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“Yoga does not just change the way we see things,

it transforms the person who sees.” B.K.S. Iyengar

Yoga Styles I Teach...

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Ashtanga Yoga

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I generally teach the Primary Series and occasionally introduce some of the Intermediate Series.  Ashtanga is quite a dynamic practice, moving with the breath, building the strength and agility of a Lion, well according to Sri Pattabhi Jois, and I would agree, with regular practice. 

 

I fell in love with Ashtanga as it is a physically strong practice but at the same time it draws the yogi/yogini into the more philosophical side of the practice, introducing the yogi to the 8 limbs of yoga without having to open a book.

 

It is a moving meditation, using the Ujjayi breath, Bandhas (energy locks) and Drishti (focus, gaze).  This allows the student to tune inwards and detach from the senses, from the business of the mind….. to find stillness, Nirodah… moments of bliss.

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Funky Flow

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Funky Flow was thrust upon me…. Thank goodness. 

 

I am forever telling students that I didn’t come up with the name (true story!) but it gave me free license to do whatever I wanted. 

 

The class theme is generally one of fun, of letting go of any expectations of ourselves and going with the flow.  We move to some funky tunes, we get warm, very warm and we play with some funky poses towards the end.

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HathaYoga

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This class will move more slowly, generally working to a theme to gain more flexibility and strength.

 

We will work on alignment whilst taking time in the poses to allow us to tune inwards and lengthen, soften into each asana.

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Vinyasa Flow

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Vinyasa, often described as movement with breath or movement with intent. 

 

I had a wonderful teacher who often said, relax, there is nowhere to get to, no destination. 

 

The Vinyasa practice is an opportunity to, yes, move with the breath, but more importantly to tune inward and focus and … go with the flow.

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I have been attending Gillian’s yoga classes at HYD for over three years. I have done Ashtanga classes and rarely miss her Funky Flow class on Sundays. I’ve said to Gillian on more than one occasion  that this is one of my favourite hours in the week. Her classes are challenging but great fun. Gillian brings her warm outgoing personality and great sense of humour to her classes. She is very encouraging and has great empathy for her students who have varying levels of yoga experience. There is never any sense of judgement. If you are looking to improve your core strength, flexibility, back bends, hip openers, inversions etc. then Gillian is the teacher for you! Gillian is also a very spiritual person and she introduces a philosophical thought or reading at the end of the class. Anyone who attends her classes will always feel better at the end of the class than when they came in. I decided to study for my 200 hour yoga teacher training, which I recently completed, inspired by brilliant teachers like Gillian and if I ever teach classes anywhere near the level of Gillian’s I will be very happy. She is always extremely helpful and patient with advise on the training and yoga teaching. If you sign up to classes  with Gillian you will have made an excellent decision that you will not regret. I cannot recommend Gillian highly enough!

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Patrick Keating

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