


Believe
in
Yourself

Pole
Retreats
Take the next step on your pole journey with our luxury pole retreats. Including three full days of pole and aerial workshops, designed to inspire, challenge, and transform your skills.
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Minimum 8 hours pole training
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UK's leading Pole & Aerial Instructors
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Sound Healing
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Shared Accomodation​
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We are Girl Viking
More Self Love.
Your Confidence,
Find Yourself
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Meet Nina Vanns: The Heart of Girl Viking
Owner | Holistic & Aesthetic Practitioner | Wellness Advocate
"I believe I was put on this planet to help women feel amazing about themselves. At Girl Viking, I combine beauty, wellness, and healing to ensure you not only look great but feel empowered inside and out."
A Journey of Passion and Expertise
Nina's journey is as dynamic as her offerings. Her career began in the vibrant streets of London, where she worked as a band liaison at the iconic Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. With a background in music as a singer and pianist, she later discovered her love for fitness through pole dancing—a sport that remains her number one passion to this day.
With over 10 years of experience in pole fitness, Nina has trained hundreds of women, helping them build strength, confidence, and empowerment through movement. She also successfully organized and ran two luxury pole retreats, offering an unparalleled experience for enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the art and athleticism of pole fitness.
Her love for strength and movement led her to yoga training in India, where she honed her understanding of body alignment and holistic wellness. During this time, Nina expanded her expertise by training in Pilates, which led to her specialization in Reformer Pilates—a practice she now integrates to help clients achieve balance, flexibility, and core strength.
Nina also brings a wealth of knowledge as a certified Kambo practitioner, specializing in shamanic and sound healing, as well as sacred ceremonies like cacao and hapé.
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Yoga & Ceremonies
In 2019, Nina completed 300 hours of yoga training in India, dedicating a month to studying the physiology and anatomy of yoga. Her training also covered Yin, Ashtanga, Hatha, and Aerial yoga practices.
While Nina prefers to keep yoga as a personal practice rather than teaching regularly, she channels her knowledge and passion into hosting monthly workshops. These include spiritual workshops inspired by teachings from Hinduism and shamanic traditions, as well as focused Ashtanga yoga sessions.
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At Girl Viking Salon , Nina leads a team of highly qualified beauticians and aesthetic practitioners who share her passion for excellence. Each team member is trained to the highest standards in beauty, skincare, and advanced aesthetics, including injectables and other treatments. Together, they ensure every client receives tailored, professional care designed to enhance their natural beauty and confidence.
Qualifications & Expertise
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Sports Science
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Personal Training
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Exercise to Music
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Anatomy & Physiology (Levels 3 & 4)
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Reformer Pilates (Levels 1–3)
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Pole Fitness Instructor (10+ years)
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Kambo Healing Practitioner
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Advanced Aesthetic Practitioner
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pilates APPI
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Nutrition
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​Thai massage
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​multi style yoga
At Girl Viking, Nina's mission is to create a sanctuary where clients can heal, grow, and invest in their self-care journey, guided by skilled professionals every step of the way.
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