GILLIAN SHIPPEY
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I began practicing yoga in the 1990's whilst training at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in the UK. After completing my degree I travelled to India to study Advaita (non duality) at the Krishnamurti Foundation and with Ramesh Balsekar. During this time, I also studied yoga at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM), receiving private tuition on a daily basis in all areas of yoga including postures, movement, breathing, meditation, therapeutic applications of yoga, vedic chanting, sanskrit and philosophy (Patanjali's Sutras). On my return to the UK I began teaching yoga and since then I have returned to train at the KYM as well as with various other teachers.

In 2006 I took a year off to recover from a brain haemorrhage and brain surgery. During this time I immersed myself into meditation and nidra, and began learning and understanding more about the brain and the nervous system, as well as trauma, shock, panic attacks and anxiety.

I have completed teacher trainings in the following areas of yoga: Yoga Therapy, Yoga Nidra, Dynamic Yoga, Womb Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga, Birth Preparation and Baby Yoga.  I have completed further training in neuroscience, philosophy and therapeutic applications to yoga nidra, structural anatomy, yoga and emotional conflict (trauma), restorative yoga, vedic chanting, mudra, pranayama, meditation and mindfulness. I have a particular interest in using yoga to affect the brain neuroplastically to help soothe the nervous system, and also using music and storytelling as a therapeutic tool.

In March 2020 all of my work disappeared into a puff of smoke as the pandemic began, and after a month of shock I bravely entered the online world of teaching. A whole new universe has opened up for me online. I find the online yoga space profound and magical with the potential for a paradoxical, yet deep, sense of connection. To see my current online work, click here.

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Tel: 0785 500 4858

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  • Online Classes
    • Weekly Classes
    • Pre-Recorded Videos
    • Private Tuition
  • Sacred Rest
    • The Art and Science of Sacred Rest
    • Sacred Rest Teacher Training
  • In Person
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    • Storytelling
    • Workshops
  • Retreats
  • About Gillian
  • Justice Manifesto
  • Blog
  • Contact