About Jo

In brief, Jo Coleman is:

• A qualified, 500-hour Senior Teacher trained by the British Wheel of Yoga, the official governing body for England recognised by Sport England
• An accomplished yoga practitioner, with nearly 20 years’ experience
• Passionate about reducing stress, increasing flexibility and boosting happiness!
• Certain that regular yoga practice can prevent age-related aches and pains.

My story…

When I say that yoga can take away every-day aches and pains, I’m speaking from experience.  I’ve been practicing yoga for nearly 20 years now.  During that time, I had two children with only 18 months between them.  As I grappled with the demands of motherhood, I let my yoga practice slip.  I began to have significant problems with my hips with intermittent stabbing pain in my groin.  Sometimes this got so bad, it stopped me from walking.

I went to the GP and was referred to a consultant who recommended a laparoscopy.  However, at the same time, I took up yoga again. Within a couple of months of regular practice (including daily exercises at home), all my symptoms had gone and I was able to cancel the operation.

I also know, from experience, how important it is to allow yourself to relax.  We live in such a frantic, stressful world and rarely allow ourselves time to properly recharge.  I used to work in an incredibly busy, all-consuming marketing job that drained me of all my energy.  I felt like I was always ‘on’ and yoga became my only release.  In 2017, I decided I wanted to change direction.  I quit my job and decided to do something more meaningful.

It’s now my mission to bring all the benefits of yoga to more people just like me in Salisbury!