Teachers

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The 2010 teachers profiles below are roughly in date order for the season :

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 prepared for 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 / area .

Teachers and courses for the 2010 season will be announced on the web in late 2009 early 2010.

Nigel Gilderson Teaching from 4th - 16th July 2010 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 View Courses run by Nigel Gilderson 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. Click the images below to see them larger

Opale Teaching from 28 February - 26th March 2010, 4th - 9th April 2010, 25th - 30th April 2010, 16th May - 11th June 2010, 1st - 20th August 2010, 5th September - 15th October 2010 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. View Courses run by Opale 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. Click the images below to see them larger

Arlette Amouyan Teaching from 18th July - 30th July 2010 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 View Courses run by Arlette Amouyan 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. Click the images below to see them larger

Wendy Buttery Teaching from 2nd May - 2nd July 2010 Wendy Buttery Wendy has been on her own journey with yoga for the last 10 years, studying with Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga teachers from the UK, India and the US as well as Hatha yoga teachers in Sri Lanka and Australia. Wendy qualified in Foundation level yoga teaching at the Cairns Yoga Academy in Queensland, Australia in 2006 training with Nicky Knoff, a teacher very well respected in Australia and the yoga world. Further training with Nicky in 2007 has qualified Wendy to teach intermediate yoga, pregnancy yoga and yoga therapy. Wendy now qualifies under the international authority of the Yoga Alliance and is certified with 500 hours Teacher Training. She began teaching regular classes in the Northeast of England and after a couple of years decided to take a different approach to her teaching and now teaches intensive workshops and is resident in retreats all over the world. After study with Ashtanga teachers in Mysore Wendy extended her Hatha Vinyasa training to be able to lead students through the primary series. She uses her experience to focus on alignment and use of vinyasa in connecting the body and breath in fluid and powerful motion. Further exploring pranayama and meditation techniques Wendy has a deep understanding of the breath and the importance of expansion and conservation of prana within the body. 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. “As a teacher it is important to also be a student. On a personal level I am constantly amazed and reassured of all that yoga continues to reveal to me as I travel on my own path. In the same way, the more I learn I feel the more enthusiasm I gain and that this enables me to pass on any wisdom I have picked up to my students. In return I am constantly learning from each student I meet - and so the circle never ends.” For more details on Wendy see www.lotuspadyoga.co.uk View Courses run by Wendy Buttery 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. Click the images below to see them larger

Yasmin Fattori Teaching from 13th - 25th June 2010, 22nd August - 3rd September 2010 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 View Courses run by Yasmin Fattori 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. Click the images below to see them larger

Jax Lysycia Teaching from 28th March - 2nd April 2010, 11th April - 23rd April 2010, 2nd May - 7th May 2010, 27th June - 2nd July 2010, 26th September - 29th October 2010 Jax Lysycia Warning & Disclaimer Practicing Yoga with Jax can create serious feelings of happiness & contentment which may in turn alter other people’s responses to you. This could quite possibly enhance every aspect of your life. Jax Lysycia is author of Yoga & Pilates for Healthy Living, The Pilates Workpack, 5 Minute Pilates and the best selling, 10 Minute Wake Up Workout. She has been practicing & teaching for 14 years & is a freelance health and fitness journalist & runs her own studio space in London & Essex. She is Director of Dynamic Yoga Pilates UK providing accreditated Pilates Teacher Training in Europe. Jax has studied with some of the worlds best Yoga teachers and her style is heavily inspired by Godfrey Devereux’s Dynamic Yoga method. The Yoga is Dynamic Ashtanga in style which suits beginners as well as intermediates. The basic postures seem more complicated than the more advanced ones but it is from this foundation that the deep intrinsic lines of awareness can shine through from the internal to the external dynamic. Her teaching is highly intuitive using the organic spontaneous impermanent nature of life. “For me it is about BALANCE, balance between bus’I’ness and s’I’lence and about KEEPING IT REAL. When you create balance in your life, you begin to feel completeness within yourself.” Yoga is for everyone, regardless of ability, age, sex or religion. The only pre-requisite is ‘being able to breathe’. Walk lightly and carry a big heart I look forward to teaching you Om Shanti View Courses run by Jax Lysycia 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 Jax Lysycia please visit www.dynamicyogapilatesuk.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. Click the images below to see them larger

Dina Cohen Teaching from 29th August - 17th September 2010 Dina Cohen "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." View Courses run by Dina Cohen 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. Click the images below to see them larger

Helen Knox-Johnston Teaching from 4th - 30th July 2010 I still remember the day I did my first yoga class. I was inspired to take up yoga due to working in a stressful job in the media and suffering with neck and back tension due to stress, hunching over a computer and sandwiching the phone between my ear and shoulder! In a bid to relax and get some level of fitness back (i was used to working as a dancer) I tried many other forms of exercise such as running, aerobics and the gym but yoga was different - after that first class I would look forward to my yoga classes each week and now after many years I still enjoy each and every class. Yoga gave me something different than any other form of exercise; not only did it achieve my goal of good flexibility and release of stored tension in the muscles, it instilled in me a sense of well-being, relaxation and inspiration that I had not experienced through any other form of exercise. I was hooked! I was practicing for almost 5 years before I became a yoga teacher. Although hugely inspired by my teacher and attending my weekly class regiously - I never thought beyond that, as at the time, i was embroiled in a burgeoning media career. However as the years went by I realised I really did not want to live a life of feeling stressed, worn out and unappreciated and wanted to do something more holistic with my life. After months of contemplation, I decided to take the plunge to becoming a yoga teacher, gave up my job, and enrolled on teacher training. I have now been teaching yoga full time for over two years having trained in Dorset in the Sivanada style, but continually updating my knowledge and training in many types of yoga including Ashtanga, Iyengar, Yin, Vinyasa Flow and Acroyoga. I have also completed training in Sitaram pre and post pregnancy yoga. My philosophy is that yoga should be fun, challenging and relaxing all at the same time. My approach to teaching is intuitive and spontaneous, incorporating breathing and relaxation as well as the physical aspect of yoga. My knowledge of intuitive bodywork is supported by my background in dance and my style is both dynamic and relaxing and each class is varied, enjoyable and fun, improving and increasing strength, flexibility and well being. For me Teaching yoga is a complete joy. View Courses run by Helen Knox-Johnston 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 Helen Knox-Johnston please visit www.themagicofyoga.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. Click the images below to see them larger

Rebecca Parker Teaching from 1st August - 27th August 2010 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. View Courses run by Rebecca Parker 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. Click the images below to see them larger

Courtney Clark -Gypsy Teaching from 19th - 24th September 2010 Courtney Clark a.k.a "Gypsy", is a professional dancer, choreographer and movement educator. Gypsy moved to Amsterdam from Los Angeles, CA where she studied at California Institute of the Arts, and she taught Yoga, Pilates and Dance theatre. She is a member of the Yoga Alliance, Pilates Method Alliance, AAAI and the Chicago Association of Dance Masters. She trained in Ashtanga yoga while teaching Pilates in Costa Rica and traveled back to California to train in Hatha and Kundalini yoga. Her philosophy welcomes people from all walks of life regardless of ability. No judgements or expectations....Just plenty of Joy and Fun with movement. Gypsy's classes are stylized with flow and lots of energy! View Courses run by Courtney Clark -Gypsy 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 Courtney Clark -Gypsy please visit www.polearize.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. Click the images below to see them larger

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