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Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga - in the tradition of Shri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India

Beginners Intensive (2-Day)

October 6/7 2018
Exeter, UK

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Monday

5.30-7.30pm
Mysore Style Ashtanga
@The Ashtanga Yoga Workshop

7.45-9pm
Ashtanga Yoga - Half Primary
@The Ashtanga Yoga Workshop
Drop-in £9

Tuesday

7-9am
Mysore Style Ashtanga
@The Ashtanga Yoga Workshop

6.30-8pm
Mixed Ability Ashtanga
Blackborough Village Hall
Drop-in £10

Wednesday

7-9am
Mysore Style Ashtanga
@The Ashtanga Yoga Workshop

5.30-7.30pm
Mysore Style Ashtanga
@The Ashtanga Yoga Workshop

Thursday

7-9am
Mysore Style Ashtanga
@The Ashtanga Yoga Workshop

10-11.15am
Beginners Ashtanga
@The Ashtanga Yoga Workshop
Drop-in £8

Sunday

7.30-9.30am
Mysore Style Ashtanga
@The Ashtanga Yoga Workshop

Testimonials

 

"Since I first began practising with Chris I have always found his attention to detail of great benefit. I feel that he teaches the Ashtanga practice in a way that makes it accessible and understandable for all, he actively promotes the philosophy and theory behind the practice, especially within a workshop setting. I know that I will always learn something new from Chris and I feel able to explore my own practice more creatively as a result"

Virginia Compton (Yoga Teacher)

 

"Your love and enthusiasm for yoga comes across in bucket loads. You've inspired me to do my first self practice, how fabulous - It has taken 20 years of teacher led yoga (which I won't stop doing) for me to manage self practice. Thanks for the inspiration"

Kerstine Gardner

 

 

"Hi Chris – been meaning to let you know, that was the best workshop yet. The morning was wonderfully challenging and the modifications were great. You are very good at combining the physical anatomy of yoga with the spiritual theory, both of which I find inspiring. The afternoon session on moola banda was fascinating. I have since felt taller and more energised so I think I might have found I my bandhas – the challenge now is not to let them go again! Thanks for a great workshop. Looking forward to the next one!"

Liz Elliott

 

"I am a yoga teacher on the isle of wight and really impressed with your site my student actually sent me your link and we both now follow u hopefully attending one of your courses next year. I love your latest article on the beginner it is so true, I have been battling with tailors pose for ages having achieved a lot of the more advanced postures, my chiropractor told me to take a beginners view strip the posture bare and re-build how u find where u have cheated to get to a pose, the practice slows and calms and becomes rich a brilliant piece of advice, everyone should do it, keep up the great work"

Jenny Andrews-Smith

 

"We would just like to thank you for your really informative, fun classes. Just the right blend of light heartedness with clear information and helpful tips, to feel progression in a relaxed atmosphere each week. Thanks again, keep up the good work and all the best for the future".

Simon Broom

 

"Thank you for a truly inspiring day, I loved your energy and knowledge. Your way of teaching is refreshing, I am still floating today may be the inversions, but I think it is more that I have truly found the truth within the breath, totally uplifting, I am so excited to borrow some of your ideas of finding the breath and bandhas, it's as if a secret has been unlocked and I know my practice will develop deeper and with respect. Would love to explore further but work and time call, but I will definitely be back. Thank you"

Jenny

 

"I participated in the Vinyasa Workshop in Exeter on 21/01/12. This was the 3rd workshop organised by Chris that I have attended and they have all been exemplary. He caters for all levels and encourages beginners and experienced practitioners alike. He has a good knowledge of the philosophy and science of yoga and brings a spirituality to the practice that is very lacking in many yoga sessions. I highly recommend him as a class teacher and for a workshop. I hope he continues to grow and develop and allow his students to benefit from his inspiration"

Mary Blyth

"Thank you for the inspiration, until last Saturday I mainly practised Ashtanga to keep fit and to see how far I could push myself physically and mentally. I've always been passionate about Hatha yoga but you opened my eyes to the breath and how the ashtanga series works. Thank you again for the truly inspirational lesson"

Hayley Dyer

 

"As you say success/progress is difficult to quantify. Perhaps being older and stiffer AND starting too late in life personal goal setting has to be realistic. The improvement over nearly 2 years is personally noticeable. It is your excellent teaching and guidance that is so motivating and facilitates so much benefit. Thank you"

Pippa

 

"Thank you so much for Saturday's workshop. It was well worth the journey from Hampshire (after only 2hrs sleep too). The session taught me to breathe. Finally! At 40, to learn how to actually breathe in a way which enables the body to achieve its potential was a revelation. I hope my four children don't have to wait quite so long to learn that skill.

Checked out several of the yoga pose videos on your website; great stuff. Much, much more informative and illustrative than a book. I'm going to work my way through them. All of them.

Definitely hoping I'll be able to attend another of your fab workshops in the near future. Crossing fingers. And legs. And arms!"

Sarah

 

"Fabulous class today, really the best I've been to (and I've tried lots!). The perfect combination for me of pace of work, challenge and relaxation. I think its done the trick of reigniting my desire for daily practise and a weekly class! Thanks again"

Lucy

 

"Chris and Yulia, many thanks indeed. Your expertise, your knowledge and your open hearts shone through and hit the right spots (mentaly and physically)! Don't mean to sound like a poet! But, I am a bit of a recovering yogi and your teachings were excatly what I needed. Look forward to meeting again"

Sharon Dow

 

"I just wanted to let you know that I gained so much from your recent workshop. Since opening my own business two years ago my personal yoga practice suffered when time and work pressures took over my life. The Ashtanga primary series is a way for me to practice at my own pace, in my own way, and reconnect with something I was desperately missing. I feel my strength grow every day, and my aches and pains diminish as my stress levels reduce....and then the spiritual side has room to grow once again. Thank you for that blessing in my life returned!"

Paula Warke

 

"Your class is the best yoga class I have ever been to!"

Nina Richards

 

"I am not new to spiritual development and know the trials and tribulations it brings - but also the benefits and never been a wall flower when it comes to that side of my growth!...You're a great teacher and I feel prviledged to have your guidance through another transformation"

Student

 

"I just thought I would take the opportunity to say Thank you. Your classes have given me a whole new perspective on pretty much everything! You'll be inclined, no doubt, to say there is nothing to thank you for and that its me that turns up, but if your lessons were not so fulfilling, I wouldn't be turning up. I take more away from these sessions than any amount of 'treatment' could give me. Anyway, either through the thorough care of myself this year including the yoga, or sheer luck of the draw, I have been given my first year 'All Clear' and am feeling fairly invincible... So thank you"

Andie Stansell

 

"Thank you for being an inspiring teacher and encouraging me to have faith in my practice! I felt great energy on the day and your natural funny sense of humour brings my concentration back to what I am doing in class. I really enjoyed the day and felt you explained the anatomy very well and I now have an understanding of Prana and Apana"

Hannah Showell

 

"Thank you, was a lovely class I really enjoyed it. I have not had a good stretch like that for some years. I used to be an avid yogi, lost my way the last few years. Feel amazing now so am very happy to have found you"

Julie Taylor

 

"Thank you for such an inspiring, extremely challenging and rewarding second series workshop, a full respect to all dedicated ashtanga students, I would love to come back to this workshop to progress further and explore even deeper, wonderful to have shared your. Knowledge again xx thank you"

Jenny

 

"Thanks for a great workshop today Chris. I shall celebrate surviving it by eating vast amounts raspberry cheesecake!"

Helen

 

"Thank you Chris for such a beutifully well structured introduction to the 2nd series.... absolutely brilliant!! I've learned so much more than I hoped I could! You are a fantastic teacher. Catch you soon... Nameste"

Hayley

 

"Didn't say last night, but got to thank you – this is the first time in longer than I care to mention that I've been able to decorate for 10 days, then carry on as normal with my hands rather than be crippled for days afterwards. Its been a fabulous feeling, just being able to lift a tea mug without fear of dropping it, let alone continue with life/yoga without the pain my hands usually go through. I can't thank you enough for your patience and advice, you've made a massive change to my life"

Mel Ballam

 

"As someone who finds it very difficult to fit yoga practice into her life but still absolutely loves the practice of ashtanga vinyasa, your workshops gave me the motivation to make yoga a bigger part of my life"

"Your workshops are inspiring, fun, challenging, confidence building... I could go on and on. You opened my eyes to new possibilities, things that I never thought I could do"

"You're a wonderful teacher, thank you for your wisdom, positivity, energy and inspiration. I hope to see you and Julie again in the future!"

Sarah Bonner