TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK!
Team Yoga Borne is an intentionally small team, as we feel this offers us the opportunity to support each other and our community!
Our teaching team all come with their own unique passions, qualifications, and teaching style - and teachers are encouraged to express this by teaching classes that they are truly knowledgeable about and will enjoy guiding.
This in turn means that we can offer you the very best class experience!
Our dedicated Front of House Team is there to give you a warm welcome, whether it’s your first or 100th visit to the studio. They can assist with booking queries, purchases, and any general questions you may have.
KARINE ANNICK
studio owner & yoga teacher
BEGIN | slow flow | women’s wellness | yin yoga
I began teaching at Yoga Borne in 2020, and became Studio Manager in 2022.
I then took over as the owner of the studio, along with my partner Jay at the end of August 2022.
Having practiced and taught Yoga for many years, I have a wealth of knowledge and experience in Yoga and wellbeing, and a huge passion for making Yoga accessible and inclusive for all.
My qualifications include Hatha Yoga, Yoga Philosophy, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Kids Yoga, Yoga for Menopause, Yoga for Stress & Burnout, Pregnancy Yoga, and much more - I am an eternal student of Yoga!
I am a huge lover of nature and seasonal living - continuously studying and intertwining Traditional Chinese Medicine, Eastern Philosophy, and Earth based wisdom into my holistic approach to teaching and holding space for others.
I have many years of experience working with mental health charities including Birmingham Mind and Living Well, where I obtained my Mental Health First Aider qualification.
My most recent training has seen me dive deeper into Women’s Wellness, the true meaning of sisterhood, and holding empowering yet gentle spaces for women.
Yoga Borne has always held a very special place in my heart and our 3 pillars are what I feel we could all use a little more of in life - Compassion, Connection, Community.
It is an honour to nurture the YB Community and to watch it grow and flourish!
jay coates
studio owner & front of house team
I am a Systems Engineer by day and Yoga Borne Front of House / IT support, and general handyman by night!
I recently passed my PRINCE2 Project Management course, which will come in handy when planning Yoga Borne events.
I have been practicing Yoga for many years and have a keen interest in Buddhism and Japanese culture. I’m currently learning Japanese.
I recently qualified in Reiki Level 2 and am looking to complete my Reiki Level 3 later this year.
As a lover of nature and botany, I am at home in the garden, and you will definitely be noticing some new plant life around the studio!
A man of many hobbies, I try my hand at wood carving, making hand made walking sticks, and have recently started a pottery course.
I’m looking forward to meeting more of the YB community and helping the business to grow and thrive!
MEL BOYER
STUDIO SUPERVISOR
I started working at Yoga Borne in March 2024, and it's a lovely place to work!
I'm a big fan of yoga and have been practicing it for quite some time. It all started back in 2015 when I had to undergo knee surgery due to an injury. Feeling a bit lost about what physical activities I could do during my recovery, I stumbled upon yoga. Initially, I thought of yoga as just a way to help my body heal, and then I planned to go back to playing netball and running. But you know what? I fell in love with it! Yoga is not just about exercise; it's about mindfulness, self-awareness, and spiritual growth.
Whether you’re just starting or have been practicing for a while, let yoga be your companion on the journey to balance and inner peace. Yoga has become such a big part of my life, and I truly believe that weaving it into my routine can lead to lasting benefits!
Outside of the yoga studio, I'm a mother to three wonderful children, and I love spending lots of time with them and enjoying many family adventures.
rebecca bonnet
yoga teacher
PREGNANCY YOGA
My advice to anyone who is considering trying out Yoga but may feel apprehensive, is this:
It’s never too late to learn new skills, and if you feel self conscious - don’t be!
The other students are so focused on their own practice that they won’t even know you are there!
I teach the Pregnancy Yoga classes and course at Yoga Borne and absolutely love curating a special experience, as well as fostering a real sense of community.
In my time outside of teaching and training (I am also a qualified PT), I love to get creative, mostly photography, some painting, and lots of cooking.
I like long walks, getting out in wide open spaces, any weather, its all good with me!
CLAIRE CORFIELD
YOGA TEACHER
FLOW
Yoga is so much more than stretchy, bendy, pretzel shapes - it’s a journey of self discovery!
My classes are light hearted and friendly, a place where everyone is made to feel welcome.
From empowering you as a beginner, to a strong strength building Vinyasa Flow, you will be gently invited to explore, challenge yourself, and (hopefully) have fun!
When I’m not teaching / practicing Yoga, you will find me lifting weights. I love Olympic weightlifting and strength building, and this trickles into my Vinyasa classes.
VERA KHAIT
YOGA TEACHER
SLOW FLOW (WARM)
I truly believe that Yoga can transform your life, help you slow down when you need it, help you breathe and learn to listen to your body.
My classes are a mix of “challenging” and “chilled”.
You will explore what the poses feel like for you.
You will be strengthening your muscles and joints as well as stretching. You will be going at a comfortable pace and you will be able to breathe but it won’t be a Yin practise. It will be very much a Yang, Hatha based flow!
My main focus is to connect you to your breath and make you feel stronger after the practise.
ROSE GOLD
YOGA TEACHER
BEGIN (WARM)
I'm Rose aka Black Rose Yogini.
I'm a Yoga teacher based in Birmingham, UK.
I love to teach intentional, spiritual, revitalising, and energetic classes.
I incorporate movement, fluidity, and dance into some of my sessions - Yoga can be fun!
I truly believe Yoga is for everybody and I adapt my classes accordingly - so everybody has options.
Yoga allows you to challenge yourself whilst also listening to your body.
It really helps you to become more in-tune with yourself and that’s why I love it!
Yoga can and does nourish the soul.
Also I really want to see more people that look like me making Yoga a part of their lifestyle. Yoga is a lifestyle - for all.
ANJU FARMAH
YOGA TEACHER
FLOW | BABY MASSAGE
I began practising asana (postures) when my body and mind felt the need for change and reconnection.
I have been practicing for over ten years, teaching for five. Personally, I have noticed a definite reconnection to myself: more awareness, greater health and vitality as well as clarity of mind.
My approach is calm and nurturing yet strong.
I believe being relaxed in practice helps us to practise with greater focus and explore with awareness, maybe even leave the outside world outside, for a while at least, as we take a journey inward.
My wish for everyone is to feel, heal and stay real, uncover and discover the goodness, potential and inner joy within, leading one to understand the inherent goodness, potential and joy in others and everything around us.
LAURA DREDGER
PILATES TEACHER
MAT PILATES
I graduated from Laban Centre with a BA (hons) Dance Theatre, in 2004.
In 2012 I completed my Pilates mat work teacher training and in 2015 gained my Masters in Movement Direction and Teaching from Central School of Speech and Drama.
I have been a visiting lecturer/facilitator at leading drama and dance institutions in the UK, combining my Pilates and movement experience.
I am currently Creative Learning Director and workshop facilitator for Yorke Dance Project and Director of MoveSpace.
I am excited to be offering Mat Pilates at Yoga Borne - welcome to beginners and beyond!
TASH NATRINS
YOGA TEACHER
ENERGISE
I have a deep commitment to the practice of Yoga, a strong foundation in healthcare as a Physiotherapist, and a passion for health promotion and empowerment in my community.
Yoga is for EVERY BODY! And my intention is to create a warm, welcome and safe space for people to open up physically and mentally.
My main teaching style is Vinyasa Flow, and I enjoy designing and delivering holistic classes that combine movement and mindfulness. As a physio, I am well aware of the physical challenges that students can face, and I encourage you to take the class at your own pace, in a way that works for your unique body. Of course, I can also help you with adjustments to make postures more accessible.
Outside of the Yoga studio and physio clinic, I enjoy spending time with my family (including my cats!) and I re-energise by spending time in nature, whether that be walking, running, or paddleboarding.
MARIANNA MANCINI
RELAX | PREGNANCY YOGA
My life is a whirlwind of passions!
I am dedicated to my job as a midwife and lecturer, and I love filling my life with other activities like gardening, crafting, cooking, and hiking.
I consider myself a “human becoming” and I love having something to learn every day! It makes me feel alive and constantly pushes me further.
I teach Yoga part-time, and have met so many amazing people. Maintaining my own personal practice is also really important to me.
Yoga is a journey, and we need to enjoy every step!
LILY SHAW
FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM
I joined the Yoga Borne team in January 2023 and have really enjoyed getting to know the local community and getting into Yoga!
I am currently studying for my GCSEs so the relaxing environment of the studio is perfect for winding down!
LAURA GASSAWAY
FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM
IZZY TALBOT
FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM
I joined the yoga borne team in September 2024 and have loved learning all about the different types and aspects of Yoga.
I am currently in sixth form studying History, Politics and Textiles, and love listening to music and politics podcasts in my free time.