Reflections from the mat
Writing, interviews and free practices from our teachers — on philosophy, anatomy, breath, the menstrual cycle, menopause, teaching life and the long arc of practice.
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2005 sitting buddhas
There is a lot of yoga…. along with hours of laughter, a few bottles of wine, table-top dancing, late night swimming and much cheese.…
2005 crouching tigers
One of the most memorable Shala retreats is this early one in 2005 when Gingi Lee’s English yogis join forces with his father’s martial…
2005 chateau shala
A haven in the foothills of the Massif Central. Times of river bathing, gourmet vegetarian food, steamy practices and lazing in the Cevennolle sunrays. Each…
2005 rolf & marci’s thai shala
Gingi & Ella visit Rolf Naujokat and Marci at their Thai Shala on Koh Phangan, after a few months on the South East Asia…
2006 meeting of the rivers
Between 1997 and 2006 the Sangam (meaning Meeting of the Rivers) is the epicentre of the South London yoga scene. A strong and lasting…
2006 a new shala era
At the eleventh hour just before leaving the Sangam, we manage to find a sweet muse house in Balham, which we make our home…
2006 one little tai chi student
Having children really advances us to the “seventh series”. They are our greatest gurus. Here Kaya, aged 3 months, is practicing the “grand ultimate”.…
A tight squeeze
In homage to Sri K Pattabhi Jois’s original Lakshmipuram yoga centre, which had space for just 12 mats, the Balham mews house is a…
2007 jungle magic
Teaching yoga and tai chi at Ulpotha in Sri Lanka is one of life’s richest experiences. So close to nature. So removed from civilisation.…
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