“Don’t force to the periphery, what the axis can’t do” said famously, Vanda Scaraveli, one of Iyengar’s first generation western senior disciples. Scaraveli who famously formed her own approach to yoga once breaking away from the Iyengar system was well known for her ‘liquid’ spinal flexibility. Like many contemporary western students of yoga, a good […]
Online versus Residential. Or Online and Residential! The importance of “hands on” and “live-in” experience. The Covid Pandemic happened! Five years later we are still living and reflecting on the consequences. In June 2000, Bodhiyoga signed up to Zoom and ran its first Online retreat. It was amazing, in that we drew together a group […]
Hi all we are organising a “Masterclass for Saturday 21st December mainly to promote the BYTT. You’d be welcome to join but please let anyone interested in our approach to yoga know about this. It’s an Online session https://www.eventbrite.es/e/entradas-yoga-masterclass-working-with-back-problems-1084280695749
An integrated component of the Bodhiyoga teacher training programme. Part 2 of our series of articles exploring the BYTT Mindfulness of the body is a key practice rooted in Buddhist tradition that has a wide range of benefits when applied systematically within the context of a committed practice of self development. Analayo, a principle buddhist […]
Rebekah gets her Certificate for 300 hours Bodhiyoga Teacher training. A long time student of Bodhiyoga. Thanks to all her support and dedication.
It’s been a week since I returned from the two-week residential training, and I just taught my first yoga class! My journey with bodhiyoga has been so enriching. The combination of the online yoga, anatomy and meditation courses with the residential teaching meant that I had a chance to get my head around lots of […]
In 2000 I attended a yoga weekend organised by a good friend Padmadarshini and myself in the Manchester Buddhist Centre. At the time I was well into the Primary Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and opening new avenues in my yoga practice after nearly a decade of disciplined Iyengar school training. Padmadarshini was just back […]
Padmashalin – Jimenez Rafael- Vegetarian & Vegan Chef About Me: As a passionate and experienced vegetarian and vegan chef, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. I believe in the power of plant-based cuisine to nourish both body and soul, and I take pride in creating delicious, innovative dishes that showcase […]
Jimenez Rafael ( Padmashalin )Vegetarian & Vegan Chef About Me: As a passionate and experienced vegetarian and vegan chef, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. I believe in the power of plant-based cuisine to nourish both body and soul, and I take pride in creating delicious, innovative dishes that showcase […]
