Rediscovering
My wild roots

I've always had one foot in the city and one in the countryside.

Growing up between Cardiff's bustling streets and the rugged coastline of east Scotland, I felt the over stimulating buzz of the city and the release to connect with nature's wild spirit from an early age.

I always felt most free hanging upside down from trees, climbing hay bails, exploring the woods at nightfall or being bashed about by the waves.

Little did I know, these childhood experiences were planting the seeds for what would later become Yoga Rewild.

A Yoga teacher from Bristol in nature focussing on her wellbeing.

My Yoga Journey

From Practice to Passion

My yoga journey began when I was 21 in 2006, I found the practice instantly appealing, a medicine, an anecdote, a philosophy for life.

I was studying a degree at the time and yoga calmed my monkey mind, something I had always struggled to do, and I loved the physicalness which brought me into my body, enabled me to explore boundaries and play with the challenges of complex poses.

This both reminded me of being a child and helped me discover my body as I transitioned into womanhood. It also brought spiritual intrigue and deeper feelings of connection. However it was during the more difficult times of stress, injury/illness, relationship breakdowns, global pandemic, and childbirth that I leaned into and felt the support of my practice.

I spent many years exploring and studying before I began teaching yoga in 2020. The birth of both my children drew me deeply into my wild self, however the second which took place at home was deeply transformative.

During an intense home birth, I found myself having to dig deep to draw ancient strength, connecting with generations of mothers before me.

This profound experience illuminated what would become the core of Yoga Rewild – the realisation of the power within remembering our roots, invoking the wild self and our connection to Mother Earth.

The Birth of Yoga Rewild

In the midst of the 2020 global crisis, I found myself yearning for a way to share yoga and contribute positively to our planet.

From this desire, Yoga Rewild emerged from my being. What started as a simple idea – "Sharing Yoga, Planting Trees" – quickly blossomed into a community dedicated to personal growth and environmental stewardship.

Yoga Rewild is more than just my yoga practice; it's my journey back to the wild self, and an invitation for others to join me. I blend traditional Hatha yoga practices and somatic movements with Celtic wisdom, creating an approach that calms the chatter of the mind through the art of storytelling and nurtures body and spirit connection through fostering a deep reverence for nature.

Adapting Yoga to life cycles and rhythms

For Yoga to best meet us where we’re at, I believe that we need to acknowledge energies both within and around us.

My interest in life cycles and rhythms stems from studying health behaviour, working as a sex educator for many years, and then undertaking a health geography related PhD. 

I am fascinated by how our environment shapes us and how we can also shape our environment.

I have spent the last two decades observing and adapting my yoga practice to attune to my life cycle and rhythms.

I believe adapting one’s yoga practice in accordance of life rhythms is one of the keys to vitality and living a happy life. Our yoga practice can enable us to embrace the ebb and flow of life, transition with the seasons, and explore the energies of both our inside and outside worlds.

When I close my eyes and imagine the future, I see a world where people live in harmony with their wild self, fully connected to nature and aware of their place in the greater web of life. I dream of a nurturing community of mindful individuals who contribute to the wellbeing of themselves, others, and Mother Earth. This dream guides everything I do with Yoga Rewild.

— Ailie, Founder of Yoga Rewild

My Promise:
Guiding You Back
to Nature, and your wild self

Through Yoga Rewild, I promise to guide you on a journey of connection - with nature, your body, and your wild self. It's a path deeply rooted in the wisdom of the natural world and the innate knowledge of your own being.

In my classes, workshops, and retreats, you'll learn to:

  • Listen to your body's wisdom and honour its needs

  • Rediscover your innate connection to nature and your ability to explore your inner landscape through the energies of your outer world 

  • Cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself through breath and movement

  • Tap into the strength and resilience that comes from aligning with natural cycles

My goal is to empower you to discover your wild self to become a guardian of not only the earth but also of your own wellbeing. Together, we'll work on finding balance in your life, fostering a sustainable relationship with the natural world, and nurturing a compassionate relationship with yourself.

This journey of reconnection to your wild intuitive self - is the heart of Yoga Rewild. It's a path of coming home, to body, nature, Mother Earth and the life-course of the cosmos.

The Yoga Rewild Approach

What makes my approach unique is the way I blend traditional Hatha yoga practices with Celtic spiritual traditions. Here's what you can expect.

  • Each practice serves to awaken the wild intuitive self and light up full body connection so we can remember that we are nature.

  • We draw on the energies of the outside world to explore the inner landscape, attuning to the seasons and honouring the Wheel of the Year to deepen our connection with nature.

  • We align our practice with lunar phases to remind us of the natural rhythms of energy cycles and tap into the layers of the wild self.

  • I've developed a practice that embodies and honours the wisdom of trees, connecting to the ancient Celtic alphabet, the Ogham and other traditions which served to connect people to the land through the trees.

  • Every class contributes to tree planting and forest restoration projects.

The Roots of
My Practice

Yoga and Wellness Certifications

  • Yoga Alliance 200hrs Teacher Certification

  • British Wheel of Yoga 80 hrs Foundation to Teaching

  • Indian Head Massage Therapist

  • Reiki Master Level 2

  • Counselling Level 1

Academic Background

  • PhD in Health Behaviour/Geography

  • MA in Social Work

  • BA (Hons) in English Literature & Cultural History

Celtic oak tree

Join me on

this Wild Journey

A Bristol Yoga Practitioner connecting to nature

Whether you're new to yoga, an experienced practitioner, or somewhere in between, I've created Yoga Rewild as a space for you to explore, grow, heal, and connect. My inclusive approach ensures that everyone – from busy parents to corporate professionals to dedicated caregivers – can find their place in the Yoga Rewild community.

Are you ready to remember your roots, awaken your senses and uncover wild essence, and feel the power of reconnection? 

Explore my classes,
join me for a seasonal celebration,
or explore deeper with a bespoke workshop or immersive retreat.

Yoga teacher in Bristol with her class in Bristol's green spaces

Let's rewild together – for ourselves, for our communities, and for Mother Earth.