Yoga is Sanskrit for 'union'. I find, linking the body and
mind whilst synchronising breath with movement brings about balance, harmony,
wellbeing and a sense of peace. Sivananda Yoga embraces the four paths of
Karma (taking selfless action), Bhakti (the Yoga of devotion), Raja (Royal Yoga,
the scientific approach, mind control) and Jnana (the Yoga of knowledge, the
philosophical approach). It is a personal journey, not a competition with
others or to satisfy our egos, the only legitimate challenges are within
ourselves and not with others.
Integral to my practice and teaching, is the principle that
time is taken for self-enquiry to be aware of the moment .
This creates space to investigate the effect on ones physiological, mental and
spiritual being due to changes (even micro ones) in posture and breathing.
The acceptance of
this awareness and taking responsibility for changes leads to personal
development and a deeper understanding of ones Yogic journey.
Over the last seven years I developed a range of classes that embrace the
teachings of:
Gentle Hatha for remedial, introductory, anti and post
natal;
Iyengar for precision and alignment for
intermediate students;
Dynamic (Primary Series - Astanga Vinyasa)
embracing ujjayi breath and challenging asanas for the more advanced
individuals;
Yoga Nidra –deep relaxation for healing and self
awareness;
Dhyana and Dharana (meditation and mind focus) for
positive thinking, self awareness and space;
Chakra breathing and clearing for balance and
healing;
Pranayama breathing practices for Kriya and to
control vital force;
Flow yoga dance drawing on TCM systems and
meridians with the use of Chi Balls.