Yoga Citta Vritti Nirodhah - Yoga is the stilling of the mind Patanjali Yoga Sutras 1.12
Fiona discovered yoga fifteen years ago after searching for a way to ease physical pain and discomfort brought on by intense sport and running.
“After trying a few diffierent styles it wasn’t until the first Ashtanga class that I fell in love with yoga. I thought I was strong but the strength and control the students in this class displayed was incredible. I really struggled with many of the postures and thought that I couldn’t “do” yoga.
I stuck with it and continued to be the stiffest person in class! Soon I began to understand that my negative thought patterns were having a major effect on my physical health. “samskaras” or karmic pain in the body is often a result of toxic thoughts in the mind.
This was a revelation to me and had a profound impact on my life and my yoga practice.”
Amazing class and everything I hoped for as a complete beginner to Ashtanga yoga.
Fiona is a great teacher, she instantly made me feel at ease and she gets the best out of everyone through her fun, passionate yet dedicated approach to Ashtanga.
She's an inspiration and you can't ignore the results, my long-term back pain is significantly improved. It's definitely been a life changer
Sarah Russell
Thank you also for introducing me to ashtanga. I absolutely love it . I finally get it with yoga now . I'd Been doing yoga classes on & off for about 4 years ( I think ) & whilst I enjoyed them I never really got what all the fuss was about until I did your classes
Claire Baker
Finding an ashtanga yoga teacher who really knows what they are talking about and who is passionate about the practice was a top priority. I feared I would have to travel a long way to find a class that was worthwhile. When I found Fiona, I felt (and still feel) so incredibly lucky. Her expertise, knowledge of the body and of the practice, along with her warm, funny and enthusiastic personality makes it a sheer joy to attend her classes each week. Thank you, Fiona, for bringing such passion and focus to every class!"
Stephanie
I discovered Fiona's class a year ago and I can't quite believe how far my yoga has come in such a relatively short space of time.
At last I can do a headstand, and am jumping through, things I'd never believe I'd do.
Fiona is such a supportive, open and gracious teacher - always willing me on when I'm feeling stubborn and self-defeating about my practice.
Ashtanga is the best yoga I've ever done, leaving me energised, calm and very much living in the present, and what it does for the mind is wonderful.
It's a very spiritual practice. And it's great to have finally found such a skilled teacher in my neck of the woods - ashtanga teachers are few and far between.....
Sarah Hanison
Not only has my back improved immensely but I now find that I can do some of the poses that I never believed I would be able to achieve - the yoga has also helped my lifestyle generally and I find that it helps me feel more relaxed in everyday life.
I am also back on the squash court which I never thought I would be able to do – I now do my yoga daily and together with Fiona’s tuition this has changed my quality of life.
Fiona is a brilliant teacher and a pleasure to work with.
Amanda Wilkinson
I was introduced to Ashtanga Yoga just over a year ago when I attended Fiona’s group classes in Pinner on a Saturday morning.
I had previously dabbled in various styles of yoga in desperation to try and help severe pain from a ruptured disc in my back caused by a car accident and years of vigorous country squash playing.
Fiona’s classes have been an inspiration to me; after initially being a little sceptical – in the first few classes some of the poses seemed to be totally out of my league and flexibility (or lack of it!).
Due to Fiona’s encouraging attitude and the enthusiastic way she teaches I have found a year later that I have gained immensely from her classes and am now having fortnightly one to one sessions which have been an amazing help to me.
Amanda Wilkinson
"I love Fiona's classes and feel that I get so much from them. They are challenging which is good as Fiona is so supportive and encouraging and the classes are so friendly
I have really enjoyed learning more and more about Ashtanga, I just wish I could come to more classes!"
Claire Sanders
"Fiona I just wanted to say thank you for your encouragement and support on my yoga journey. You are an amazing Ashtanga teacher. You manage to maintain the authenticity of the practice whilst making it accessible to everyone. Your gentle approach combined with knowledge, which clearly comes from your own dedication to daily practice, and a brilliant sense of humour helps to make your classes enjoyable and fun."
Meera Sharma
About Fiona
I completed my teacher training with Brian Cooper in 2010. I am indebted to Brian for his dedication and passion for teaching authentic yoga. I continue to study at KPJAYI in Mysore, the home of Ashtanga Yoga. It’s important to me that I learn from the source and to keep the tradition of Ashtanga alive. I am lucky enough to have practiced Ashtanga with respected teachers such as John Scott, Gingi Lee, David Williams, Kino Macgregor and Peter Sanson of whom I am humbled to have witnessed their dedication to teaching. I am also trained to teach Teen Yoga. Teaching young adults is incredibly rewarding. Yoga is an ancient practice but it is more relevant now than ever and should be taught in every school. Ashtanga is a strong physical practice and my Anatomy study through ITEC and Thomas Myers Anatomy Trains has proved invaluable. I teach with compassion and respect for each individual’s needs but I always encourage people to work beyond the limitations of their mind.
NEW ASHTANGA BEGINNERS COURSE
I am starting a new 6 week beginners course on Sunday 31st March from 2:15pm until 3:45pm.
Due to the current pandemic all classes will be held online via Zoom. Zoom is free for you to download and all class fees have been reduced. As usual I am limiting class numbers to small groups or private lessons to ensure everyone gets the......
Combining my two great loves, and maybe yours too…Ashtanga Yoga and Food!! The yoga will be provided by me and the food by Meera’s Made From Scratch. Check out Meera’s website https://www.meerabhogal.com/events/ and follow Meera on Instagram and FB @meerabhogal. When we do something consistently......
Ashtanga is for young people …I hear this a lot…it’s not for beginners, it’s too difficult.. Yes, it is difficult but anything worth doing doesn’t come easily. I teach all ages from 11 year olds to 70 year olds, from ex gymnasts, people with limited......
Ashtanga Yoga Retreat in Suffolk May 17th until May 20th, 2018. I’m so excited to announce my first UK yoga retreat! I hope you can join us for what promises to be an epic weekend! Held in a beautifully converted farmhouse in the Suffolk countryside the......
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September Workshop: Ashtanga Practice and Philosophy Taking place in a beautiful private studio in Northwood Sunday 10TH September from 10 AM until 1 PM. The fee is £25. Pre-booking is essential. I decided to teach this workshop as many of you are progressing well with your asana practice......
Ongoing 6-week course at The Windmill Studio Centre, Ruislip. Starts 8th March @ 5:45PM-6:45PM. £65. Limited places so lots of individual attention. Please call or email to book your place: T: 07532 222 1833 E: info@yogarevolution.co.uk “Accept the things we cannot change whilst believing we can......
Ashtanga Yoga on Saturday’s at 10:30AM-12PM @ The Body Studio, Northwood Hills. I am an experienced and dedicated Ashtanga yoga teacher who has studied extensively with the Ashtanga Guru in Mysore, South India. I cannot wait to share this life-changing yoga practice with you! Please......
My Teen yoga classes have been developed with respect to the anatomical and physiological differences between teens and adults. The Teen Yoga classes give each student their own yoga practice and a safe way to exercise, create life-long healthy habits and improve self-esteem and confidence. ......
Yoga is becoming increasingly popular at work and no wonder as the results speak for themselves. Many large companies such as Apple, Nike and Google offer yoga to their staff. I’ve taught yoga to large international companies, small independents with just 4 employees and everything......
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