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Claire has an extraordinary talent. Her depth of understanding of human beings, and her intuitive knowing and care, are all delivered with a light touch. She is contactful and has a ready, lovely laugh, and understands and accepts how life’s best laid plans can get scuppered. She is real! I heartily recommend Claire to anyone looking to change their lives, for whatever reason, at a fundamental or seemingly less deep level.

— Sian Gardner

Having done a lot of intensive yoga and meditation practice focused on strength and challenging the body, I knew I was craving something else but couldn't quite articulate it. Claire's teaching has been transformative, helping me discover a space and a pathway to go deeper within, to find a profound sense of stillness and relaxation, it has been invaluable. Claire conveys both wisdom and kindness, and as a new teacher I am enormously grateful to have been able to learn from her.

— Miriam Pa, Yoga Teacher

Claire is a brilliant yoga teacher and coach. She is masterful in tuning in to provide exactly what I need, in a gentle, compassionate, yet highly effective way. My day, after what often seems like a simple session, is always elevated to a level of calm, healthy groundedness. Claire brings decades of life experience and deep study to her yoga teaching and coaching, I have found her work to be unique and outstanding.

— Angus Fergusson

I feel very lucky to have found Claire. She has helped me get my life on track: to work out what it is I want and need; and how to get it. It turns out that I was looking in the wrong places for answers... maybe lots of us are? Claire continues to help me keep my newfound positive outlook on what really matters, and I have honestly never felt so content and happy in my life. Claire is helping me find my feet and, most of all, supporting me as I help myself.

— Jerome Tate

I practiced yoga in private and in Claire's classes for a long time. Having moved, it has been in the search for a replacement that I have seen how much care was taken of me as a student. I have not found a teacher to match her wisdom, compassion and spirit - Claire is uniquely talented.

— Juliet Jessop

A truly great teacher must not only possess the knowledge, but must also have the ability to impart it. Claire does this with ease, but has two other crucial skills. The first is that she intuitively recognises what the student will most benefit from. The second is that she is able to place the practice and learning of yoga in the context most relevant to the student. I have no hesitation in recommending her.

— Andrew Bearpark

Claire has opened my eyes to yoga as a spiritual practice and has been an invaluable mentor for me. She has deepened my understanding of my work and my own life choices. I have long wanted a meditative practice but have never found a structure that worked for me until now. Claire is both practical and connected – equally comfortable in the world and in the spiritual. I value this so much as it’s very rare to find someone who understands both and honours them so well.

— Theresa Sansome

I have attended Claire’s classes and private sessions for over 15 years and have always found her to be a passionate and intuitive yoga teacher. Her experience enables her to reach out and teach yoga at all levels from beginner to advanced whilst maintaining that valued close connection with her students. She has inspired me to set up my home yoga room where I’m able to regularly practice her teachings. I can certainly recommend Claire to anyone wishing to pursue their interest in Yoga.

— Gail Smith

I have been a member of Claire's yoga classes for 16 years, and had 1x1 yoga therapy for health support when needed. It is a focal point of the week to quieten my mind, balance my energy and aim at fluidity of movement. Claire's empathy with her students allows her to intuit the needs of the individuals in the room and thence lead us forward in our yoga growth. ( I am 86!)

— Liz Applegate