Following a challenging fertility journey and then finding herself the mother of three under two, Tory decided to give yoga a go as a way of creating a little balance and space for herself !
Instantly hooked, she has been practicing for 15 years and teaching for 12. Originally trained in Anusara, she now practices and teaches Rasa Yoga, a modern school dedicated to the Alchemy of Yoga and the Artistry of Life. Certified as a Rasa Yoga teacher and one of the school's 200 hr Teacher Trainers, Tory believes in creating space for everyone's personal practice, facilitating connection back to the body through movement and breath.
"I never set out to become a 'yoga teacher, I really think of my role as just creating the space for everyone's personal practice...whatever and however it is unfolding - I don’t believe yoga fits into any narrow description of specific movement or form. "It's about connecting back to Self through movement, through breath - remembering that the mind and the body are not separate...that's the motivation behind all my classes and offerings."
"It's important to meet everyone where they are. I feel my job as a guide/teacher/fellow practitioner is to hold space for whatever is unfolding in and through practice. My deepest desire for my practice and for others is to create an experience of connection, freedom, and to open the door to the potential that exists there."
A mother to three teenage boys “the biggest practice of my life”, Tory is originally from the UK but has made Barbados her home for the past 16 years. Their family resides at Indian Pond, a tranquil haven nestled in the Barbadian countryside. She runs retreats from her home in Barbados and in Europe, providing participants with immersive experiences in yoga, meditation, and self-discovery. Additionally, she leads 200-hour Rasa Yoga teacher trainings in Barbados, guiding aspiring yoga teachers on their journey to becoming certified instructors.
“The Seeker is the mystery that the Seeker seeks to know””
Gratitude and reverence for my teachers.
First and foremost thank you to Mother India for the gift of Yoga. May I never forget that I am guest in this practice and may I always seek to honour, respect and embrace the depth and richness of it’s wisdom, traditions, and linages.
One thousand and eight pranams to my teacher Sianna Sherman who’s vision, mastery and leadership continue to inspire me to Embrace, Rise and Transform. I am also grateful for the teachers I have been introduced to as her student, Sreedevi Bringi the living embodiment of a spiritual practice, wisdom and life long study. Greta Hill whose vibrancy and commitment to excellence is equal only to the immenseness of her heart and the depth of her compassion. Thank you to Bill Mahoney who as made the complexities of yogic texts and teachings so accessible and alive for me. To Sally Kempton who awakened and continues to strengthen and guide my meditation practice. Finally thank you Bridget Kramer Woods for the initiation into teaching yoga and what it means to be in service as a teacher
It has been my fortune and privilege to travel and study all over the world with many gifted and inspiring teachers, wisdom keepers and change makers not limited to those mentioned above. I bow deeply to all of the teachers who have traversed my path whether intentionally or by universal alignment.
