Nicky Grimsdale

Instructor

Morning Light Studio

Nicky began his journey of yoga upon investigating the philosophical concepts ofMahayana Buddhism and soon gravitated towards Vedic philosophy. Physically, hestarted with many years of practicing Iyengar yoga, building a strong foundation ofanatomical alignment and modifying asana for different body types. Nicky encourages the practice of effective pranayama techniques with a balance of easternenergetics and western science, simple meditation methods and philosophy that’srelatable.During the last 7 years of teaching, Nicky has led thousands of public classes, numerousgraduate and post-graduate yoga teacher trainings, event-based classes, retreats,and workshops around the world.An intelligently curated process goes into each and every class, making for anexperience that is engaging, nourishing and welcoming for anyone and everyone.Through years of practice and research, Nicky has designed a playful yet structured approach to vinyasa sequencing with modern bodies in mind. He creates a thoughtful and empathetic approach to a multi-faceted yoga practice, which can be feltin a way that guides his students towards feeling centred and simply, themselves.Nicky’s classes take the students on a journey of movement, unlocking areas of the bodythrough gradual and intentional preparation for each posture. Inviting a joyous experience of intimacy and harmony with the body, while breathwork, meditation and yoga nidra practices are integrated to guide students towards effortless presence.