Danielle Leanne Knight
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My Teaching Journey

Yoga Rhythm & Early Training (2016–2017)

I completed my first 200‑hour Yoga Teacher Training with Charli Van Ness (Sparkes) at Yard Yoga in Forest Row, alongside an additional 100 hours of CPD in meditation, nidra and nada yoga. This training was deeply transformative and rooted in Charli’s unique Yoga Rhythm style — choreographed sequences to music, incorporating mudras, mantras and visualisation. During this time I taught on retreat in Italy, (to fellow trainees, a voluntary class at Yard Yoga and even taught a sacred singing circle at The Lost Village Festival.

Stepping Into Studio Teaching (2023–2024)

With Charli’s encouragement, I began teaching publicly and quickly gained experience across a variety of studios, including:

• The Roade House Yoga Studio

• Optimum You

• Ironstone Wellbeing Centre

• Hotpod Yoga Northampton

• Hotpod Yoga Daventry

I taught everything from Yoga Rhythm workshops and dynamic Vinyasa flows to gentle classes, chair yoga in a retirement village, and 1:1 sessions in clients’ homes.  I landed at Hotpod and now teach regular classes there, 7 classes per week, plus covers.

For the last two years I’ve also taught at The Bedford Running Festival, leading yoga sessions — a role I’m honoured to continue this year.

Deepening My Practice & Advanced Training (2025–Present)

In 2025 I enrolled in a second 200‑hour training at The Shala London with Charli and Gingi Lee. Their blend of feminine flow, Ashtanga discipline and intelligent sequencing has profoundly shaped my teaching.

A highlight of this period was being invited to teach at Charli and Matt’s wedding weekend in Totnes — a beautiful honour and a testament to the trust my mentors place in me.

I am now working toward my 300‑hour advanced certification, continuing to refine my teaching with dedication and curiosity.

What I Offer Studios

Teaching Style

• Warm, encouraging and grounded

• Confident with hands‑on assists

• Creative sequencing with clear, accessible cues

• Strong awareness of alignment and safety

• Ability to hold space for mixed‑level groups

Professional Strengths

• Reliable, punctual and organised

• Communication skills (admin + marketing background)

• Comfortable supporting colleagues and helping between classes

• Positive, collaborative energy

• Experience teaching in hot environments, community spaces and festivals

Class Types I Teach

• Vinyasa Flow

• Slow Flow / Nurturing Flow

• Yoga Rhythm

• Gentle / Beginner Yoga

• Chair Yoga

• 1:1 Private Sessions

Qualifications

• 200‑hour Yoga Teacher Training — Yoga Rhythm Teacher Training School, Charli Van Ness (2017)

• 100‑hour CPD: Meditation, Nidra & Nada Yoga

• 200‑hour Yoga Teacher Training — The Shala London (2026)

• Hotpod Yoga Assist & Adjust Training

• Ongoing: 300‑hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

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