the ancient science of yoga

the ancient science and wisdom of Yoga works on every level of the human experience to achieve optimal health and integration of the body, breath, mind and life.

The yoga tradition is very rich, containing a comprehensive knowledge of the body and mind. Anyone can use yoga, regardless of what you believe in or who you are. The methods work precisely and give you access to your own resources. The ancient system has the potential to remedy our imbalances and empower us as individuals to be more sensitive, productive and efficient in the way we think, move and relate in the world.

Learn authentic Yoga from the roots.

We teach a practical approach of yoga that derives its roots from the teachings of the great yoga master Tirumalai Krishnamacharya and his son T. K. V. Desikachar. The teachings are a subtle and strong tantra system of breath informed integrated movement, bandha and meditation that seamlessly connects you to the present moment. The hallmark of this lineage is that yoga must be adapted for each individual.

It is our mission to share accurate and effective yoga education that respects and honours not only this ancient living tradition, but even more importantly the individual training with us. Our classes range from all ages and levels from first-timers to more serious teachers and practitioners of Yoga.

Our one-on-one mentoring and small classes focus on:
Meditation and mindfulness training + Yoga for the individual + Traditional Vinyasa Krama + The tools of your mind-body-breath system + Free and natural movement + Advanced Breath training + Spinal health and posture + Flexibility and mobility development + Moving meditation + Krishnamacharya’s principles of practice.

heart of yoga 200hr teacher training, ubud bali

17-31 March 2023
Mark Whitwell & Friends
Step into the land of paradise Bali for a truly transformational training and life experience with a world renowned teacher of the ancient yogas. In the exquisite surroundings of Ubud, over 20 days dive deep into Yoga as it came from the ancients and what the heart of actual yoga is. We will learn how to adapt Yoga to the individual and also respect honour the wisdom of Yoga through the lineage and scholarship of the teacher of teachers Krishnamacharya and T.K.V Desikachar.
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1:1 Personal Practice Programs (21 day and 40 day)
Online & In Studio
Yoga taught in the traditional way to support your individual lifestyle and goals.

Yoga & breath classes

1:1 Personal Practice Programs (21 day and 40 day)
Online & In Studio
Yoga taught in the traditional way to support your individual lifestyle and goals.
Including: Initial meeting to establish goals and direction, Personal handwritten practice program + Video
Breath Practices, Meditation Practices, Tips for establishing a routine
Weekly catchups, Free access to group classes, Support as required

Breath Coaching Programs
Online & In Studio
1:1 Breath Coaching to regulate Stress, Anxiety, Sleep, Vitality, Intimacy and Athletic Performance.

Sunrise Yoga - Sun Practice
Monday - Thursday 6:00 to 6:30am
Friday Morning 7-8am (8 - 8:15 Optional extended Pranayama and Meditation)
Dynamic all levels classes that focuses on mind, body, breath, and connection to create a meditation in motion. This class has a focus on relaying the tools of the yoga system that make a practice deep and individual to each student. In this class you will learn to develop bandha, mudra, drishti, and ujjai breathing. These practice tools come through the Heart of Yoga lineage of great yoga master Sri Krishnamacharya and his son T.K.V. Desikachar.

Yoga Rest - Moon Practice
Thursday 7-8pm.
This class is the ultimate recovery for sore and aching bodies. In this group class you will spend most of your time in deep stretches and using the breath to take you into a state of relaxation and recovery. A variety of meditational tools a woven through to give each student a variety of ways to develop the state of yoga.
Perfect for those that have trained hard all week and want to release tension and build flexibility. Focus on breath training and mindfulness. All levels.