Our Team

Meet Your Instructors

Certified, compassionate and deeply experienced teachers guiding every step of your journey.

Maya Thompson, Founder & Lead Instructor

Maya Thompson

Founder & Lead Instructor

Maya founded Aura Yoga to make the benefits of a deep, regular practice accessible to everyone. She blends traditional Hatha with modern movement science to create classes that are both grounding and energising.

  • 15+ years experience
  • E-RYT 500, RPYT, Mindfulness Teacher
Vinyasa Flow Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
Sofia Reyes, Meditation & Breathwork Coach

Sofia Reyes

Meditation & Breathwork Coach

Sofia specialises in helping high-performers manage stress and anxiety through meditation and breathwork. Her corporate programs are loved by teams across the USA.

  • 10+ years experience
  • Certified Mindfulness Coach, Pranayama Specialist
Meditation Breathwork Corporate Wellness
Daniel Brooks, Power & Restorative Yoga

Daniel Brooks

Power & Restorative Yoga

Daniel blends athletic conditioning with the deep restoration of Yin and Restorative yoga. He loves helping students discover strength they did not know they had.

  • 12+ years experience
  • RYT 500, Strength & Conditioning Coach
Power Yoga Restorative Yoga Mobility
Priya Nair, Prenatal & Yin Yoga

Priya Nair

Prenatal & Yin Yoga

Priya is dedicated to supporting women through every stage of motherhood with safe, nurturing and empowering classes. Her Yin classes are legendary for their calming energy.

  • 9+ years experience
  • RYT 500, Prenatal Yoga Certified
Prenatal Yoga Yin Yoga Postnatal Recovery
James Okafor, Kids & Family Yoga

James Okafor

Kids & Family Yoga

James brings laughter and imagination into every kids class, teaching focus and confidence through playful, story-driven yoga adventures.

  • 7+ years experience
  • RYT 200, Kids Yoga Certified
Kids Yoga Family Yoga Movement Play
Laura Bennett, Senior & Adaptive Yoga

Laura Bennett

Senior & Adaptive Yoga

Laura is passionate about keeping bodies of every age moving with ease. Her chair and mat classes focus on balance, strength and joy.

  • 11+ years experience
  • RYT 500, Chair Yoga Specialist
Senior Yoga Chair Yoga Adaptive Yoga
Emma Whitfield, Wellness & Nutrition Coach

Emma Whitfield

Wellness & Nutrition Coach

Emma pairs yoga with practical wellness coaching, helping students build sustainable habits around food, sleep and daily energy.

  • 8+ years experience
  • Certified Wellness Coach, Holistic Nutrition
Wellness Coaching Habit Building Nutrition Basics
Tom Hayes, Corporate Wellness Lead

Tom Hayes

Corporate Wellness Lead

Tom designs and delivers corporate wellness programs that reduce burnout and boost team energy, both on-site and virtually.

  • 13+ years experience
  • RYT 500, Workplace Wellbeing Specialist
Corporate Programs Desk Yoga Stress Management

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