My Story

Trinity Yoga Instructor Deborah Doherty, photographed bv Billie Blossom / blssm.org

I am an Advanced Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, Buddhist practitioner, and festival facilitator.

My practice is based on a culmination of 30 years of teaching experience. I’ve run workshops on poetry and theatre, choreography and dance; I’ve been a secondary school English teacher and specialised in special educational and emotional needs; and most recently, I’ve been a Zumba instructor and presently, a yoga teacher.

I am also a practitioner of Buddhism, and have supported many people with their own practices, weaving in my beliefs of environmentalism and respect for ancestral land in along with meditation and yoga practice. 

My Practice

Luminous Warrior Yoga is a deeply nourishing and healing practise with the gift of Yoga not only ‘on the mat’ but essentially, Yoga ‘off the mat’ and into our daily lives. 

Alongside Yoga, qiong and meditation, the tool bag these classes give you includes a range of calming breathwork to bring you back into your relaxed Ventral Vagal response; and practical applications to recognise the first signs of agitation in the physical body, from where you will be able to process and transform your responses in a positive and healing way. 

These healing modalities are scientifically proven, and have been beautifully transformative in my own life;  I am so excited to bring this extensive, holistic program to you.

My Qualifications

Yoga

  • Advanced Yoga Teacher - 300 Hours Luminous Warrior (Yoga, Qigong, Meditation, Trauma & Nervous System Regulation & 12 Keys for Exceptional Living ) Certification from Yoga Farm Ithica, a Yoga Alliance registered school. 

  • Qualified Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher - 200 Hour Radiant Warrior Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training Certification from Yoga Farm Ithica, a Yoga Alliance registered school.

Education

  • ELCISS Specialist level in Speech, Language & Communication (Professional Development) - Cambridge University

  • Qualified English Teacher - University of Gloucestershire

  • BA Hons in English, Journalism & Print Media (2.1) - University of East London

  • HND Journalism (Merit) - University of The Arts London

  • Access to Media (Distinction) - Barking College

Wellness

  • Grade 2 Buddhism - from SGI-UK, covering the principles of Nichiren Buddhism

  • Buddhist Festival Facilitator - Co-manager of the Buddhism Marquee at Glastonbury Festival for 5 years

  • Buddhist Leader - Able to lead workshops and support others with their practice 

  • Certified in Sustainable Nutrition for Optimal Health - University of Winchester

  • Qualified Zumba Instructor