Yoga
in a mindful embodied way
Yoga to change body & mind
Hello, I'm Ady Griffiths,
but many people know me by my Buddhist name - Vidyadasa.
I teach Yoga and mindfulness-based practices to create a deeper sense of body and mind, to bring awareness, focus and inspiration into your life.
The practice we do on our yoga mats can significantly affect the rest of our lives.
I have taught regular yoga classes, workshops and retreats in the UK and internationally since 2006. I began practising as a teenager while stressed out with exams and needed to find some peace... thankfully I found yoga and meditation practices, come and see what it can do for you and your life.
I trained as an Embodied Yoga Principles (now known as Embodied Toolkit) teacher with Mark Walsh, as he developed the system into the incredible system it is today used internationally by yoga teachers, coaches and embodiment practitioners. I teach on Teacher Trainings, in person, and helped develop the online teacher training
I work with groups and individuals to help embody new ways of being. I provide transformative life coaching, see my coaching website.
Author of Mindful Thoughts for Fathers.
YOGA & MEDITATION CLASSES in SOUTHWICK(opens in new tab)
For the following dates and times
In-person yoga & meditation classes in SOUTHWICK (Near Brighton, UK).
Starting
-20/4 27/4 4/5 11/5 18/5
BOOK IN ADVANCE BELOW
At THE MOMENT STUDIO, 5 Southwick Square, Southwick, Brighton BN42 4FP
www.mmnt.co.uk
Online Classes
Embodied Toolkit
Mondays 1pm – 1.30pm
Explore postures, movement and stillness in an embodied, psychological way to create insights and change
Inspire your week with positive qualities for everyday living. Use a series of carefully designed postures in a deep, embodied, psychological way to create insights and practice building your character. Develop new habits, and create the changes you want in your life.
30mins class by donation
Yoga and meditation class : Friday mornings
A short bodyscan awareness practice, followed by a sequence of simple hatha yoga postures and movements, including somatic sensing and embodied toolkit postures. Modify postures to suit how you are physically, mentally and emotionally
Ends with mindfulness & loving-kindness meditation.
1hr 30mins class - 10am - 11.30am UK time
Please check your timezone if joining from other timezones.
PLEASE NOTE I HAVE CURRENTLY PAUSED THESE CLASSES, therefore booking is no longer possible. Will update here in the near future.
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Please note: These classes can go quite deep in terms of creating deeper awareness of body-mind which can reveal underlying patterns, which can be mentally and emotionally intense, so these may not be suitable for you if currently feeling vulnerable.
Whilst I love kids, and pregnant women, and people with active mental health issues, these classes are not suitable for the aforementioned, sorry! I may be able to recommend you towards suitable teachers if you email me.
Embodiment, yoga & meditation
Movement, mindfulness and coaching through yoga
Explore how yoga postures, movement, meditation and insightful inquiries can create powerful qualities to transform your life
NEXT DATES:
To be confirmed email me for info
RETREAT
May Bank Holiday long weekend: Body, Mind, and breathing in beauty
With Vidyadasa and Suryanaya
at RIVENDELL RETREAT CENTRE SUSSEX.
RETREAT
Becoming more embodied with Yoga & Meditation
(Vidyadasa & Satyamati)
Weekend retreats - Sorry, both January retreats have passed - more next year)
Possible weekend in May to be confirmed)
WEEK LONG RETREAT
Friday November 13, 2026 to Friday, November 20, 2026 SEE INFO HERE
Deepening our exploration of Yoga and Meditation, including Pranayama, Yoga Nidra and Ritual we will create a rich and full open inquiry into this precious life. We will discover what it means to be truly human, all within the context of Buddhism.
Including inquiries and reflections from Buddhism, Yoga and Embodiment coaching traditions to create helpful qualities in your everyday life.
These will include small group work, and there will be some periods of silence too.
This retreat will be led by two very experienced teachers of Yoga and Meditation who will both lead Yoga and Meditation sessions.
Come along and enjoy practicing together, in the magical realm of Rivendell.
Vidyadasa enjoys sharing a blend of yoga,coaching and embodiment practice inspired by exploring Buddhist practice of 30 years.
Satyamati has been teaching Yoga for nearly 50 years. She is a British Wheel of Yoga teacher and Sivananda teacher (India). As a qualified Sports Massage Therapist, safe alignment is crucial to her teaching, the body, moving, holding and opening, using the Bandhas to support the practice, working from the deep energetic core, with all the senses alive and vibrant. Through the practice we connect deeply to the Elements, to Aliveness and the Pranic body. Asana, Pranayama and Yoga Nidra connect within the flow of deep awareness and presence.
Retreats for 2027 to be announced - possibly at Dhanakosa & Rivendell (Jan and Nov)
"Truly delightful! Can't wait for the next one. This experience blends well with EMDR & Sensorimotor work. Thank you!"
Samantha - Therapist
"Thanks a lot for a great workshop, it brought me more contentment and joy!" Diane
Podcast interviewed by Karin Van Maanen about embodiment, creativity etc
The Creative Process Podcast
Explore inspiration about the creative process for your creative process, conversations with artists, writers, dancers, performers, educators to help you create.
Listen and watch (video available on Spotify) episodes from the creative process podcast, hosted by Ady Griffiths.
Blog articles and writing
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