About Us

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My first Yoga class was in 2004. The journey has had many twists, turns and stories. It continues to grow.

As a graduate of the CSY 200hr Teacher training at Merchant City Yoga in Glasgow the practice is mainly based in Hatha Yoga, however we blend and incorporate the Ashtanga Primary Series, Scaravelli and Iyengar methods.

The best kind of Yoga gifts you a fulfilling experience, giving you clarity for the way ahead.

We encourage a practice that is kind, gentle, safe, and with space, for you to explore your-self and have fun.

Based in Morayshire in the North East of Scotland the plan is simple, to continue to develop the practice and look to share knowledge and experience. 

My name is Donna Nash, I worked within the NHS for 23 years.

In 2021 I made the decision to give up the day job and am now self-employed as a Yoga Teacher and Therapist.

My love of Yoga started after I was recovering from longstanding pain and tension in my neck

I was hooked right from the start and loved the sense of calm and wellbeing I experienced after each class, which carried me through challenging times in my life. 

This led to me train with Yoga Scotland (500 hour teaching diploma) to be a Yoga Teacher, and subsequently undergoing a further training to become a Yoga Therapist with Yoga United (550 hour diploma). I am registered with the CHNC. I have also trained in Yoga4health, and am currently undertaking the BWY Gentle Years Yoga training

I have been teaching since 2016 and qualified as a Yoga therapist in 2020. I have worked as a Yoga Therapist for people with, cancer, fibromyalgia and back pain.

I enjoy sharing the many benefits of yoga practice with people in simple practical ways, and aim to make my classes accessible to as many people as possible. 

I’m a Yoga teacher who firmly believes that every body is a yoga body. I've been practicing yoga since 2007 and have fallen more and more in love with it. My physical practice is in Ashtanga but my learning has pulled in many more styles, schools, and philosophies as my knowledge grows. I am continually thrilled by how our practices spill off the mat and into our lives: in our bodies, in our breath, and in our perspectives. I strive to bring a lively, kind, and inclusive practice to my home town and to express my deep love of yoga as well as I can. And I’d love to share a moment on this yogic path with you all! 

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Tony shares his passion and knowledge of the energetic / yogic body and sound on the Classical Yoga School teacher training programme . He began playing guitar at age 6 and piano at 8. He started writing his own music at 12 and began classes in meditation at 17.

He recieved a scholarship to Oxford studying Biology, where he was also lucky enough to work as PA to Stephen Sondheim for a year on a Musical Theatre Course sponsored by Cameron Mackintosh! He then went on to study an MSc in Education to learn how to communicate these skills with the wider community. ​ 

He subsequently spent over 20 years on a spiritual journey, living and travelling through many spiritual traditions, learning meditation, yoga and various forms of massage and therapy.  Tony’s a teacher of meditation and mantras, as well as music (piano, singing, songwriting, beginner’s guitar); a therapist - sound therapy and massage therapy, a singer-songwriter, an astrologer and community worker.

In October 2022 he started a not for profit business called Good Vibrations Glasgow to work with marginalised individuals providing them with a creative outlet, a way to increase their skill-set and opportunities for personal growth, as well as enhancing their sense of confidence and well-being through music.

Tony shares his wonderful array of tools with everyone he meets who are willing to learn and participate in the journey. 

I teach accessible Yoga foundations based on Ashtanga.

Practicing Yoga from 2004. 

Teaching Yoga from 2010. 

Work as Physiotherapist from 1997-2018.

In my classes, my aims are to:

Teach anatomy, physiology & kinesiology to help people understand human movement. 

Empower people to trust themselves and their own discernment. 

Help people to heal themselves with physical poses & techniques. 

Encourage people to be curious & playful. 

Allow people to be unafraid of trying many different modifications & their own versions of poses. 

Explain how to galvanise the foundations of the body which will allow for creativity & expansion of the mind.

Practice using our breath:

-as a tool to redirect our focus internally.

-as a guide and conductor of movement.

-as a measuring device to help us respect our own body’s signs.

I attended my first yoga class in 2004 and it has remained an important part of my life since. Recognising the many benefits yoga was bringing to my own wellbeing, I decided I would like to share the practice with others, studying to become a teacher with the Classical Yoga School (CYS) in 2016. 

The classes I offer are "Flow to Slow" style - moving the body slowly and mindfully with the breath, then introducing longer 'yin' style holds with optional affirmations. I am passionate about self-love, connection and gratitude, and enjoy weaving these themes in class. My classes are designed to help you feel more in tune with your own body and mind, and for you to leave feeling calm, spacious, rejuvenated and peaceful.  

In addition to yoga, I've always had a keen interest in health and wellness, studying Pharmacy at University and working as a Clinical Pharmacist within the NHS for 15 years. Moreover, I am embarking on an Ayurveda Diploma in Nutrition & Lifestyle in January 2025 with the School of Ayurveda UK. I am eager to study this ancient, Indian medical and healing system, and plan to integrate it with my pharmacy & yoga practices in the future. Look out for Ayurveda workshops in the studio next year! 

Valentyna Chychkun is a yoga teacher (23 years of teaching), dancer, expert in the field of Buddhist meditation, studied 3 years in the university-monastery Karma Lekshey Ling Institute (Nepal). The last 6 years in the process of studying various dance practices as a way of Individual Path. 

I have loved travelling to different parts of the world to study, take part inYoga and Dance events such as Ecstatic Dance Festival, 5Rhythms and Open Floor workshops, Contact Improvisation, 5 Elements Dance,Yoga Rainbow Festival.

I offer 2 types of classes:

Yoga ‘Dance with Breath’. The class is based on the principles of Flow and Vinyasa yoga. The movements flowing from one to the other in the rhythm of breathing form a kind of energy dance, allowing participants to taste the inner work with the body, as a consequence with the emotional background. Previous dance experience is not required. 

Joint yoga . The complex is based on the practice of Sukshma Vyayama, a set of dynamic warm-up and strength exercises to facilitate the mastery of asanas. In all exercises for muscular development there is also some element of breathing exercises. Breathing exercises provide the body with the amount of oxygen necessary for the muscles to work. These are simple exercises that gently engage the whole body. It allows to remove muscle and energy blocks and clamps from the body. A huge advantage of these exercises is that they are available to almost all categories of people - from the very young to the elderly.

Natalia Seton is a yoga and mindfulness teacher, wellness practitioner, meditation guide, and artist. She is a Yoga Scotland-qualified teacher with over 13 years of teaching experience, offering a science-based approach to mindfulness and yoga.

Her classes are gentle yet powerful, designed to heal, strengthen, and restore. Whether you're easing physical tension, managing stress, or seeking deeper connection, Natalia creates space for transformation through mindful movement, breath, and presence.

Whether you're looking to relieve back pain, improve mobility, or reconnect with your breath and inner calm, Natalia brings a warm, encouraging presence to support your journey. Her classes are thoughtfully designed to meet you where you are, whether you're just beginning or deepening your practice.

Natalia believes yoga is for every body. Off the mat, she enjoys creating art using oils and has a passion for outdoor activities and travels.