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Vicki Shields Founder and Director endeavours to pass on the wisdom gathered from over 30 years of dedicated practice & study.

 

After decades of deep diving into Ashtanga Vinyasa with my teacher Dr. Paul Dallaghan, (alongside studying in mysore with Pattabhi Jois), advancing in asana taught me, amongst many things; better focus & concentration, the first stage of meditation.

 

This desire to explore the more meditative limbs gave me a better understanding of the power of the mind to evolve our consciousness . 

 

I met my Prānāyāma teacher, Sri OP Tiwari in 2007.  He is one of the few remaining Yogic Masters and sources on authentic teachings of the science and philosophy of Hatha Yoga and Prānāyāma in the world today. A disciple of Swami Kuvalayananda - founder of Kaivalydhama,  

India's most renowned yogic research institutes.  Tiwari ji has gained the highest authority in his field in India promoting the transformative qualities of Prānāyāma, both therapeutically and spiritually. Tiwari ji gave me his blessing to pass on this wisdom being the first in the UK to be delivering the teachings of this living tradition. 

 

Dr.i O.P. Tiwari is one of the world’s leading authorities in Pranayama and the Secretary General of Kaivalyadhama. With over fifty years of experience, Tiwariji has dedicated his life to the teaching and practice of Yoga. He is a direct disciple of Swami Kuvalayanandaji, founder of Kaivalyadhama and the world’s pioneer of scientific research in the field of yoga. Tiwariji was taught in depth by his guru, and had direct exposure to not only the philosophical and practical aspects of Yoga but also to the scientific research that was being propagated by his teacher. This puts him in an incredibly unique position of teaching Pranayama with a classical technique, where a scientific outlook harmonises with traditional wisdom. He is one of the few remaining masters of pranayama and Hatha Yoga in the world today. A humble man, Tiwariji’s goal is to pass on the traditional practices of yoga with integrity and sincerity. 

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Dr. Paul Dallaghan is a well-known world-class yogi, scientist and teacher with 35 years of experience in the practice and study of yoga, the breath, and the meditative techniques. His dedication to the path of yoga has come from a combination of intense practices, meditative experiences, silent retreats and Numerous pilgrimages in India, Tibet and Thailand.

 

He was one of the dedicated few to put in many years with Pattabhi Jois in the old days of ashtanga vinyasa, certified by him, with an expertise in asana. Further, his dedication to the practice of pranayama over 25 years leaves him in the unique position as the senior student to carry forth These teachings from his teacher OP Tiwari and the tradition of Swami Kuvalayananda and Sri Madhavadas. In addition, he was accepted into one of the top PhD programs in the US to conduct scientific research on yoga and its effects. He is still a student and loves to share and learn. Sincerity, not seriousness, is the key to enjoying this path of yoga and meditation. He has taught workshops and trainings all over the world, and founded the retreat centre Samahita, in Thailand teaching students from all backgrounds and all levels of physical and mental readiness in Centered Yoga as an open-minded method to Encourage inner awareness.