About Louise Wallis
Mind Body Zone is run by Louise Wallis.
Welcome! I'm a holistic Yoga & Pilates Teacher with a background in performing arts. I originally trained in dance and exercise to music, before discovering the mind-body methods Pilates and Yoga. I'm a registered Senior Yoga Teacher trained in Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga, with a special interest in yoga's effect on our nervous system. I aim to spark curiosity in my students; about our internal lives, and how we can best meet our needs, both on and off the mat. I’m particularly passionate about Pranayama (yogic breathing) - a powerful tool for self-regulation - and science. By combining modern scientific knowledge with ancient yogic wisdom, I believe we can all lead more fulfilling lives.
I run regular Retreats in beautiful West Dorset. Join me on the next one: Summer Solstice Yoga Retreat from Friday 17th - Mon 20th June 2022
I've been teaching movement for over 20 years, and practised a vegan diet and lifestyle for 38 years. Scroll down for qualifications & training.
BACKGROUND: In health and disability advocacy. I hold a Professional Certificate in Campaiging from Roehampton University.
Former President of the Vegan Society. I created World Vegan Day in 1994, and ran a Time Out award-winning vegan restaurant and music venue in North London.
WRITER: I've written many articles on yoga, food, and music, including interviews with musicians Moby, Johnny Marr (The Smiths), Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), the poet/actor Benjamin Zephaniah, and comics Sara Pascoe and Richard Herring.
ARTIST: I also perform under the name Luminous, as a DJ and singer (in the band Luminous Frenzy) and was named one of the 'World's Top 100 Female DJs' in the first list of its kind by Shejay magazine.
TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING:
- Advanced Pranayama Teacher Training: (The Shala) with Melanie Cooper 2021
- Life Coaching Diploma: (New Skills Academy) November 2020
- 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training: (Yoga Alliance certified) with Doug Swenson & Lea Loncar September 2019
- Yoga Nidra Teacher Training: with Melanie Cooper and Jennie Wadsten June 2019
- Advanced Yin Yoga Teacher Training: with Norman Blair October 2018
- Yoga for the Spine: (Mandala Yoga Ashram) October 2018
- Yin Yoga: Minds, Meridians & Moments: with Norman Blair (Yoga Campus) June 2018
- Teaching Yoga as a Therapy for Those with Anxiety & Burnout Syndrome: (Mandala Yoga Ashram) April 2018
- 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training: (Vinyasa Flow with Mollie McClelland Morris - Yoga Alliance certified) March 2015
- Pilates Level 3 Diploma: (Future Fit Training) 2012
- Pilates Teacher Training: (Future Fit Training) 2007
- Dance Leader in the Community: Level 1 Certificate (Sports Council/Arts Council) 1997
- Exercise to Music - Teacher Training: (Royal Society of Arts) 1996
