Becca
I came to Yoga early in life during sleepless nights as an asthmatic gasping for breath. I couldn’t understand how everyone was sleeping peacefully while I tried to make sense of the fragility of life.
My internal battle between life and death led me down the path of spiritual enquiry across mountains, seas, valleys and plenty of ditches, seeking the non-dual state in which life and death could coexist without a fight. This is the foundation of my practice today.
My working life began working to defend the land rights of remote tribal communities in the Amazon and Southern Africa with Survival International. On my annual fieldtrips I was privileged to learn about the Ayoreo tribe’s massage techniques, the Peruvian Matsés’ use of plant medicines, and the philosophy of Colombia’s Arhuaco tribe.
On one of my last field trips with the organisation to Colombia I was attacked by gunmen while travelling by car with the leader of the Arhuaco. More than 40 bullets hit our vehicle, and I was interrogated at gunpoint. Following the attack, I was honoured and incredibly fortunate to receive a ritual healing from one the of the tribal leaders. It had a profound impact on my life, and I decided soon after to move into therapeutic work full time.
I took a transformative three year training in Zen Shiatsu with the London Shiatsu College, whose philosophy opened the door to the unity I had been seeking, and professionalised my innate sensitivity and intuitive skills as listener and space holder.
Yoga has been the saving grace to instil the discipline and stillness that Zen calls for, two qualities I have had to work very hard to posses! I’m a qualified 600 hour 5 Element, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin and Pregnancy Yoga Teacher.
I teach 5 Element yoga classes weekly, and hold two retreats and teacher trainings a year in my adopted home in Portugal.
My practices weave Traditional Chinese Medicine with Yoga to support others on the sticky road to self-discovery, provide insight into how the mindbody works, and share tools to heal and sustain good health. Ultimately my goal is to facilitate stronger minds and able bodies so that we can collectively work towards a world that is less chaotic, violent and unequal.
High Praise - Thank you!
"Becca is quite simply the best. Her group classes online got me through the first lockdown - mentally and physically. Then I started private classes when I became pregnant. Each class has been carefully crafted, always different and so specific to exactly what I need and am feeling at that stage in my pregnancy. I could not recommend them more for any pregnant lady looking to keep moving and strengthen her body and mind ahead of child birth. I have felt so supported, listened to and cared for throughout the process. Bex’s inquisitive, tailored and insightful teaching that combines yoga with her other expertise - shiatsu and Chinese medicine - has left me feeling energised and positive after each class."
Charlotte, BBC
"Yoga with Becca is simply wonderful! Truly holistic and very knowledgable Becca meets your needs whatever your level or ability. I have progressed in confidence and strength and consider myself fortunate to be able continue to work with Becca online from home."
Mel Leitch
"This lady is magical and also incredibly down to earth, and kind. Her retreat this Sept (2021) was the highlight of my year and I plan to continue to engage with the material she put outs online as I know it will greatly benefit my sense of well being. If you get a chance to attend one of her retreats, or work with her in any way, take that opportunity, you won't be disappointed."
Tamsin Urquhart
"I love Becca's weekly virtual yoga sessions with ActionRocket. She really listens to our individual needs and tailors the class on the day to how we are all feeling. I also really enjoyed a 121 pregnancy yoga session with Becca and felt really comfortable and at ease, she is very knowledgable. Would 100% recommend her classes to everyone, regardless of their experience!"
Sophie Eggs
"Becca's massage make me feel like a complete recharge of my whole body and system. Her knowledge is greatly combined with her sensitive and grounding personality. I simply love her view and feeling and always feel so relieved and great in my body again."
Antonia DIenst
"She has something magical, since it quite affected me -even though it’s hard for me to tap into my emotions. It quite amazed me how well Becca can feel someone’s energy and not only in her treatments, but also zooming in on every individual in a group. Always tuning in in how someone’s doing, understanding and most of all down to earth in all the knowledge she shares."
Lara Ploum