Broga Teachers
Andy Gill
By day Andy works as a TV producer, but by night he likes to put on some lycra and go out and fight crime. No, wait, that's not right, he doesn't even like lycra... By night he likes to spend a couple of hours on the yoga mat sweating, strengthening and stretching.
Andy discovered yoga several years ago when some friends brought him to a Bikram yoga class, and 90 minutes later he was hooked. He went on to try out a variety of different practices and found both the physical and mental benefits of regular practice to be truly life changing.
As well as being one of the first Broga teachers to be put through the ringer at the inaugural bootcamp, Andy is a RYT200hr qualified hatha and vinyasa teacher.
See what craziness Andy is up to on twitter @thisisandygill
Chris Magee
The original bad boy of Broga. Irish and proud. Chris is also a professional Actor, Director, and Group Fitness Instructor. A kettlebells specialist, who first came to yoga through actor training and has been hooked ever since.
Chris has a strong sporting background, centred around rugby, martial arts, and weight training.
Chris is passionate about all aspects of health and fitness, and believes in training for strength, endurance and flexibility, in equal measure. This is why he loves Broga!
Challenge, Sweat, Stretch.
These words take on a whole new meaning when you train with on and off the mat!
Join his massive twitter fan club @Mageesy
Court Stefanowicz
Hailing from New York, Court discovered yoga when she was a teenager and developed a regular hot yoga practice during the long, cold Vermont winters she endured while in University. The effects yoga had on her general fitness, physique and overall outlook changed her life. She believes a dedicated practice and hard work on the mat reaps major benefits.
In addition to being one of the original Broga ambassadors, Court is an RYT200hr qualified hatha and vinyasa yoga teacher as well as a 70hr tapasya hot yoga instructor.
Don't let the sweetness fool you, Court is highly skilled, very technical and she'll kick your asana on the mat!
She what she is up to on twitter @onehappyyogini
Alex Siebmans
By day , Alex is a Swede working in the London investment banking world. But, when she is not strutting around the city in a suit she loves spending every spare minute exercising and promoting a healthy way
of life.
Coming from a ballet, gymnastics and strong sports background where hypermobile joints and lack of proper strength training lead to a life changing knee injury, Alex is passionate about strengthening and lengthening. Gym training and a change in lifestyle helped her avoid surgery and with one hand on the yoga mat and the other chalked up ready to lift some weights, she considers Broga to be the perfect workout for anyone willing to sweat and work hard. In addition to movement of any kind she loves to experiment in the kitchen creating incredible raw food and paleo treats for events and yoga studios.
Or you can just stalk her on twitter @_alexsie_
Niko Geo
Niko is amongst the first Broga ambassadors. An ex city-worker, who gave up Ship Finance to spend his days teaching classes barefoot. Originally trained in Hatha and Vinyasa flow yoga, certified in Tapasya hot yoga, with an increasing interest for fitness and competitive indoor sports. Loves life, sweat, peanut butter and teaches with a funky Greek accent and a dash for humour.
Jess Szabo
One fiercely Canadian nomad, Jess started practicing yoga after 15 years of competitive sport left her nursing a serious back injury, a torn meniscus, repeatedly broken ankles, noses and pretty much anything else you can think of! Gymnastics and diving were great for flexibility but she had never built up the complimentary strength to keep everything aligned and protected from injury.
Not being overly impressed with her first yoga class (umm she had to be quiet and still, not her strengths!), she was convinced by a friend to go back for one more and loved it. That was 10 years ago and she hasn't stopped flowing and om-ing her way around the globe. Jess first became certified in Hatha, Vinyasa and Hot yoga in the UK and recently completed the first Broga teacher training. She has taught in the UK, Indian and Canada. If you happen to be on the Gold Coast, Australia, she's currently there yoga-ing with a bit of studying Law on the side.
Alicia Goryszewski
With her own studio in Solihull near Birmingham, Alicia uses her very precise knowledge of the human body to work with private clients on specific injuries and group class instruction. With her additional Pilates background and certification , Alicia has shown to be a very powerful teacher and fitness leader who is passionate about her own fitness lifestyle and spreading it to others. She is very positive and supportive but also tough and demanding on her students.
Check out classes at her studio on: www.APG-Fitness.com
Emma Templeton
We are very proud to have Emma working as a trainer in the British Army. She is charged with the fitness and physical performance of her regiment. Her Broga background is used as a method of improving the physical performance of the men and women who are charged with protecting the UK from menace
Emma herself is a proper fearless warrior and there is no physical challenge she is not able to challenge the boys on head first. Everyone here lovingly recalls her Broga training when after a mountain biking crash during bootcamp week she required an emergency airlift - only to return back to training that afternoon to complete the course!
Phillipa Peak
You may recognise Phillipa from regular roles on Emmerdale, Casualty and Eastenders but behind the scenes she is a yoga and Pilates powerhouse. Phillipa is one of the most sought after teachers in London and can also be found hosting workshops and retreats for those seeking her powerful and dynamic style. Her no-nonsense approach to working with the body and pushing students to new levels of success is a Broga match in heaven. But don’t be scared , Phillipa brings fun and humility in equal measure to bootcamp sergeant.
Contact Phillipa on phillipapeak@me.com
David Pierce
Born and raised in South East London, David has been a Health and Fitness enthusiast for the better part of a decade. Working in London's Square Mile during the day, he enjoys balancing this out with running, cycling, martial arts, climbing, Hot Yoga, snowboarding, gym-free workouts, and now Broga.Having carried numerous injuries, he appreciates the healing and well-being yoga provides his body. He appreciates how yoga is both mentally and physically challenging, but also somewhat cathartic, enjoying the clarity of mind it offers . David is an inspiring athlete who is very active in his classes while he challenges participants to push harder and be better.
Find David on twitter @iDP88
Roman Wroath
An Aerospace Engineer, fixing aircraft engines by trade, has hung up his tools for a life running the family business “Ella and Fleur Hot Yoga” in Cheltenham Gloucestershire. Originally RAF trained; Roman started yoga in 2012 where he fell in love with yoga and his teacher who is now is wife Ella! Roman explains “I hope to introduce Broga as the perfect complement to any sport whilst helping reducing stress and fatigue related injuries."
For more info follow his Broga development on Twitter @ellaandfleur check out the website www.ellaandfleurhotyoga.co.uk or like their Facebook page www.facebook/Ellaandfleur
Junaid Faiz
Junaid is our little Shakespeare . An actor by trade he quickly got hooked on Broga after accidentally stumbling into a session when looking for the changing rooms! After finishing the teaching course he currently spends his free time in between auditions hosting classes that are fun and non threatening - but tough at the same time!
junaidfzlh@gmail.com
Colin Walker
Colin has over 9 years experience within the fitness industry and specialises in endurance sports and rehabilitation. All of his Yeovil based classes are fun, challenging and sweaty. He will educate you to a healthier lifestyle and elevate you to a stronger, fitter and leaner version of yourself.
colin@insaneworkouts-yeovil.co.uk
www.insaneworkouts-yeovil.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/insanityyeovil
Liam Kinnaird
Liam is a personal trainer in Edinburgh and physiologist with experience working with professional athletes. Liam is also a physique competitor who incorporates Broga alongside his training protocols
liam_kinnaird91@hotmail.co.uk
Craig Cowan
Craig is a Personal trainer and fitness mentor.
His background is strength and conditioning and through years of weight training had developed mobility and flexibility issues and knew yoga would help, but thought as many men do it was for women.
The BROGA instructor course opened his eyes to the benefits of yoga and how well adapted it had been to still feel like I'm getting a great workout and he now spreads the benefits to his clients! BOOM!!!
Simon Partridge
Simon comes from a sports specific background, having gained a sports science degree from Loughborough University. He's a qualified personal trainer seeking to improve his clients performance what ever their ability or goals, but specifically now uses Broga to enhance his clients flexibility and prevent future injury.
Ashley Russel
Ashley trained as a nurse prior to attaining a BA in Dance & Choreography in the Netherlands. Having practiced yoga, especially Iyengar and Vinyasa, it was a natural progression for him to deepen this practice after dancing so he moved to New York to study GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS. There he became a trainer of teachers and managed a teacher training facility. He now lives in Bristol with his husband Adam and two dogs, where he has introduced BROGA for the first time.
Jodie Stichcombe
Based in Gloucestershire Jodie is 200h yoga alliance qualified vinyasa yoga teacher. As a trainee personal trainer jodie has a strong focus on developing sporting performance enhanced by a consistent Broga practice. For more info text Broga to 07778507837 or check out www.facebook.com/JodieStinchcombeYOGA
Matthew James
Fitness and nutrition has always been a part of my life and my aim is to educate others in order to help them in their everyday lives. The philosophy I use is one of functional fitness , assisting you to make everyday tasks easier and be more efficient in movements to give you greater control of your body. My qualifications and experiences have been in the Royal Marines, a Premier level 3 Personal trainer and kettlebell and studio cycling instructor. Broga is my latest addition to my skill set broadening my philosophy , enabling me to practice a complete physical education which I will pass on to you.
Henrietta Greene
Born and bred Londoner, Henrietta stumbled across Broga® by accident one day when the weights room just didn't appeal. With experience in yoga, rowing and an interest in all things new for the body, she quickly became hooked. Proving Broga® is not just for bros, Henrietta's aim is to fire up the inner Brogi in anyone who's game. As well as eat her way around the world, one bizarre street food and delicacy to the next.
William Fullerton
Fitness training has always come naturally to me. This ranges from the classes I teach in Belfast, to encouraging my clients to hit their own personal goals. Broga has not only helped me succeed, it has put in place the confidence I need to talk to people I come in contact with in class and in general chats about the social and health benefits of Broga. After 10 years of dismissing yoga training, Broga proved to change my perception, now setting me a challenge to catch up on what I've missed and I invite you to do the same! You do not require any previous experience, you simply need the desire to succeed, get stronger and leaner and to listen to your body.
wfullerton@hotmail.co.uk
Richard William George
Richard George lives in Birmingham and has been teaching many styles of yoga since 2006.
He completed his British Wheel of Yoga Diploma, a 2-year diploma in Yoga Therapy, and is also recognised by Yoga Alliance as a Senior Yoga Teacher. Richard’s Broga classes are fun and creative, catering for all individuals needs, regardless of experience or ability.
Telephone: 07976400390
richardwilliamgeorge@hotmail.com
Matt Lawrence MSc MCSP HCPC
Matt brings to Broga both a BSc in Physiotherapy and a MSc in Sports Science. This has enabled Matt to not only build a wealth of knowledge, but to also have an all encompassing approach to fitness. Matt's training goal is to achieve an optimum level of fitness through constant variation of functional exercise performed at a high intensity. Matt believes that it is vital to understand the capacity of the human body, how we should move and fully function. His aim is to make people realise what their bodies are fully capable of, and ultimately become a mindful athlete.
Annika Moss
Originally from Australia, Annika has now made London her home. After 12 years working in property investment management she left the corporate world to follow her passion for yoga, health and fitness. Dont let the teeny tiny package fool you! Annika will make you sweat and push you to your limits, but her style is fun, inclusive and welcoming for all levels. She will help you to find ways to work with your body and abilities so you leave each class with a fresh perspective, ready to take on anything. As well as Broga, Annika teachers Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Pregnancy and Postnatal Mum & Baby Yoga
Peter Thompson
Broga comes to the North West UK !
Find out more about Peter who has an amazing background in many styles of yoga and martial arts training and teaching. Book a class online at www.broganorthwest.co.uk
Richard Timu
Richard stumbled on yoga at a gym then quickly he became hooked. He deepened his yoga training through Vinyasa Flow, Power Yoga and Broga then changed his career from a stressed city banker to a robust blissed yoga teacher. As a Broga Fitness Yoga teacher his mission is to give the best core-strengthening, muscle-toning, cardio-working, stress-reducing, clarity-enhancing yoga sequences with functional fitness exercises and high intensity interval. No bells, no incense, no frills, no fuss, no crazy pretzel poses. Just solid dynamic flows, breath-linked movement, skilful inspired instruction, and a motivating badass playlist soundtrack.
Ferdinand Berghujis
Ferdie is a Rotterdam based yoga teacher (The Netherlands). Teaching PowerYoga, MobilityFit and Broga. After this summer he will open his new studio named Yogaground, in Rotterdam city centre. It will be an amazing place for down to earth yoga! Ferdie also teaches at a Crossfit studio and loves to see the progress of the athletes and bringing more guys to yoga.
Facebook.com/robbertferdinand.berghuijs
Hazel Sheppard
Hazel has been teaching yoga for 4years in Bali, Goa, Glasgow and Gambia. She specialises in Aerial Yoga and was the first ever teacher to bring this style to Scotland. Hazel loves Broga as it provides a wonderful workout as well as an amazing stretch, and it makes yoga much more appealing to athletes and fitness fanatics. She is now taking Broga to the next level, bringing it up into the air in combination with Aerial Yoga slings- look out for Aerial Broga classes in Glasgow and workshops all over the UK.
