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About Us
I started teaching yoga in 1984 during my career as a professional dancer/stunt double.
I began with Classical Hatha Yoga at the London Sivananda Centre taught by Giris and Naryani, who featured in the popular Sivananda book. I also studied at the East West Centre with yoga master, Ernest Coates, whom I later assisted and modelled for, in his yoga manuals and videos.
Based at Dance Works, central London, Frances Houlahan made the biggest impact in my life and continues to inspire and guide with her Classical Contemporary Yoga teaching.
I studied anatomy and physiology with the British School Of Yoga and gained a diploma with the Relaxation Therapists Association.
In the 90's, I progressed to Ashtanga Vinyasa with Derek and Radha, and Godfrey Devereaux of The Life Centre, Notting Hill, giving demonstrations on GMTV, This Morning and Looking Good.
Following a deeper shift to more gentle, therapeutic practises, I completed standard and advanced courses for flow yoga, pranayama and instruction at White Lotus, Santa Barbara USA with Ganga White and Tracy Rich and later, with Donna Farhi for breath/body work and healing, in Salt Lake.
Although I have attended classes at the Iyengar Institute, Maida Vale since the 80's and master classes with Iyengar in Holland, I decided not to do the 7 year training offered there but continued to travel with my work and keep my mind and body open to all the yoga styles, teachers and disciplines available.
In doing so, I found my own rounded practise with the benefits of several schools of thought and routines from power to yin yoga but always with the solid background of Classical Hatha which often gets lost in the more upbeat, physical routines.
My classes are warm and sympathetic yet instilled with discipline, alignment, freedom of movement and therapeutic techniques, so practitioners feel truly comfortable just as they are, whilst discovering more about themselves and how to live life to the full.
From 2000 I studied with Matthew Taylor (Director Yoga Therapists Association-USA) as a yoga therapist, assisting at his clinic in Arizona and continued training in Viniyoga therapy in Hawaii, with Mirka Kraftsow.
I realised I had a natural ability to ˜tune in˜ to peoples energy and became a spiritual healer/crystal therapist under the tutelage of Louise Cheval (Melody Crystal Instructor and Crystal Academy -Hawaii).
I retired from show business in 2001 and moved home to Cornwall. I still continue to travel and attend workshops to keep in touch with fresh outlooks and enhance my own practise.
I have studied with many wonderful teachers but in particular; Jenny Beeken, Gretchen Faust - UK. Carlos Patrian - Milan. Dharma Mitra, Ana Forrest, Bikram Choudray, David Swenson - USA and Mark Boukhams - New Zealand.
Fitness/Gym
I gained diplomas in the UK / USA for aerobics, body building and basic nutrition. These included studying aerobic dance in the 80's with Jackie Genova at Dance Works, Central London and then moving to Athens to introduce the new fitness craze to Greece at the Dance Academy.
I studied for my NABBA (National Amateur Bodybuilders Association) instructors certificate with course work approved by The Back Care Association at Maximum Fitness, North London, where I worked for 10 years. In 2008 I was presented with the NABBA toned figure award.
I created Total Training in 1990 as a personal trainer based in London.
I practise what I preach and have a wide experience in body conditioning, toning and weight-loss.
Programmes are devised for home practise, the gym and to enhance your sport, incorporating free weights, Step, Dyna band and Swiss ball.
I have been a guest teacher at gyms and health centres worldwide, including:
Les Mills - New Zealand
The Hilton - Tel Aviv, Cairo, Adelaide
Golds Gym - Istanbul, London
The Vertical Club - New York
The Baltimore Sporting Club
The Sharper Image - Cape Town
I have worked for Snowlands Gym in Cornwall since 2005 and train clients at Snowlands, Liskeard Gym Centre and Bodytone, Tavistock.
Healing
I am a member of the Healer Practitioner Association International.
Cikitsa
Cikitsa-yoga therapy uses gentle healing techniques and restorative poses for far reaching, proven results, complimentary with hospital after care / physiotherapy. Helping all conditions, I specialise in back care, depression, menopause and pre / post natal.
The Crystal Dolphin
The Crystal Dolphin, my healing name, encompasses my love of nature, the sea and our origins of being.
I realised I had a natural ability to tune in to peoples energy and became a spiritual healer/crystal therapist under the tutelage of Louise Cheval (Melody Crystal Instructor and Crystal Academy -Hawaii).
At my / your home, I create a sacred space for deep relaxation, hands on healing and aura-chakra balancing, through the loving power of crystals.
Crystals hold the life force and connect us to all that is. Each gem has a unique vibration which works instantly when placed on or around the body, to amplify the healing process. During a 90 minute session, the client lies down comfortably, tunes into their breathing and relaxes deeply, for healing to begin.
Tessa is a member of the Kernow Priestess Circle. She is available for blessings at any occasion and energy clearing in house or business, keeping a down-to-earth, practical approach.
Service Categories
Crystal Therapy, Energy Healing, Hatha Yoga, Personal Trainers, Spiritual Healing, Yoga
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