Sandra Kirchner and Leo Peppas have over twenty five years yoga teaching experience between them. They are both qualified Yoga teachers. Having originally studied the Iyengar Yoga method, they have over the years integrated an understanding of body awareness and movement principles into their teaching and developed a comprehensive approach of their own. Their belief that yoga can present a clear link to the path of self discovery and provide support in everyday life is core to his teaching method. Sandra and Leo have both worked with and drawn inspiration from Donna Farhi and teach a form of yoga that seeks to return to the original spirit of yoga. Sandra Kirchner studied pregnancy yoga and the Active Birth Method with Janet Balaskas, an internationally renowned birth educator and yoga teacher who is the author of many books. Sandra has guided many women through their pregnancy and combines more than ten years experience as a yoga teacher with the knowledge and inspiration she has gained from Janet’s method. Sandra graduated as a dancer / choreographer from the State Academy for Arts in Amsterdam, where she has taught yoga for dancers.Sandra Kirchner and Leo Peppas have over twenty five years yoga teaching experience between them. They are both qualified Yoga teachers. Having originally studied the Iyengar Yoga method, they have over the years integrated an understanding of body awareness and movement principles into their teaching and developed a comprehensive approach of their own. Their belief that yoga can present a clear link to the path of self discovery and provide support in everyday life is core to his teaching method. Sandra and Leo have both worked with and drawn inspiration from Donna Farhi and teach a form of yoga that seeks to return to the original spirit of yoga. Sandra Kirchner studied pregnancy yoga and the Active ... (more info)(less info) Qualifications: IYA (UK) Introductory Website: www.yogayoga.nl/ Tel: 0031 20 6883418 Fax: 0031 848350371
Sun 14 Sep 2008 - 10:30 to Sun 14 Sep 2008 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Feet Feet stimulate our body’s ability to stand & sit upright with ease, when the feet are not functioning properly this has a huge impact on the rest of the body. We will awaken the inner activity of the feet which can often improve knee, hip, lower back and may other complaints even as far away as the neck. There are not many ‘local‘ parts of the body that can have such a ‘global’ influence. Feet are like a dynamic that when missing gravity becomes a mystery and our core elusive.Feet stimulate our body’s ability to stand & sit upright ... (more info)(less info)
Sun 12 Oct 2008 - 10:30 to Sun 12 Oct 2008 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Pelvic Floor The pelvic floor is one of the most intimate parts of our body and yet it can be surprisingly foreign territory for many. The natural functioning of the pelvic floor is essential for stability of the pelvis (including the Sacro-Iliac joint) and lower back, proper functioning of the organs of the pelvis including the bladder and urine control. It plays an essential part in the ease of upright posture in sitting, walking, standing, in many movements and supports carrying. Many people can be locked in a pattern of use, such as a tucked under pelvis or tight anus, which inhibits a natural functioning of the pelvic floor. The way we use the feet and perception is nature’s way to engage the pelvic floor, this is like switching on our natural ‘core support’. In yoga we call this Mula Bandha although it is often misinterpreted and over contrived. Simply becoming more clear about this part of the body can have a far reaching influence on the body and psyche.The pelvic floor is one of the most intimate parts ... (more info)(less info)
Sun 02 Nov 2008 - 10:30 to Sun 02 Nov 2008 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Meditation 1 During the winter yogayoga will offer four meditation workshops in a row, once a month. This is an opportunity to practice meditation on a more regular basis, to develop the basic skills and deepen the experience. The meditation workshops can be followed as a series (recommended!) and are also accessible as single workshops. Traditionally, the goal of yoga is ‘to slow down and calm the movements of the mind’.…so we can realise who we really are. We will practice yoga postures to create space, ease and alertness in the body as a preparation for sitting meditation. Using simple meditation techniques, mostly from Tibetan Buddhism, we will practice down to earth skills, such as being present and developing an attitude of friendliness toward oneself.During the winter yogayoga will offer four meditation workshops in ... (more info)(less info)
Sun 16 Nov 2008 - 10:30 to Sun 16 Nov 2008 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Perception & Core Support The way we meet the world, in other words our perception (impression) and expression, is always influencing our bodies. When we create a change in our bodies without this in mind, the original state can easily return. For example we can spend a lifetime stretching the hamstrings and they then return to the same shortened state through an old pattern of usage; a stretched hamstring is not necessarily an intelligent one. Through exploring a shift in perception and our relationship to the space around us, we will create the possibility for a more lasting change and a more immediate integration. This has the added benefit of stimulating the core support that enables us to be upright, move with ease, and provide the stabilisation that many back pain sufferers have difficulty with.The way we meet the world, in other words our ... (more info)(less info)
Sun 30 Nov 2008 - 10:30 to Sun 30 Nov 2008 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Support from the Organ Body Discover how the body contents, the organs, can provide support in your yoga practice and everyday posture. The digestive tract can also provide a much needed support for the spine, in evolutionary terms we had a gut before we developed our bony skeleton. In many ways the ‘contents’ (organs) and ‘container’ (muscles & bones) are mutually supportive. Embodiment with the support of this body system can put you in touch with a powerful steadiness and grounding.Discover how the body contents, the organs, can provide support ... (more info)(less info)
Sun 07 Dec 2008 - 10:30 to Sun 07 Dec 2008 - 13:30 Time: 10:30 - 13:30 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Meditation 2 see Meditation 1 for details
Sun 11 Jan 2009 - 10:30 to Sun 11 Jan 2009 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: The Fluid Body Our body is mostly fluid, even the densest bone has fluid content, and yet this is one of the easiest movement qualities to lose. The fluids provide support for the joints to move more easily, support for the nervous system, they are the information carriers of the body, our most essential breath - the breathing of the cell involves the movement of fluid, the list is endless. We will explore how getting in touch with our fluids can free up habitual movements, de-stress, enliven postures, support the breath, support movement sequencing through body, rejuvenate and most of all be a lot of fun. The ‘mercurial’ quality of mind is supported by the embodiment of the fluids.Our body is mostly fluid, even the densest bone has ... (more info)(less info)
Sun 25 Jan 2009 - 10:30 to Sun 25 Jan 2009 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Meditation 3 see Meditation 1 for details
Sun 08 Feb 2009 - 10:30 to Sun 08 Feb 2009 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Balance & Centering Balancing postures are a way to centre oneself, and to discover how states of mind can influence this ability. They are also a form of integration where we can learn not to interfere with our innate ability to balance. This can create the space for many qualities, such as of non judgementalness and acceptance, to emerge and help us find a very simple and immediate form of presence.Balancing postures are a way to centre oneself, and to ... (more info)(less info)
Sun 22 Feb 2009 - 10:30 to Sun 22 Feb 2009 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Meditation 4 see Meditation 1 for details
Sun 15 Mar 2009 - 10:30 to Sun 15 Mar 2009 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Chakras / Glands 1 The glands are a modern way to explain the Chakras or energy centres. In fact the glands are part of the neuro-endocrine system, so they are intricately linked with the nervous system, many major glands are situated close to important nerve clusters. This means, for example, that they are part of the fight-flight mechanism. Glands produce hormones and so influence our moods and energy levels. Some of the most important yoga postures are designed to help stabilise and balance the glands, e.g. helping with mood swings and gradually transforming habitual (mood-) patterns. Many glands, or energy centres, are situated close to the spine, so energising these centres can also give support to the spine. In yoga we focus on the relationship between the glands, on grounding their energy and its expression in the space. Through freeing and redirecting energy which can be caught in the system, working with the glands can be inspirational. Chakras 1 will focus more on the lower body while Chakras 2 will concentrate more on the upper body. The workshops are recommended as a pair, but can also be followed separately.The glands are a modern way to explain the Chakras ... (more info)(less info)
Sun 22 Mar 2009 - 10:30 to Sun 22 Mar 2009 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Chakras / Glands 2 Chakras 2 will concentrate more on the upper body. The workshops are recommended as a pair, but can also be followed separately.Chakras 2 will concentrate more on the upper body. ... (more info)(less info)
Sun 05 Apr 2009 - 10:30 to Sun 05 Apr 2009 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Integrity of the Spine When the spine is integrated into a whole many problems disappear, this is necessary not just for static posture but also in movement. We will practice a series of postures designed to create space, relieve tension and above all to integrate. We will address more specifically areas of the spine that tend to need more stabilisation, such as the Sacro-Iliac joint, or mobilisation, like the upper back. Even if you do not suffer from any back pain this workshop can be useful, not only as a preventative measure but, since the spine supports many other functions of the body, to improve general co-ordination and bring more ease of movement.When the spine is integrated into a whole many problems ... (more info)(less info)
Sun 10 May 2009 - 10:30 to Sun 10 May 2009 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Shoulders & Neck Release tension and explore the connections that support a free shoulder girdle. We will look at how to gain a more integrated sense of support from the rest of the body: At how the shoulder girdle can influence our whole posture and visa versa.Release tension and explore the connections that support a free ... (more info)(less info)
Sun 17 May 2009 - 10:30 to Sun 17 May 2009 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Shoulders & Neck Release tension and explore the connections that support a free shoulder girdle. We will look at how to gain a more integrated sense of support from the rest of the body: At how the shoulder girdle can influence our whole posture and visa versa.Release tension and explore the connections that support a free ... (more info)(less info)
Sun 14 Jun 2009 - 10:30 to Sun 14 Jun 2009 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Yoga & Developmental Movement Our bodies have an enormous richness of evolutionary development to draw upon that is often neglected through a cultural and what can be seen as a predominantly urban human bias. Developmental movement patterns, such as those we experience in learning to crawl and which draw upon our evolutionary past, can help to get a clear experience of the essence of yoga postures. The patterns give support in transitioning into or between postures. Essentially they help to find the co-ordination that underlies a freedom and clarity of movement in daily life.Our bodies have an enormous richness of evolutionary development to ... (more info)(less info)
Sun 12 Jul 2009 - 10:30 to Sun 12 Jul 2009 - 13:00 Time: 10:30 - 13:00 Cost: €25.00 (EUR) Style: Hatha Yoga Ability Level: All abilities Title: Partner Yoga Partner yoga encourages a receptivity and spacious awareness that is an important element in yoga. As well as a dialogue with one’s own body there is the dialogue with one’s partner. Through this dialogue, partner yoga evokes the qualities of curiosity, listening and trust giving the opportunity to experience and share yoga in a new way. All of these qualities are also a great teaching for self practice. Many postures are done suspended in the air and so use gravity as a tool or are more like flying. This can be playful, refreshing and fun. Some experience of yoga will be very helpful and enable you to get the most out of it.Partner yoga encourages a receptivity and spacious awareness that is ... (more info)(less info)
