Jane Craggs
T: O7764 963138
yogaspace@hotmail.com
www.janecraggs.co.uk
I have been teaching in Manchester since 2001, when I relocated from
Madrid to set up Yogaspace, a studio in Manchester and subsequently, Manchester
Yoga Shala, a yoga teachers collective.
My life is firmly rooted in the classical 8 limbed path of Patanjali's
Yoga Sutras which present yoga as a way of life, honouring the cultivation
of health, harmony and eventually transcendence.
I have been very fortunate to have studied with many inspirational teachers
in the West, most influentially, Donna Farhi and I regularly visit India
to reconnect to the source of the classical teachings. I have most recently
been studying with AG Mohan and his wife Indra in India, after many years
of being strongly influenced by their work, I finally experienced their
incredible clarity and authenticity first hand and continue to put into
practice what I have learnt with them. Theirs is the yoga of Sri Krishnamacharya
via the Yoga sutras of Bhagavan Patanjali. It teaches a simple and accessible
practice which can be applied to the individual for peace of mind and
healthy body. Everyone can practice this form of yoga and the emphasis
on individual practice means it is particularly useful in a therapeutic
context.
I am also currently involved in ongoing training in Ayurveda under the
auspices of Robert Svoboda and the Ayurvedic Institute of Albuquerque
and have spent time in India studying and training in therapeutic treatments.
Ayurveda supports the journey towards health and peace and along with
Yoga is a powerful system of returning body and mind to a balanced state.
My classes work primarily to liberate the breath thus optimising health
on all levels. This is done through integration of breath with gentle
vinyasa (sequences), supported restorative postures, pranayama (breathing
exercises) and Mantra(sound). I have a strong interest in the therapeutic
applications of yoga and combine general classes with one to one sessions
as well as working with specific organisations to bring yoga to those
who may not otherwise have exposure to it. I believe that yoga should
be accessible to all who wish to re capture the "wholeness" of their life
and welcome everyone to my classes regardless of level of physical or
mental health
For more details see janecraggs.co.uk