Amanda is a BWY and YIHA qualified yoga teacher who has extensive quality assurance experience in the education system in England. Having studied science at A level, Amanda achieved a BA Hons Degree in Art and Applied Social Sciences, specialising in Psychology, at the University of Kent.

From here she went on to develop a career managing quality and standards in the Further Education (FE) system, progressing onto managing quality, accreditation and inspections in Higher Education (HE) for training centres, Universities and Colleges. Eventually Amanda combined her occupational expertise with her passion for yoga to become the Responsible Officer and Head of Operations for an Ofqual recognised Awarding Organisation specialising in Yoga teacher training. She has since completed various yoga and yoga therapy trainings and, in addition to her role at the Minded, manages accreditation and delivers training for other yoga organisations.

Amanda has a level 5 teaching qualification and various quality assurance certifications. She is passionate about supporting the development of high quality teaching and training that supports the needs and interests of clients and students in the evolving landscape of yoga therapy.