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Granville is an experienced teacher and has been practicing yoga for over 30 years. He has been fortunate to have studied with Mr. B. K. S. Iyengar at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, India, and also with him on several workshops and classes in the U.K.

 

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He began the practice of Astanga Vinyasa Yoga in 1993 with Michael Taylor and Elizabeth Wilson in the north of England and then more fully with Derek Ireland and Radha at "The Practice Place" in Crete. Having realized the benefits of both Iyengar and Astanga Vinyasa Yoga, Granville brings into his teaching his experience of both these traditions. His early beginnings were in Hatha Yoga and he is now currently developing yogAsana which utilizes the flowing sequence of Surya Namaskar as the basis for practice. More asanas, pranayama and meditation are introduced as one's proficiency develops. Granville teaches regular classes and workshops in the Manchester area and is a frequent visitor to Ireland where he conducts week long workshops with his many Yoga Friends. He also leads retreats and holidays abroad in Europe, the Middle-East and the Caribbean. His workshops and holidays are underpinned with early morning and evening meditation sessions where the practitioners are taught to sit quietly in the midst of their own experience. This quiet sitting is the basis of all spiritual practices and is common to all denominations. Through the practice of meditation we learn to understand our humanity, transcend our mortality and merge into the Bliss of True Being. With the special insight gained through this way of practice it is possible to truly change our being, become more conscious and enjoy more happiness. This is our quest, this is Yoga. May we all grow in Love and Light.

ALL BUDDHAS, BODHISAVATTVAS AND HOLY BEINGS, PLEASE PROTECT ME AND ALL LIVING BEINGS, FROM THE VARIOUS SUFFERINGS, FEARS AND DANGERS OF SAMSARA, PLEASE BESTOW YOUR BLESSINGS UPON OUR BODY AND MIND.

A special mention to my Kung Fu Instructor Chet Alexander, who personally guided me to the heights of my Black Belt 1st Dan and set me on the path of becoming a Teacher.

A Dedication to my parents Catherine and Victor who gave me birth and made my life possible.

 

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