Stewart Gilchrist

Yoga

I am a senior registered yoga teacher known in London and internationally for my popular, innovative, authentic dynamic classes. I infuse high energy and challenging teachings with yogic knowledge, as well as my unique charisma, politics and humour. My classes include an emphasis on breath, vinyasa and philosophy with physical adjustments. I apply the original teachings of yoga to the modern world to create thought-provoking classes.

 

Having studied both aṣṭāṅga and Jivamukti Yogas since the late 1990s, my sādhanā led him to train all over the world with teachers who have had a profound effect on his unique style of teaching. I also has a Masters Degree in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation from SOAS University London.

 

Qualifications:

  • 250 hr Classical Yoga with Georg Fuerstein and TYS
  • 300 hour Jivamukti
  • MA traditions of Yoga and Meditation
  • Phd Candidate SOAS University of London – Ahimsa and Hindutva
  • Many, many workshops, retreats and short courses from Pranayama with BNS Iyengar in 1999 to Dr Phillip Maas on Patanjaliyogasastras 2021
  • Patience, humour, discipline and being Vegan

 

Class Description

Yoga

Stewart is a senior registered yoga teacher with more than 20 years teaching experience. His classes are dynamic, challenging, and innovative. Stewart’s high energy, radical classes are peppered with humour, philosophy, politics and physical adjustments. The emphasis is on the breath, and he applies the original teachings of yoga to the modern world. The result? A thought-provoking class. He teaches dhyana (meditation), mantra (chant), asana (posture) and pranayama (breathing).

 

The class includes a Vinyasa Krama practice that maintains a regular sequence over a period of time to offer the practitioner the opportunity to progress and develop incrementally.

 

Music is used in this class.

 

Experienced, but keen newcomers welcome. 

Testimonials

Jerry Sadowitz

“Fucking good!”