Meet the Team

Emily Halford
Co-Owner & Yoga Teacher
Emily is a trained in Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga, meditation and hypnobirthing. She leads transformative retreats that blend meditation, journaling, and affirmations, helping others reconnect with themselves on a deeper level. Known for her love of meaningful conversations (and a bit of oversharing), she’s all about getting beyond the surface and into the real, raw, and honest. Whether on the mat, or at a retreat, she creates spaces where people can truly be themselves, reflect, and grow.

Cain Ahmed
Co-Owner & Yoga Teacher
Cain is a trained yoga instructor with a passion for making simple wellbeing practises accessible to everyone. As a passionate yoga instructor and co-owner of The Nest, he is committed to making yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of where they start. His classes are designed to be relaxed, fun, and welcoming, offering a space for all to explore and grow on their yoga journey. Cain also specialises in delivering wellbeing workshops to groups of people interested in learning simple tools to help manage their own wellbeing with 100s of individuals attending his talks over the last few years.

Georgia Barratt
Restorative Yoga
Hello 👋🏼 my name is Georgia and I am trained in various styles of yoga including, Ashtanga, Rocket, Vinyasa, Yin, and Mandala yoga.
I have read that yoga is as a mirror — and I really love and resonate with that. It’s a way to watch yourself, meet yourself, and come home yourself piece by piece.
My practice has taught me to show up just as I am, no matter how I feel, knowing that my energy is constantly in flux and it’s the consistency of showing up for myself in all those moments that matter more than any shape I can get myself in to. That yoga is so much more than the physical and that’s what I hope to share through my classes. Yoga has offered me so much wisdom, support, and grounding, and it’s a gift I love to pass on to others.

Chloe Hurst
Vinyasa and Beginners Yoga Teacher
My personal yoga journey began at The Nest, where I discovered a deep love for the practice and its endless benefits, inspiring me to complete my teacher training to share this passion with others. My goal is to create a safe and nurturing environment where you can flow with intention, connect with your breath, and find balance on and off the mat. Together, we’ll explore the harmony of movement and mindfulness, strength, flexibility, and inner peace for the mind, body and soul.
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Eva Holmes
Restorative Yoga & Vinyasa Flow Teacher
I am excited to embark on this yoga journey with you, where we can grow and connect through the union of body, mind, and spirit. I love increasing flexibility in the body, as well as the mind, which together we can achieve on our mats. My passion is travelling and exploring new cultures.
The thing I love most about yoga is its versatility – no matter where I am in the world, I can practise yoga. Whatever l might need that day, perhaps a strengthening vinyasa flow or a relaxing deep yin stretch is within my reach. My training at the House of Om in Bali opened my eyes to the incredible sense of community that yoga fosters, and I can't wait to bring that sense of connection into our classes together.
My hope is that you leave each class feeling clear-headed, energised, and with a smile of accomplishment. Practicing self-love and self-acceptance, all while improving our strength and flexibility. Let’s conquer the week ahead by starting with a beautiful Yin stretch.

Hayley Thomson
Over 60s Pilates
Hayley has been teaching Pilates for 10 years, bringing in her dance background to create mindful, flowing classes that support alignment, balance and overall wellbeing. Hayley is passionate about helping clients find alignment, strength and health, and her classes create an empowering and supportive space to help you move with more confidence and ease

Sophie Page
Intro to Vinyasa, Power Yoga & Yin Yoga Teacher
I’m an avid enthusiast of both Yin and Yang styles of yoga.
Meaning, that I love to practice and to teach a class which incorporates a hearty Vinyasa flow to build strength and confidence but also to balance that out and wind down with some longer hold stretches and a focus on listening to what the body needs that day. We will build strength and resilience in both our bodies and minds with strong and sometimes challenging postures, learning to sit in the uncomfortable- as that’s usually the space where growth develops.
I am a very informal character and I like my classes to be fun and interesting, so even though over time we will build on certain poses, expect a different class every time.
I’ve seen people increase their strength and mobility quickly in my classes (with regular commitment) and I’ve found a purpose in helping to encourage and support others with their developments.
On a personal note, I’ve found that yoga has given me a huge amount confidence and enhances my life daily in many ways.
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Could this be you?
We're always on the look out for new talent!
If you're a skilled yoga teacher and looking for a studio, send us an email at hello@thenesthinckley.co.uk
There's always new classes on the horizon and our teaches need covering when they're away. We'd love to hear from you.

Women's Yoga Teacher
I began my wellness journey as a holistic therapist, building a strong foundation in working with the body, energy and holding space. Yoga captured my heart during a retreat in India in 2014, and I returned in 2018 to complete my teacher training. I’m also a medicine musician, with a passion for the healing power of the voice. Through yoga, voice activation and creative workshops, I guide women to reconnect with their body, inner wisdom and creative power. My classes draw from Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga, offered in a grounded, intuitive and nurturing way.
Vicky Sztuka

