200 hour Teacher Trainers
Tobie is a keen student and practitioner of many types of bodywork and pain relief techniques. He is heavily influenced by Dynamic & Osteo-thai massage (Davide Lutt/Takis/Pichet), Chi Nei Tsang (Leigh Blyth) & Fascial Release (Robert Schleip/Jo Alison). Tobie enjoys deconstructing the bio-mechanical nature of our beings, allowing us to follow certain structural and physiological principles, however he believes in an undeniable mind-body synergy, and that we can access and affect one via the other to help expand, heal and enjoy.
Yamuna has studied the beauty of Yoga, Dance & Healing Arts for most of her life. Her soft and gentle approach will guide you through your practice so that you can flow with love, devotion and surrender. The style of her classes is mainly Hatha flow but she may also include circle ceremonies, partner flow, therapeutic flying and Thai massage.
Fernando has an extensive education and professional career in Physical Therapy, Osteotherapy and Sports Science. As well as practicing multiple sports since a young child, Fernando is a distinguished contemporary dancer, which has allowed him to travel the world with various shows and TV productions. He is also a qualified Pilates Instructor, Watsu Practitioner, Gestalt Therapist and Anatomy Yoga Teacher.
"My purpose is to bring modern Science and Yoga together; to include this millenarian practice into the medical system as a preventive and healthy habit.
Bringing the concept of sustainability into education is also one of my goals; educating bodies and minds and teaching healthy habits for the good of the people as well as the good of the planet."
Linda d'Antal (EYRT-500 YAUSA, SYT YAUK) is our 'teacher's teacher' and one of the Directors of the Ashiyana Teacher Training School. She has been a student and teacher of Yoga, meditative movement, massage and healing for over 30 years. Her love and respect for the art and depth of the practice and teachings grow daily and it is this beautiful evolution that she loves to share in her classes and trainings.
Akhilesh Brahmchari was born and raised in Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh in Northern India. From childhood, he was fascinated by the mysteries of creation, life, death and human suffering. This fascination led to an intense urge to help the poor and get involved in his community.
His teaching combines his wide experience with his light, humorous way, his infectious laugh and his loving approach to the students.
Acharya Yogesh’s teachings combine the therapeutic aspects of many different Yoga practices. He has been teaching Yogic Philosophy, Anatomy and traditional Hatha Yoga for a number of years. As well as a master in Pranayamic and Shatkarma (cleansing) techniques, he specializes in Chakra Therapy/Cleansing and Balancing.
Our resident Iyengar-inspired teacher, Prashant, shares this style's use of props and alignment. He also shares Hindu and Yoga philosophy which he has been immersed in his whole life.
Charlotte supports the teaching team in all aspects of the training. She also runs the reflections section. Inspired by her own desire to understand what makes people tick, these sessions are designed to introspect; to actively ask why we behave the way we do, and to listen, with understanding. Understanding that can help us transform and ultimately let go of that which holds us back.
Matthew has an MA and a PhD in Indian studies and has published articles and books on yoga and Indian asceticism. He has taught several undergraduate (BA) courses on Hinduism. In 2012 he has began conducting research into soma, the ritual drink of the Vedas. This research has now begun to be published. Since 2006, Matthew has been teaching and lecturing worldwide on yoga, religion, and both eastern and western philosophy.
My desire for a class that I teach is that it facilitates relaxation and a deep inner connection. Although alignment is discussed, I have no preconceptions about how a posture 'should' look and I realise that it is better attained through surrender than effort. I encourage everyone to relax, rest and follow their own inner guidance. Herein a class becomes an experience of "your body and your yoga".
To me, yoga is a never-ending journey of self-realization and celebration. I spend a lot of time connecting with nature as an avid trekker and professional scuba diver. I find that yoga is a great way to experience, embrace, and celebrate the connection between ourselves and the world that surrounds us, stomping our feet in time with our inner heartbeat.
Mao runs the Ashiyana Teacher Training in Japanese twice a year. Her background is in classical Ballet for over 20 years. After that she was introduced to yoga as an English-Japanese interpreter for yoga teacher training and started to teach Asana classes. Since then she has been teaching over 15 teacher training course around the world.
