About us
The Space to Breathe Collective is a wellbeing co-operative that aims to create a community of care and to carry on activities which foster collective wellbeing. Our co-operative strives to make yoga, meditation, therapy and wellbeing more accessible, inclusive and participatory. We are a not-for-profit co-operative and we are run collectively by our members. Our safer space statement is below:
The Space to Breathe Collective invites everybody to actively commit to our Safer Space ethos.
At The Space to Breathe Collective, we aim to offer ourselves and others kindness, compassion, and respect.
We aspire to be in service to each other and hold an intention to do no harm.
We listen to and engage with each other with respect for our differences.
Within this ethos, we believe it is ok to constructively disagree with one another, recognising our individual experiences and perspectives.
The Space to Breathe Collective encourages everybody to be open to change and growth.
As a cooperative, we share our power with each other and work to achieve the best interests of the collective.
Fred Rennie
CO-FOUNDER / COUNSELLOR
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Fred is a keen traveller, long distant walker having completed the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand in 2013/2014 and walked Lands End to John o’ Groats in the summer of 2015. Feeling better for spending time outdoors, Fred felt instinctively that this could be true for others and wanted to find a way to work therapeutically and safely with people outdoors. This led her to completing an MA in Person Centred and Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy, specialising in therapy outdoors.
Man about town, Dave started practicing yoga in 2016. It was while having talking therapy that he felt able to go to his first class, he loved the freedom of moving his body in a different way to sports like running and cycling (although this was not easy at the start) and how connected he felt to himself, this to Dave was a real revelation. In 2018 Dave qualified as a yoga teacher in Rishikesh, India under the guidance of recovery expert and yoga teachers, Tommy Rosen and Kia Miller.
Dave has walked the 1800 mile Te Araroa trail in New Zealand, walked from Lands End to John o’ Groats in the UK and hiked extensively in Turkey and Norway.
Dave teaches a mixture of classes, a relaxing yin yoga class at 7.30 pm on Monday, a morning 7 am class with a mixture of dynamic energetic movements and breath work designed to set yourself up for a day of ease and beginners yoga on Sunday at 9.00 am.
Before moving to Leicester, Geoff was the Prison Yoga Program Director for the American non-profit organisation ‘Community Yoga’. He was trained in the Living Yoga Program in Austin, Texas. Through sharing the practice of yoga with thousands of incarcerated men and women, he witnessed time and again the discovery of wisdom and simple contentment amidst the most challenging of circumstances.
Outside of teaching yoga, Geoff is an artist, freelance designer (architecture and graphic design), Bob Marley scholar, and the UK Coordinator for the Prison Yoga Project.
Geoff teaches at 7 am on Thursday mornings, a class designed with you in mind and beginners yoga at 9 am on Sunday.
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Charlotte Walsh
Charlotte teaches a mixture of breathwork, flowing movement, floor poses, yogic philosophy and meditation on Tuesday at 5.45 pm and Saturday at 9 am
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Georgina Smith
On Thursdays at 6 pm George teaches a vinyasa flow centred around mindful movements and breath to create a moving meditation. Followed by a yin class at 7.15 pm a meditative approach to yoga, its goals are awareness of inner silence.
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John McKeogh
John’s classes include a sequence of movements on the floor designed to promote mobility and awareness, followed by more dynamic postures to develop stability and vitality. Friday at 10.30 am.
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Rhi Atwal
Rhi is a nature lover, coeliac and 90’s rnb is her favourite genre of music and covers classes at ‘the space’. Rhi finds freedom and self love through the practice of Yoga, both on and off the mat which led her to travel to India and gain her 500hr yoga alliance qualification in Vinyasa/Ashtanga yoga. Expect joyful movements incorportaing a sound element.
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Bhavesh Ramji
Sundays with Bhavesh. This class is aimed to set you up with a 'kind reset' ready for the coming week. A mixture of yoga styles, we spend half the class flowing through some classical posters to warm up and prepare the body for more restorative and relaxing practices, using bolsters and blankets and all the comfy props. Sunday at 5.30 pm.
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Helen Cockle
Helen’s yoga teaching journey has taken her on many paths which include pre and post-natal yoga.
Her classes focus on calming the nervous system and steadily building a flow of prana to balance all-round health. Helen covers classes at ‘the space’
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Kim Woods
Kim teaches a flow class, expect creative sequencing, a spirit of playfulness and a dose of inspiration. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience. Step off the mat feeling refreshed, nourished and balanced. Tuesday at 9.30 am
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Karolina Kozera
Karolina teaches vinyasa flow centred class, Preceded by breathing exercises, mantra meditation and always ending with a sound element. Suitable for all levels. Wednesday at 7.15 pm
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Tess Lyons
Tess has been teaching Yoga since 2005 and she is committed to making Yoga available to all who wish to practice. Her aim is to help people experience Yoga as a complete mind & body practice and to assist them in developing their own practice to a level which meets their abilities and potential. Tess teaches Ashtanga at 7.00 pm on Tuesday and a mixed level class on Friday at 6 pm.
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Natália Veneziani
Natália’s classes are gentle and calming. They start with meditation and intention setting, then move on to a progressive flow.
Natália teaches on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 10.30 am and every other Friday at 4.30 pm.
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Milena Rizotti
Milena teaches a class that flows between postures and breath and allows a deep connection to yourself. It’s the perfect end to a Wednesday that will leave you feeling enlivened and connected. Wednesday at 6 pm.
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Becca Wood
Becca is an animal and nature lover who is passionate about sharing the benefits of yoga for others to experience. Becca believe anyone can benefit from yoga and it is accessible for all!
Having completed 200HR YTT accredited by yoga alliance in Hatha, expect practicing to be a melody of Hatha and Vinyasa flow. Flowing freely, exploring pranayama, connecting movement with breath, tuning inwards and focusing on the present moment.
Becca covers classes at The Space
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Eloise Clarke
Eloïse is a passionate Vinyasa teacher offering creative, dynamic flows. She began her yoga journey with Ashtanga but has since embraced a variety of styles, including Hatha, to create classes that are both invigorating and grounding. In her sessions, you’ll experience a harmonious blend of energising movement and deep relaxation, for a holistic approach to mind and body wellness.
Eloise covers classes at The Space
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Daljit Kaur
Daljit specialises in Kundalini yoga. Focusing on reactivating the energy within through key yogic techniques including asanas, pranayama, kriyas and meditation. Aiming to restore the union between the physical and spiritual body. Toe touching is not necessary!
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Amy Everett
Amy covers classes from time to time and teaches a Hatha based class that includes a flow of postures connecting movement and breath. includes breath work and a short meditation in every class, sometimes mantra and yogic philosophy too.