The Tutors

Steve Avian

Steve AvianSteve has over twenty five years experience of Yoga and has been teaching Yoga as a process of self-discovery in his classes and workshops for over ten years. He has studied yoga in the UK, India, Europe and the USA and regularly enjoys travelling and exploring ancient traditions.

Olivia Lester

Olivia LesterOlivia Lester has been practicing Yoga for 15 years, and has been running classes and workshops in Sheffield for over 8 years, having trained at Morely College, London. She is also qualified to run active birth, pregnancy and post-natal Yoga classes.

Jude Richie

Jude RichieJude Richie is a qualified doctor and registered yoga teacher (RYT-YA). She has taught anatomy to medical students at Sheffield Teaching Hospital. Jude is also the author of Muscles, Bones and Skin (link to Amazon.co.uk)
Jude will be presenting seminars on anatomy and health issues. Jude will also be offering first-aid qualifications as part of the course.

Occasional Guest teachers and speakers will also feature throughout the year in relation to particular topics. Assistance from other qualified tutors will also be available when necessary. Students may also take advantage of our on-line support through the Shamayoga website.