Traditional ‘old school’ Ashtanga Yoga
I have been teaching the Ashtanga yoga system for over a decade and regularly study in India and with my teacher Nancy Gilgoff (http://www.ashtangamaui.com). Nancy was one of the pioneers of introducing Ashtanga yoga and Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois to the west in the 1970’s.
In 2018 I have organised Nancy’s first visit to Australia where she taught at our Ashtanga Yoga Centre in Cairns.
To appreciate the knowledge and experiences each senior teacher brings to the Ashtanga lineage, I have attended several teacher trainings with Manju Jois, Prem and Radha and David Swenson. I have also studied with Sharath Jois at the KPJAYI in Mysore/India.
Over the years I have developed a greater interest in the practice of meditation and have found my home in the practice of zen. I attend regular silent retreats at the Open Way Zen established by Zen Master Hogen-san.
My fascination about the body’s self-healing abilities led me to study CranioSacral therapy with the Upledger Institute in Singapore. This has given me a deeper understanding on how to heal and release injuries, illnesses and trauma.
I have been teaching traditional Mysore style classes at the Ashtanga Yoga Centre in Melbourne, on the Sunshine Coast and in Cairns. In 2020 we opened the doors of our shala in Fortitude Valley in Brisbane – a space to practice, learn and connect.
Oṁ Saha nāvavatu saha nau bhunaktu saha vīryam karavāvahai tejasvi nāvadhītamastu mā vidviṣāvahai
Oṁ Shāntiḥ, Shāntiḥ, Shāntiḥ
May we all be protected
May we all be nourished
May we work together with great energy
May our intelect be sharpened
(may our study be effective)
Let there be no Animosity amongst us
Om, peace (in me),
peace (in nature),
peace (in divine forces)
Practice and all is coming Sri K. Pattabhi Jois
Continuing the lineage
My practice and teaching approach is inspired by senior teachers who have spent decades under the guidance of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Their dedication and passion to carry on the tradition of this practice is also part of my motivation to teach Ashtanga Yoga. I am grateful to have learnt the Primary, Intermediate and Advanced series as it was taught in the early days and I am honoured to teach and share this wonderful practice with everyone who is willing to learn.