2, and is now studying to gain her 300hr yoga qualification.
When Laura is not teaching or practising yoga, you'll usually find her trail running, hiking, cycling or swimming. She’s also a keen writer and has been known to pen a poem or two.
“There aren't many problems that a long run, some yoga and a good cup of tea can't solve, so dig out your running shoes, roll out your mat and put the kettle on. Your mind and body will thank you for it afterwards, even if there aren't any problems to solve!”
Antonia
Classes at Wild Nest: Pilates
Antonia started Pilates following a number of injuries and surgeries, that left her stiff and in pain. By progressively working to balance symmetry, strength and suppleness in her body she developed her ability to move and function with greater ease, efficiency and enjoyment.
Since completing her initial teacher training with Body Control Pilates® she gained additional qualifications as a Matwork Master Teacher and Back Care specialist, and is now a supervising teacher for BCP. Antonia regularly trains in and practises a number of other movement modalities; including Tai Chi and Qigong, with a view to combining the best East and West, of ancient wisdom and modern understanding. A keen horse rider since childhood, Antonia has a MSc in Applied Equine Science, specialising in Rider Performance.
"Through the practice of Pilates I am able to positively affect my own physical and mental well being. I feel more relaxed, more balanced, more comfortable in my skin and better able to enjoy the demands of every day. I believe practicing Pilates makes this accessible for every body."