Workshops

Rachael has been practising yoga for over eleven years . Over this period of time, she has experienced many different styles and approaches to yoga, most notably iyengar, ashtanga and vinyasa flow. As well as antenatal yoga throughout her three pregnancies. Rachael’s personal practice and teaching draws on all of these experiences as well as from attending inspirational workshops from the likes of  Francoise Freedman, Claire Missingham, Abby Hoffman and Hayley Winter. Before the birth of her third child, Rachael worked as a speech and language therapist with children and young adults with profound learning difficulties.

Alan graduated from Aston University in the UK after which he worked overseas in a number of positions, the common theme being Communications. He lived in Africa and Asia followed by a 10 year period in the Middle East. His last position in his ‘’previous incarnation’’ was as a PR manager in the Aerospace industry.

After taking a sabbatical in order to pursue his interest in things metaphysical Alan was introduced to the wonders of breathwork and immediately knew that this would form the foundation of the next stage of his journey. A series of happy coincidences led him to Lanzarote at which point he realised that he was ‘home’. Five years on Alan has gained a wealth of experience in working with the Breath and continues to live in Lanzarote or as he prefers to call it, ‘The Magic Island’

Alan graduated from Aston University in the UK after which he worked overseas in a number of positions, the common theme being Communications. He lived in Africa and Asia followed by a 10 year period in the Middle East. His last position in his ‘’previous incarnation’’ was as a PR manager in the Aerospace industry.

After taking a sabbatical in order to pursue his interest in things metaphysical Alan was introduced to the wonders of breathwork and immediately knew that this would form the foundation of the next stage of his journey. A series of happy coincidences led him to Lanzarote at which point he realised that he was ‘home’. Five years on Alan has gained a wealth of experience in working with the Breath and continues to live in Lanzarote or as he prefers to call it, ‘The Magic Island’

Angela Leake has been practising and teaching the Transformational Breathing technique since 1998, and was one of the first qualified Transformational Breath facilitators in the UK.

Angela trained under Dr. Judith Kravitz, co-developer of the technique and founder of the Transformational Breath Foundation USA.

Angela is now the Uk’s senior Transformational Breathing teacher and trainer, and she assists Judith Kravitz on training courses all over the world.

Alan graduated from Aston University in the UK after which he worked overseas in a number of positions, the common theme being Communications. He lived in Africa and Asia followed by a 10 year period in the Middle East. His last position in his ‘’previous incarnation’’ was as a PR manager in the Aerospace industry.

After taking a sabbatical in order to pursue his interest in things metaphysical Alan was introduced to the wonders of breathwork and immediately knew that this would form the foundation of the next stage of his journey. A series of happy coincidences led him to Lanzarote at which point he realised that he was ‘home’. Five years on Alan has gained a wealth of experience in working with the Breath and continues to live in Lanzarote or as he prefers to call it, ‘The Magic Island’

Nancy began practicing Ashtanga Yoga over thirty years ago with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, in Mysore, India. As result of their long and close association, Nancy is able to teach with a style and touch that comes directly from Pattabhi Jois. When Nancy asked Jois how she should teach, he told her to “teach the way I taught you”—advice which she took to heart and continues to follow today.

Nancy’s studies, over the years, have also led her to other teachers, including Baba Hari Das and, for asana, instructors of Iyengar. In addition, she has and continues to pursue the dharma teachings of the Dalai Lama.

Nancy spends much of her time touring the United States, Europe, and Asia, teaching with a view to fostering loving-kindness and to sharing her love and experience of yoga.

Peter Connolly studied for BA, MA and PhD degrees in Comparative Religion and Philosophy at the University of Lancaster and a BSc in Psychology with the Open University. He has taught Indian religion and philosophy on BA and MA courses for over 30 years and has worked with various Yoga organisations throughout that time.

He is interested in how people go about constructing histories of yoga and the methods they use for making sense of yoga texts. He is also fascinated by all forms of altered states of consciousness and has trained in both Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and hypnosis, both of which offer an interesting perspective on the psychology of yoga.

His classes are well known for their clarity of exposition and informal style. His book: A Student’s Guide to the History and Philosophy of Yoga (Equinox, 2007), has been warmly received by yoga teachers and academics alike.

Nancy began practicing Ashtanga Yoga over thirty years ago with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, in Mysore, India. As result of their long and close association, Nancy is able to teach with a style and touch that comes directly from Pattabhi Jois. When Nancy asked Jois how she should teach, he told her to “teach the way I taught you”—advice which she took to heart and continues to follow today.

Nancy’s studies, over the years, have also led her to other teachers, including Baba Hari Das and, for asana, instructors of Iyengar. In addition, she has and continues to pursue the dharma teachings of the Dalai Lama.

Nancy spends much of her time touring the United States, Europe, and Asia, teaching with a view to fostering loving-kindness and to sharing her love and experience of yoga.

Peter Connolly studied for BA, MA and PhD degrees in Comparative Religion and Philosophy at the University of Lancaster and a BSc in Psychology with the Open University. He has taught Indian religion and philosophy on BA and MA courses for over 30 years and has worked with various Yoga organisations throughout that time.

He is interested in how people go about constructing histories of yoga and the methods they use for making sense of yoga texts. He is also fascinated by all forms of altered states of consciousness and has trained in both Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and hypnosis, both of which offer an interesting perspective on the psychology of yoga.

His classes are well known for their clarity of exposition and informal style. His book: A Student’s Guide to the History and Philosophy of Yoga (Equinox, 2007), has been warmly received by yoga teachers and academics alike.

Rachael has been practising yoga for over eleven years . Over this period of time, she has experienced many different styles and approaches to yoga, most notably iyengar, ashtanga and vinyasa flow. As well as antenatal yoga throughout her three pregnancies. Rachael’s personal practice and teaching draws on all of these experiences as well as from attending inspirational workshops from the likes of  Francoise Freedman, Claire Missingham, Abby Hoffman and Hayley Winter. Before the birth of her third child, Rachael worked as a speech and language therapist with children and young adults with profound learning difficulties.

Philip Xerri was born in Cardiff, Wales in 1948. He was an accomplished athlete and rugby player in his youth. He became a ‘wanderer’ in his 20’s and then aged 28 walked into a yoga class run by Philip Jones in Cardiff. This was a major turning point. Since this time Philip Xerri has continually practiced and taught yoga and pranayama throughout the UK and Europe.Philip Xerri Picture

Philip Xerri studied yoga and pranayama with Dr. Swami Gitananda in India 1980/1981, graduated with an Honours degree in Comparative Religion 1984 and a Post Graduate Certficate of Education in Religious Studies 1985. Philip Xerri has experienced many different schools of yoga, qualified in Remedial Massage, Reflexology and Touch for Health. Philip Xerri has run Yoga Quests for the last 25 years.

The main focus of Philip Xerri’s yoga practice has always been pranayama culminating in the formulation of the one year Pranayama Foundation Course in 2000. The Pranayama Foundation Course encapsulates Philip’s two fold approach to the practice of pranayama – structured, progressive, developmental, logical but also holding firmly onto the power and spirtual poignancy of the practice.

Philip Xerri was born in Cardiff, Wales in 1948. He was an accomplished athlete and rugby player in his youth. He became a ‘wanderer’ in his 20’s and then aged 28 walked into a yoga class run by Philip Jones in Cardiff. This was a major turning point. Since this time Philip Xerri has continually practiced and taught yoga and pranayama throughout the UK and Europe.Philip Xerri Picture

Philip Xerri studied yoga and pranayama with Dr. Swami Gitananda in India 1980/1981, graduated with an Honours degree in Comparative Religion 1984 and a Post Graduate Certficate of Education in Religious Studies 1985. Philip Xerri has experienced many different schools of yoga, qualified in Remedial Massage, Reflexology and Touch for Health. Philip Xerri has run Yoga Quests for the last 25 years.

The main focus of Philip Xerri’s yoga practice has always been pranayama culminating in the formulation of the one year Pranayama Foundation Course in 2000. The Pranayama Foundation Course encapsulates Philip’s two fold approach to the practice of pranayama – structured, progressive, developmental, logical but also holding firmly onto the power and spirtual poignancy of the practice.

Peter Connolly studied for BA, MA and PhD degrees in Comparative Religion and Philosophy at the University of Lancaster and a BSc in Psychology with the Open University. He has taught Indian religion and philosophy on BA and MA courses for over 30 years and has worked with various Yoga organisations throughout that time.

He is interested in how people go about constructing histories of yoga and the methods they use for making sense of yoga texts. He is also fascinated by all forms of altered states of consciousness and has trained in both Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and hypnosis, both of which offer an interesting perspective on the psychology of yoga.

His classes are well known for their clarity of exposition and informal style. His book: A Student’s Guide to the History and Philosophy of Yoga (Equinox, 2007), has been warmly received by yoga teachers and academics alike.

Angela Leake has been practising and teaching the Transformational Breathing technique since 1998, and was one of the first qualified Transformational Breath facilitators in the UK.

Angela trained under Dr. Judith Kravitz, co-developer of the technique and founder of the Transformational Breath Foundation USA.

Angela is now the Uk’s senior Transformational Breathing teacher and trainer, and she assists Judith Kravitz on training courses all over the world.

Alan graduated from Aston University in the UK after which he worked overseas in a number of positions, the common theme being Communications. He lived in Africa and Asia followed by a 10 year period in the Middle East. His last position in his ‘’previous incarnation’’ was as a PR manager in the Aerospace industry.

After taking a sabbatical in order to pursue his interest in things metaphysical Alan was introduced to the wonders of breathwork and immediately knew that this would form the foundation of the next stage of his journey. A series of happy coincidences led him to Lanzarote at which point he realised that he was ‘home’. Five years on Alan has gained a wealth of experience in working with the Breath and continues to live in Lanzarote or as he prefers to call it, ‘The Magic Island’

Rachael has been practising yoga for over eleven years . Over this period of time, she has experienced many different styles and approaches to yoga, most notably iyengar, ashtanga and vinyasa flow. As well as antenatal yoga throughout her three pregnancies. Rachael’s personal practice and teaching draws on all of these experiences as well as from attending inspirational workshops from the likes of  Francoise Freedman, Claire Missingham, Abby Hoffman and Hayley Winter. Before the birth of her third child, Rachael worked as a speech and language therapist with children and young adults with profound learning difficulties.

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Angela Leake has been practising and teaching the Transformational Breathing technique since 1998, and was one of the first qualified Transformational Breath facilitators in the UK.

Angela trained under Dr. Judith Kravitz, co-developer of the technique and founder of the Transformational Breath Foundation USA.

Angela is now the Uk’s senior Transformational Breathing teacher and trainer, and she assists Judith Kravitz on training courses all over the world.

Alan graduated from Aston University in the UK after which he worked overseas in a number of positions, the common theme being Communications. He lived in Africa and Asia followed by a 10 year period in the Middle East. His last position in his ‘’previous incarnation’’ was as a PR manager in the Aerospace industry.

After taking a sabbatical in order to pursue his interest in things metaphysical Alan was introduced to the wonders of breathwork and immediately knew that this would form the foundation of the next stage of his journey. A series of happy coincidences led him to Lanzarote at which point he realised that he was ‘home’. Five years on Alan has gained a wealth of experience in working with the Breath and continues to live in Lanzarote or as he prefers to call it, ‘The Magic Island’