I first went to Bene four years ago due to years of ongoing lower back pain. I was at a point where I wanted to take charge of my problem and not rely on visits to the chiropractor or massage therapist to resolve the issue.

Bene’s style of teaching is such that she tailors the exercises to your issue and she helps you to build confidence and to trust your body. She also focuses on the importance of the breath to help release and relax the body. I had tried various yoga teachers in the past but Bene brings an intuition, care and skill that keeps me coming back for more. She also makes it fun!

Thanks to Bene’s classes I am now able to not only maintain wellbeing in my back but also when it flares up I am able to resolve the problem myself by putting into practice all that she has taught me. I highly recommend trying her classes.

Elaine

I have been benefitting from Bene’s yoga for almost 5 years now and I would heartily recommend her. I went to her because a chronic back problem was becoming debilitating and I had had enough of the pain and immobility that went with it. I was determined to do something to help the situation and Bene embraced the challenge with great integrity, knowledge and commitment. Her gentle manner and quiet confidence was exactly what I needed to get me over the psychological barrier of expecting my body to move with flexibility and ease again. I wasn’t sure it ever would but I trusted her and I’m so pleased I did because she was absolutely right. I made such great progress after a relatively short time and I simply cannot thank her enough. She is a consummate professional and a total delight to work with…. anyone who has the opportunity to work with her can count themselves very blessed indeed.

Liz

I was completely new to Yoga when I first met Bene. Initially, I booked individual sessions, until I felt comfortable joining a class on a Tuesday morning. The benefits in my daily life are enormous. I now consider my breathing more, my balance and how I start my day, with a variety of stretches and gentle exercises. Bene is very aware of any issues we may have regarding stiffness etc. in our bodies, prior to the class starting. We finish the class with a lovely relaxation session and a cup of herbal tea. Perfect.

Sue

I contacted Bene as she specialises in yoga for people with back/neck issues so I felt confident this would be right for me. I booked the 1-2-1 session pack and found myself enjoying it straight away. I feel as if my muscles are working hard, but no pain at all. The sessions are relaxed and interesting with no pressure and it has definitely improved my flexibility. I look forward to learning new positions each time! Highly recommend Bene’s yoga sessions – for anybody.

Elizabeth

I had been looking for a Yoga teacher for a long time and meeting Bene went beyond my expectations. She listened to my needs and tailored the classes meticulously. It did wonders.

I used to go to the physio every week, now I go to yoga therapy. I regained confidence in my body and its strength while minimising the chronic pain, a relief! I am really thankful!

Yasmine

Quite an amazing experience on a weekly basis and I cannot recommend Bene enough –she is simply excellent.

Pete and Sally

I highly recommend Bene’s individual and group sessions. She has helped me to straighten and strengthen my dislocated elbow and to regain overall well being and confidence. I have tried other yoga teachers but Bene is unique — she tailors her sessions to your individual needs and is so supportive. I always leave our sessions feeling incredibly positive and relaxed. Thank you, Bene!

Elaine

I have been going to Bene’s classes for 4 years now, and having had sciatica for 18 months before I started with her, I was nervous. I am constantly astounded by her knowledge. I had no idea a downward dog was over stretching the very part I was trying to heal! I personally have learnt more in the last 3 years than in the past 20 years of doing yoga and feel so much better. I know I am in good hands now.

Jane

Working with Bene on a weekly basis and practising yoga daily at home, has really improved the feeling and flexibility within my hip. When I was first diagnosed with arthritis of the hip, it was a diagnosis given as very much doom and gloom, with the outlook of a hip replacement within 20 years. I was determined that this would not be the case and now I know that not only has yoga hugely increased the flexibility within my hip, but I am also pain free. I have also noticed that I have developed a huge love for the practice of yoga and also for my weekly sessions with Bene! I count my blessings the day I found her and started my yoga journey.

Millie

Yoga last week was amazing – I had been feeling painful and stiff and thinking that I was getting old for weeks due to a long time without yoga and then after your yoga session I felt wonderful again. Doing yoga with Bene and practising at home now means that I can successfully control my back pain and continue doing the activities I love. Thank you!

Rebecca

Bene was wonderful in one-to-one sessions when I injured my lower back. She showed me lots of different exercises to strengthen the area, which I followed every day between sessions, and within a week my back was much better. I kept the painkillers to a minimum and avoided the GP thanks to Bene. She was also able to fit me in on Saturdays at very short notice so we could tackle the problem quickly before it got worse. I would highly recommend a visit to her beautiful, restful home studio.”

Kate

Despite being a relative beginner, I have been to several yoga teachers over the years and Bene is the best!

Nick

Bene is a fantastic yoga instructor! She tailors each session to my specific requirements, and I always feel invigorated and centered after our weekly session.

Jennifer

I do some of these regularly now and I am sure that they have contributed to the extended period of significantly reduced pain and discomfort that I am enjoying.

Gavin

In my first individual session with Bene, I experienced such an alignment in my body and quietness of my mind: pure bliss! I have been practising yoga with Bene for 7 years now. Thanks to Bene’s gentle teaching, her passion for yoga and continuous studying, I feel I’m always in good hands when practising. Feeling healthy in my body, peaceful in my mind, ready for whatever life brings me – it is definitely Yoga for Well-being!

Monika

Regular yoga lessons with Bene, backed-up with my own practice, have helped me to manage my lower back pain and keep my body in good condition. I sleep better and feel stronger and more active during the day.

Ben

I would recommend Bene’s one-to-one classes either as standalone yoga lessons for an individual or as an ideal adjunct to her weekly well-being and back pain and stress relief classes. Bene designs sessions, including particular asana and restorative postures, based on individual needs and goals. It is an excellent way to learn as a beginner, or develop a more focused and personalised practice, with a great teacher in a calm environment.

Charlotte

I cannot thank Bene enough for the positive results I have achieved with my lower
back pain. After doing a series of two private courses my back pain has improved
dramatically. Bene is extremely patient and tailored my lessons to suit my level of
confidence and ability. Bene also gave me homework to do and this allowed me to
continue the exercises at my own pace. I now have a routine which keeps my back
in check and I will take up classes again later. I cannot recommend her courses
highly enough.

Glenn

We have been seeing Bene once a week for over 3 years. She is a delight and we both feel (90 and 82) that we would fall apart without her. She fills the yoga lessons with variety and humour, so they are never boring. Nikita feels that reaching 90 was much due to Bene’s help and encouragement. We feel so lucky to have met her and could never praise her expertise or her
friendship enough.

Nikita & June

Just as importantly, she is a very empathetic and kind person. I have a number of physical challenges and she
tailors my sessions with great thoughtfulness so that I am able to enjoy a yoga practice without it being too challenging. I really recommend her.

Lizzie

I am an 89yr-old lady who has been doing a weekly one to one yoga session with
Bene for my chronic spinal problems for the last few months. The sessions take
place in her modern, light & well heated flat (important in the winter months!) & I
regret that I did not start them in earlier years!
Each week she puts me through a range of whole-body exercises /postural routines
specifically tailored to my spinal & (to a lesser extent) peripheral joint problems which
I have found really helpful.
This is backed up by the e-mail images & written instructions for a range of these
exercises so that they can be practised at home.
Overall, as a retired doctor I have been impressed by her professional expertise &
knowledge of the musculoskeletal system whilst admiring her friendly, courteous but
always professional manner & her therapeutic skills.

Kyra

Bene is the first yoga teacher who makes me feel that, however unsupple I am, there
is a real chance I can get better at it. It certainly is beneficial for my lower back
issues – and she has given me some brilliant exercises that I can do between
sessions. She is kind, knowledgeable and totally engaged.
It really feels like a gift to spend time with her.

Lesley

While I find the full online sessions deeply restorative, Bene has taught me the value
of taking elements of what I’ve learned to do short periods of yoga in order to fit it in
with my work and other commitments. Yoga is now an integral part of my day.

Elly

I have been attending Bene’s back sessions for a number of years. Her careful
attention to my back issue has undoubtedly improved the quality of my life, allowed
me to maintain my flexibility, and reduced my back pain. She is very attentive to her
students health issues and makes alternative suggestions to a position if this is not
suitable for them. Her classes are not repetitive, and Bene introduces new
movements frequently.  In our busy lives, I have also found the breathing exercises
and the wind down at the end of the class extremely rewarding.  I have no hesitation
in recommending Bene to anybody with mobility concerns or who would like to start
their yoga journey with a highly qualified, well-experienced, considerate and kind
teacher.
SG

I started attending Bene’s back care yoga classes in July 2019 and they
became a regular activity for me. When lockdown happened, Bene moved her
classes online and they work very well. She gives very clear explanations
and demonstrations of positions and moves. No one is left behind. I always
feel relaxed, good and much more flexible after her classes. As well as her
yoga expertise, she uses her knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy to address
the class and individual’s issues and, even though we are remote, it works!
I would whole heartedly recommend Bene’s online classes.

Edmund

Last year, as a creaky 60+ year old new to yoga, I joined a Beginners’ Class with Bene, concentrating on back care. After lockdown Bene moved to Zoom, which she does brilliantly, and I now eagerly do two classes a week.
What Bene does brilliantly is focus, gently, on the individual in a class situation. Everyone is encouraged to do each move, or a variation, that suits them, depending on their ability on that day. She’ll encourage you to do more too, if she thinks you can!
The benefits I feel from Bene’s yoga classes are immeasurable. Back ache, tension around the neck and shoulders, and a long-standing pain in my right shoulder have disappeared almost without my noticing. A strengthened core and a greater sense of well-being seem also to have crept magically into my life. She’s brilliant!

Beryl