ASTANGA VINYASA: SENIOR TEACHERS

There are many wonderful senior astanga teachers. The following are the ones I have been lucky enough to practise with so far and recommend.

Astanga Yoga Research Institute
For practice with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (Guruji), founder of astanga vinyasa yoga, Saraswati Rangaswamy and Sharath Rangaswamy, in Mysore, India.
www.ayri.org

Astanga.com
International news and information about the Jois family’s world tours, and about classes and workshops led by teachers certified / authorised by Guruji to teach.
www.ashtanga.com

Astanga London
Mysore-style practice under the guidance of Hamish Hendry (only teacher in London certified by K. Pattabhi Jois) and other, authorised, teachers.
www.astangayoga.co.uk

David Swenson
One the original Western students of K. Pattabhi Jois. Based in Texas, USA. Teaches internationally, including Triyoga, London.
www.ashtanga.net

Godfrey Devereux
Not strictly speaking an astanga vinyasa teacher, Godfrey studied with both K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar. He now teaches his own fusion of their methods, with a strong foundation in sitting meditation. Based in Tuscany, Italy. Teaches in the UK and around the world.
www.windfireyoga.com

Granville Cousins
Manchester-based astanga vinyasa, yogasana and sitting meditation teacher, originally trained in the Iyengar method. Teaches internationally.
www.yogawithgranville.com

John Scott
Longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and formerly the senior UK-based astanga vinyasa teacher. Now based in New Zealand. Teaches internationally, including Triyoga, London.
www.stillpointyoga.co.nz

Richard Freeman
One the original Western students of K. Pattabhi Jois, also a former student of B.K.S. Iyengar. Based in Colorado, USA. Teaches internationally, including the Life Centre, London.
www.yogaworkshop.com

Tim Miller
One the original Western students of K. Pattabhi Jois (the first to be certified by Guruji in the West). Based in California, USA. Teaches around the USA and in Mexico.
www.ashtangayogacenter.com

YIN YOGA: SENIOR TEACHERS

Paul Grilley
Founder of yin yoga and tip-top yoga anatomy teacher!
www.paulgrilley.com

PHOENIX RISING

Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Center
Training centre for Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy practitioners, in Vermont, USA. Has a list of accredited practitioners.
www.pryt.com

ASTANGA VINYASA / YIN YOGA TEACHERS IN SOUTH-EAST LONDON

Norman Blair
Astanga vinyasa and yin yoga teacher with classes at Globe House (London Bridge) as well as other venues across London.
www.yogawithnorman.co.uk

VENUES WHERE ALI TEACHES

Greenwich Dance Agency
Centre for professional and community dance, also offering some yoga classes.
www.greenwichdance.org.uk

YOGA TEACHER OFFICIAL REGISTRATION

Yoga Alliance
The body registering yoga teachers to minimum standards in the USA. Also registers yoga teachers internationally.
www.yogaalliance.org

YOGA SUPPLIES

Simply Yoga
A community interest company selling yoga mats, bags, blocks and all the usual paraphernalia, but significantly more cheaply than any of the for-profit companies – and with a strong ethical foundation. Run from the UK by yogis.
www.simply-yoga.co.uk

Yoga Matters
Sells, mats, yoga clothes, books, DVDs, etc. Visit at Clarendon Rd N8 or order through the website. Excellent, small London-based company run by yogis.
www.yogamatters.com



Thanks to ...

• The Greenwich Enterprise Board (now South East Enterprise) for website creation and advice.
• Hsin Yi Ku for photographs of astanga classes in Greenwich and a Phoenix Rising session.
• Eva Funston for photographs of the astanga class in Crete.
• Chris Lewis for being the client in one Phoenix Rising session and photographing another, and for taking the photos of me doing primary series.
• Eva Wu for photographs of yin yoga.
• Miriam May for being ‘the other’ Phoenix Rising client.
• Students at various times and places, both for agreeing to appear in photos and for offering their own photographs for use on this site.

NAMASTE!