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 Tina - Beginners Yoga Teacher at YogaNastics
We’re so pleased to introduce Tina. With over 25 years of yoga practice and 21 years of teaching experience, Tina brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her classes. Her journey began with a love for the peace, challenge, and relaxation yoga offers, which she now shares with her students.
Tina’s classes range from gentle Hatha and dynamic Vinyasa flows to the deep stillness of Yin Yoga, all infused with mindfulness and meditation. She emphasises breath awareness, alignment, and inclusivity, ensuring everyone feels supported.
Join Tina to experience the transformative power of yoga for your mind, body, and spirit.
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 Poppy - Mat Pilates Teacher at YogaNastics
Poppy discovered her love for movement early on, but it was Pilates that truly transformed her connection with her body, particularly through pregnancy and postpartum. Experiencing its physical and mental benefits inspired her to train as a Pilates instructor, so she could share the same sense of strength, balance, and mindfulness with others.
Her teaching style blends Joseph Pilates’ original method with modern techniques, creating dynamic, flowing classes that focus on precision, mobility and mindful strength.
Meet Emma - Mat Pilates Teacher at YogaNastics
We’re delighted to introduce Emma, our passionate and experienced Mat Pilates instructor! With 18 years of teaching fitness classes and 13 years specialising in Pilates, Emma brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to every session.
Emma’s love for Pilates shines through in her teaching, as she helps clients feel stronger, fitter, and more connected to their bodies. Her classes are designed to be challenging, varied, and fun, ensuring you leave each session feeling accomplished and energised.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned Pilates enthusiast, Emma’s supportive and engaging approach will help you build strength, improve flexibility and discover the joy of movement.
Meet Mehna - Sound Bath Teacher at YogaNastics
Mehna is the founder of Celestique, a wellness brand rooted in holistic healing and restoration.
She is a qualified sound healer and lymphatic drainage therapist, specialising in practices that help the body and mind return to balance.
Blending science and spirituality, Mehna discovered the healing power of sound and touch through her own journey with a chronic condition, stress and burnout. This experience inspired her to create spaces of deep rest and emotional release, helping women reconnect with their bodies, calm their minds and find peace within.
Meet Shivani – Kids Yoga Teacher at YogaNastics
Shivani is a qualified yoga teacher (RYT-200) and a primary school teacher, with a passion for sharing the many benefits of yoga with both children and adults.
She specialises in Hatha and Yin yoga, blending movement, relaxation, and mindfulness into every class. With her teaching background, Shivani has a natural way of connecting with little ones—making yoga fun and engaging through stories, games, and gentle breathwork.
Her nurturing and inclusive approach creates a joyful space where children can build confidence, improve focus, and explore wellbeing in a supportive environment. Shivani also enjoys weaving in simple yoga philosophy, inspiring kids to take their practice off the mat and into their daily lives.
