Jane Harris

Personal Information

Area

Exeter, Devon

Membership status

Senior teacher

Postcode

EX1 2DS

Telephone

07775 672 777

Qualifications and Experience

BWY Diploma 2001
cYs Practiitioner 2006
cYs Postgraduate Practitioner 2008
BWY Probationeryl DCT - Diploma Course Tutor

About me

My interest in Yoga was sparked before the age of ten, when I found a book at my Grandmothers house. I have been intrigued ever since. I spent many years reading about Yoga and its philosophy, and practising out of books (largely incorrectly) but did not attend my first class until I was 31.

My first teacher was Christine Knight, an experienced BWY teacher in Kent, who nurtured my interest and encouraged me to teach. While completing the BWY teaching diploma I encountered Viniyoga Britain (now aYs) and quickly realised that I had found my home. My first 1-2-1 teacher was Hilary Norman to whom I owe an enormous debt of gratitude - If you live in Norfolk go and see her. Since then I have been fortunate to have had a number of superb personal teachers including Hilary Macrea, Sarah Ryan, Sylviane Gianina, and latterly Mike Young. After finishing my BWY Diploma I began training with Paul Harvey on his Four Year Practitioner Programme which I completed in 2006. I continued my studies with Paul Harvey completing his Post Graduate Programme in 2008.

The main emphasis of my teaching is the ability to be in the present moment. We spend the greater part of our lives time travelling, my practice and teaching is about what it means to be a little more present - a little more often.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Website

http://www.athayoga.org.uk

Details of classes

My classes are limited to between 10 & 14 enrolled students.

Note also that there is a flexible class structure: pay in advance (termly or half-termly) for general yoga classes and you are welcome to attend any general class during the week.

One-to-One lessons by arrangement
I specialize in teaching people who are coping with anxiety and stress related disorders.

General Yoga Classes

Monday
Sylvania Community Hall
Beginners Yoga Class 6-7pm £6
Continuers Yoga Class 7.15 – 8.45pm £6.50

Tuesday
Clyst St George Village Hall
Mixed Ability 10-11.30am £6

Matthews Hall (Up stairs room) - Topsham
The Art of Relaxation 6-7pm £6
Mixed Ability Yoga Class 7.15-8.45pm £6.50

Wednesday
Clyst St George Village Hall
Mixed Ability 10-11.30am £6

Whipton Community Hall
Continuers Yoga Class 7.15 – 8.45pm £6.50

Thursday
Talaton Parish Hall
10.30-12noon £6

St Andrews District Church Hall
Mixed Ability Yoga Class 7 – 8.30pm £6.50

Taster sessions - pay as you go for the first three classes

Flexible class structure: pay in advance (termly or half-termly) for general yoga classes and attend any general class during the week.

Term Dates for Small Group Classes
2011/12

Autumn Term 2011
w/c 5th Sept – w/e 16th Dec
No class Monday 19th September or during half term 24th-28th October
(A 14 week term)

Spring Term 2012
w/c 9th Jan – 30th March
No class half-term 13th-17th February
(An 11 week term)

Summer Term 2012
w/c 16th April - 27th July
NO CLASSES
Mondays 7th & 28th May
Thursday 19th July
Half-term – 4th-8th June
(A 14 week term)

For details of Saturday Morning W/shops in Exeter please see the events page of this website

Special Interests

I specialize in teaching people who are coping with anxiety and stress related disorders.
I am a great fan of pranayama - its ability to heal, nourish and reveal continues to amaze me.

History

Member for

4 years 28 weeks