Avril Berry

Yogacharini Savitri Devi
Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist

savitridevi@aol.com

Training:
Avril Berry studied Classical Rishi Culture Yoga with Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj at the International Centre for Yoga Education and Research near Pondicherry, South India. Avril also trained with The Yoga Biomedical Trust at the Yoga Therapy Centre in London and with Francoise Freedman, Director of Birthlight in Cambridge.

Avril received Yoga Student of the Year whilst studying with Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj at ICYER in 1990.

An art, a science, a way of life, working with body, breath and mind to create the optimum conditions for health and well-being. Develop a calm balanced approach to life through practising Rishi Culture Yoga.

Stretch the body...

• Increase flexibility and strength
• Release tension
• Improve posture, balance and co-ordination

Discover the power of the breath...

• Increase energy levels, reduce stress and anxiety
• Enhance performance physically and mentally
• Improve the quality of your sleep

Calm the mind...

• Create a clearer, more focused mind with greater powers of concentration and creativity
• Learn relaxation techniques
• Manage stress with Yoga

Relax restore recharge rejuvenate
Feel good and have fun with Classical Rishi Culture Yoga taught in small exclusive classes.

Yoga Classes
Classes include: Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breath control), Mudras (gestures), Mantras (sounds), Cleansing techniques, Relaxation, Concentration and Meditation.

Wednesday: 1.00-2.30pm
Thursday: 6.15-7.45pm
Thursday: 8.15-9.45pm

Yoga @ Lunch
Short classes to recharge and relax
Wednesday: 12.00-12.45pm

Baby Yoga: Post Natal Classes
Working with body, mind and breath, these classes are for mothers and their babies to enjoy this special time together. Mothers can practise Yoga with their babies fully included, and learn how to introduce Yoga to their babies - a truly wonderful gift which is beneficial for life.
Wednesdays: 10.15-11.45am

"My baby sleeps so well after Baby Yoga."

"We enjoy our time practising Yoga together."

"Constipation is a thing of the past after learning some Yoga techniques which strengthen my baby's digestive system."

"I enjoy meeting other mums and their babies in class."

"My baby is so flexible after coming along to Baby Yoga."

"I never imagined that a room full of mothers and their babies could all relax together."

"I appreciate the stretching as well as breathing and relaxation practices for me as well as for my baby."

Breath Gym
Discover the power of the breath in a unique comprehensive 6 month Pranayama course (breath control). Breath Gym involves an individual consultation; step-by-step tuition in monthly workshops, in sequence; enhanced by home programme of weekly learning modules.

Invest in your future health and wellbeing by learning the ABC's of Pranayama to alleviate and manage stress, learn relaxation techniques, improve sleep, increase concentration, improve energy levels. Discover your potential, by using the breath - the key to physical, mental and emotional harmony. Ask for more details and book in advance.

What participants have said about Breath Gym:

"I joined Breath Gym hoping that it would help me relax and feel fitter. It surpassed my expectations and I am amazed at the extent to which the techniques I have learned have had a positive impact on daily life. Not only do I feel a good deal more relaxed, but my general health has improved significantly. I would recommend it to anyone seeking to improve their sense of wellbeing."

"Avril's tuition and guidance throughout was exceptional. She was very approachable and explained how Yoga works and how everything comes together with the breath and postures. Through her style of teaching I was finally learning about Yoga and how it can enrich your life."

"By concentrating on the inner breath I feel I have gained a better perspective on my outer world. I can't wait until the next course!"

"An exciting route to enlightening healthy living. The ideal tonic in our modern world."

"Breath Gym is a lifestyle change"

Yoga Retreats
Retreat to Rejuvenate, Refresh and Recharge whole day or half-day themed Workshops, with Yogic lunch included.

• Spring Clean - the Yogic Way, stage I and stage II Cleansing practices for the body, mind and breath
• Yoga Together - exploring Yoga with a partner
• Yoga for the Digestive System
• Stress-busting - the Yogic Way
• Relax with Yoga - techniques to calm mind and body
• Yogini Days - Well Women Yoga and Yoga for the Menopause
• MOT for the body! - a complete body service to keep those joints moving, muscles stretching, then relaxing.
• Yoga for the Mind - a day to calm, focus and concentrate
• Yoga for the Heart
• Yoga for all the family - discover how to introduce Yoga to your children in a fun and enjoyable way.

Yoga Therapy
1:1 or small group sessions designed to suit the participants

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