ABOUT EMILY

Yoga in Sankrit literally means 'Union' The uniting of the breath, the body and the mind to find 'Samadhi' the blissful state. It is a practice that looks at the individual on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Each person will differ in how they use yoga but ultimately it all relates to our well-being.  

Stress relief

Fitness and and Good Health

Spiritual growth

Vitality and Energy

Healing and Therapeutic

Why the Open Shala?

The Open Shala incorporates mindfulness, Mediation, Breathing and Physical postures to incorporate all that yoga is. Each class has a inclusive approach,

meaning all age, levels and abilities are able to practice together to experience the positive affects of yoga. The main style of yoga taught is Hatha - each class will have a theme and the posture will relate to that theme. Eg, hips and legs, heart opening. Other styles of yoga taught are:

Ashtanga Vinaysa Primary Series

Restorative/Yin Yoga

Vinyasa Flow

Hatha Yoga

To find out more about each style and class timetable click on the links below

Emily began her yoga journey whilst travelling through South East Asia. As well as yoga keeping her fit and healthy as she travelled she began to find a deeper spiritual connection to the practice.

Emily gained her invaluable knowledge in Mysore, India, the hub of yoga and gained her teacher training in Ashtanga Vinyasa under the guidance of Sir Praveen Somu and Any Kumar. She also travelled to Rishikesh and Delhi to take classes and develop her teaching styles in Hatha, Vinyasa Flow and Restorative yoga.

Ashtanga Training // Praveen // Somu & Ajay Kumar

Yin Yoga Training // Preksha Ashram

Anatomy Training // Dr Yogi & Jambo

Pregnancy Yoga Training // Sally Parkes

Mantra and Kirtan Training // Sheela Bringi

Yoga Philosophy, Decolonising and Honouring Yoga // Kallie Schut

"I am very grateful to be able to share my practice with my clients, family and friends. Not only is yoga a beautiful practice to stretch and strengthen the body, it also gives us a deep sense of self awareness and connection to ourselves" ~ Emily

THE OPEN SHALA

Emily Cobie, Founder