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GWSIYI News:Indian Music in North Indian Style Saturday 13th March in The Western Baths Club from 8pm. Prakrutti Dutta & Vijay Kangutkar will give a recital on Saturday 13th March in The Western Baths Club from 8pm. The concert will raise funds for education in Mr Iyengars native village of Bellur and a small Gurukhul. The music is in the Druphad style, the oldest form of music which has strong links to yogic practice found in the Vedas. The vocal music is accompanied by the Pakhawaj, a two headed drum which pre-dates the more popular Tabla.
A contribution of £10-£20
GWSIYI 2010 AGM Sunday 28th March at The Western Baths This year’s AGM will be held on Sunday 28th March at The Western Baths, Cranworth Street, Glasgow. There will be a FREE CLASS with Bonar Hutchison from 12noon -2pm with cakes & refreshments served afterwards, before we get down to business. All our members- teachers and students alike, are welcome at the AGM and are eligible to join the committee. If you’d like to join the committee nomination forms will be available to download from our website prior to the AGM but you can also attend the meeting and receive a nomination there. At the meeting, important issues will be discussed, including a review of the yearly accounts and a review of events of the past year before the election of a new committee for the upcoming year. Committee posts to be elected each year at the AGM include Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, Membership Secretary, Events Organisers and Student members. Order of Business
New-Year Workshop with Joe Burns SUNDAY 3nd January 2010, 10 am to 1 pm. The Western Baths Club, Cranworth St, Glasgow. We are delighted to welcome Joe Burns to Glasgow. Joe is a senior Iyengar yoga teacher based in Aberdeen. Early booking essential for this popular New-Year Workshop. £15 for GWSIYI members and £20 for non-members
Iyengar Yoga Workshop with Margaret Austin SUNDAY 28th February 2010, 10 am to 1 pm. The Western Baths Club, Cranworth St, Glasgow. We are delighted to welcome Margaret Austin to Glasgow. Margaret is a Senior Iyengar yoga teacher & UK Moderator based in the North East of England. Early booking essential for this very warm, popular & inspirational teacher. £15 for GWSIYI members and £20 for non-members
Lyn Farquar Iyengar Yoga Workshop in Glasgow Sunday 18th April 2010, 11am - 2pm The Western Baths Club, Cranworth St, Glasgow. £15 for GWSIYI members and £20 for non-member Open to anybody with six months Iyengar Yoga experience
Iyengar Yoga Weekend on Tanera Mòr with Martin Hall Friday 30th April - Monday 3rd May 2010 This will be a small group restricted to a maximum of 9 people. The programme has been designed to give plenty of free time for participants to explore the island, socialise, or simply enjoy the views. There will be a total of 9 hours of yoga (asanas plus pranayama). Tanera Mòr is the largest of the Summer Isles, lying 1.5 miles offshore from Achiltibuie, near Ullapool in the North West Highlands. The Island has spectacular views across the sea and mountains, and is home to a wide variety of birds, animals and wild flowers. There are no cars or televisions; just plenty of fresh air and space. The cost of £180 per person includes boat transfer between Badentarbert Pier (Achiltibuie) and the island, accommodation, meals and yoga. For full details and a booking form, go to www.summer-isles.com and click on "Courses".
Post-Pune Workshop with Helen Graham Time:10-2.30pm Cost :£22 Venue: Western Baths Club Booking forms available, Contact Helen
Holy Isle Retreat with Patrick Leroy
Friday 23rd- Tuesday 27th April 2010 cost £160 includes accommodation,food and yoga Booking forms available, Contact Helen
Lyn Farquar Iyengar Yoga Workshop in Glasgow Sunday 3rd October 2010, 11am - 2pm The Western Baths Club, Cranworth St, Glasgow. We are delighted to welcome Lyn back to Glasgow. Early booking essential for this warm & popular teacher. £15 for GWSIYI members and £20 for non-members Open to anybody with at least six months Iyengar Yoga experience
Iyengar Yoga Weekend in Ullapool and Achiltibuie with RICHARD and KIRSTEN AGAR WARD 22-24 October 2010 Friday 22 October, Macphail Centre, Ullapool: 7:00-9:00 pm; evening workshop with Richard for more experienced students of Iyengar Yoga (limited places available) Saturday 23 October, Coigach Community Hall, Achiltibuie:10:30am-12:30pm and 2:00-4:00pm; general class with Richard Sunday 24 October, Coigach Community Hall, Achiltibuie: 9:30-11:30am and 12:30-2:30pm; workshops on Women’s Health with Kirsten Richard and Kirsten are well-known Senior Teachers, and are regular visitors to Pune. The classes will take place using modern facilities in spectacular settings in Ross-shire, on the north-west coast of Scotland. Come and enjoy some yoga with an added bonus of delightful scenery and Highland hospitality. Visit www.gorrell.co.uk for further details and booking form, or contact the organiser, Martin Hall on telephone 01571 855 360 or e-mail martinhall@gorrell.co.uk See also www.bath-iyengar-yoga.com for more information about Richard and Kirsten and their other teaching activities.
Iyengar Yoga Workshop with Joe Burn Sunday 14th November 10am - 1pm at The Western Baths, Cranworth St, Glasgow G12 8BZ Joe's last workshop here in Glasgow was very popular. His clear,concise and accessible teaching was much appreciated. We are very pleased that he has agreed to come down from Aberdeeen to teach us again. Open to all Iyengar yoga practitioners with a minimum of six months experience. Cost £15 for GWSIYI members, £20 for non members. PD Day Glasgow 2010 Saturday 27th November 2010, 11.30am Hillhead High School, Oakfield Avenue, Glasgow, G12 (near Kelvinbridge Underground station) Moderator; Diane Coats cost £20.00 For further information contact: liz.sumner@ntlworld.com Iyengar Yoga With Helen Graham Saturday 11th December 10-3pm for teachers/trainees/experienced Helen is a Senior Level (III) teacher and teacher trainer. She has just returned from 3 weeks For more info: email helengraham88@mac.com tel: 0141 642 0476
Winter Workshops with Frances McKee At The Yoga Extension, 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill, G13 1PU Monday 20th Dec 6.30 to 9pm
For more information phone Frances on 0141 586 8026 or email, f.mckee2@ntlworld.com
2009:News
Workshops and Events
Workshops with Frances McKee Tues 29 Dec 2009, 5 pm to 7:30pm Wed 6 Jan 2010, 6:30 pm to 9:30pm The Yoga Extension, 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill, G13 1PU For more information phone Frances on 0141 586 8026 or email, f.mckee2@ntlworld.com Christmas Workshop with Helen Graham Time:10-2.30pm Cost :£22 Venue: Western Baths Club Booking forms available, Contact Helen Workshop with Elaine Pidgeon
SUNDAY 22nd November 2009, 10 am to 1 pm. The Western Baths Club, Cranworth St, Glasgow. We are delighted to welcome Elaine back to Glasgow. Elaine is our most senioryoga teacher-trainer in Scotland. She is a very experienced & popular teacher, and has studied in Pune many times. Early booking essential. Open to anybody with six months Iyengar Yoga experience.
ESIYI Workshop with Richard Agar Ward Wester Hailes Education Centre, Murrayburn Drive, Edinburgh, EH14 2SU Please see website www.eastscotlandyoga.org for membership and booking forms Workshop with George Glen SUNDAY 11TH October 2009, 10 am to 1 pm The Western Baths Club, Cranworth St, Glasgow. We are delighted to welcome George Glen back to Glasgow. George is a yoga teacher-trainer from Edinburgh. He is very experienced, and has studied in Pune many times. £15 for GWSIYI members and £20 for non-members Open to anybody with six months Iyengar Yoga experience
Workshops with Frances McKee Sunday 22nd feb, 9.30am to 12 noon. Focus for this will be on inversions. 10 pounds The Yoga Extension, 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill, G13 1PU For more information phone Frances on 0141 586 8026 or email, f.mckee2@ntlworld.com Pranayama Workshop with Frances McKee Wednesday 7th January 2009 from 6.30pm to 9pm The workshop theme will be pranayama and it will be suitable for those with at least 2 years experience. The whole workshop shall be geared towards opening the body to prepare for deep breathing. Ropes will be used to help with this. 10 pounds The Yoga Extension, 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill, G13 1PU For more information phone Frances on 0141 586 8026 or email, f.mckee2@ntlworld.com
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2008:News GWSIYI Bellur Charity Fundraiser with Elaine Pidgeon We are delighted to announce that the Bellur fundraising workshop held on 21st September made £700.
This money will be sent to the Iyengars in Pune via the IYA(UK).
The success of our event was due to the generosity, effort and contributions of many people.
Many thanks to Elaine Pidgeon who donated her Sunday morning to come and teach such a wonderful workshop.
Glasgow Pre-Teacher Training Year: 2007/8Wednesday 16th Jan 2008 6.45 - 9.15pmSaturday 23rd Feb, 15th March, 10th May 2008 10-3.30pm Location: 23 Prospect Avenue, For more info, contact Helen Graham on 0141 642 0476 or by e-mail helengraham88@mac.com Workshops and Events
There are 5 weekends planned: 16/17 Feb, 5/6 April, 17/18 May, 21/22 June & 13/14 Sept. Times : Saturday 12-5.30pm , Sunday 11-3.30pm, excluding 16/17 Feb (contact Valerie or Andy). Venue: Northcote Scout Hall, 4 Victoria Circus, Glasgow G12 9LD Sunday 31st August, 9.45am to 12 noon 10 pounds The Yoga Extension, 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill, G13 1PU For more information phone Frances on 0141 586 8026 or email, f.mckee2@ntlworld.com GWSIYI Bellur Charity Fundraiser with Elaine Pidgeon Sunday21th September 2008 in Hillhead High School. This is a special fun event that is close to all our hearts. All the funds raiseed will be donated to Mr Iyengar's Bellur Charity. If you wnat to find out more about Bellur, go to www.bksiyengar.com. Go to 'Institutions' then 'BKSSNT'. 2008 Yogasarvasana Studio workshops, intensives and yoga holidays with Bonar Hutchison: Friday 25th - Sunday 27th April : Iyengar Yoga Intensive Weekend, Craignish, Argyll for more information on the above and general classes at Yogasarvasana Studio e-mail Mak at: yogasarvasya@yahoo.co.uk; call or text your message to: 07964309437 or click on the following link www.yogasarvasya.com Yoga Class with Neil Gillies followed by GWSIYI AGM Sunday 9th March 2008 in the Western Baths Club. FREE EVENT!!! Open to all with a minimum of 6 months yoga experience. The AGM with tea & cakes will be after the class. If you want to meet the committee, get voted in or just interested in the GWSIYI, come along & join us for a great get together & some excellent yoga. Sunday 31th March 2008 at the Tramway from 12:30pm to 4:30 pm. Open to Iyengar Teachers only.
Bellur Fundraiser A concert to raise funds for Bellur, Mr Iyengar's birthplace and village development, will be held at: The Edinburgh Iyengar Yoga Centre 195 Bruntsfield Place Edinburgh EH10 4DQ Sunday 3rd February 2008m 4-6pm Tickets £10. Price includes fresh samosas and Indian chai! A unique opportunity to hear some of the oldest music in the world from two wonderful practitioners. Prakritti Dutta will sing in the Druphad style which has its origins in the ancient Vedic texts. This music has its roots in ancient Indian culture and will be of particular interest to students interested in the culture of yoga. Prakritti will be accompanied by Vijay Kangutkar. Both are dedicated musicians of the ancient guru-sishya parampara tradition. To find out more about Bellur visit www.bksiyengar.com/modules/Institut/Yogini/yogini.htm For more information on the concert please contact deepchandi@hotmail.com Please book early as places are limited George Glen Workshop Sunday 17th February 2007 11am - 2pm Intermediate Level workshop. Yogasarvasya Studio, Unit 8, (Buzzer 8) For students with over two years Iyengar Yoga experience. Cost: £20. Please note spaces are limited. For more information on the above, e-mail Mak Mourad at: yogasarvasya@yahoo.co.uk; call or text your message to: 07964309437 or click on the following link www.yogasarvasya.com Kick start your new yoga year with a twists and backbends workshop 3rd February, 10am-1pm Yogasarvasya Studio, Unit 8, (Buzzer 8) Cost £20 Contact Charlott Hill, 4 Striven Gardens, Glasgow, G20 6DU Introduction to Yoga, A Six Week Course with Frances McKee Monday 7th January to 11th February 2008, 7.45pm to 8.45pm Cost – 40 pounds The Yoga Extension, 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill, G13 1PU This course is suitable for those new to yoga or for those who would like to refresh. Numbers are limited to a small group of eight to ensure more individual attention, which is vital at this early stage. Frances is an experienced Iyengar Yoga teacher. She provides a relaxed environment to encourage students to reach their full potential. Her yoga studio is fully equipped. Wear comfortable clothes that allow for easy movement. This course is intended for a small group only, so book early to avoid disappointment. Send a cheque, made payable to; Frances Mckee, 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill G13 1PU For more information phone Frances on 0141 586 8026 or email, f.mckee2@ntlworld.com Rope Day with Judi Sweeting Saturday 29th March 2008, 9:30am- 2:30pm The Glasgow Academy Gym Building Colebrooke Street Glasgow G12 8HE Judi is one of our most experienced senior teachers in rope work . We am delighted to welcome Judi to Glasgow for this her first visit. Judi teaches workshops all over the UK and has her own beautiful yoga centre in the Cotswolds, that she runs with her partner Tig Whattler. Judi is also one of our moderators, involved in the examination work at all levels in the UK and is a frequent visitor to Pune. To book contact Helen Graham, helengraham88@mac.com
Workshop with Helen Graham Sunday 20th January 2008 in the Western Baths Club, Cranworth St, Glasgow. Open to all with a minimum of 6 months yoga experience. The workshop will be in 2 parts: General Class, 10am -12am. ( Cost £12.50 for Members, £15 for non-members) Level II Class (whole day), 10am-3.30pm. ( Cost £25 for Members, £30 for non-members) as i nstructions will be progressive, it is compulsory that Level II students start in the morning. Helen wil have just returned from Pune, & is going to teach a wonderful workshop. If you can't go to Pune, this is the next best thing. Winter Workshops with Frances Mckee Tuesday 11th December 2007, 6.30pm to 8.45pm Saturday 29th December 2007, 10 am to 12.15 pm Tuesday 8th January 2008, 6.30pm to 8.45pm 10 pounds per class The Yoga Extension, 47 Southbrae Drive, Jordanhill, G13 1PU For more information phone Frances on 0141 586 8026 or email, f.mckee2@ntlworld.com New Year Yoga Day with Bonar Hutchison in Glasgow Sunday 13th January 2008 10am - 4pm Yogasarvasya Studio, Unit 8, (Buzzer 8)
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2007:News CongratulationsCongratulations to those who sat the Junior Intermediate Certificate assessments in March: Frances McKee & Myles Lobjoie (J.I. Part 1), Pamela Martin, Martin Hall & Anna Maria Sacco (J.I. Part 2), & Diane Clow (J.I. Part 3)
January 2007 Newsletter click here Bellur Fundraising Workshops with Elaine Pidgeon and Meg Laing POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Please return here for more details. Iyengar Yoga Teachers' Training in Glasgow Introductory Teacher Training Exams latest information: Extra training weekend and mock assessment GWSIYI Birthday Celebrations
Presenting Guruji with contribution for Bellur
Musicians Pramod Gaikwad and Vijay Kangutkar presenting Guruji with a contribution for Bellur village. A concert held in the the Edinburgh Iyengar Yoga Centre (E.I.Y.C.) last year and other fundraising efforts raised a total of £450 or 38,000 ruppees! To find out more about the development of Bellur village visit: www.bksiyengar.com Introductory Teacher Training in Stirling and Glasgow 2007/2008Stirling Selection Day:Thursday 2nd August 2007, 6.30 – 9pm, Cost £30Students are required to have studied a minimum of 3 years with a registered IYA(UK) teacher.The training course will be weekly, running every Thursday evening in Stirling starting October.For an application form for the selection day and for more info, contact Lyn Farqhuar on 01786 823174 before 25th July 2007.
Workshops and Events
General Day of Yoga with Diane Coats in Edinburgh Saturday 27th October 200710am - 12.30 ; 2 - 4pm Murrayfield Parish Church Hall; 2B Ormidale Terrace Edinburghsee: www.eastscotlandyoga.org/pages/events.htmor contact Carol Brown 0131 337 3781Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th October 2007 10am - 12.30 ; 1.30 - 3.30pm Edinburgh Steiner School, Spylaw Road entrance see: www.yogastable.com or contact Yoga Stable 0131 556 9516, info@yogastable.com
Lyn Farquar Iyengar Yoga Workshop in Glasgow Sunday 11th November 2007 11am - 2pm Yogasarvasya Studio, Unit 8, (Buzzer 8) For students with over one year's Iyengar Yoga experience. Please note spaces are limited.
22nd - 24th October 2007 Various Locations classes £10 GWSIYI members; £15 non members to book phone Helen Graham on (0141) 642 0476 Firooza Ali has been studying with Guruji since the 1970's. She teaches at the Light on Yoga Research Trust Centre in Mumbai, and is also a philosophy lecturer. This is Firooza's second visit to Scotland, and her first visit to Glasgow. Each of her six classes will focus either on asanas, pranayama, or therapy. Click here to download more detailed information (pdf) Pranayama and Asana with Patrick Leroy Saturday 17th November 2007 10am - 4pm Hillhead High School, Oakfield Avenue, Glasgow G12 Open to all Iyengar Yoga practitioners with a minimum of six months' experience. We are delighted that Patrick is once again travelling from France to teach this special weekend workshop. Each day will start with Pranayama [breath techniques] which may be new to some but is a wonderful opportunity to learn from basics. The programme is designed to build sequentially, so if you are able to book for only one day, it is recommended that you come on the Saturday. Full details and booking slip here or send a cheque payable to GWSIYI to Valerie Miller, 15 Hamilton Drive, G12 8DN, quoting an email address if you have one
IYENGAR YOGA ASSOCIATION (UK) CONVENTION JUNE 2007 Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th June 2007 Pranayama Workshops with Jenny Livingstone 18th March, 15th April, & 20th May 2007 (The 3rd Sunday of every month) @ Yoga Stable, 3 Montgomery Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH7 5JT 10.00 – 12.30 Cost: £14 per class These workshops are open to people who have practised yoga asana regularly for at least one full year. The workshops will include warm up asanas, passive poses, breathing exercises and relaxation. The breath will be emphasised throughout the class. Some yoga philosophy will be woven into the teaching, making reference to “Light on the Yoga sutras of Patanjali” by B.K.S Iyengar. Led by Jenny Livingstone who has practised Iyengar Yoga for 30 years and first studied with Guruji in Pune in 1981 The workshop will be limited to 10 people Enquiries: phone Jenny Livingstone 0131 447 1312 Three Day Yoga Intensive with Rajiv Chanchani or email katie.rutherford@blueyonder.co.uk Yoga Holiday at Casa Mayor in Spain with Bonar Hutchison 5th - 12th May 2007 Iyengar Yoga holiday in the beautiful hills of Andalucia. Two yoga sessions a day. Vegetarian brunch and dinner are included. For more information visit: www.yogasarvasya.com or e-mail: yogasarvasya@yahoo.co.uk for more details Yoga holiday with Bonar Hutchison2nd - 9th September 2007 Iyengar Yoga weekend with Corine BiriaSaturday15th and Sunday 16th September 2007 10am - 4pm. Description Corine is one of Gurji's most senior teachers outside of India. She lives in Paris and runs the Iyengar Institute there with her husband Faeq. Her closest teacher beside her husband is BKS Iyengar and she has been to Pune many times. Corine is a truly inspirational teacher because of her devotion and clarity in conveying the teachings of Guruji. Contact Helen Graham [new email address helengraham88@mac.com] Photos Sheila Haswell's Rope Workshop @ Glasgow Academy gym hall 4th and 5th November 2007
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