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    TEACHER TRAINING

    NEXT KIRTAN 2nd June 7.30pm

    East of Eden

     

  • "as great as the infinite space beyond is the space within the lotus of the heart. both heaven and earth are contained in that inner space, both fire and air, sun and moon, lightning and stars. whether we know it in this world or know it not, everything is contained in that inner space"
     

    CHANDOGYA UPANISHAD

    My Passion

    Yoga found me almost 20 years ago. It started as a purely physical practice then slowly, slowly, bit by bit the more subtle aspects of yoga revealed themselves to me. My body became stronger, my breath deeper, my mind stiller and my attitude, or spirit, more positive. My once a week practice turned into twice a week, three times a week...every day. You get the picture!

    I don't just mean standing like a tree or balancing on my head either. You can 'do' yoga walking down the street, interacting with others, doing your job or hobby, watching a sunset and yes, balancing on your head!

    After yoga became integral to my being I journeyed to India to study for my 200hr Yoga Alliance Teaching Certification with Tribe Yoga, where ancient teachings were married with modern anatomical focus.

    Through the years I have completed my 500hr+ Yoga Alliance certification during further studies in India and in the UK, studying with some of the worlds leading teachers including Richard Freeman, Shiva Rea, David Swenson, Jason Crandell, Max Strom, Rod Stryker, Anodea Judith, Manju Jois and Mimi Kuo Deemer amongst others. I have also completed my advanced Yin Yoga teacher training with the wonderful Norman Blair, have studied Buddhist meditation at Tushita in Dharamsala, home of the Dalai Lama and spent a month at Kopan Monastery in Nepal in Buddhist study and meditation.

    I have most recently completed a transformational 200hr training with Nikki Slade in kirtan leadership and am thrilled to be leading kirtan at East of Eden, my second home in Walthamstow.

    As well as teaching studio classes and zoom classes I offer private tuition from my home and in the workplace, as well as co leading the 200 hr YTT at East of Eden.

    I continue to be a diligent student of yoga and feel blessed to share my knowledge with others. Namaste to you all.

     

    "To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders."

    Lao Tzu

  • "Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and to endure what cannot be cured"

    BKS Iyengar

    MONDAY

    7.00-8AM HATHA EAST OF EDEN live in studio & ZOOMed

     

     6.30-7.30pm Hatha Zoom - join live or request recording

    drop in £10, class packs AND CONCESSIONS available

     

    TUESDAY

    🚨NEW CLASS! 9-10am  slow flow Pause Yoga Studio Leyton

    8.15PM-9.15PM candlelit YIN EAST OF EDEN IN STUDIO & ZOOMED

     

    WEDNESDAY

    Private tuition available FROM MY HOME OR VIA ZOOM

     

    6.00-7.15PM YogiJ meditative yin yoga ZOOM

     live link or recording

     

    THURSDAY

    7.00-8AM hatha EAST OF EDEN live in studio & ZOOMed

     

    SATURDAY

    9.15-10.15AM hatha EAST OF EDEN live in studio & ZOOMeD

     

    PAYMENT:

    FOR MY 'YOGIJ' Zoom CLasses a SUGGESTED donation OF £10 Or a

    pack of £10 classes for only £80

     

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  • Workshops, Retreats, TEACHER TRAINING

    healing yoga RETREAT AT THE SPECTACULAR VALE DE MOSES PORTUGAL

    JUNE 26-JULY 1ST 2023

    Join me for a blissful escape from the everyday in the remote forested foothills of the Serra da Estrela mountains in Portugal. Vale de Moses was featured by National Geographic as one of the top 5 retreats in Europe and listed by Forbes, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Yoga Journal, OmYoga Magazine and others as one of the best retreats in the world. The shala is suspended across the valley, giving breathtaking views for your practise, truly connecting you to the land and earth in the best possible way.

    I'll take you through 5 days of yoga, meditation and mantra with a chance to really get into the full practice, leaving physically and mentally renewed and invigorated.

    FULL DETAILS & BOOKING HERE

    Community Kirtan

    Friday June 2nd

    7.30-9pm

    BOOK HERE

    Join myself, my musical friends and the wonderful community of Walthamstow and beyond for an evening of meditation through mantra, melody and rhythm

    Kirtan means to 'sing the name' and is a celebration of Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of Devotion. Kirtan in essence is a meditation on bliss and love, through the vibrations of sound. James, with his harmonium and his Bhakti brother Theo on drum will lead you through traditional chants, in call and response, honouring the deities which represent the higher qualities within ourselves. No previous experience of yoga, chanting or singing is required, although if you enjoy any of these, you are sure to love Kirtan. You may experience deep stillness and peace, freedom of mind and joyful heart and you may find yourself clapping along or even getting up to move and dance. There are no rules and nothing to get right or be good at. Just a willingness to come together in community and open your heart. We will chant together for about 75 mins with breaks in between, to be still or stretch your legs, after which we will share chai and vegan sweet treats and enjoy the chance to have a relaxed chat together before the evening ends. This practice is for all bodies, all ages, all beliefs, all faiths and no faiths so spread the word and let's come together to sing to the higher power of the Self.

    BOOK HERE

    CHARITY all day KIRTAN FOR crisis uk

    2nd July 10am-10pm!

    BOOK HERE

    DROP IN FOR AN HOUR OR TWO OR STAY THE WHOLE DAY!

    DELICIOUS HOMEMADE VEGAN FOOD & DRINKS AVAILABLE

     

    Let’s come together in community, to raise funds for the UK's leading homelessness charity Crisis UK.

    Kirtan means to 'sing the name' and is a celebration of Bhakti Yoga, the Yoga of Devotion. Kirtan in essence is a meditation on bliss and love, through the vibrations of sound. James, with his harmonium and his Bhakti brother Theo on drum will lead you through traditional chants, in call and response, honouring the deities which represent the higher qualities within ourselves. No previous experience of yoga, chanting or singing is required, although if you enjoy any of these, you are sure to love Kirtan. You may experience deep stillness and peace, freedom of mind and joyful heart and you may find yourself clapping along or even getting up to move and dance. There are no rules and nothing to get right or be good at. Just a willingness to come together in community and open your heart. We will chant together for about 75 mins with breaks in between, to be still or stretch your legs, after which we will share chai and vegan sweet treats and enjoy the chance to have a relaxed chat together before the evening ends. This practice is for all bodies, all ages, all beliefs, all faiths and no faiths so spread the word and let's come together to sing to the higher power of the Self.

    BOOK HERE

    200 hr YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

    APRIL 6TH-JUNE 16TH 2023

    OPEN DAY FEBRUARY 25TH 2.30PM!

    BOOK HERE

    We invite you to East of Eden’s first Yoga Teacher Training with senior yoga teachers Tanja Mickwitz and James Cassidy.

    Tanja and James bring their enthusiasm, compassion, joy and full hearts into offering this training! Between them they share 25 years of teaching experience and nearly four decades of practice.

    At the core of this training sits the understanding that yoga is not just for the mat, but something which supports and enhances all aspects of our lives. The aim is to dive deeper into the full spectrum of what yoga offers, deepen the experience of the practices, with the opportunity to then be able to share this with others. The course in itself will be highly experiential, with the freedom to explore your own personal expression within a supportive community of like-minded yoga enthusiasts.

    In a nurturing space co-created between teachers and students you will explore the many aspects of yoga and teaching, from asana labs and intelligent sequencing, to the subtle body (elements, chakras, prana vayus, koshas) and yogic philosophy in practice, as well as anatomy, biomechanics, mantras, mudras, teaching methodology and much more.

    This training is not only for those who wish to teach yoga, but for all serious and curious practitioners who wish to further their understanding of the practices and the tradition of yoga.

    FULL DETAILS HERE

    YOGA & GONG BATH AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM!

    NEXT DATE TBC

    Join me and the wonderful sound therapist Simone Selvatico at this iconic venue to practice under Hope, the blue whale, in the spectacular Hints Hall.

    This is one of my favourite events. It always feels so special to teach and practice here with another 100 yogis all breathing, moving and communing together.

    A thoughtful and unique Valentine's gift for a lover, a friend, family or yourself :)

    This often sells out so book your place HERE

  • PRIVATE TUITION

    ONE TO ONE, SMALL GROUP AND IN YOUR WORKPLACE

    Meditation, Movement, Pranayama, Kirtan, satsang

     

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