About Jon

Jon became interested in yoga in 2017 when his eldest son Jack was recommended yoga classes to help him regulate as he has autism. There were, however, no suitable classes in his local area that would be able to accommodate Jack. Jon therefore began training as reflex yoga instructor with Yotism (Yoga for Autism), and completed his yoga teacher training for in 2020. Reflex yoga, is a style of yoga which combines traditional hatha yoga and mindfulness with reflex integration therapy.

Over time, Jon began to see the benefits of the reflex integration within the yoga practice, and decided to train with RMTi (Reflex Movement Therapy International) to be able to deepen his understanding and utilise the benefits of this practice more fully, qualifying in 2024.

Jon found that customising his approach to the individual means the best possible outcomes for the client, and so in his own practice combines and draws upon techniques found in yoga, mindfulness, reflex therapy, reiki, and massage to promote better mental health and wellness for everyone.

Given Jon’s experience with neurodiversity within his own family, he is particularly enjoys working with those with additional needs.

Jon is first aid qualified, has an enhanced DBS certificate, and is fully insured (see details below).

Jon lives in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire with his wife, two children, and three crazy dogs. In his limited spare time, he also runs a local frisbee club.

Qualifications and Accreditations

Please see below for a full list of Jon’s relevant qualifications and accreditations.

  • Full indemnity insurance through professional membership of the British Wheel of Yoga.
  • Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate
  • Accredited Yoga Alliance 200-hour reflex yoga (yotism) teacher (2020), Yoga for Autism Intermediate and Advanced (2021) with Yotism
  • RMTi Consultant with Reflex Movement Therapy International (2024)
  • Mindfulness level one from the Samye Foundation Wales (2019)
  • Emergency First Aid at Work from First Aid Bristol (2024)
  • Child Protection Safeguarding qualification from the NSPCC (2019)
  • Reiki level 2 (2024) with Rainbow Healing Services (2024)
  • Body Massage (2021), Indian Head Massage (2022), and Hot Stone Massage (2022) with Holistic Health Massage & Training School