Iole Beattie

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Iole is a passionate and enthusiastic yoga teacher with over 20 years of practice, and 7 years of teaching. Covering a variety of yoga styles, including Vinyasa flow, Hatha, Restorative, with her main passion in Ashtanga practice.

Also qualified as a psychologist and fitness instructor, she strongly believes in the benefits of physical exercise, especially when combined with a more holistic and mindful approach. Her teaching is aimed at a healthy, yet enjoyable physical and mental practice for both body and mind.

Iole mixes her passion for yoga with her ongoing career in the healthcare and medical research field. Whenever free, she loves travelling.

Yoga education and qualifications:

• Jan-Mar 2025:YFS (Yoga Flight School) - 40 hours inversion training                                                              
• Nov 2024: David Swenson Ashtanga - 25 hours Primary Series workshop                                                             
• Jan- Dec 2018: YogaLondon - 200 hour: Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Alliance Certified                               
• May 2017: Tracy Mansell -  Inversion/ Headstand workshop                                                      
• July 2017: Huma Shah - Moon sequence workshop                                                                      
• Sep 2018: Suzie Lockhart - Chakras and gong bath workshop                                                            
• Sep 2018: Jess Leitch - Chanting and sounds workshop                                                             
• Oct 2018: Gabriella Brunell Yoga London - Sanskrit workshop                                                                                     
• Jun 1996: AFAA -  Fitness and aerobic teaching qualification

Other education and qualifications:

• Post-Graduate Phycology Degree 110/100 - University La Sapienza in Rome, Italy (1992-1996)
• Iole's phycology degree has always driven her towards people orientated jobs, where connecting, emphasising and working with others is a key to success.
• Teaching Secondary Education 60/60 – Istituto Magistrale Chieti, Italy (1986- 1991)
• Learning how to teach people is a great skill, which goes far beyond the walls of a class, or a mat.
• Other relevant courses / education (UK)
• NLP, Ethnography, Leadership, Management, Group Moderation and Negotiation courses have contributed towards my confidence and knowledge in the art of listening and connecting with people.

• Languages spoken: English, Italian and Spanish

OTHER EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

• BT Medical: Owner/ Director (2014- to date) Iole is a consultant in the field of market research in healthcare, working across the sectors of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, diagnostics, quality of life and medical devices. The medical knowledge and insight from this job, coupled with her self-employed/ flexible working status, contribute towards my confidence and availability for yoga teaching.
• Ipsos Research - Research exec to Research Director (1996 - 2013) The training ground of Iole's career, mixing the tough and enjoyable stages of personal growth.