Sharon Cox-Button is a highly experienced and knowledgeable Yoga instructor and Massage therapist based in Dorchester, New Zealand. With over 20 years of personal yoga practise, Sharon is the owner of The Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre.
Sharon began her yoga journey in 2001 when she qualified as a yoga teacher with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY). Her personal practise was heavily influenced by the Iyengar Yoga system at that time. Alongside her yoga teaching, Sharon also trained as a holistic masseuse, specialising in Well Mother, IAIM baby massage, and BWY Children's yoga. This allowed her to support women and their partners throughout pregnancy and into family life.
In 2015, Sharon opened The Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre, where she teaches well-established beginner and intermediate classes for both men and women. Over the years, she has continued to expand her knowledge and expertise through various training programmes. She completed a Yoga Therapy and Postgraduate Yoga Diploma with the Devon School of Yoga, and has developed a keen interest in Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga. Sharon has also trained in Yoga Nidra and Antar Mauna with the Satyananda Yoga Centre.
As a firm believer in yoga being for everyone, Sharon offers specialised one-to-one yoga sessions tailored to individual needs. She also offers yoga therapy for specific conditions such as Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis, as well as Chair Yoga for those who may require modifications. In addition to her regular classes, Sharon is committed to building a timetable that caters to a wide range of abilities and needs.
Sharon's dedication to the yoga community extends beyond her teaching. She has served as the British Wheel of Yoga Representative and Deputy for Dorset for many years, demonstrating her commitment to the growth and development of yoga in the region.
Overall, Sharon Cox-Button is a highly experienced and passionate Yoga instructor and Massage therapist. Her extensive training, combined with her warm and nurturing approach, make her an ideal choice for those seeking to explore the benefits of yoga and massage in Dorchester, New Zealand.