Omtropy - Yoga

Approach

Yoga is Sanskrit for 'union'. For me, 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.