Yoga as a mirror – reflections on daily life as well as on the mat with Claire Ferry

Yoga as a mirror – reflections on daily life as well as on the mat

Doors open 9.30 am for 10.00 am start.

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Claire Ferry – yoga teacher within the Iyengar tradition (senior teacher Level 3)

“I recently found my first hatha yoga teaching certificate, courtesy of YTTC, dated over 21 years ago. Somehow the years fly by! As we know though, it’s not teaching which is the achievement, but the practice and for me that started when I was just 7 years old and introduced to yoga by my mother. Yoga practice covering all elements from asana to pranayama and meditation, rooted in the ethical principles and observances (yamas and niyamas), has been a source of challenge and support in my life, but mostly helps me find joy!”

“Over the years I have practised many styles of yoga, although I believe always within the context of the yoga sutras of Patanjali. I have always returned to my home base of yoga as taught in the lineage of BKS Iyengar (Light on Yoga) and have visited the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India on two occasions for a month of intensive practice and study. This is alongside the ongoing learning through weekly classes and weekend workshops with long-standing and experienced teachers in the Iyengar community. As a result I have been fortunate to learn much about adapting yoga to help with a wide range of health conditions and so as many people can benefit from a practice as possible.”

“On the day I will teach a practice of asanas suitable for all, with adaptations as necessary. We’ll start with more active poses and work our way towards a quieter, reflective end of the practice with pranayama and meditation. Throughout we might consider how the discipline and techniques for practise help us off the mat as well.”