03/09/2025
Do you have a practice that helps you feel truly comfortable in your own skin? 🌿
I never thought that was possible until I took my first Ashtanga Yoga class in London, 1997. I was in my mid-20s, working as a nurse and my Iyengar teacher suggested I try Ashtanga with while they were on extended leave.
I’d never heard of Ashtanga Yoga, so I showed up to a led class. I was totally confused (!), yet utterly captivated by the flowing movements, breath connection, and that rare sense of embodiment. I was hooked! 💫
So, I signed up for John’s weekend beginner’s course, then committed myself Mysore - style classes 5 day/wk. By year’s end I was on my way to Mysore, South India to practice with Shri K. Pattabhi Jois and his grandson, Sharath. The shala was also their family home, I felt welcomed and had a profound sense of acceptance and being seen exactly as I am. It was quite amazing. This feeling plus the love of Ashtanga Yoga and the process kept me returning to Mysore and to my teachers for the next 20 years.
Through sharing this practice I aim to pass on what I have learnt from my teachers and my years of experience. Acceptance, perseverance, dedication and devotion and of course, the inspiration to keep stepping onto the mat and see what unfolds.
I’ll be teaching a Beginner’s workshop this Saturday, 6th September, 3 - 4.30pm up at West End Hall here in Castlemaine.
If you are curious about the transformative path of Ashtanga Yoga please head to my website for further information and to book your spot. 💫
Swipe left to see pics of me with Guruji & Sharathji, Lakshmipuram, 2000 and the “new shala” Gokulam, 2003. ❤️
