Mary Niker
Iyengar Yoga Teacher
Thai Yoga Massage Teacher
Mary Niker is a highly experienced and committed international Yoga Teacher & Shen Mantra approved Thai Yoga Massage Teacher, based in the Thames Valley. She has over 20 years experience studying the Iyengar method of Yoga with regular visits to India, including studying with the Iyengar family and B.K.S. Iyengar himself.
Through this and her teaching in the U.K., and abroad, she has established herself as a vibrant, enthusiastic and inspiring teacher to the many Yoga students she has taught.
Mary is a full-time Yoga practitioner giving weekly classes, workshops, residential U.K. retreats and Yoga holidays abroad. Her aim is to deepen people's awareness of themselves through their practice of Yoga and is herself inspired by the message:
"Peace in the body brings poise to the mind, B.K.S. Iyengar.
(+44) 07786194391 (UK)
Zoe Kaplinsky
My path towards massage started when I was a teenager. I suffered from back problems and turned to Reflexology which proved to be the most effective treatment, sparking my interest in holistic massage and alternative therapies. After working in the Media industry and sitting in front of computers for 8 years I decided it was time for a change in career. The pull towards massage became irresistible and I trained in the evenings, graduating with an ITEC in Holistic Swedish Massage.
My enthusiasm and passion for the positive effects of massage has led me to use my training in massage therapy to work with special needs children and young adults at an inner city respite centre, as well as qualifying as a Baby Massage Instructor. I am now excited and pleased to be joining the Shen Mantra Training Team!
Zoe is available in the UK for all the Shen Mantra Spa Training, specialising in the Thai Herbal Compress Body & Face Training.