Welcome to Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Brigitte Rooney, an Anusara-Inspired Teacher
Accredited Yoga Teacher with
The British Wheel of Yoga
Anusara-Inspired Teacher
International Yoga Alliance
Sunpower Yoga, Level One and Two
The Register Of Exercise Professionals Level 3
Member Of International Yoga Federation 'Yoga Sports'
About Me
I have been practising and studying yoga now for around 20 years and teaching for 8 years and I would like to offer my sincere gratitude to all of my teachers, past and present for guiding me on my spiritual journey and enriching my practice and my teaching. My progression from student to teacher just seemed like the most natural decision to make at the time as I was at a major crossroads in my personal life. I had practiced Hatha and Astanga yoga before discovering Anusara which was fairly new in the UK at that time. My first Anusara training course in the Spring of 2004 had a transformational effect on my life and my attitude but most of all my 'yoga'. For this I thank my teacher Bridget Woods-Kramer, for whom I have the warmest love and respect, she teaches with compassion and humility and is one of the most highly-regarded teachers of Anusara yoga in Europe.
I attend workshops and trainings with John Friend, (the founder of Anusara yoga) and other Anusara certified teachers whenever possible. My practice and teaching continues to pour knowledge into my life and I draw inspiration from all of my students as well as teachers, with whom I have been so blessed to work with. Now as a teacher, I am more than ever a student, this journey is the most wonderful adventure I have ever undertaken and I feel so lucky and honoured to be sharing it.
I attend workshops and trainings with John Friend, (the founder of Anusara yoga) and other Anusara certified teachers whenever possible. My practice and teaching continues to pour knowledge into my life and I draw inspiration from all of my students as well as teachers, with whom I have been so blessed to work with. Now as a teacher, I am more than ever a student, this journey is the most wonderful adventure I have ever undertaken and I feel so lucky and honoured to be sharing it.
My Teaching
I am a passionate teacher of Anusara yoga and Vinyasa flow, vinyasa meaning to link movement with breath culminating in heating and cleansing the body internally. I believe that our physical practice is about being expressive - feeling the energy in each posture internally and to let this prana flow unobstructed within our bodies so that we feel a sense of freedom from both physical and emotional tension. Our breath is the music and our body dances to it as we link creative, dynamic and at times challenging flow sequences ultimately tuning in to a higher state of consciousness flowing with 'shakti'. Whilst paying close attention to postural alignment, we also have fun ..............
Our practice also incorporates pranayama (breath control), mudras, deep relaxation, yoga nidra (guided meditation) and seated meditation. I welcome and invite students of all ability to be open to all possibilities, embrace and expand your experience of yoga and life - come and discover 'yourself' ;-)
I am a passionate teacher of Anusara yoga and Vinyasa flow, vinyasa meaning to link movement with breath culminating in heating and cleansing the body internally. I believe that our physical practice is about being expressive - feeling the energy in each posture internally and to let this prana flow unobstructed within our bodies so that we feel a sense of freedom from both physical and emotional tension. Our breath is the music and our body dances to it as we link creative, dynamic and at times challenging flow sequences ultimately tuning in to a higher state of consciousness flowing with 'shakti'. Whilst paying close attention to postural alignment, we also have fun ..............
Our practice also incorporates pranayama (breath control), mudras, deep relaxation, yoga nidra (guided meditation) and seated meditation. I welcome and invite students of all ability to be open to all possibilities, embrace and expand your experience of yoga and life - come and discover 'yourself' ;-)
Practicing with total attention within the body is advanced yoga, no matter how easy the posture
Practicing with your attention scattered is the practice of a beginner, no matter how difficult the posture.
Coulter H.D - Anatomy of Hatha Yoga