This practice of Yoga has transformed life in many ways, and the most of which is to move with the breath, to allow life to flow. This year I listened to my own advice and took some time off of teaching, and gave myself permission to take time and rest. To not teach, or blog, or spend any time telling people where and what to move their bodiesIve now spent more than half my life teaching yoga.That is a lot of time to commit to something.

My first Yoga teacher Rodney Yee introduced me to the formal education of Yoga, and the following teachers have been my guide:Erich Schiffmann who inspired in me the complete Joy of Yoga Judith Hanson Lasater for stimulating curiosity to explore the depth of Yoga wisdom Patricia Walden for embodying the grace and beauty of Yoga Ramanand Patel for introducing me to a deeper subtle body alignment Angela Farmer for helping me embrace my Feminine self

I have always been fascinated by different cultures and how they intermingle. As a multi culti masala mix myself, Ive been interested in how people from different parts of the world see things, and how that is similar or dissimilar to the way I was brought to see things. And in travelling around the world for most of my life, Ive found there are more similarities that there are differences. Perhaps this is why I always believe we have a chance to promote peace on this planet by learning about our neighbours in other cultures.

I noticed years ago, even before I did yoga, that people in the West can’t squat as easily as Asians. Is there a different angle in the hip or joint that makes it easier for us to squat than our Western brothers and sisters? Is that something from childhood, or is there a physical difference? Are we built structurally differently? Will that effect how yoga poses are accessed in the body?

Therapeutic Yoga focuses on working with mental and physical conditions. It utilises yogic techniques including posture, breath work, meditation and pose variations created for a unique need and/or individual. Therapeutic Yoga is particularly helpful for recovering from, or living with, injury or illness. 

The Gayatri Mantra is one of the oldest prayers known, and appeals to the highest wisdom; to illumine an understanding of our true nature. The appeal requests that we become subtle and receptive to the divine wisdom that pervades life and is the essence of Self.