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After recently receiving some feedback from enquiries to Ramaswami's visit to the U.K. in 2009 I realised that many people did not know who he was. Some people were unaware that Krishnamacharya had another long term student. Ramaswami studied for over 30 years as a personal student of Krishnamacharya and began teaching with his Acharya's blessing and support.

NamaRupa magazine published an article by Ramaswami about his studies with Krishnamacharya. I have sent this article to people who have enquired about Ramaswami's workshops. The feedback I received from many who read it inspired me to try and make it available to any students interested in Krishnamacharya's teachings. If you would like a copy it is available as a free download from NamaRupa, the link is.

http://www.namarupa.org/magazine/nr06.php

Information on Ramaswami's 2009 U.K. programme is available at

www.harmonyyoga.co.uk

www.athayog.me.uk now has sections on the Sutras, Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads; also pages on Desikachar's Heart of Yoga.

Some of the in-page links don't work yet as I have yet to change the previous hyperlinks from the old site.

I have added a few of my own pictures as well.

Still a lot of work to do, but the general scheme of things is in place.

Margo

Seeing Margo’s blog mentioning her website reminded me to let you know that I’ve had a website up and running now for a couple of months at www.norfolkyoga.co.uk for anyone who’s interested.

New aYs Foundation course starting Autumn 2008 in Taunton.

Practice Planning: CAN we practice in way that is efficient, safe, inspiring and supports our lives? We will explore sequencing of postures, counter postures, dynamic/static work and the role of variations and modifications.

Breathing Techniques & Meditation: HOW does the way we breathe influence our posture work? What’s the relationship between breathing in posture work (asana) and seated breathing practices (pranayama)? What are the different types of pranayama; how and when can we use them?

Yoga Philosophy: WHAT are the major themes of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and how can they be of use to us now? Are they important in our journey with yoga? How do they fit in with other teachings – like those of hatha yoga?

Length of Course : 60 hours minimum, e.g. 10 days of 6 hours study time, over a minimum period of 6 months

Award : AYS Foundation Course Certificate

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of the aYs IW (or equivalent) is a pre-requisite requirement for undertaking the FC, OR one or a combination of the following:
• Regular attendance in a class for 2 years.
• Individual tuition with a Viniyoga, aYs or an equivalent tutor
• Some experience of Viniyoga e.g. attendance at a workshop or retreat by a recognized tutor
In the latter cases participants must have an understanding of the material covered in the Introductory Course.

Venue : Cheddon Fitzpaine Memorial Hall, Taunton, Somerset (non-residential)
Dates :
• Nov 8/9th 2008 (weekend) FC1
• Jan 10/11th 2009 (weekend) FC2
• March: 7/8th 2009 (weekend) FC3
• May: 2nd/3rd 2009(weekend) FC4
• July: 4-5th 2009 (weekend) FC5
Cost :£550 (£110 non-returnable deposit to secure a place, this is offset against the last weekend)

Contact Ranju on 01823 275766 or via www.yogamala.co.uk

aYs Introductory Workshop Course: Asana and Beyond

13th/14th Sept 2008 in Taunton

Practice Planning: WHAT constitutes a rounded practice, and how can you devise one to suit your needs?

Breathing Techniques & Meditation: WHY are they important, and how can we integrate them into our asana practice?

Yoga Philosophy: HOW can the wisdom of ancient eastern texts help us practice yoga & live better in the western world of today?

For further details/booking :

Contact: Ranju Roy
info@yogamala.co.uk net www.yogamala.co.uk
01823 275766

Srivatsa Ramaswami will be teaching some workshops and a retreat in the UK in February 2009.

Harmony Yoga have organised the following opportunities to study with Ramaswami.

Sadhana Retreat.
Vinyasa Krama Yoga Intensive & Overview of Yoga Sutras.
February 22nd-27th 2009 at EarthSpirit Centre, nr. Glastonbury, Somerset.

Srivatsa Ramaswami will be teaching the following workshops.

Teachings of Krishnamacharya.
Saturday 21st February 2009, 10am-4.30pm
The Southville Centre, Bristol.

Yoga for the Internal Organs.
Saturday 28th February 2009, 10am-4.30pm
Cheddon Fitzpaine Hall, Taunton.

Pranayama, Mantras and Meditation.
Sunday 1st March 2009, 10am-4.30pm
Cheddon Fitzpaine Hall, Taunton.

Srivatsa Ramaswami was a student of Krishnamacharya for over 30 years. He has written a number of books on Yoga, published articles and made many recordings of chanting.
His website is www.vinyasakrama.org

If you would like to receive details of the programmes please contact Steve Brandon at Harmony Yoga.

Ph. 01749 677470
E. steve@harmonyyoga.co.uk
W. www.harmonyyoga.co.uk

Some years ago I made a website that included a lot of yoga stuff. It has been dormant for the last few years as it was on freeserve and I had lost access to it when we went over to broadband with blueyonder. However I have decided it was time to resuscitate it - it is now available at www.athayog.me.uk, and I will try to find the time to bring it up to date both for general appearance and content.

Have a look and see what you think.

YOGA SUMMER COURSE starting in Reading (Berkshire) over 10 Monday evenings.

Suitable for absolute beginners & students with already some experience with yoga.

Small groups of max. 8 enthousiastic participants.

Start date: Monday 16th June 2008.

Cost: £80 including course material.

For further details/booking:

Luc Glasbeek
e: info@YogaWithLuc.co.uk
m: 078-87.807.515
w: YogaWithLuc.co.uk

We don't have a lot of members in Scotland, and only 3 of us are ays-trained teachers. For more information on the three of us (myself, Lynne Scott and Lesley Hay), go to www.ays-scotland.org.uk.
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aYs INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP COURSE

with Claire Hincks

Starting Autumn 2008 in Christchurch, Dorset over 4 Saturday mornings.

Sept 6th, Oct 4th, Oct 25th Dec 6th.

Suitable for students who wish to find out more about this approach where emphasis is placed on the fundamental concepts of practice design and the philosophy which underlies Yoga for personal development.

For further details/booking :

Contact: Claire Hincks
yoga@clairehincks.net
www.clairehincks.net
01202 482497