“Wellbeing is a performance strategy. When employees feel balanced and centred, your organisation benefits at every level.”

Tiia Ourila-Thorpe

Who is Tiia Ourila-Thorpe?

Tiia is a full-time yoga teacher, Director of Yoga Kula Victoria Quarter, and a lifelong advocate for the power of movement. Her journey into yoga began during her career as a professional dancer — an environment that was both exhilarating and highly demanding. Amid intense training, rehearsals, and performances, yoga became the grounding practice that kept her balanced, centred, and connected to herself. It offered calm, clarity, and restoration, ultimately shaping her path into a dedicated career in yoga and wellbeing.

Alongside her yoga work, Tiia continues to teach within the dance industry, supporting both professional dancers and students in advanced training. She has a Master’s degree in Dance Teaching and Education, giving her a strong foundation in creating environments that support focus, safety, and growth. Today, she brings that same philosophy into every yoga class she delivers — crafting sessions that are meaningful, well-structured, restorative, and always taught with care.

Tiia is known for her attention to detail and her ability to transform a space through thoughtful touches. She often incorporates essential oils, incense, grounding shoulder or neck massages, and supportive physical adjustments to help students unwind fully. Her teaching style is highly versatile, offering everything from dynamic, energising flows to deeply restorative and meditative practices. Whether a group needs a slow, nourishing reset or something that brings energy and focus into the day, she tailors each session with intention.

Corporate Yoga & Wellbeing Offerings

Tiia’s corporate yoga programmes are designed to counter the physical and mental strain of modern working life. Hours spent sitting, problem-solving, and navigating demanding schedules create tension, fatigue, and reduced focus — and her sessions directly support employees in managing these pressures.

1. Desk Reset (Workday Mobility Session)

Short, accessible sessions that can be done in work clothes, at the desk, or in small spaces. These mobility-focused classes provide practical tools employees can use throughout the day to release tension, boost energy, ease tight shoulders and hips, reduce lower-back discomfort, and improve circulation.

2. Drive & Thrive (Energising Office Yoga)

Tiia’s signature mid-day corporate yoga class designed to lift mood and replenish energy. The focus is on gently mobilising joints affected by prolonged sitting, strengthening postural muscles, improving breathing patterns, and leaving employees refreshed and mentally reset for the rest of the day.

3. Power of Breath (Workplace Breathwork & Focus)

Guided breathwork sessions that rebalance breathing patterns, calm the mind, lower stress, and restore clarity. These sessions help anchor thoughts, stabilise emotions, and build resilience — offering employees a practical tool they can use at any time.

Across all of her offerings, Tiia’s aim is to create an accessible, meaningful wellbeing experience that helps employees feel healthier, calmer, and more capable — at work and beyond.

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What clients have said about Tiia

 “Tiia is fantastic. She is an excellent teacher and guide who explains how each pose supports the body- such as how a movement strengthens the back. I’m so pleased I found her.” 

“This was one of the most beautiful yoga classes I’ve experienced in a long time. Tiia was caring and attentive to every person, helping me settle into poses and ensuring I had all the support I needed. The class nourished my mind, body, and soul.” 

“A lovely and relaxing atmosphere! It was one of my first in-person yoga classes. Tiia made me feel comfortable and offered regressions and progressions so everyone could practise at their level.“

Why Corporate Yoga Supports the Workplace

Regular movement and breathwork can transform workplace wellbeing. These practices improve concentration, stabilise energy levels, and create mental clarity — helping employees feel less overwhelmed and more productive. Physically, corporate yoga counteracts the effects of desk work, reduces stress, supports better sleep, and boosts overall wellbeing.

Practicing yoga as a team also boosts morale and strengthens connection, giving colleagues a shared experience that fosters collaboration and emotional wellbeing. This sense of unity supports mindful communication, enhances team culture, and contributes to a healthier, more positive corporate environment.

A Little More About Tiia

Outside of teaching, Tiia is happiest when she’s moving — whether cycling, walking in nature, or keeping up with her beautiful blended family, who ensure she never stays still for long. As a native Finn, she also has a deep love for the sauna. She once had one at home and would happily go every day. These joys keep her energised, inspired, and connected to the world around her — feelings she brings warmly into her classes.