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Sunday, 05 September 2010

 
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Sarah Woolridge was taught her first asana at the age of 3 by her father who had spent several years in India. Many years later, after several years of being afraid to exercise or move her body due to neck and back injuries, an osteopath recommended yoga to strengthen the back and Sarah then found yoga, starting by practicing the flowing and challenging Dynamic yoga method with Rani of Yogarani Studios. Feeling very early on that this was something she wanted to do, her practice deepened and became more frequent. The freedom, strength and flexibility that regular Yoga practice gave physically was amazing, and a daily practice was established within 4 months of starting.
Exploring other styles brings new focuses to each posture and aspect of yoga. Sarah is passionate about the breath, believing that movement which originates with the breath becomes graceful, powerful, effortless and beautiful. She has trained with the Yoga and Health Centre of Orlando, Florida, - studying there with Edely Wallace, a very experienced teacher who came back from paralysis through yoga, with a very strong focus on pranayama (yogic breathing techniques) and philosophy; and with Denise of Essential Yoga in Kent, England. With Denise she discovered the spine awakening techniques inspired by Vanda Scaravelli and the importance of individuallity in Yoga practice, encouraging the Yoga practitioner to take  responsibility for their own practice and explore what works best for them. She has also trained with renowned teachers such as Godfrey Devereux, Donna Fahri, Mark Woolford, and the Venkatesh's from India, and is continuously informing herself further through study of Yoga, Ayurveda and Anatomy; attending courses, seminars and workshops.
Sarah is dedicated to sharing the benefits of yoga practice with anyone who comes to her as a student, and to continuing to learn, from her teachers and students alike.

 

Christine Walti is a Fitness Instructor, Yoga and Pilates Teacher. More biog details coming soon.

 

 

 

'The wise...should become a doer of deeds in the spirit of yoga' - Krishna to Arjuna, quote from the chapter 'Karma Yoga, The Way of Action', The Bhagavadgita.

 

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