About me

About me.....

Teaching for me is a passion. I have lectured in Eastern massage, Anatomy, Pathology and Lifestyle in further education since 2005. I put my heart into giving the students the best experience possible. However I felt that people might just want to learn one traditional technique well. These skills are much more than just hands on routines ...... real explanations and experience of what is happening and why ..... this I felt could be expressed better by running my own courses. Here I have built a platform where traditional intentions of the roots of Ayurveda are taught so that we have the right approach and the right effects when we move into doing these treatments for ourselves. Translating that very complex Eastern knowledge into Western language that we can use as an effective system. A tool for life. Over 30 years I have been a massage therapist. I have had the luxury to have trained in the roots of each tradition. In Chiang Mai, Thailand in Thai massage, In Pune, India in Ayurvedic massage and with the leading London Institute of Ayurveda in Indian Head Massage and Shirodhara. I enjoy really getting to the bare essential core of WHY we are doing each method ....rather than following like a sheep. Otherwise what good would I be to you.

In regards to Yoga Therapy I have also run Yoga studios and taught Ashtanga Yoga as a led practice and Mysore drop in sessions and Traditional Hatha Yoga since 2004 and specialise in breathing practices in Yogic therapy. I have been teaching within Yoga teacher trainings in this specialist area the past 5 years. My own Breath master has been my leading example of why I do what I do ..... I have every faith in feeling what I feel and having changed in so many positive ways in my own life through the breath and through his guidance it is a valuable tool for life ..... he has been my mentor since 2005 ..... recently due to his age he opened up the knowledge on a 3 year programme for his lifelong students at this amazing research Institute in India .....I completed these studies in India 2015-2019, with my guru Sri . O . P. Tiwari and his son Sudhir Tiwari and a team of Scientists , Doctors , Ayurvedic Doctors, Neurologists, Surgeons, and Philosophers all in the field of Yoga Therapy and specialising in Pranayama. I have been taught to diagnose and treat individuals as prescriptive practice and apply Yogic therapy principles to each unique student .... this will only benefit all who I share my trainings with ..... this is my goal ..... sharing valuable and simple rules according to Yoga , breathing and Ayurveda to make life happier , healthier and more stress free!

I am now also available for private consultations at NAMRATA
Namaste
Siobhan

Fully accredited training with a pulse ..... one that will be considerably lower and calmer after the progression on this wonderful Breath Therapy Journey.

This Teacher training in YOGA PRANAYAMA 200 HOURS Yoga Alliance will commence in May 2022.

It will be the first of its kind in the UK. Most Yoga Trainings still focus on Asana or physical practices.....we will still be doing this ..... however the blend is more unique. A fusion of Hatha Yoga Therapy, Pranayama.....and a very detailed and in depth study of breathing practices for all modern disease, Philosophy , Neuro-science, Ayurveda and how to treat and diagnose Dosha through these teachings. We have guest lecturers throughout the course who are at the very top of their field in the key areas listed in our modules they will be with us on this journey as we grow together.

The first session will be 21st & 22nd May 2022. This session will be longer. This is to integrate certain practices going forward. The 2nd to 15th Immersions will take place 1 weekend per month..... for a period of 10 months.....this will be followed by a period of study and a weekend of exams. During these 10 months there will be an opportunity to travel to Portugal and observe and embrace all elements of the course on a 5 day therapy retreat ( this is not compulsory but a wonderful opportunity and can be integrated into the cost of the course with flights at the students additional cost). Students will also be assessed throughout the year and given goals each month.

We will be basing the course in a beautiful dedicated Yoga space in Glasgow's West end..... lectures included will be from experts in their own field of Neuroscience, Eastern religion, Ayurvedic physicians and Breath masters who live in opposite sides of the world. This way we can unite everything and grow together a beautiful and very unique programme. Lectures that happen online will be recorded so they may be watched again. All materials will be available for the lifetimes of the course and can be downloaded and saved. Journals, Handbooks and presentations will be sent direct to the student.

Modules will address the following key areas:
Yoga science - (a look at the evidence)- An understanding of neurology and the impact Yoga Breath work has on the mind
Pranayama - from a core level of its practices and principles - to an established practice and understanding by the Yoga Teacher themselves
Breathwork - looking at other world influencer's and techniques used in the Breath coaching Industry
Ayurveda - The laws of this ancient science and how we to use diagnostics to establish a body type (Dosha)
Kriyas, Klesha, Kosha's - The three K's which rule how we cleanse, think and operate
Diet - a key to growth and developing an effective yoga therapy practice and a healthy way to balance the system and detox
Philosophy - roots and belief system of Yoga therapy which are needed more than ever today by the West
Ashtanga - a fresh look at the eight limbs of Yoga and Patanjali's sutras v's Yoga Hatha Pradikipa
Asana - Practices of Hatha Yoga and internalising movement and breath for a therapeutic effect in aiding the relief of common Physical and physiological diseases
Pathology - common pathologies of the western world Allopathy treatment versus Yoga Therapy
Anatomy - In depth - structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive and lymphatic system in relation to the impact Yoga Asana and Pranayama have on each system.
Mantra - enhancing our respiratory system, our nervous system our spirit and our soul along with the origins, meanings and reasons behind why the use of sound in any Yoga class is an invaluable tool.
Total Course cost is £2500, Early Bird cost £2150 ( booked at least 3 months prior to course commencing)

Over my own 30 years in therapy work and 25 years as a Yoga student and then a teacher I have taken the most valuable parts of my experiences and learning and my love of the breath to bring you this beautiful learning journey with me. The Guest teachers have been major influencers on my path and have made a huge impact on my learning and growth. I bring them in to do the same for you. Places will be limited and a full questionnaire will be required to be submitted prior to being accepted onto the programme.
Welcoming all enquiries which can be submitted through the contact page
Siobhan

** More details and all dates and breakdown of modules will be announced soon **