Meet the Team
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denis jackson-wade
Denis is a Senior Yoga Teacher accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals UK. With over 13 years teaching experience, he founded The Den Yoga Studio offering mindful movement, restorative yin yoga, pilates and more.
A qualified massage therapist since 2008, Denis brings his expertise in holistic bodywork gained from working in the community for Lifeline, the Forum Against Substance Abuse, as well as private practice, to the treatment room and informs a therapeutic lens to all of his classes.
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jessica samoy-plunkett
Jessica is a dedicated vinyasa & pregnancy yoga teacher, passionate about cultivating breath awareness and presence through her practice. With years of experience, she offers a space for students to explore movement, playfulness, and connection, both on and off the mat, embracing each moment with intention and compassion. A firm believer in the power of shared experience, Jessica encourages students to find their own "enoughness" through yoga, meeting life’s challenges one breath at a time.
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niamh Mckearney
In her classes, Niamh weaves together strength and surrender, guiding students through foundational poses, conscious breathing, and intentional movement to cultivate self-awareness and embodiment. With a 200-hour training from Akasha Yoga Academy and advanced certifications in Hatha, Pranayama, and Yin. Niamh’s teaching is further enriched by a 100-hour intensive with Meghan Currie in Bali, focusing on vinyasa, neuroscience, and meditation. A recent meditation immersion in India in 2025, deepened Niamh’s understanding of stillness and inner exploration, and she is honoured to share this with you.
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Natalia El-Sherif
PHOENIX FLOW
Having fulfilled her dream of travelling to Bali to completing her 200-hour vinyasa teacher training in January 2020, Natalia has been teaching yoga for more than 5 years. With a background in fitness meeting a career in mental health, Natalia brings a teaching style that is an extension of the way she immerses herself in the practice - bringing body, mind, and soul together.
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Vidhi Shah
Hi, I’m Vidhi Shah — a certified Yoga Practitioner and Sports Nutritionist based here in the UK
I’m so excited to be starting my yoga classes and would love for you to be part of this journey — a space for mindful movement, breathwork, and balance.
When you invite yoga into your life, you give yourself the gift of time, care, and healing. It’s a way of showing up for yourself — to feel stronger, calmer, and more grounded every single day.
Whether you’re completely new to yoga or have been practising for years, every class is thoughtfully designed to meet you where you are
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Susan Lambe
STOTT PILATES
Susan’s small, mixed ability class allows for a personal touch with modifications to make movements more accessible, or more challenging, depending on the individual. Pilates is a wonderfully adaptable way to help move more freely, to stand a little taller, to grow in strength and confidence. Beginners are very welcome! Single class £10 Please book this class directly with Susan.
WhatsApp / Phone number 07980 988685
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Lisa Copeland
MENOPAUSE YOGA
Lisa has been teaching for 20 years this autumn and over that time has developed a wide range of styles and practices that influence her yoga. Originally a traditional hatha yoga teacher having trained for two years with the Yoga Fellowship of NI, Lisa has since rebooted her style after spending a transformative year in the Burren studying with Jack Harrison and the Celtic School of Yoga. This has revolutionised the way she teaches.
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Laura Lee (Sub Teacher)
Laura offers functional yoga classes that blend vinyasa yoga and mobility to support the ebb and flow of movement and breath. Laura’s intention is to support you in building strong foundations rooted in stability, mobility and functional movement, so you can flow with greater ease, both on and off the mat
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Olivia McIntyre (SUB TEACHER)
Olivia is a Hatha and Restorative yoga teacher who creates slow, strong, and grounding classes that welcome students of all levels. With a focus on mindful movement and a supportive atmosphere, her teaching is especially accessible for beginners while still offering depth for those looking to grow their practice.