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Reflections from the mat

Writing, interviews and free practices from our teachers — on philosophy, anatomy, breath, the menstrual cycle, menopause, teaching life and the long arc of practice.

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yoga for anxiety
Blog

Anxiety | Wellness Series

Yoga for Anxiety As a wellness coach, one of the most common features I see in people with anxiety is an overwhelming incapacity to…

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yoga for low mood
Mental Health Awareness

Low Mood | Wellness Series

Yoga for Low Mood Low mood is a common human experience that affects all of us at some points in our lives. The range…

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Teacher Training

The Shala Teacher Training Review

By Kate Towers From the first module in my Level 2 teacher training @theshalalondon – Yoga Nidra with Melanie Cooper and Jennie Wadsten in…

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Gingi Lee Karate
Shala Story

1985 karate kid

Aged 12, Gingi Lee begins his study of the Martial Arts with his Father’s original Master, Sensei Richard Kim in San Francisco. There are…

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GIngi Lee Tai Chi
Shala Story

1987 the warrior path

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Gingi Lee Art
Shala Story

1990 india calls

In 1989 Gingi Lee makes his first trip to India where he travels extensively, painting and teaching tai chi. While teaching in Pushkar he…

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Swami Shayam
Shala Story

1991 beckoned by a swami

While teaching tai chi students in Pushkar, India in 1991, Gingi Lee is summoned to meet Swami Shyam Yogi whose students have told him…

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Gingi Lee Sketch Book
Shala Story

1992 seduced by ashtanga yoga

Gingi continues his trips to India on a pilgrimage seeking out ashrams and yoga centres wherever he travels. This leads him to meet many…

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GIngi Lee in Mysore
Shala Story

1993 mysore no money

Fired up to meet Sri K Pattabhi Jois and search out the holy grail, Gingi heads for Mysore. No money. No practice. Alas. He…

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Yoga Retreat Crete
Shala Story

1994 yoga oasis in crete

It is at the Practice Place in Crete that Gingi fully immerses himself in the ashtanga practice, studying under the inspirational and inimitable Derek…

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