Over the years we have been extremely fortunate to encounter many excellent and inspiring yoga teachers from all over the world, and from across many different yoga lineages.  Now that here in Stroud we are lucky enough to have our own small  yoga studio, we are delighted to be able to invite visiting yoga teachers to stay with us, and offer yoga programmes.

Whilst we have focused much of our interest into the field of applied yoga therapy for women’s health (see our Women’s Events listing for more details on this topic), we keep an open mind and open heart to every aspect of yoga practice, and continue to learn from many remarkable teachers around the world.

In 2009  we were  honoured to host Mukunda Stiles and Chinnamasta, as they gave an evening and  day programme in yoga and tantra and yoga therapy.

In 2010, we have two esteemed and internationally celebrated yoga teachers coming to Stroud: Senior Iyengar teacher, Glenn Ceresoli from Australia, and Swami Muktidharmananda, Satyananda yoga acharya from New Zealand.  Read on for details of what they have to offer:

Yoga Psychology and Yoga Nidra with Swami Muktidharma

Tuesday 15th June

Diving deeper into the healing potential of yoga nidra, and understanding the nature of the mind with yoga psychology

Swami Muktidharama is a senior Satayananda Yoga Acharya (lineage holder), originally from Columbia, who runs his own ashram in New Zealand. He is perhaps the most heart-warming and authentic transmitter of the deep wisdom of this lineage of yoga that I have ever had the honour to meet.

He lived and worked with the late Paramahamsa Satyananda in Rikhia for 16 years, and brings great clarity and depth to the teachings of Satyananda yoga, from a perspective of lived experience.  His full biography is here at his own Anahata ashram site, and his full 2010 world tour dates are here.

Stroud programme with Muktidharma

Tuesday 15th June

Venue: Sitaram Yoga Studio, Tanglewood, Gunhouse Lane, Bowbridge, Stroud, Gloucestershire,  GL52DB

Programme:

• 1000- 12.30  Morning programme : Yoga nidra in depth exploring the healing potential of the practice of yoga nidra, the meditative heart of yoga.  Theory and practice. Suitable for  experienced yoga practitioners, yoga teachers and those who would like to dive deeply into this powerfully transformative yoga practice.
• 12.30 – 1.30  Shared vegetarian lunch. Please bring a plateful of vegetarian food to share.
• 1400 – 1800  Afternoon programme: Yoga psychology - theory and practice, with reference to the use of yoga nidra as a tool to understand the depths of living and dying with yoga
• 1800 – 1930  Shared vegetarian dinner. Please bring a plateful of vegetarian food to share.
• 1930 – 2100 Evening programme: Satsang and kirtan with Swami Muktidharama.  Philosophical reflections on the practical application of bhakti yoga in relation to living and dying. Followed by Kirtan (devotional singing) and mantra.

Costs on a sliding scale; please honour our trust by paying the highest you can  afford:

• For the morning programme only  (yoga nidra):  from £12 to £25
• For the afternoon programme only (yoga psychology):  from £2o to £35
• For the evening programme only (satsang & kirtan):  From £6 to £12
• For the whole day 1000 til 2100: from £3o to  £60
• For daytime programme only (100 til 1800):  from  £20 to £50
• For afternoon and evening together (lunch til 2100):  from £22 to £35

Booking: Places strictly limited to 16 for the morning programme, and 30 for the afternoon and evening programmes. First come first served. Please drop Uma an email to confirm your place: yoga@sitaram.org

Please bring cash to pay for your sessions when you come.

Please do not let price be a barrier to attendance. If you feel drawn to attend but cannot afford the rates quoted, then please contact us to discuss concessionary rates, barter, exchange and other options.

Wednesday 16th June

Optional further morning programme with Muktidharama.  If you are interested in this, then please mail Uma: yoga@sitaram.org

PLUS: ONE-to-one sessions with Muktidharma at Sitaram yoga Studio

Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th June

Swami Muktidharama will be teaching 1-1 lessons at Sitaram. This is an unusual opportunity to consult personally with an experienced and wise spiritual guide. The individual session can cover yoga psychology, yoga for healing, and spiritual guidance on the development of your yoga practice or direction in your yoga journey,  or any other aspect of yoga you are interested in exploring more deeply.

Sessions are £45 per hour. If you are interested in booking a session, please mail Uma : yoga@sitaram.org

Yoga Asana for Constant Integrated Awareness with Glenn Ceresoli

June 16th and 17th, 1830 – 2100

Exploring alignment and poise in asana as a tool for self discovery

Glenn Ceresoli is a truly remarkable Iyengar yoga teacher of international standing.   I have always been deeply inspired by his teaching and have been fortunate enough to study with him over the years on retreat and on his visits to Brockwell Lido in Brixton. You can read more about Glenn and his approach to yoga on his Yogamind site.

We are lucky to be able to catch Glenn on his 2010 world tour,  on his way up from the Barefoot Barn retreat and then on to a weekend session in Bristol.

Venue: Sitaram Yoga Studio, Tanglewood, Gunhouse Lane, Bowbridge, Stroud, Gloucestershire,  GL52DB

Programme:

• 1830 – 2100 Wednesday 16th June
• 1830 – 2100 Thursday 17th June

Cost on a sliding scale; please honour our trust by paying the highest you can  afford:

From £15 to £25 per session, or from £30 to £40 if you book for both sessions.

Please do not let price be a barrier to attendance. If you feel drawn to attend but cannot afford the rates quoted, then please contact us to discuss concessionary rates, barter, exchange and other options.

Booking: There are only 14 places each evening, so it’s first come first served. Please drop Uma an email to confirm your place: yoga@sitaram.org

Please bring cash to pay for your sessions when you come.