S. Manigandan ("Mani"), Yoga Teacher

Classes with me offer a wide range of benefits from fitness to relaxation, or for those who want to venture into a serious journey into Asana (postures) and Pranayama (breathwork) practice.

The yoga practice you’ll find in the class is very effective yet surprisingly gentle on first encounter when compared to more power or vigorous yoga styles. I don’t impose strict Asana practice alone, but look to support the health and wellbeing of those in my class.

Trained and teaching in the viniyoga style of Desikachar, following the Kirshnamacharya tradition, you’ll focus on function rather than form and get involved in breathing in a new way. I’m also trained in therapeutic applications of yoga so welcome all levels of ability, fitness and mobility where yoga can be adapted to suit individual needs.
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My journey with yoga started when I had suffered a dance injury and after trying other modalities, went for yoga therapy sessions at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai. This helped me heal and understand the injury in greater depth. It also allowed me to discover the great treasure in yoga.

For me I can’t imagine a life without yoga, it has become a part of me and shown me a whole new way of life. 
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Qualifications & Experience

I have been teaching for many years and had my own studio in Chennai India until 2020 and am now based in Bristol, UK

​Diploma in Yoga, 2 years, Yoga Vaidya Sala, Chennai, India
 
Yoga teacher training programme, 2 years, Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM), Chennai India

Yoga Therapy teachers training course, 300 hours, Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai India

 
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