OUR YOGA TEACHERS
YOGA TEACHERS EDINBURGH
Tidal’s yoga teachers come from a diverse range of backgrounds and have very different life experiences. However, what our teachers share is Tidal’s belief that yoga should be accessible, supportive, and available to all.
Each of Tidal’s teachers brings their unique expertise and perspective to the studio, creating a diverse and enriching environment for everyone who joins us. With a shared commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, they’re here to support you at every stage of your practice. Get to know our teachers below and see how each one can help you with your yoga journey.
Ellen Forsyth
With a degree in Anatomy and currently studying MSc Physiotherapy, Ellen hopes to share classes which help you practice safely for your physical body.
Ellen teaches Slow Flow & Beginners Yoga.
Nick Tang
“Together we will explore yoga as a somatic experience, helping us find movement, regulate our nervous system and reconnect with our mind, body and Self”
Nick teaches Morning Yin to Gentle Flow.
Peach Anderson
“Having worked with children who have complex needs, I understand the importance of creating an inclusive space.”
Peach teaches Gentle Yoga and Vinyasa Flow at Tidal.
Monica Ibarra
” Yoga has instilled in me a sense of patience and resilience, transforming how I approach life’s challenges.”
Moni teaches Yoga Sculpt and Vinyasa Flow at Tidal.
Tidal Yoga Teachers Edinburgh
Nancy Ogunro Bruce
“Whether you’ve been doing pilates for a long time or just starting out, my class will offer something that will elevate your core strength and fitness.”
Nancy teaches Mat Pilates at Tidal.
Madhura Bhagwat
Madhura is a highly respected yoga teachers’ trainer. Her classes balance contemplation with sweat, long-held asanas and a healthy dose of alignments.
Madhura teaches Strong Hatha Flow and Pilates at Tidal.
Annabel Kramer
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Annabel is a strong believer in the benefits of movement, breath, and rest for every mind and body, and hopes to create space in their classes for as many people as possible to experience these.
Annabel teaches Sunday Evening Flow and Restorative Yoga.
Jyoti Raheja
“I wish to share my knowledge and yoga lineage through my teaching and empower others to strengthen their practice”
Jyoti teaches Warm 26 at Tidal
(Hot Yoga in a warm room!)
Yoga Welcomes Everybody
Charles Pearson
“My focus is on alignment, detailed cueing, and working my students hard, but always with love and support and a sense of humour”
Charles teaches Yin & Slow Flow at Tidal.
Yonnie Fraser
“My yoga teaching is rooted in inclusivity and I love working with seniors (being older myself) as well as all other ages”
Yonnie teaches Gentle Yoga at Tidal.
Melanie Frome
“I hope to share my knowledge and to support others as they embark on a path of joyful movement, no matter shape, size or ability”
Melanie teaches Soma Prana Flow at Tidal.
Noelle Kelly
“I believe that yoga should be for everybody and every body. This is something that I reinforce in each and every one of my classes”
Noelle teaches Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga at Tidal.
Tidal Yoga Teachers Edinburgh
Ruth MacGilp
“My goal is to help students recognise their own strength and flexibility in both mind and body”
Ruth teaches Vinyasa Flow and Intermediate Flow.
Bex Hunt
“Like the mandala, you can create the flow and then just let it go.“
Bex teaches Mandala Vinyasa Flow and Vinyasa Flow at Tidal.
Benji Perez
Benji loves Handstands, Inversions and Arm Balances, so get ready to spend some time upside-down!
Benji teaches Strength and Conditioning and Vinyasa Flow.
Dee McQueen
“Always teaching from a place of personal understanding, my style is light and playful. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking for more – I teach to possibility”
Dee teaches Vinyasa Flow and Intermediate Yoga Flow.
Beth Murray
On the mat she specifically focuses on helping her students cultivate a sense of joy, confidence and body awareness.
Beth currently teachers Pilates Flow and MyoYin.
Emily Zimovets
Emily Zimovets
classes with Emily are supportive and encouraging as well as playful.
Emily teaches Vinyasa Flow at Tidal Yoga.
Alex Black
“Alex wanted to create a space for every body to experience and hopefully find benefit in yoga, this dream has resulted in Tidal Yoga.”
Alex is the Founder of Tidal, cover Queen and teaches Gentle Yoga regularly.
Yoga Classes at Tidal Yoga, Leith
Our teachers at Tidal Yoga bring a welcoming and inclusive approach to every class they teach. They’re committed to supporting students of all ages, body types, and experience levels and to making practising yoga accessible to everyone. Try one of our classes and find a session with a teacher who’s right for you.
Interested in becoming a yoga teacher at Tidal?
At the moment we have enough teachers on our books but we also acknowledge that the situation can change. If you are a qualified yoga teacher who shares our belief that yoga should be accessible, supportive, and available to all? We still have a few slots available in our opening class schedule. If you would like to teach a class at Tidal please contact Alex for a confidential, informal chat.
We love meeting teachers and find it really helpful if you have visited Tidal Yoga and practiced with us. It gives you a better sense of the studio and us a chance to get to know you.
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Sophie L.
12:02 16 Feb 26
I attended the pregnancy yoga classes here and couldn’t have asked for a more positive experience. The studio has such a calm, welcoming atmosphere.
Alex and Melanie are wonderful instructors: warm, friendly, and genuinely supportive. They create a safe and comfortable space, no matter your stage of pregnancy or level of experience. The classes really helped ease the usual aches and pains that come with pregnancy.
One of the loveliest parts was connecting with other mums-to-be and sharing our experiences.
I would highly recommend the pregnancy yoga classes.
Alex and Melanie are wonderful instructors: warm, friendly, and genuinely supportive. They create a safe and comfortable space, no matter your stage of pregnancy or level of experience. The classes really helped ease the usual aches and pains that come with pregnancy.
One of the loveliest parts was connecting with other mums-to-be and sharing our experiences.
I would highly recommend the pregnancy yoga classes.
Jessica Massey
21:31 26 Jan 26
A warm and friendly studio. I came once with a friend - a near total stranger to yoga - but have been a regular for 7 months now. Shout outs to teachers Alex, Annabel, Charles, Ellen, Noelle and Ruth who all have such gentle and supportive energy- every single class.
Ann Scott
11:03 14 Jan 26
I attended Alex’s Hatha yoga class yesterday. It was my first time back at yoga after a three year absence due to illness. It was the PERFECT class to begin with - what a lovely warm and welcoming studio. I am going to be a regular!!
Alice H
10:06 03 Jan 26
The atmosphere at Tidal is so consistently welcoming and peaceful that I will go out of my way to take a class whenever I'm in Edinburgh. I've been to classes and workshops with quite a few teachers (Alex, Jana, Noelle, Rivkah, Ellen, Fiona, Annabel, Romaine), and every one of them has demonstrated and described the asanas in a way that's easy for me to understand as a beginner. The yin and restorative classes are my favourites as they're so calming. I'd recommend Tidal to anyone, it's a really lovely place.
Arnaud Prevel
17:40 07 Dec 25
I recently started yoga at Tidal and honestly cannot praise the studio enough. It is warm, welcoming and the teachers create a really supportive atmosphere. The Beginners Yoga session with Ellen has been a brilliant introduction to the practice. She explains each posture with real clarity and care, and it is such a grounding and uplifting way to start the day.
Susie Anderson
08:40 28 Oct 25
I’ve been looking for a great Pilates class on a Monday or Tuesday morning since my Pilates teacher of several years moved away and I’ve finally found it!
Having dipped in and out of Pilates for many years I was looking for something as an antidote to three bootcamps a week & that focused on more classical Pilates - the right balance of work & recovery.
Beth’s 7am Pilates Flow class on a Tuesday is exactly what my body needs! A knowledgable & engaging teacher, an intimate & calming space, well priced, small class sizes, easy to get to… Having booked the two class taster package I’ve just paid for the block of ten classes. I’ve been to a whole lot of Pilates classes in & around Leith over the past few months I’m happy to have finally found one that ticks all my boxes!
Side note - I haven’t done the Friday AM Pilates class with Nancy as it doesn’t fit in with my schedule, but I went to Nancy’s classes when she taught at P42 & she’s excellent too!
Having dipped in and out of Pilates for many years I was looking for something as an antidote to three bootcamps a week & that focused on more classical Pilates - the right balance of work & recovery.
Beth’s 7am Pilates Flow class on a Tuesday is exactly what my body needs! A knowledgable & engaging teacher, an intimate & calming space, well priced, small class sizes, easy to get to… Having booked the two class taster package I’ve just paid for the block of ten classes. I’ve been to a whole lot of Pilates classes in & around Leith over the past few months I’m happy to have finally found one that ticks all my boxes!
Side note - I haven’t done the Friday AM Pilates class with Nancy as it doesn’t fit in with my schedule, but I went to Nancy’s classes when she taught at P42 & she’s excellent too!
Jenny
23:46 05 Oct 25
Ellen leads wonderful classes in a friendly and professional way. I was only going to try it once, but have kept going for months. The studio is really welcoming and relaxing, they learn your name and they are prepared with all the things you may need; from additional equipment to extra hair ties if you forget to bring one. Not like the pale, soulless studios at gyms. I would never get up early on a Sunday morning if it weren't for Ellen's class.
Dervla Magennis
09:58 28 Sep 25
I can’t recommend Tidal Yoga and Alex enough. I did the pre natal yoga classes from about 20 weeks onwards and these were fantastic. Alex not only creates a safe, warm and welcoming environment but her teaching helped me significantly with the birth of my baby. I also did a birth preparation course with my partner and we found the session extremely helpful. I’m looking forward to returning to post natal classes soon! Thank you Alex!
Harmless World
11:52 13 Sep 25
Absolutely loved the prenatal yoga class, it was my first time doing prenatal yoga so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The class was taught by Melanie, she was so lovely with such warm energy and immediately put me at ease. The class was really well paced and super relaxing, Melanie was really funny and playful and able to connect so well with us. I think it was the best yoga class I’ve ever gone to!! Thank you so much!
Laura
19:51 10 Aug 25
I first joined Tidal Yoga in January, attending the prenatal yoga class every Saturday! They were one of the best parts of my pregnancy. Alex knows so much about the body and pregnancy, but also teaches with the warmth and care of a granny (aunt 😉) always making sure I felt safe, supported, and listened to. I left each class feeling stronger, calmer, and more ready for birth. I met amazing women here who became friends, and we’ve been able to share this journey together. Now I’m bringing my little one along to the postnatal classes, and it’s just as special—full of laughter, gentle advice, and that same wonderful sense of community. It’s more than yoga—it’s a place where you feel like you belong.
Beth Murray
11:40 03 Feb 25
I can’t recommend Tidal Yoga enough. Through January I went to over 15 classes and absolutely loved them all - from yin and restorative to flow and pilates. The space is thoughtfully designed and beautifully executed, I felt incredibly comfortable practicing there. I also felt there was a real sense of community developing, there’s something about seeing the same faces time and time again and becoming more comfortable around each other, that adds to the joy. Alex’s approach to accessibility is refreshing and so needed in Edinburgh. I really valued every single minute I spent there.
Rebecca Fowler
20:09 06 Dec 24
Great pilates class!
Anna Maria
14:41 05 Dec 24
Lovely studio! Noelle is a fantastic teacher and I really enjoyed her class.
Melanie Frome
21:07 03 Dec 24
Absolutely thrilled that Tidal Yoga Edinburgh has opened up on Leith walk, offering such a wonderful diverse + accessible range of classes (+ instructors) to the community. Attended my first class on Monday, with Alex (the fabulous founder of this gem), and I gotta tell ya....it was the most nervous system nourishing yoga practice I've been to in a while. Perfect for easing the Monday morning-stress vibes. Looking forward to attending many more classes, and experiencing all that this studio has to offer.
P.S. All bodies are welcome here 🤗
P.S. All bodies are welcome here 🤗
Rachel Murphy
15:58 02 Dec 24
I’ve never done a yoga class before so Beginners Yoga at lunchtime today was a perfect introduction. At no point was my stiff, old body made to feel out of place or inadequate. Loved it! Have booked another session😊
Colin Gilchrist
15:49 02 Dec 24
Today I joined Alex to take part in Beginners Yoga. It was just what I needed (hectic weekend). A lunch-break session to escape the gloom of the first day back.
Generous with her time, patient and great guidance, would highly recommend. I'm just getting started but if this is Yoga I'm all in. Thank you Tidal/Alex
Generous with her time, patient and great guidance, would highly recommend. I'm just getting started but if this is Yoga I'm all in. Thank you Tidal/Alex
Lorna Savage
11:53 02 Dec 24
Lovely warm, clean and bright studio with all props included. Alexandra was really welcoming and led a very relaxing gentle yoga class. Lots of variety of classes at the studio, can’t wait to go to more!
Mary Isobel Kemp Bruce
09:11 02 Dec 24
Lovely, welcoming and warm studio! Went to a beautiful class with Ellie. Yoga mats and props are provided which is so handy too. Wonderful space to practice in, will definitely be back. Thanks!