Karuna Retreats
The People at the Heart of Karuna Detox Retreats
- Alison (Ali)
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"Yoga with Ali was wonderful- powerful, gentle and invigorating "
Qualifications: BA(hons) ITEC MTI, Sivananda and British Wheel of Yoga
Role on Detox Retreats: Detox Yoga and Pranayama (breathing) classes
Biography: I feel truly blessed to have been encouraged to follow my heart and interests throughout my life so far! I studied dance and gymnastics as a child and although I experimented with some yoga postures it wasn’t until I was doing my degree that I really discovered the joy of yoga. Particularly as living and studying in London was very a busy time for me and through yoga I learnt to find my centre and keep grounded.
Yoga: What I love about yoga is that through the discipline we find a freedom to be ourselves. I also have a great respect for the intuitive wisdom of the body, and in creating space to be and explore who we really are!
Currently I teach classes locally in Devon, having moved here in 2002 following almost ten years living in London. I studied yoga at the Sivananda Ashram in Kerala, S. India in 2001 and am currently completing my studies with The British Wheel of Yoga. As my yoga practice has developed I am also influenced by the teachings of Swami Satyananda and The Bihar School, BKS Iyengar and TKV Desikachar. Particularly I feel that appropriate practice for the individual is one of the most important things!
On retreat: I hope to create an inviting space where the body can be nurtured and stretched to assist the detox; the mind can be focused and calm; the spirit has time to be; and to facilitate deep breathing and relaxation, from where the body finds the balance to rest and heal itself.
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