Yoga
in a mindful embodied way
Regular yoga classes, workshops and online training with an explorative experiential blend of mindfulness, hatha yoga and embodied yoga inquiries.
Move beyond yoga for exercise, practice yoga to create different ways of being.
Enjoy yourself, on your yoga mat, and in your life...
Hello, I'm Vidyadasa.I enjoy teaching Yoga and mindfulness based practices which create a deeper sense of body and mind, they can bring clarity of feeling, perception and awareness into your life.
The practice we do on our yoga mats can have a significant effect in the rest of our lives.
I have taught regular yoga classes, workshops and retreats in the UK and internationally since 2006. I began practicing as a teenager whilst stressed out with exams and needed to find some peace...thankfully I found inspiring yoga and meditation practices, which I love sharing.
I trained as an Embodied Yoga Principles (now known as Embodied Toolkit) teacher with Mark Walsh, and was by his side as he developed the system into the incredible system it is today. I teach on EYP 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 am also a web designer, and an author of a book for dads: Mindful Thoughts for Fathers.
Weekly classes
Embodied Toolkit classes
Mondays 1.00-1.30pm UK
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 wish for in your life.
SEE MORE INFORMATION & ZOOM LINK HERE
Friday mornings
Vidyadasa’s Yoga & Meditation classes on Fridays generally start with a short bodyscan awareness practice, followed by a sequence of simple yoga postures. He actively encourages participants to do just what they feel able to do - to modify the postures to suit how they and their bodies are feeling that day.
Please note classes are 10am - 11.30am UK time please check your timezone if joining from other timezones.
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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.
Booking information and notifications
These classes are held online and use the easy to use Zoom secure video software. Book a class by clicking on the date.
You can pay a concessionary rate by typing one of the following codes during booking: £2off / £4off / £6off / £8off.
You will be sent an email with a Zoom call link to the class after your payment has been received. You can save the date in your online calendar.
Please book at least 15/30 minutes in advance (preferably longer please) to give the system time to process your order, for you to receive emails and gain access to the Zoom call and be ready to start on time. I do not allow people access to classes after the class has started as it's not fair on other people for me to have to repeat the health and safety introduction etc. I will however send you a video recording of the class.
If you are unable to attend the booked class I can either refund you, send you a recording, or you can attend another class.
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
What is the purpose of meditation?
The purpose of meditation is to bring mental and emotional peace, clarity, and focus. It can be used to reduce stress, increase self-awareness, improve physical and mental health, and enhance overall well-being. Meditation can also help in developing compassion, empathy, and improving one’s relationships with others. It is a personal practice that is unique to … Read more
There is change, there is decay
There is an idea that we can somehow develop our ‘self’ in a linear fashion But it is simply not true There is change There is decay There is death We cannot hide from these facts When we are younger we tend to think we are going to last forever But its simply not true … Read more
whatever you are doing in your life… there is something beautiful you can share
It doesn’t have to be right It doesn’t have to be perfect Or even good enough You can share the darkest, deepest, most troublesome stuff hidden deep in the bowels of your experience And you may find other people can relate to it appreciate it, empathise with it And it doesn’t matter if they don’t … Read more