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I have practised the Ashtanga yoga system with dedication since 1992 and taught since 1994. My original teacher was Louisa Sear, in Byron Bay, with a 9 month intensive (thank you). I knew then I would continue through the entirety of my life embracing the unknowns of the practise. I was then led on  to many trips to Mysore...

I've been practicing yoga since 1983.  After meeting Guruji Patthabhi Jois in New Zealand in 1999, I travelled to Mysore to study with him at the end of that year.  I've been teaching Ashtanga vinyasa since 2002 and aim to provide a safe nurturing space where students can explore their potential.  I encourage them to face their challenges with attention to the wisdom of the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, to seek and find enthusiasm, courage, self love and acceptance. 

Spiritual name Vishal – I started practicing yoga aged 23 with Eugenie Knox. I was stunned to discover that through yoga I felt fully awake, alive and connected to the truth of life. My daily practice led to an apprenticeship with Eugenie and to teaching at the studio in the Iyengar method. I have been to Ashrams in India 9 times and I am a devotee of spiritual teacher and humanitarian Sri Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi or Amma...