Aged 30 Gregory was a chartered accountant with a daily commute into London. Suffering from chronic back pain and sciatica something had to change…..
Today Gregory has been practicing Yoga for 20 years and teaching full time for 12 years. He has completed 1,700 hours of teacher training and taken approximately 6,000 classes. He is committed to transmitting the true essence of Yoga
Yoga Teacher
Teaching Yoga demands a complete mindset of serving others; sharing and respecting the tradition of Yoga with energy, enthusiasm and joy.
The goal of Sivananda training is to produce inspiring Yoga teachers who are able to draw on their own practice and personal discipline in imparting the Yoga experience to others.
Sivananda training demands a high level of self-discipline and students are expected to remain within the ashram premises throughout the course and follow a strict sattvic diet. The highly controlled environment is vital for this type of practice. It affords a unique opportunity to extend the limits of our capabilities, including strength and stamina, with long lasting effects.
Sivananda Teacher Training is modelled on the traditional Indian system of education, ‘Gurukula’. With this unique approach, it is not just an academic transferring of techniques, the teachings are transmitted and practiced in daily life.
The courses are based on the training that Swami Vishnu Devananda himself received under his teacher, Swami Sivananda, over a period of 10 years. The essence of the training being condensed into a four week period. The courses are designed to be intensive, immersing the students in a balanced programme of Yogic theory and practice for all-round physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development.
Swami Vishnu Devanada said that yoga teachers should also be Yogic practitioners, ‘teachers and not just preachers’.
In the words of Swami Vishnu Devananda:
“I’ve given you all I have with all of my love. It’s now up to you to share it with others.”
Whether you are a complete beginner or experienced practitioner, have attended none of Gregory’s classes or hundreds of them, Gregory is always available to answer any questions you may have and assist you with your practice.
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