Marleen Kinder-Leighton

 

A Journey That Began in Eastbourne… and continues in Hangleton

I took my first yoga class over 27 years ago, as a student in Eastbourne, searching for relief from chronic neck and shoulder pain. What I found was so much more than a cure. Since then, yoga has been my faithful companion,my anchor and my oasis and has become part of my life. My personal practice has been shaped by influences such as Ashtanga Vinyasa, Vajrasati, Iyengar, and Hatha Yoga, each offering something different and meaningful along the way. About 14 years ago, I felt a strong pull to share my passion for yoga with others. I completed my Teacher Training with the British Wheel of Yoga, the UK’s largest yoga organisation, and have been teaching ever since, with curiosity, care, and a deep respect for the tradition.

In 2017, I had the privilege of training in Hormone Yoga Therapy with its creator, the Brazilian psychologist and yoga therapist Dinah Rodrigues. At 94, Dinah remains a formidable inspiration, and I weave her powerful, energising method into my own teachings to naturally support women’s hormonal health and vitality.

To beautifully complement this dynamic energy, I also completed a 40-hour Yoganidrā teacher training with Khadine Morcom right here in Brighton at the beginning of this year. Yoganidrā is a profound, restorative practice that invites deep rest and a complete nervous system reset. Integrating these two paths together with all my other knowledge allows me to offer a truly balanced, holistic approach, blending vitality with deep rest. I’m delighted to share this unique combination with everyone in our local community here in Brighton and Hangleton.

My approach to teaching is gentle, grounded, mindful, and compassionate — with a touch of humour and lightness. Classes are small, so I can offer individual attention and suggest modifications when needed. You’re never just another mat in our studio. Whether you're brand new to the practice or returning after a long break, you’ll be welcomed here just as you are.

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