| Mo |
|---|---|
| Tu |
| We |
| Th |
| Fr |
| Sa | |
| Su |
I started with a background in dance lasting 22 years, trained in ballet, contemporary, African, Salsa and Music. I went on to gain a Bsc in Psychology and Ba Hons at London Contemporary Dance School, and worked for some of London’s top choreographers such as Hofesh Schecter, Lea Anderson and Hannah Gilgreen. I have also enjoyed dancing the repertoire of Henri Oguike and Jiri Kylian (NDT II ) I currently practise Capoeria (Cordeo de Oure) and Tai Chi (Yang style with Caroline Ross), both of which allow for freedom and spontaneity to arise from form.
I have a strong and active interest in learning patterns, the consequent behavioural responses that arise from them and their function and effect in our daily life. The ‘how’ of teaching is as important as ‘what’ is being taught, for if the ‘how’ of teaching invites an open and friendly dialogue, the individual student can then begin to enjoy a fresh relationship with themselves unhindered by previous inhibitions. If the ‘how’ of teaching re-enforces our old patterns and inhibitions, then we will be further away from the ‘liberation’ the practice offers regardless of it’s potential for liberation. When the ‘how’ allows us to see ourselves within the learning process in an open, compassionate and non-judgmental way, regardless of our place on the road to liberation, we see the end is found within our present state.
Jonathan Monks - www.yogamonks.co.uk
Kriya Ji ( Realised Pranyama master of Kriya Yoga) - www.Kriyaji.com
Caroline Ross (Tai Chi) - www.greatrivertaichi.co.uk
Mark Raudva (Tai Chi) - www.thetaichicentre.co.uk
Scott Clark (Feldenkrais method) - (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (020 8469 0245)