The Veena Family 

I’m originally from Poland and have been living in the UK since 2003. My teaching journey began in the Himalayas in 2019, where I trained as a Sivananda yoga teacher. Since then, I’ve followed my heart into many beautiful practices  Pregnancy Yoga, Hypnobirthing, Cacao Ceremony Facilitation, Face Yoga, and Yoga Nidra.

I love creating spaces that feel safe, nurturing, and uplifting  from Full Moon Yoga & Cacao Ceremonies to retreats and classes that support people through every season of life. With Veena & The Moon, my dream is to offer a home for connection, ritual, and wellbeing here in Bexhill.

Elizabeth is a gentle yet powerful guide for those ready to heal, awaken, and rise into their true self. With deep intuition, grounded wisdom, and a heart firmly connected to Mother Earth, she creates spaces where transformation feels safe, natural, and deeply nourishing.

As a Reiki Master and Mindfulness Coach, Elizabeth supports emotional release, energetic alignment, and soulful reconnection,  helping you remember who you are beneath the noise, expectations, and daily demands of modern life.

A devoted lover of horses and the natural world, her work is inspired by earth rhythms, animal wisdom, and the quiet magic found in stillness. Her presence invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and come home to yourself.

 Retreats: Detox For The Soul
Elizabeth’s retreats are sacred pauses,  designed to cleanse not just the body, but the mind, heart, and spirit. Expect grounding practices, gentle healing, and space to reconnect with your inner truth.

If you’re feeling the call to reset, realign, and step forward with clarity and calm. Elizabeth will meet you there 

Originally from Leicestershire, Rachael moved to the South Coast in 2021. She has been practising yoga for over 20 years, completing her 200-hour teacher training in 2018, followed by certificates in Pregnancy, Post-Natal, Mum and Baby and Children’s. 

 

All abilities are very welcome in Rachael’s classes, especially newcomers to yoga. She wants to get people moving, to make time for themselves, and to learn to take a deep breath and step back from the day-to-day routine of everyday life.

Rachael believes that regular exercise and creating space both physically and mentally is key to keeping a positive outlook on life. Let’s not take this too seriously! Having her own invisible illness, she understands that everyone has their personal struggles and their own reason for trying yoga.

She welcomes anyone to give it a go and is happy to chat about individual needs or provide suggestions  for modifications – even if your first class is spent lying on your mat!

Born in Chile, Yuri Betancourt discovered his deep connection with music at the age of 11, when he first picked up an instrument. Since then, his life has been dedicated to sound, rhythm, and the soulful expression of South American traditions. A gifted multi-instrumentalist, Yuri plays a wide range of string instruments, including the charango, bass guitar, acoustic and electric guitars, alongside traditional flutes such as the quena and moseño. His playing carries the spirit of his homeland, blending ancestral sounds with contemporary creativity.

In 1999, Yuri moved to the UK, where he immersed himself in London’s vibrant underground scene. For over two decades, he collaborated on countless projects, from experimental ensembles to world music collectives, constantly exploring the intersections of culture and sound. His performances are known for their raw passion, authenticity, and ability to transport listeners into different musical landscapes.

In 2021, Yuri relocated to Bexhill-on-Sea, where he began weaving himself into the South Coast’s creative community. Alongside Karolina, he co-founded Veena and the Moon, a wellness and creative space dedicated to music, yoga, and holistic practices. Here, Yuri shares not only his extraordinary musical talents but also his knowledge of South American culture, introducing local audiences to unique instruments and traditions that carry stories of the Andes, the Amazon, and beyond.

What makes Yuri truly remarkable is his intuitive musicianship—he plays not only with technical mastery but also with deep emotional resonance. His music has the power to heal, inspire, and connect people across cultures. Whether through intimate performances, workshops, or collaborative projects, Yuri continues to enrich every space he enters with the magic of his sound.

Katie supports others in restoring balance and wellbeing through therapeutic massage and Reiki healing, working with both the body and the nervous system to encourage deep release and regulation.

For her, massage is far more than relaxation. It is a therapeutic tool that helps the body let go of tension, quiet the mind, and release stagnant energy. When combined with Reiki, her work supports the clearing of deeply held emotional and physical patterns that can contribute to pain, discomfort, or imbalance.

Shaped by her own self-healing journey, Katie brings a compassionate, intuitive approach to her practice. She understands the importance of working with past trauma, limiting beliefs, and the “shadows” that can hold us back, creating space for clarity, acceptance, and a more authentic way of living.

Her treatments are designed to help release fear and self-doubt, calm the mind, and support meaningful inner change.

Katie offers:
✨ Indian Head Massage (on the couch or seated) with Reiki
✨ Ayurvedic Face Massage with Reiki

She looks forward to supporting you on your healing journey