Katy Appleton is a fantastic advertisement for the benefits of yoga. Her energy and enthusiasm are apparent from the moment you meet her, so it isn't hard to imagine how she inspires her celebrity client Geri Halliwell. Katy has practised yoga her entire life, even before she was born - her mother practised yoga throughout her pregnancy and later practised with Katy as a child.

As a dancer with the English National Ballet, Katy got into yoga as a form of relaxation. On finishing her ballet career she decided to teach full time, which she has done for the past five years. Based in south London, she runs classes at the Open Door Community Centre in Southfields, where she offers personal training sessions.

Katy puts yoga's recent popularity down to the fact that more and more people are looking for a holistic approach to life. 'We all want to be fit and healthy but not everyone enjoys going to the gym, so yoga is a great alternative,' she says.

Transforming your body
When people find out Katy is Geri's trainer, they all want to know how they can transform themselves like Geri did. She explains, 'I think too many people make the mistake of worrying about how they look rather than how they feel.' Katy adds, 'And not everyone is 5'2" or has Geri's petite body frame.'

While Katy notes that Geri's yoga routine is quite rigorous, no matter how much or little yoga you do, it can make a difference - even one class a week - depending on what works best for you. One of the most vital elements is finding the right teacher for you. Geri tried several different teachers before finding Katy, and has continued to work with her for the past year.

Me Again! Sorry I didn't research Geri Halliwells diet and exercise regime. I am having major computer troubles so my time on the net is limited at the moment. I miss chatting with you all in the forum. But hopefully it will be sorted out soon!