About Me

Hi I’m Emma – mum of 3 girls, respiratory physiotherapist and yoga teacher.

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Emma Major

BSc Physiotherapy, MCSP, YAP 200 Hour Yoga Teacher, HCPC Registered

My name is Emma and I am a mum of three girls, a respiratory physiotherapist and a yoga teacher.  I am passionate about practising and teaching yoga and celebrating the health benefits that yoga can create.

I graduated with a degree in physiotherapy in 2005, specialising in respiratory care and lung health in 2007 and specifically in Cystic Fibrosis and chronic lung disease management in 2008.  I have a deep understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the breath and the importance of effective breathing on our general physical and mental health, and vice versa.  Breathing well is an essential part of optimising our health and wellbeing.

I have been practising yoga for about 12 years, after joining a friend at a class, and haven’t looked back. I completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2021 with Laura Green Yoga and am so excited to continue my journey as a yoga teacher.

For me, yoga has helped to ground me in the present moment, which in today’s busy world is so important when we often feel that we must constantly rush and look ahead.  Yoga has also allowed me to develop a real connection to, and understanding of, my own body. 

Over the years I have studied and practised many different styles of yoga, including vinyasa flow, hatha, yin, ashtanga, chair and restorative and love combining these with my background in respiratory physiotherapy to optimise health by reconnecting the breath and body.

My teaching style is fun yet gentle, I will challenge you to explore what your body is capable of while also listening to what it is asking of you in that moment.  I love to introduce my knowledge of anatomy and the amazing human body within my classes, as well as creating a space for my students to make quality time for themselves.  Yoga really is for everyone and every-body and my classes embrace this philosophy.

I would love to see you in class!

My Career Experience

Physiotherapist (2005- Present)
I graduated from University with a BSc Hons in Physiotherapy in 2005.

I have worked in the NHS since 2005, specialising in Respiratory Physiotherapy since 2007.

I am a member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and The Healthcare Professions Council.

Yoga Teacher (2021 – Present)
I completed my 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2021 through the Laura Green Yoga Teacher Training School, a Yoga Alliance Professionals UK accredited course.

I am fully insured as a Yoga Teacher by Yoga Alliance Professionals UK.

I maintain a regular personal yoga practice and am active in my continuing professional development as I continue my yoga teacher journey – forever a student of yoga!