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Teacher profiles below are roughly in date order of teachings for 2012.
All the teachers are trained in Ashtanga Series One and their courses will incorporate many elements of this particular style of Yoga.
Please read the details below regarding the teacher of your chosen week so you are familiar with their representation of this rewarding form of yoga.
Our teachers include many internationally acclaimed names within the yoga world.
It is our aim at Ibiza Yoga to offer guests the opportunity to study yoga with teachers that they may not find in their local yoga gyms or area .
We have two teachers teaching classes simultaneously , one at Villa Roca and one at Villa Palmas, one class is Beginner level and the other General level - the idea being there is always a level of class to suit all guests.
Yoga at Villa Palmas has a £60 supplement if you are a guest staying at Roca or the Pagoda Garden, this is to be paid prior to arrival and by arrangement on email. The only exception is in months of April and October when classes taught are mixed level group. The teacher usually choose to teach in Vila Palmas but may choose Villa Roca, depending on varying factors.
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Teachers 2012 Our 2012 season teachers and their profiles with photos are below. Contact Me: This is to contact the teacher in regards to the teacher teaching at Ibiza Yoga. A copy of your email will be sent to the London office and where applicable it will also be answered. For more info on Teachers 2012 please visit ibizayoga.com. (This is the teacher's personal website and it may or may not contain information relating to them teaching at Ibiza Yoga. It may also include other retreats where they teach, their private classes in their home town etc.
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Opale Teaching from 1st - 20th April, 29th April - 18th May and 16th September - 26th October 2012 Opale has been practising yoga steadily since 1995. She has been living in India for a few months a year since 1992 and studied different types of yoga. (Bks Iyengar; Astanga, Vinyasa and Vishranta Yoga). In France, she was certified to teach Vinyasa and Vishranta Yoga by Gerard Arnaud after a 2 year teacher's training course at the Federation Francaise de Yoga in Paris. In India, she was certified to teach Astanga Yoga after a teacher's training course at the International Purple Valley Yoga Center in Goa, directed by Julie Martin. Both diplomas are certificated by the International Yoga Alliance. She studied Indian philosophy, did a Vipassana Meditation retreat in India, and practised pranayama with Emil Wendels. She taught in India, France, and now teaches in Ibiza. About the structure of the 6 days program: I always start the classes with basic pranayama , breathing exercises, to bring the awareness on the present moment. On the first day I give a very detailed explanation and practice exercises to introduce the Udjai Breathing - a deep, sounding active breath, linked with the use of the Bandhas (Moola Bandha and Udyana Bandha) that will be used during the whole sessions. I mostly teach a free style Vinyasa flowing dynamic Yoga class, influenced by Astanga Yoga. All the postures part of the primary series will be done, and also some poses from the secondary series. The Yoga session is always guided by the awareness of the breath, by the awareness of every part of the body in action, and a great importance to the placement of the body is given in each Asana, in order to avoid pain and physical problems commonly caused by improper alignment. All the classes will include: - standing and balancing postures to improve physical strength and stamina. - sitting postures, to have the students work on their flexibility, forwards and back bends, hip openers, twists and lying down postures. - Pilates exercises, to strengthen the deep abdominal, lower back, and gluteal muscles. The movements are always fluid and follow each one’s own rhythm of breath. The Yoga session becomes one big flowing sequence, done with awareness and joy. The practice finishes with a series of calming inverted postures. Followed by a total relaxation of the body, leading to the complete release of muscles, skin and nervous system, where the body is completely passive but where the mind stays alert and present. A state of interior calm and peace is achieved, and an access to the inner space becomes possible. After the relaxation, I propose a short meditation, 5 to 15 minutes. Taking advantage of the more available and present mind after physical work and deep conscious relaxation. A peace of mind is likely to be observed. During the summer season ( May - October ) each week two classes are taught simultaneously at both retreatsVilla Roca and Villa Palmas. One teacher at one villa and one teacher at the other. The two classes consist of beginner and general level standard. If you stay at Villa Roca, Nova or the Pagoda Garden and you wish to attend yoga at Palmas a supplement of £60 is charged. Contact Me: This is to contact the teacher in regards to the teacher teaching at Ibiza Yoga. A copy of your email will be sent to the London office and where applicable it will also be answered. For more info on Opale please visit www.yogapilatesibiza.com/index.php. (This is the teacher's personal website and it may or may not contain information relating to them teaching at Ibiza Yoga. It may also include other retreats where they teach, their private classes in their home town etc.
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Arlette Amouyan Teaching from 22nd April- 4th May, 1st - 6th July, 15th July - 31st August and 16th - 28th September 2012 My background in France in Classical and contemporary dance awakened in me very early a great sensitivity and passion for the aesthetics of movement, the body and the breath. Years later, when I moved to London, I started to look for something more; Maybe a link between all these aspects… Yoga, then, seemed like the right route to take. I tried, and very soon discovered much more than I ever was expecting to find… Quite quickly, I felt the need of deepening my knowledge, and unveiling what lay beyond the physical aspect of the practice. I enrolled into a British Wheel of Yoga foundation course and straight after found my self undertaking a Teacher Training Diploma course (BWY 500 hrs certification) where I have found the most amazing teachings and tutor. From then my passion only grew; teaching, sharing what I know became an immense pleasure and I am deeply grateful for the experience. Ashtanga Yoga is traditionally the more dynamic type of Yoga and combines at once strength and flexibility. Through my teachings however, I have learned to adapt to the student’s need, the class or the group. I therefore keep a flexible structure, leaving space for individual need and for an explorative aspect to teaching. The primary series of Ashtanga Yoga is a powerful and beautifully compiled basis to work from. Through the 3hrs daily classes, we will have the opportunity to work and break down many postures, work on coordinating breath and movement and end with Pranayama and final relaxation. We all have very busy lives, confused between work, family, social environment and much more I am sure… leaving not much time and space for ourselves. This is a chance to take a step back for a moment (in a beautiful setting!) bringing our minds inward a little. In order to achieve this, we must focus on the body first, through the muscles, joints, articulations and the nervous system. We need the body to be at once loose, flexible and toned, controlled and strong; and finally relax the whole body as well as the mind. This is a goal to work towards, and Yoga is an excellent way to achieve this. Looking forward to meeting you, Arlette Contact Me: This is to contact the teacher in regards to the teacher teaching at Ibiza Yoga. A copy of your email will be sent to the London office and where applicable it will also be answered.
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Mark Samouelle Teaching from 6th - 18th May 2012 "I teach Ashtanga Yoga which I’ve been practicing for 12 years. I try to teach it as close to how I was taught it. It’s a designed, intelligent system that has integrity, discipline and beauty. Freedom through discipline is how I think of it. Freedom from disorder and freedom from thinking. You really can learn to surrender to the ‘flow’ of the practice. And ‘flow’ for me is what it is all about, developing a focused, efficient and flowing practice, always challenging but always enjoyable. This is a great opportunity to consolidate or establish your Ashtanga practice. It will be a two way inquiry into what a meaningful practice is for each person. You don’t need any natural advantage in strength, stamina, flexibility, balance or focus to do Ashtanga. All of these qualities are inevitable with practice and are not a prerequisite. It’s really more about can you get yourself on the mat regularly and the key to that is establishing an enjoyable personal practice you look forward to. Yoga is a ‘doing’ word, you can read about yoga for ever and not grasp it. It isn’t any sort of addiction to searching, it isn’t a means to an end, the practice brings you face to face with how it is now for you. Ashtanga is about getting real. I look forward to sharing my love of the practice with you." Contact Me: This is to contact the teacher in regards to the teacher teaching at Ibiza Yoga. A copy of your email will be sent to the London office and where applicable it will also be answered. For more info on Mark Samouelle please visit www.thecatonthemat.co.uk/. (This is the teacher's personal website and it may or may not contain information relating to them teaching at Ibiza Yoga. It may also include other retreats where they teach, their private classes in their home town etc.
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Carolina Aeschbacher Teaching from 20th May - 1st June 2012 Carolina has been practising yoga for the last 17 years. First, she dived into Viniyoga by Desikachar and went through different styles of yoga as Iyengar, Asthanga Vinyasa, Kundalini, Hatha, Meridian, Anusara, etc. She is consistently learning new methods, such as Kinesiology, tcm and ChiGong and other yoga tools. She happily met a lot of inspiring international yoga teachers and was always able learn a lot from them. Due to her Brazilian roots and the passion for dancing, she always had a natural connection to her body. “Take care of your body so your soul loves to live in it” is one of her favourite statements. Yoga, especially Asthanga Vinyasa is a great way (asanas) to adjust and align the body. With the breath techniques (pranayama), we find an amazing way to dive into the etherea state. Afterwards, we can start to take a look to our deep inner self with all the qualities (yamas & niyamas) they support us to find inner peace and freedom in order to eventually live life as we want. Yoga and meditation is a great way to clean our different layers (koshas). Beginner classes are based on the ashtanga vinyasa series one and variations to it, not only beginners find there challenges to explore the deepening of 3 hours yoga. Her classes integrate different tools as mudras, mantras, pranayama, meridians (kinesiology), visualisation, meditation and relexation. In her practice, she focuses the state of both qualities “sthira & sukha” (steadiness, firmness/gentleness, softness). Prana / life force should always flow no matter how advanced the asanas are. She will help you to find a smooth and powerful way to discover the sense of the asana, pranayama and meditation. As a traditional Thai Massage Therapist she is able to give you an ideal support in hands-on. Carolina is the founder and the owner of the yoga studio “Yoga Lounge” in Zurich. She teaches several group classes, personal yoga and meditation. In addition, she is a traditional Thai Massage Therapist and is furthering her studies in kinesiology. Contact Me: This is to contact the teacher in regards to the teacher teaching at Ibiza Yoga. A copy of your email will be sent to the London office and where applicable it will also be answered. For more info on Carolina Aeschbacher please visit www.yogalounge.ch. (This is the teacher's personal website and it may or may not contain information relating to them teaching at Ibiza Yoga. It may also include other retreats where they teach, their private classes in their home town etc.
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Wendy Buttery Teaching from 20th May - 22nd June & 12th - 17th August 2012 Wendy has been on her own journey with yoga for the last 12 years, studying with Iyengar and Ashtanga teachers from the UK, India and the US as well as Hatha teachers from Sri Lanka and Australia. Teaching for the last 6 years Wendy trained with Nicky Knoff in Cairns, Australia, a master teacher with over 35 years of experience having trained with the yoga greats (Pattabhi Jois and Iyengar) for many years. Nicky proved to be a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. After further study with international Ashtanga teachers and time spent in Mysore studying the primary series, Wendy uses elements of Ashtanga series one and two in her teaching style. The emphasis however is to create a fun, dynamic yet rewarding vinyasa class for students in retreats and workshops around the world. Further exploration of pranayama techniques Wendy has a deep understanding of the breath and the importance of expansion and conservation of prana within the body. Meditation is also a key part to Wendy’s classes and she is keen to explore the importance of stillness as well as the dynamism of asana. Wendy is able to teach students who have no or little understanding of yoga, taking them through the basics of practice and also provides challenging classes to those who already have a regular practice. Contact Me: This is to contact the teacher in regards to the teacher teaching at Ibiza Yoga. A copy of your email will be sent to the London office and where applicable it will also be answered. For more info on Wendy Buttery please visit www.lotuspadyoga.co.uk. (This is the teacher's personal website and it may or may not contain information relating to them teaching at Ibiza Yoga. It may also include other retreats where they teach, their private classes in their home town etc.
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Kirsty Gallagher Teaching from 3rd - 15th June 2012 I teach dynamic hatha/vinyasa flow, creating fluid, playful and flowing sequences to open the body enliven the soul and free the mind. Working with the breath to create a smooth, flowing practice my classes explore postures and sequences that build strength and flexibility, encourage balance, increase the flow of prana and on occasion challenge both the body and the mind! Weaving together inspiration, fun and philosophy I guide you all to cultivate awareness, strength, courage and most of all acceptance for what IS as we flow beyond the thinking mind into a dance with the divine. I place great emphasis on the internal journey of yoga and using the outer body as a metaphor to access the true inner self and get to know yourself on a deeper level. Bringing fun energy, motivation and enthusiasm to my teaching I encourage and inspire every student to explore your own boundaries and limitations (both internal and external!) and move beyond them to become the greatest version of yourself that you can be. My classes are open to everyone, as I give variations where possible and encourage you at all times to listen to your own body and work within your comfortable limits, accepting the body for how it is in that moment and simply being present and aware. I look forward to welcoming you to Ibiza and flowing with you soon! Contact Me: This is to contact the teacher in regards to the teacher teaching at Ibiza Yoga. A copy of your email will be sent to the London office and where applicable it will also be answered. For more info on Kirsty Gallagher please visit www.kirstygallagher.com/. (This is the teacher's personal website and it may or may not contain information relating to them teaching at Ibiza Yoga. It may also include other retreats where they teach, their private classes in their home town etc.
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Yasmin Fattori Teaching from 17th - 22nd June & 19th -31st August 2012 Here is a short history of my journey to Ibiza Yoga. I have been teaching various fitness classes for the past 20 years, discovering the joys of yoga about 10 years ago, thus integrating my work into a genuine passion for my holistic lifestyle. I teach on average 12 classes a week with a variety of Tai Chi, pilates and yoga fusion. I manage my own business 'Lotus Natural Therapies' including Reiki, Indian Head Massage and Aromatherapy Massage. I have also studied children's yoga and taken my classes into the educational and business sector. I intend to teach a general hatha based Yogic programme whilst at Ibiza Yoga, including some Ashtanga postures from Series 1, whilst enjoying the amazing benefits of Pranayama techniques and inspirational meditation. Om mani padme hum. Namaste Contact Me: This is to contact the teacher in regards to the teacher teaching at Ibiza Yoga. A copy of your email will be sent to the London office and where applicable it will also be answered.
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Nigel Gilderson Teaching from 24th - 29th June 2012 Nigel has explored and taught in-depth many styles of yoga. He first started practising Astanga yoga more than 20 years ago, teaching it regularly world wide for the past 15 years. His classes incorporate a unique blend of mindfullness of breath and opening through relaxation, to integrate the internal energetic system as a preparation for dynamic action. He has spent time practising with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India, He has a pragmatic understanding of anatomy and physiology, and was drawn from a sports background to the deeply therapeutic effects of yoga. He has evolved his own personal style of hatha yoga drawing on influences from the Sivananda, Iyengar, Scaravelli and Shadow yoga traditions. As well as drawing on the a set form, Nigel combines the dynamic Astanga form with some more gentle opening gravity -based work, to create a complete, rounded system Student comment: “Nigel is a first-class teacher – great with beginners as well as experienced yogis” R.S., London Contact Me: This is to contact the teacher in regards to the teacher teaching at Ibiza Yoga. A copy of your email will be sent to the London office and where applicable it will also be answered.
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Rebecca Parker Teaching from 1st - 13th July 2012 A unique and inspirational Vinyasa yoga teacher. Rebecca's background combines both dance, and yoga, and she is now one of London's highly acclaimed and leading Vinyasa flow teachers. Rebecca infuses her teaching with crystal clear visualisations and NLP, with chanting, and mantras, and has been teaching for 10 years. She will take you on a journey with extra personalised attention that ensures you expand your mind-body and spirit awareness, whilst taking your self-practise to new levels with her technical expertise. Enjoy emotional release and mind-body detoxification as you enhance your personal practise and improve your physical well-being, whilst you totally surrender to the " now". Rebecca will help you find physical and emotional refinement. While you refine your body thru the practise of yoga, you also refine your mind, and consciousness. Always direct your attention toward respecting your mind, your body, your consiousness and the consciousness of others. Rebecca is the creator of Liquid Vinyasa here in the UK, a refreshing fusion of yoga, mantra, and dance. This fluid and creative class embodies grace in a playful and prayerful expression of the self. It's an all encompassing workout, strengthening the core, aligning the bodies energy, increasing the flow of prana/life force, and promoting flexibility. Through simply being, and accepting, you will cultivate the inner balance and emotional strength needed to deal with the ups and downs of this wonderful life. Contact Me: This is to contact the teacher in regards to the teacher teaching at Ibiza Yoga. A copy of your email will be sent to the London office and where applicable it will also be answered. For more info on Rebecca Parker please visit www.liquidgoldyoga.com/. (This is the teacher's personal website and it may or may not contain information relating to them teaching at Ibiza Yoga. It may also include other retreats where they teach, their private classes in their home town etc.
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Cassandra Tyler Teaching from 8th July - 3rd August 2012 Cassandra has been exploring different aspects and forms of yoga for 20 years. She currently teaches at Triyoga and around London. Her Vinyasa Flow classes are constructed from strong, fluid sequences to awaken the natural healing and transformative nature of the body, clear obstacles and access our innate state of bliss. She likes to thread postures in a creative, non-linear style and encourage students to understand clearly how they can move and open in yoga. For many years Cassandra was a dedicated Ashtanga practioner and sees Ashtanga as a series of powerful classical scales, and Vinyasa Flow as jazz- a space for a more playful and spontaneous approach. She is also a Thai Massage Therapist and this has influenced her teaching and adjustments. She has been lucky to work with many amazing teachers, most consistently with Clive Sheridan, Shiva Rea, John Scott and Olof Kujit. She has been teaching for over a decade and has a grounding in safe alignment, accommodating beginners and different body types. What to expect! A well balanced Vinyasa Flow class with creative sequences, peak poses and pranayama. There is a clear intention to deeply open the hips and the shoulders and generate enough prana to leave you feeling bountiful, blissful and invincible! Contact Me: This is to contact the teacher in regards to the teacher teaching at Ibiza Yoga. A copy of your email will be sent to the London office and where applicable it will also be answered.
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Edward Clark Teaching from5th - 10th August 2012 Edward Clark began studying yoga in 1979. He is the creator of Tripsichore yoga Theatre, and noteworthy among his teachers are Narayani and Giris Rabinovitch, but he confesses huge admiration for the Ashtanga Vinyasa, Sivananda, Iyengar and Viniyoga practices. He fuses his keen artistic vision with a deep understanding of the essential pursuit of yoga practice. With one foot in dance, one foot in Ashtanga and Sivananda he has synthesised the use of breath, asana, choreography and philosophy. His classes are entertaining, demanding and exhilarating. Contact Me: This is to contact the teacher in regards to the teacher teaching at Ibiza Yoga. A copy of your email will be sent to the London office and where applicable it will also be answered. For more info on Edward Clark please visit www.tripsichore.com. (This is the teacher's personal website and it may or may not contain information relating to them teaching at Ibiza Yoga. It may also include other retreats where they teach, their private classes in their home town etc.
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Dina Cohen Teaching from 2nd - 14th September 2012 "I’ve been practicing many styles of movement, yoga and meditation for over 20 years, gradually moving away from a career in music journalism and PR (and too many late nights) to teach yoga full-time in London. Informed primarily by the Dynamic Yoga system of Godfrey Devereux, with whom I trained, my teaching is a blend of insights and knowledge picked up over the years from some of yoga’s leading lights including Sarah Powers, John Scott, Donna Farhi, Clive Sheridan and Leela Miller. I’ve travelled far and wide exploring different styles and practices including the mind blowing (literally) techniques of pranayama (breathing exercises) and the Buddhist teachings of mindfulness. I offer an integral practice fusing the power and dynamism of ashtanga with the precision of iyengar and the softness and stillness of yin yoga, designed to tone the body, soothe the mind and nourish the soul. At Ibizayoga the extended class time will allow for a gentle warm-up followed by a few yin postures, cultivating breath and body awareness and releasing hips and lower back. This will slowly build into a more energetic sequence based on the Ashtanga primary series, synchronising breath and movement and developing strength, stamina and flexibility. Each posture is presented in a step-by-step format, accessible to beginners, with an emphasis on safety. As confidence and mastery grow, more challenging variations will be offered, focusing on alignment and the internal dynamics of each shape. Sessions gradually wind down into a deep and replenishing relaxation, calming the nervous system and preparing us for a short meditation." During the summer season ( May - October ) each week two classes are taught simultaneously at both retreats Villa Roca and Villa Palmas. One teacher at one villa and one teacher at the other. The two classes consist of beginner and general level standard. If you stay at Villa Roca, Nova or the Pagoda Garden and you wish to attend yoga at Palmas a supplement of £60 is charged. Contact Me: This is to contact the teacher in regards to the teacher teaching at Ibiza Yoga. A copy of your email will be sent to the London office and where applicable it will also be answered. For more info on Dina Cohen please visit www.dynamicflowyoga.com. (This is the teacher's personal website and it may or may not contain information relating to them teaching at Ibiza Yoga. It may also include other retreats where they teach, their private classes in their home town etc.
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Donna King Teaching from 2nd - 14th September 2012 Donna King was a ballet dancer and Broadway star before she fell in love with Yoga. After moving to London from New York, she ran a music and dance studio in Primrose Hill where she’s been producing, directing, and supporting artists in film, theatre, and music for the past 15 years. Seeing the benefits of Yoga, she set off to the wild beaches of Mexico to acquire her teaching qualification and never looked back. Donna’s creative classes are based on Hatha Yoga with Iyengar- inspired alignment and an Ashtanga-based work ethic. Working with the prana (breath), and asanas (poses), and through the unique personalities of each student, her enthusiasm, easy manner, and sense of humor not only help strengthen the body’s stamina, and calm the mind, they open the door to more loving heart and enlightened soul. She also incorporates Nia Yoga, exploring free-flowing movement to music, followed by deep releasing stretches, and relaxation. Enter into natural dance of Yoga. For the sheer joy of it! Contact Me: This is to contact the teacher in regards to the teacher teaching at Ibiza Yoga. A copy of your email will be sent to the London office and where applicable it will also be answered.
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Susie Howell Teaching from 28th October - 2nd November 2012 More info to follow. |
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Teaching Opportunities If you are an established and fully qualified Ashtanga teacher looking to work in Ibiza for two weeks please email us your CV and photo on info@ibizayoga.com or call our London office on 020 7419 0999. Contact Me: This is to contact the teacher in regards to the teacher teaching at Ibiza Yoga. A copy of your email will be sent to the London office and where applicable it will also be answered. |
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2013 Offer Put a full deposit down in 2012 for a 2013 retreat at either Villa and receive a 10% discount on the price of the entire holiday. Offer ends Dec 31st 2012. |
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| Private Tuition You may book a private session with any of our visiting teachers. £80 per hour with a minimum booking of two hours. A teacher will visit you at your villa or you may come to us. All arrangements and payment made via our London office 020 7419 0999. |
