Committee
President
Hannah Morgenstein Higgin
Contact
hnm24
College
Lucy Cavendish
Personal Bio
I started practicing yoga in 2004 and have been on the CUYS committee since spring 2010. For me, yoga is about relaxing, focusing, and getting exercise. It’s the best foil to sitting at a desk all day, which I do a lot of as a second year American History PhD student. Yoga is also a welcome contrast to all the cycling I do around Cambridge.
Job Description
The President has overall responsibility for coordinating the actions of the committee and communicating with various teachers and colleges etc. As the person who oversees the activities of everyone else, the President has to keep an eye on the bigger picture. He or she must ensure CUYS provides a varied, interesting, and financially sustainable class timetable each term, and other activities aimed at broadening the knowledge and experience of interested members of the Cambridge community.
Vice President
Gemma Ellse
Contact
ge225
College
Girton
Personal Bio
Hi I'm Gemma and I'm a 5th year vet from Girton. I started yoga in September 2010 with CUYS and have been attending at least one, if not several, classes every week since then. For a busy person who's not very good at just stopping, I find it a really good way to relax. The benefit of also toning your muscles is of course a plus too!
Job Description
The Vice President shares and helps carry out the responsibilities of the President. He or she helps coordinate classes and ensure they run smoothly, and helps the committee provide a varied, interesting, and financially sustainable class timetable each term, and other activities aimed at broadening the knowledge and experience of interested members of the Cambridge community.
Secretary
Gopal Kotecha
Contact
gk300
College
Trinity
Personal Bio
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Job Description
The Secretary take committee meeting minutes, ensures room bookings, maintains relevant contact information, and updates the emailing and membership lists.
Treasurer
Yandi Deng
Contact
ydd20
College
Newnham
Personal Bio
My name is Yandi Deng. I am an undergraduate student from Newnham College. I am currently reading Mechanical Engineering in my final year. I have been doing yoga for two years and still consider myself very much a beginner. I first started with Hatha yoga. This type yoga is particularly suitable for beginner. I am both physically and mentally benefited from the practice. It not only improves my flexibility but also helps me relax the mind. I recommend yoga for any one looking for an effective method to reduce stress and improve fitness. You will find it is fun!
Job Description
The Treasurer is responsible for all CUYS finances.
Publicity and Events
Amy Prendergast
Contact
alp60
College
Lucy Cavendish
Personal Bio
- Not Available -
Job Description
The Publicity and Events Officers organize workshops and socials and are responsible for CUYS publicity.
Publicity and Events
Lys Alcayna-Stevens
Contact
lss32
College
Trinity
Personal Bio
I am currently completing the first year of my PhD in Social Anthropology at Trinity. My first ever yoga class was Martin Bond's Hatha yoga class in Sidney Sussex in 2006, and since then I've been practicing yoga wherever I go. Very happy to be back in Cambridge and part of CUYS again!
Job Description
The Publicity and Events Officers organize workshops and socials and are responsible for CUYS publicity.
Publicity and Events
Scharolta Siencnik
Contact
kss36
College
Magdalene
Personal Bio
Hello, I'm Scharolta, a Magdalene Linguistics 2nd year. I came to yoga (boring but true) over my mother, who recently finished her yoga teacher training. I'm very keen on Ashtanga Yoga so you can find me in the Saturday Power Yoga class.
Job Description
The Publicity and Events Officers organize workshops and socials and are responsible for CUYS publicity.
Publicity and Events
Kate Connell
Contact
kbc29
College
Darwin
Personal Bio
I am a third year PhD student in the Archaeology Department. I've been practicing yoga irregularly for a long time but have really focused my practice over the last few years. I'm relying on it to keep me sane through thesis writing! I love the way yoga can feel so intense and calm at the same time- I think it's good for perspective. I am currently studying to become a yoga teacher and enjoy practicing varied styles.
Job Description
The Publicity and Events Officers organize workshops and socials and are responsible for CUYS publicity.
