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YOGA BODY CENTRE
INFORMATION ON THE TEACHERS AT YOGA BODY CENTRE
FRANCESCA CROSS - HATHA YOGA CLASSES
- 30 YEARS OF PRACTICE
- HATHA YOGA TEACHER
- 5 YEARS TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Francesca has been practicing yoga for 30 years. Growing up travelling around the Middle east and India she was introduced to Yoga at the age of 15 by a family friend - who’s advise to her was - "to be in control of yourself, you must learn to control the shadows" - Francesca began practicing – promising him to practice every day - this has continued more or less to this day - and she is still working on those shadows! It was after the birth of her second child that Francesca decided to start attending taught / teacher led classes here in London – inspired by her own teachers Francesca wanted to teach Yoga to others; she has been teaching for five years and strives to teach as well as all her own teachers.
HATHA, ASHTANGA, TANTRA, PREGNANCY, POST NATAL, CHILDREN / FAMILY YOGA
1-1 YOGA THERAPY AND SPECIAL NEEDS (ALL AGES 0 -100)
I have had a curiosity and passion for Eastern philosophy and practice since a child, this grew over the years as I explored mysticism and meditation. I began a Hatha yoga practice in my early twenties, but it was not until pregnancy 17yrs ago that I attended a regular class.
In 2000 I was reminded of the power and transformational effects of Yoga as I recovered from pneumonia. This was the catalyst to follow my early dream, dedicate my life to yoga sadhana and share the benefits and joy of Yoga by teaching.
“Yoga is a light which, once lit, will never dim. The better (more consistent), your practice, the brighter the flame.” BKS
I have had the privilege to be taught by inspired teachers, who have continued to nurture this light, and encourage me to do the same.
Over the last 8 years, I have continued develop and expand my Yoga skills with specialised training modules and diplomas so that I am more able to meet individual needs and embrace the yoga philosophy of inclusivity.
For more details of my qualifications and experience: www.madyoga.co.uk .
RYT 200hrs registered and fully insured Yoga Teacher of Hatha Yoga and Hot Yoga styles
I have practiced and studied daily for over 10 years in various Yoga styles; Hatha Yoga, Astanga Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Jivamukti Yoga, Vinyasa flow etc…
In summer 2009 I felt that I was ready to take the next step on my Yoga journey and decided to develop my knowledge and my practice by enrolling on a Teacher training course.
I love to adapt my classes to the needs of my students and I can create a class which will invigorate, relax, or exercise you.
I will base my classes on Hatha Yoga, with its spiritual and physical elements, but I will also bring other valuable techniques from other styles of Yoga which will make the class a unique experience.
The Hatha Vinyasa early morning classes are designed to prepare you for the rest of the day through various breathing exercises, long stretches, dynamic asanas and long periods of relaxation.
Go with the flow! A dynamic class blending the vitality and sequencing of Astanga, with the attention to detail of Hatha.
My own practice has taken in many styles including Astanga, Hatha, Iyengar and Anusaura, I like to bring in elements of each to create an energetic, yet relaxing varied class, sychronising breath and movement, with a strong focus on alignment and body awareness. Classes are tailored to help students develop stamina, flexibility and confidence in their own practice.
Ann Collins-Ackroyd has been practising yoga periodically throughout her life - intensely as a teenager, in pregnancy and seriously for the last twelve years, gaining her Teaching diploma with the British Wheel of Yoga. Ann’s influences come from the Viniyoga tradition, focusing on the philosophy of the Yoga Sutras, individual development and a deep emphasis on the Breath.
Ann continues under the guidance of the Hatha Viniyoga and Iyengar Traditions, and had a period of practising Ashtanga Yoga.
Ann believes the breath is a profound tool encouraging the body to soften and open, whilst calming the mind in our modern rajasic world. Ann is very interested in the therapeutic qualities of yoga and has completed Fiona Agombar’s teacher training for people with ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Yoga Campus’s Yoga Therapy for 21st Century Conditions, as well as the Pregnancy Teacher Training with Nadia Narain at Triyoga.
I am a BWY and Sivananda trained yoga teacher practicing for over 15 years.
I am a BWY and Sivananda trained yoga teacher practicing for over 15 years.
I recently completed my Pregnancy Yoga diploma with Sitaram.I teach a fairly gentle class with a focus on pelvic floor, working on releasing tension and opening up the chest cavity as well as tackling other niggling side-effects from pregnancy. Breathe work and relaxation feature throughout all classes to help mothers come to terms with the magic carpet ride of impending motherhood.
Suki has been practicing yoga for many years. During the last six years she has been committed to Iyengar yoga, during which time she trained as a teacher, and became a member of the Iyengar Yoga Teaching Association. Suki is passionate about the potential benefits of Iyengar yoga for everyone, regardless of age and ability. The Iyengar approach helps to develop strength, stamina and flexibility, and can also have very positive effects on mental and emotional well-being. Suki’s love of teaching reflects her ongoing enthusiasm for the benefits of yoga for all.
