About Me

I’m Vicky, your coach, yoga teacher and founder of Vicara Yoga & Personal Training. I’m forever grateful for this career - working in a field that I that I love while helping and supporting others. It also means I am evangelical about self care which I’ve learned the hard way is essential to do this job well.

I was diagnosed at the age of 50 with autism and ADHD. Severe burnout was common at the start of this career which I put down to menopause alone, now I know better. I post a lot on my social media about the highs and lows of being a late diagnosed woman and am a huge advocate of neurodiversity.

While we may have struggles, there is also joy and much to celebrate about autism. Of course life is more challenging as an autistic person, but given the option, I would never change who I am.

Fitness and wellbeing has always been a passion, or ‘special interest’ and I am lucky and privileged that I’m able to help others doing what I love doing so much.

While my career background has centred around design, architecture, marketing, publishing (and a good stint selling vintage fashion!) I’ve always stayed true to yoga and fitness, so you could say it’s a lifelong passion.

I continue to study, particularly yoga and meditation and I attend classes and workshops regularly to deepen and enrich my own practice and teaching. I’m always questioning, always researching and always curious.

I’m 53, a fully qualified and experienced personal trainer and yoga teacher working in person and online. I teach yoga privately as well as teaching group yoga classes in Medway in Hatha Vinyasa and Yin styles.

I live in Kent with my golden doodle and my husband of over 25 years who frankly deserves a medal.

Qualifications

2022 - CPD & CET, East London School of Yoga, Stewart Gilchrist

2021 - 200 Hr Vinyasa & Hatha Yoga TT, Aylan School of Yoga, Uluwatu, Bali

2021 - 50 Hr Yin Yoga TT, Alicia Casillas

2020 - Certified in Yoga for TRX, TRX Academy, London

2019 - Yoga Foundations, Kate Ashley, Rooted in Yoga, Kent

2017 - Level 3 Personal Trainer

2017 - Level 2 Kettlebells Instructor

2017 - Level 2 Gym Based Fitness Instructor