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Isis du Jour
When did you start practicing yoga?
I have first came in contact with yoga myself during my first trip to India, many years ago.
The practice of yoga made me realize the change which appears, the moment you integrate yoga into your daily life. The moment you start practicing yoga on- and off the mat, something magical starts to happen. Through further study, I really became convinced, that yoga is always going to be a part of my life and lifestyle. I did my first teacher training in 2013.
What does Yoga mean to you as a person and as a teacher?
When I speak for me as a person, yoga has become a great part of my life through the years. It is something that has grown slowly and evolved with me along my own path. The more I started to practice yoga the better I felt, not just physically but also mentally. This made me interested in yoga and made me want to learn more about it.
I believe in following your intuition and the flow of life and practicing yoga is one of those things for me. There is something which makes me want to practice over and over again. The moments I don’t feel like it, is when I most need it and I know now that is when I have to follow and just surrender.
Yoga has a great way of teaching you to deal with bigger issues, just by learning to accept what is there and by challenging yourself and exploring what happens in those moments.
As a teacher yoga means a never-ending journey. After completing my first teacher training I came to the conclusion that there is still so much more knowledge to gain and so many more new lessons to learn. Therefore I believe that besides a teacher, I will forever be a student myself as well. I challenge myself to keep practising, learning and exploring new ways, by an intensive self practice and by trainings and workshop led by other inspiring teachers from different styles and disciplines.
What or who influenced you as a yoga teacher?
All my teachers along my own yoga path as a student have inspired me and shaped me to the teacher that I am today. I am inspired by many other yoga teachers from all over the world and the parts of their teachings that resonate the most with me, are what I take on in my own practice and pass on to my students.
The interesting thing about practicing yoga is that it always evolves in a way that supports you where and when you need it. The self-practice I did 10 years ago was different from the self-practice that I do now, but in the heart it is always the same.
I think as a teacher you should never lose focus on your self-practice.
The moment this became a strong fundament and a routine in my life, it changed my outlook on yoga and made me not just understand and feel yoga for myself, but also made me a better teacher as I have experienced and explored the asanas and sensations myself.
What is your teaching style and what can students expect when they come to one of your classes?
When you would come to one of my Vinyasa Flow classes, you can expect a strong and dynamic class, but always with a gentle warm up and a focus on breathing. There is always space for everyone to explore and observe their own body, emotions and consciousness, rather than just following a routine. I also always like to integrate small moments of complete relaxation and stillness.
When you would come to a Restorative Yoga or more gentle class, you can expect a personal approach with a bit more focus and attention on each individual needs.
As a teacher I am there to guide you through your experience on the mat and will take you through the postures step-by-step. I feel privileged to be there for my students and want them to have a real ‘experience’ rather than just a physical work-out.
Music is always an important element is my classes as I love to listen to music myself and think it has a beautiful way to compliment a yoga practice.
What is your favourite asana?
Viparita Virabhadrasana (Reverse Warrior) as it gives you this amazing stretch and feeling of freedom. And I love all types of forward bending, especially Paschimottonasana as it gives you the opportunity to focus inwards and quieten the mind.
What are your other passions besides yoga?
Exploring and enjoying English countryside after moving from Amsterdam (Netherlands), spending time with my family (son and husband), friends, music, reading.- Saturday 10:00-11:00 am | Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Find out more about Isis here: www.isisdujouryoga.com
Kate Anderson
When did you start practicing yoga?
I’ve been practicing yoga since 2004 and teaching from 2013.
What does Yoga mean to you as a person and as a teacher?
Yoga keeps me sane, as well as fit and healthy. It’s been a constant and grounding presence in my life through huge changes and emotional upheavals and has helped me to regain my physical strength after having 3 children. These days I practice each morning surrounded by the chaos of our family home and it helps me to find my own place of calm within that. I feel really privileged to be able to teach something that I enjoy so much.
What or who influenced you as a yoga teacher?
My very first teacher, Lili Millar who at that time worked in Covent Garden, London. She is an inspiring teacher and a down-to-earth person, as well as a hugely experienced and knowledgeable yogi, who always encouraged me to explore my own practice and continues to encourage me as a teacher today. These days I love to learn from teachers who explore new ways of moving and sequencing asanas, and also those who combine anatomical awareness and study with their moving yoga practice.
What is your teaching style and what can students expect when they come to one of your classes?
I specialise in teaching vinyasa flow, hatha yoga, restorative, pregnancy, and postnatal classes. I aim to teach the kind of classes that I’ve always loved to practise myself – ones which get the energy flowing, strengthen the body and calm and ground the mind. I see my own practice as a constantly evolving journey which I like to share with my students, and try to keep things fresh and avoid falling into obvious patterns. I want my classes to work for everyone – from the complete beginner to someone with an established practice who wants to develop their practice. Students can expect to be challenged physically, if that is what they are looking for, but always with an option for taking things easier if they need to!
What is your favourite asana?
For me personally I like Pigeon Pose as I love a good hip opener! For my students a restorative childs pose is often very popular.
What are your other passions besides yoga?
My kids, my husband, music, and exploring the world
Find out more about Kate here: www.kateandersonyoga.com
Kate Brushwood
When did you start practicing yoga?
I trained and performed as a dancer and took an Ashtanga yoga class in 1999 at a dance centre when the dance class I was going to was cancelled. I was struck by the wonderful flow of the movement and breath sequences, but also by the fact that it was how the movement felt, rather than what it looked like, that mattered. This was such a revelation and release after years of professional dance and I have been practicing ever since.
What does Yoga mean to you as a person and as a teacher?
As a long time mover and educator in movement I am passionate about finding ways for everyone to keep maintain or improve the strength and mobility of their body in a balanced and holistic way. I also really believe that we spend most of our lives focussing on doing and trying to achieve and that yoga is a much needed space where we can have a break from that and practice exploring movement, breath and the mind with a sense of non-judging. Even though this is hard, it is really worth practising! I have struggled with anxiety and self-doubt in my own life and yoga has given me the tools to manage this.
What or who influenced you as a yoga teacher?
I did my British Wheel of Yoga 500 hours teacher training with Janet Bond in Seaford and have worked with the senior teacher Naomi Absalom, who has mentored me and influenced me to finding an approach to yoga that works for the individual, rather than a “one size fits all”. I am also influenced by Jason Crandell in his detailed breakdown of postures and updating vinyasa flow yoga to make sure it stays safe, effective and relevant to participants.
What is your teaching style and what can students expect when they come to one of your classes?
It is very important to me that in all classes people have the chance to move, but also to learn different breathing techniques and ways to turn their attention inwards, so that yoga can become a process of getting to know yourself better, as well as improving physical fitness.
I have taken a mindfulness course at the Brighton Buddhist Centre and encourage a mindful kind approach to yoga.
What is your favourite asana?
Ooh a tricky one, it depends on my mood! I do love half-moon pose for the feeling of alignment and equilibrium in the body. I do also love an inversion and at the other end of the scale, restorative backbends and legs in the air are delicious!
What are your other passions besides yoga?
Spending time with my eight year old son and my husband where we dance around the living room to cheesy tunes (this is mainly just me!) and go for walks. I love reading and like cooking too. I am becoming more and more aware of climate change and it is my aim to start taking more direct action and attend more events to raise awareness of climate change. I also very strongly believe that the arts enrich our lives and enable us to understand the world and others better so I try to get to the theatre, listen to new music particularly from Jamie Cullum’s Radio 2 show and to get to some live music and dancing when I can.
Find out more about Kate here: www.katebrushwood.co.uk
Cherry Bennalick
When did you start practicing yoga?
Year 2014.
What does Yoga mean to you as a person and as a teacher?
As a person: better focus, better sleep and feeling more energetic. As a teacher: love sharing to goodies and to support others.
What or who influenced you as a yoga teacher?
Just me and myself.
What is your teaching style and what can students expect when they come to one of your classes?
Create strength to find flexibility and work on flexibility to find strength.
What is your favourite asana?
Downward Facing Dog.
What are your other passions besides yoga?
Cooking, eating, cleaning, gardening and napping in the afternoon
Cherry teaches the following classes:
– Sunday 17:30-18:30 pm | Vinyasa Flow Yoga
– Sunday 18:45-20:00 | Restorative/Yin Yoga
Yoga Classes at Linear
At Linear we offer a well balanced schedule of different yoga styles.
Do you like a yoga practice which challenges you physically, or are you looking for a practice to calm down and focus more inwards after a busy day? Find out more about our yoga classes and what we offer.
Workshops & Events
We regularly host yoga related events and workshops in our lovely Millhouse Studio.
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