{"id":309,"date":"2019-10-28T08:29:04","date_gmt":"2019-10-28T08:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avadawebsites.wpengine.com\/yoga\/?page_id=309"},"modified":"2026-08-22T12:43:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T12:43:12","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wine-and-yoga.com\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

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explore the senses & experience life in high definition<\/p>\n<\/div>

why wine & yoga<\/h2><\/div>
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I have three passions in my life, yoga, wine and cats! <\/span><\/p>\n

Yoga and wine put us in touch with our senses and help us experience the richness of life in high definition. Connect with your body, mind, spirit and breathe.<\/p>\n

The idea of creating the Yoga and Wine workshop manifested when I started to draw alignment to the similarities I found of the two different worlds of Wine and Yoga. While drawing the chart of a Vinyasa Class I was surprised how familiar it was to witness the birth of a wine.<\/p>\n

So the idea became real in practice and I began to offer the one hour vinyasa practice followed by a wine tasting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\u201cFor my hen we organised a Vino Before Vows party with Mine running a Yoga & Wine event. It was a brilliant mix of relaxation and celebration!<\/div>\n
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Mine was in constant contact in the run up to the event \u2013 offering location options, providing well-curated selection of wines (grape variety, location and price), understanding guest needs, and organising additional food requests. She made me feel supported and thought of everything to make the event run well.<\/div>\n
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On the day, Mine\u2019s yoga was thoughtfully paced \u2013 suitable for beginners and those with injuries but engaging enough for yogis. Mine provided a period of meditation, breathing techniques for the big day, and alternatives and ways to challenge ourselves, creating some giggles during the balance poses. It was a very fun bonding experience between family and friends.<\/div>\n
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Then came the wine tasting \u2013 we learnt so much about the techniques behind tasting wine, the wines we had chosen and the perfect food pairings. It really was delicious. Mine was mindful to allow us time to unwind, chat and celebrate as well. Even those attending that didn\u2019t drink wine still said they enjoyed energy of the experience.<\/div>\n
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This was such a great activity for a hen \u2013 it catered to the entire group dynamic of young and old. We all left feeling wholesome and celebrated, refreshed and slightly buzzed.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>
<\/span>Christina<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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\u201cI attended Mine\u2019s yoga & wine workshop and what a fun and restorative way to spend an afternoon! Her yoga class was the right balance of challenging but still within my comfort zone, and her direction was clear and encouraging. The wine tasting was fun and informative \u2013 we tasted a varied range of delicious wines and interesting grape varieties. Would highly recommend.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>

<\/span>Maria Elena Lugea<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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meet your instructor: Mine C\u00f6nettin Bennett<\/p>\n<\/div>

about me<\/h2><\/div>
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Originally from Istanbul, I studied Hospitality in The Mediterranean University for 2 years followed by Classical Philology at Istanbul University. I have lived in Belfast for over 20 years.<\/p>\n

YOGA QUALIFICATIONS \/ EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have been practising yoga since the start of 2000’s. I have had the fortune of practising with some local and international teachers and witnessing different styles. I have completed my 200hr Function and Flow Yoga Teacher Training<\/strong> within Studio 52 in Belfast. Going through different aspects of yoga and spine of a Vinyasa Yoga class with highly experienced teachers.<\/p>\n

WINE EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am a WSET LEVEL 4 Diploma holder<\/strong> and also a Certified WSET Educator, Certified Port Educator, Certified Navarra Educator and Certified Port Educator.<\/strong>\u00a0Wine and Spirit Education Trust is a global organisation arranges courses and exams in the field of wine, spirit and sake founded in 1969 based in London. Regarded as one of the world\u2019s leading providers of wine education.<\/p>\n

I have a wealth of experience presenting tastings on numerous of occasions and also currently am teaching for The Wine Academy in Belfast. I also deliver WSET Classes for Kirker Greer & Pattison Group, and Vinspire Academy in Dublin.<\/p>\n

Wine world is endless, just like yoga. I love to learn something new in every opportunity and share it with others within my practices or classes and tastings.<\/p>\n

PLACES I TEACH<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Wine Academy, Drinksology Kirkeer Greer, Capstone California, The Vinspire Academy Dublin<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Very Friendly & Social<\/h3><\/div>

“I went to the wine and yoga session run by Mine and absolutely loved it! The yoga was great and Mine was so knowledgeable when it came to the wine tasting. I\u2019ll definitely be back!”<\/p>\n

Victoria Kincaid<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Wine Experience<\/h3><\/div>

I am a WSET LEVEL 4 Diploma holder<\/strong> and also a Certified WSET Educator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I have a wealth of experience presenting tastings on numerous of occasions and also currently am teaching for The Wine Academy in Belfast.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Find Harmony & Peace<\/h3><\/div>

If practiced regularly and in a correct way, Yoga has many benefits.<\/p>\n

Yoga helps you to strengthen your body and soul, helping you deal with the hectic, stressful daily issues of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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