Who we are
Yoga is not about how you look, it’s about how it makes you feel. At Yoga Den we create classes suitable for any age, size, shape and gender, with variations and alternative postures for you to use as you feel. We pride ourselves on a fully inclusive studio where everyone is accepted and feels at home.
Christie’s vision is to bring Yoga and mindfulness to the heart of Northumberland; helping those of all levels to find a state of calm and evoke the relaxation response. Sometimes we forget to look after our mind, body and spirit. At Yoga Den a sacred space is created for all to grow mentally, physically and spiritually.
Christie’s Yoga Journey
Christie began her yoga journey as a teenager, using yoga as a way of warming up and cooling down the body before and after dancing classes and performances at school. She always loved the sun salutations as they were so fluid and opened the entire body. She carried on experimenting with Yoga postures and breathing techniques throughout university and her years at work. However, It wasn’t until 2017 that she found her true identity and took the plunge into teaching Yoga.
Yoga was a great escape from work and other things in life that she felt weren’t right. It made her feel at ease, centred and relaxed. In the summer of 2017 she left her career and travelled to Bali to train as a Yoga instructor. She taught in and around Morpeth in community halls and spaces, until opening Yoga Den, (the first Yoga studio in Morpeth) in January 2019.
In 2020 she completed her advanced 300 hour teacher training in Yoga Therapy as well as a further 200 hours in therapeutic yoga with world renowned Yoga Therapist Antonina Ramsay. Yoga therapy looks at the needs of the individual and creates a tailored approach to Yoga.
In 2021 Christie qualified in Pregnancy Yoga, and has undertaken further CPD courses in trauma informed yoga, life coaching, rehab yoga for knees, back and shoulders, ayurvedic medicine, sound therapy, kids and family yoga and many more.
Since qualifying in summer 2017 Christie has taught over 5000 hours of private and group Yoga classes, and continues to love teaching and creating new and exciting classes at Yoga Den.
Christie’s intention has always been to make yoga accessible and inclusive, using the original philosophy of yoga as a business model.
Yoga is not a luxury, it is for everyone and can be part of daily life.
Away from Yoga Den, Christie loves cooking, baking, the great outdoors, keeping fit and most of all spending time with her family.
Meet the Yoga Den Team
Rachel
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My yoga journey started in my twenties when I loved the feelings and the challenges that my Ashtanga teachers challenged me with. However, after a horse riding accident and car accident in the same year I had to look at working with myself in a kinder more compassionate way and discovered Hatha and Scaravalli Yoga. Yoga really helped me to see a different way of working with my body. After teaching Pilates for over 30 years, I turned my teaching path to Yoga completing 200 hours in Hatha and another 200 hours in Zen yoga. Anatomy and physiology and energy work is my passion and I have continued to learn as the years have gone by as part of my professional development. Most recently, biomechanics coaching, nutrition, and mental health. I would love to see in the classes and discover more about you as we go on this journey of Yoga together.
Chloe
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I have used yoga for many years. First my practice was purely physical to improve my flexibility, strength and restore my body as I trained to dance. Then as a way to unwind after a busy working week in the corporate world. Most recently I used my practice as a way to connect with and birth my baby! It is since the birth of our first child that yoga has really come to be an essential part of my life and to some degree a way of life for me. I often use the breath work to manage my energy and emotions. I use the Asana practice to recover, stabilise and strengthen my body and to make me feel good! I love practicing outdoors particularly on the beach. I am passionate about sharing the wonders of this beautiful practice with others. My training is in Hatha yoga and I am keen to continue my studies of the energetic body. I teach mum and baby and pre natal classes in mid Northumberland too. I can’t wait to see you all and share this beautiful practice together! 200 RYT
Ellie
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My yoga journey started off as just doing simple stretches after my workouts almost 12 years ago. After I then tried my first ever yoga class a couple of years later, I was absolutely hooked with all that yoga is & it’s history & now I can’t imagine my life without it. I became qualified 6 years ago in my hometown of Staffordshire where I’ve taught sessions to people from all different walks of life, experience levels & in different settings from yoga in the office at my day job, to hosting my own workshops and wellness events. I truly believe there’s something for everyone in yoga and that’s what I hope to get across to people that practice with me.
When I’m not doing yoga, I love to be at the gym, spending time with my beautiful dog Murphy or working on my other business as a wedding and events singer. The dream is to find a way to make my biggest passions in life (yoga & singing) intertwine somehow so watch this space!
I’m new to the area and absolutely LOVE to meet and chat to new people, so I’m very much looking forward to meeting you in my classes here at The Yoga Den.
Joanna
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My yoga journey began in the year 2000 as a stressed-out young teacher, planning a wedding and desperately looking for a way to find calm! One yoga class later and I was hooked, and the practice has been a presence in my life ever since.
For me, my love of yoga can be summed up in one phrase: “Strong Body, Calm Mind”. Focusing on how the body feels in our practice is so much more important than how it looks, and yoga can help us to feel stronger, healthier and happier, as well being an excellent way to help combat stress, cope with life’s everyday challenges and calm the mind.
I am so excited to share my love and passion for yoga with others. Every one of us deserves a strong body and a calm mind, and it will be a privilege to be part of your own yoga journey.
Hope to see you on the mat soon, Joanna x
Emily
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Yoga has been my companion for many years. I have taught yoga for the last six years, having completed my Yoga Teaching Training with the well-established yoga school, Yoga Therapies, in Newcastle. Yoga Den has been the primary home of my teaching and I feel grateful to be part of the wonderful yoga community here.
I have a particular interest in the therapeutic benefits of yoga and enjoy teaching a variety of yoga styles, especially yin yoga. Yoga is far less about how it looks and so much more about how it feels in the body. All of my classes are designed to offer the space to explore the sensations in the body, be curious about the posture and to connect meaningfully with the breath in order to leave the class feeling more grounded and nourished. Above all, I believe that yoga is for everyone and, when woven into our daily lives, it has the power to transform our lived experience.
Off the mat, I am a proud mum to two small humans, who keep me and my husband busy and entertained with their sporting pursuits and busy social lives. As a keen 'foodie' you'll always find me in the kitchen rustling up something delicious and nutritious. And I can often be found stomping in the fields next to our home with our fox red Labrador, Poppy, who loves the outdoors and the glorious Northumbrian countryside as much as me!
Abigail
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I’ve always been drawn to yoga and began practicing regularly in 2019. I noticed a positive impact on my life both physically and mentally. I felt stronger, more balanced and I found a new sense of calm. I became curious about the deeper philosophy behind yoga and loved exploring its teachings, which gave me a different perspective on life.
Yoga has taught me so much like how to embrace stillness, move through discomfort, and tap into natural healing techniques like breathwork. These tools have made such a difference in my daily life and I love sharing them with others!
In 2023, I qualified as a yoga teacher and now feel very grateful to guide others through this incredible practice. I teach Vinyasa yoga and my classes are inspired by themes like the cycles of the moon, the energy of the chakras and anything else that speaks to reconnecting with yourself. The aim is always to nourish your soul, create space and help you feel grounded and connected.
When I’m not teaching or practicing yoga, you’ll usually find me outdoors. I love wild camping, horse riding, and hiking — anything that lets me soak up the fresh air and reset. I can’t wait to meet you on the mat and share this journey with you!
