MA, MBACP (SnrAccred) Psychotherapist · Doctoral Researcher · Certified Breathing Instructor

Ann-Marie works at the intersection of the psychological and the physical. Her practice is nervous-system based, treating the body as an intelligent entity that needs to be heard, not managed.

Her specialist areas include chronic stress, sleep, burnout, breath pattern disorders in adults and young people, trauma, and consultation around adverse experiences in previous therapy.

Ann-Marie is a doctoral researcher at the University of Bath, investigating breathing interventions for stress and anxiety. She founded and runs The Evolve Studio, a purpose-built movement and therapy space in central Reading, where she practises, leads workshops, and where her clinical breathwork trial will be conducted.

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Yoga Teacher, Breathwork & Sound Practitioner

For Lorena, movement, breath and sound are more than practices - they are practical tools for supporting a healthier, more resilient nervous system. Her teaching blends the wisdom of yoga with a curious, evidence-informed approach, helping people find sustainable ways to rest, recover and reconnect with themselves.

At The Evolve Studio, she offers dynamic yoga, yin yoga, breathwork and immersive sound experiences designed to help people move well, breathe deeply and build lasting habits that support both body and mind.

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Women's Health & Yoga Specialist

Dr Tessa helps people weave self-care into the fabric of everyday life, so it becomes something felt rather than simply scheduled. Whatever stage of life you've reached, her approach is to walk alongside you on the journey.

She has taught yoga for more than twenty years - over 12,000 hours of teaching experience - and has run her Women's Circle since 2015. She is co-author of Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles and co-hosts the Circle Holding podcast.

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Licensed Yoga Teacher

Jelena is an independent yoga teacher based in Reading, Berkshire, and she considers teaching yoga a true vocation. Her journey began over 15 years ago when she discovered how profoundly yoga supports both body and mind. For Jelena, the mat became a sanctuary of clarity and connection; a space where breath, awareness, and the inner self come back into harmony. This experience shaped her commitment to making yoga accessible, meaningful, and deeply rooted in everyday life.

Driven by curiosity and a passion for ongoing learning, she continuously studies and attends advanced courses to refine her teaching. This commitment to growth ensures that she can always offer safe, grounded, and nourishing practices tailored to her students' unique needs.

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MA, Psychotherapist, and Clinical Advisor

Angela has practised as a psychotherapist for 30+ years, working with individuals, couples, and groups. She is co-founder and co-clinical director at Mind Garden Therapy Ltd, Reading’s largest centre for counselling & psychotherapy.

She has in-depth experience in Autism Spectrum conditions and has served as a therapeutic consultant for Autism Oxford. Now retired from clinical practice, she continues to work at Mind Garden and advises The Evolve Studio in a clinical capacity.

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Certified Yoga Teacher

Beatrice has been practicing and studying yoga for over 25 years. Originally from Italy, she is based between the UK, Bali, India and Italy, the main locations where she hosts immersive yoga retreats throughout the year.

Inspired by diverse cultures and following authentic yogic traditions, Beatrice offers sessions that weave together mindful movement, pranayama, mantra chanting and moments of self-reflection. Her transformative and nourishing practices invite slowing down, connecting to nature, cultivating balance and self-awareness.

Creating carefully held spaces for presence, connection and holistic wellbeing, Beatrice teaches with warmth and clarity, inviting each student into a more honest and compassionate relationship with themselves, both on and off the mat.

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Digital Marketing Specialist

Our newest addition to the team, Naomi brings her experience working with local yoga studios and small businesses together with expertise in digital marketing, design and AI. She helps us communicate what happens inside The Evolve Studio and connect our work with more people in the local community.