Teachers

Ashok was training to be a monk during 1974, aged 17 under the guidance of

Swami Kripalvanandaji. He trained intensively over 5 years, learning asana (postures). Whilst with Swami Kripalvandaji he specialised in Pranayama (breathing) and Shatakarmani (cleansing).
Ashok has met many ‘yogis’ and ‘sadhus’ who have all aided his knowledge of technique and

yoga philosophy.
Living with yoga, Ashok says he has become more satisfied, focused and tolerant person.

Helen has been practising yoga for 19 years, trying her first class when pregnant with her daughter. She ended up leaving the world of design, film and television to pursue her yoga studies.
Helen qualified to teach in 2005- she completed a 3 year diploma through the British Wheel of Yoga. Helen has since spent time studying with John and Lucy Scott, in 2010 she completed their 200hr+ Level 2 teacher training.
Helen says her own training and exploration is ongoing.

Karen has been practicing yoga since 1999 when she was diagnosed with ME, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.  With dedication the practice completely turned her life around and aided a quick and full recovery.  As a result, Karen wanted to influence others lives the way her yoga teacher had influenced hers.

In 2005, Karen qualified as a Hatha Yoga teacher after completing a 3 year diploma with the British Wheel of Yoga.  Karen subsequently qualified as a Pregnancy Yoga teacher, a Thai Yoga massage therapist and a certified teacher in Yoga for ME and Chronic Fatigue.  More recently Karen has trained with Sarah Powers and is now an Insight Yoga instructor and dedicated practitioner and teacher of mindfulness meditation.  Karen passionately believes that yoga is accessible to all and through regular practice you can have profound effects on your mind and body, creating both inner and outer strength.

Mary has been teaching yoga for 32 years. She regularly visits the Ramamani Iyengar memorial institute in Pune, India to continue studying and practising under the Iyengar family.
Mary is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (Level 3), an Assessor and Acting Moderator for the Iyengar Yoga Association (IYA (UK)).

Natalie has been practicing yoga for over 10 years. In 2006 she discovered Ashtanga which has led her to study in India and the UK with some truly inspiring teachers including Ajay Kuma, Sharath and Sri K Patthabhi Jois.

She is passionate about Ashtanga-loving the flow and intensity it offers.

Natalie has continued this practice, which has led her to meditation. She enjoys the balance and calm that this brings to her practice and teaching.

She recently completed her 200 hour teacher training where she deepened her knowledge and practice of meditation and discovered a more Buddhist philosophy.

Natalie works within the youth service and is passionate about the development and support of young people.

Sport has always been very prevalent in Scott’s life. He recalls spending most of his early days rowing backwards down a river at physical breaking point.

He was historically sceptical of yoga, which is cause for amusement now!

Scott feels vinyasa flow allows him to combine a love for a powerful style of yoga with the calming effect of the breath and meditation.

He says that Yoga has most definitely had a huge positive effect, both physically and mentally. He has enjoyed a personal practise for many years; teaching seemed the best way to be able to share that joy. His classes are energising and passionate.

Scott has been teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and the Primary Series in the Bournemouth and Poole area for the last four years.

Scott was a popular DJ when he attended his first class with a friend.  He has since studied with

Sri Pattabhi Jois, his grandson Sharath Jois and ultimately Ajay Kuma who he visits annually.

He is a registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance.

Scott has recently qualified as an acupuncturist. This has given him an excellent knowledge of Chinese medicine and an extensive anatomy focus which flows into his teaching.