Meet Your Instuctors
Meet Rina - Founder and Yoga Teacher at YogaNastics
Rina Sodha, the founder of YogaNastics, is a fully qualified yoga teacher with over 13 years of experience. She is deeply rooted in the practice of traditional yoga, blending its timeless wisdom with a modern, accessible approach.
With a nurturing and inclusive teaching style, Rina is dedicated to supporting every client, no matter where they are in their yoga journey. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned yogi, she creates a welcoming space for all to explore and grow in their practice at a pace that feels right for them.
Over the past 13 years, Rina has cultivated a yoga community in her home studio, where she has guided countless students through their personal journeys. She also leads deeply enriching retreats, both in the UK and overseas, providing opportunities for her students to reset, reconnect, and immerse themselves in yoga’s transformative power.
Meet Steve - Hot Yoga Teacher at YogaNastics
Steve has been practising yoga for many years and has been teaching for over 14 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to every class. His teaching spans a wide range of styles, including Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin and Hot Yoga, alongside inversion-focused practices and Vipassana Buddhist meditation.
At the heart of Steve's teaching is a simple belief: everyone can benefit from yoga. His classes encourage you to move with intention, connect with your breath and build a practice that supports both body and mind, whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or have been practising for years.
Meet Barbora - Yoga Flow Teacher at YogaNastics
Barbora has been practising yoga for over 20 years and has been teaching for the past three, sharing her passion for movement, breath and mindful practice with every class.
She specialises in Mandala Yoga, a dynamic style of yoga that moves 360 degrees around the mat, creating a flowing practice that is both energising and meditative. Through repetitive movement and conscious breathing, Barbora encourages her students to build strength, improve focus and develop a deeper connection between body and mind.
For Barbora, the breath is at the heart of every practice. She believes it's the thread that connects each movement, creating a unique sense of rhythm and unity as the whole class moves and breathes together as one.
Meet Amy - Mat Pilates Teacher at YogaNastics
Amy discovered her love for Pilates through her own personal journey, particularly after experiencing the physical changes of two pregnancies. Inspired by the strength, balance and calm it brought to her life, she began teaching in 2021 to share its transformative power with others.
Her classes are dynamic yet grounding, with a focus on slow, controlled movement that builds strength and awareness. Whether you’re new to Pilates or a seasoned practitioner, Amy creates a supportive space where everyone feels welcome, gently challenged, and encouraged to move with intention.
Expect to leave her sessions feeling stronger, more aligned and connected to your body, with a few smiles along the way.
Meet Lily - Mat Pilates Teacher at YogaNastics
Lily is a newly qualified Mat Pilates instructor with a background in dance and performing arts, bringing a strong understanding of movement, strength and body awareness to every class.
Passionate about helping others feel confident in their bodies, Lily creates welcoming, supportive sessions that focus on building strength, improving flexibility and encouraging mindful movement. Her classes are designed to leave you feeling empowered, energised and connected, whatever your experience level.
Meet Rachel - Sculpt Pilates Teacher at YogaNastics
Rachel is an experienced Pilates instructor with a passion for helping people move in a way that feels strong, sustainable and realistic for everyday life. As a working mum of two, she understands the importance of making time for yourself and creating movement that supports both body and mind.
Known for her warm and encouraging teaching style, Rachel's classes are designed to build strength, improve mobility and leave you feeling energised and empowered. Whether you're joining her Pilates Sculpt class or stepping onto the mat for the first time, you'll be welcomed into a supportive environment where everyone can move with confidence.
