Mo

Yoga began for me almost 20 years ago in 2004, is a daily ritual and an integral part of life. I still remember vividly the newfound delight of quietening my mind, being with my breath and feeling the strong sense of inner calm which came each time I did some yoga. Over time, practices and pleasant rituals have evolved which are contemplative, adaptive and rewarding.

Thank you Gill MacLean, my first teacher, and David Keil, in the early years. Daily practice of this ancient method is a good way to stay healthy and resilient and give support to everything else in life, and practices like pranayama and asana are easily adapted to different times and phases of life. Teaching of this structured, intelligent and dynamic approach to yoga evolved for me from love of the practices of asana, pranayama, chanting and meditation, and an interest in Ayurveda, the sister science of  yoga. I’ve been teaching consistently at my home space and in the community since 2009, and continue to practice, learn and study with a few wise, and engaging teachers.

Much appreciation and gratitude in particular to Sarah Hatcher, Christine Hoar, Eddie Stern, and Robert Moses for sharing knowledge and wisdom of these ancient traditions and practices so generously, through classes, books, retreats, trainings, workshops and friendship. And to everyone who has come to practice and learn a little about yoga over the last 15 years, thankyou ! We all learn from each other.

Yoga

Yoga is an ancient practice that originated within the wisdom traditions of India. The methods of yoga have shown that by using our body, breath and mind in a particular way, we may find harmony within ourselves. Yoga pulls us back into our bodies, and teaches us an awareness that keeps us healthy, filled with a sense of well-being that gives us a renewed ability to remain aware in the present moment. Ashtanga Yoga is a gentle yet dynamic, structured and intelligent approach to the practice of yoga, and is comprised of both practical and philosophical components. the practical aspect is traditionally taught in two ways, Led Class and Mysore. It’s beneficial to do both types of classes.