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|  It seems there are no good teachers in Dubai. Anybody has any idea ? Any name ?
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| Nice to see you Cerise  Maybe I should put on these  because it is always sunny in Dubai  |
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| Hi, Tourist ! |
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| Hi Cerise,
I have lived in Dubai for a while now and practise Ashtanga and Iyengar and would be happy to recommend my teachers to you. You haven't mentioned a preference but in my experience Dubai has quite a strong yoga scene with everything from the above two styles to a strong Sivananda following, Bikram's and a wide variety of non descript Hatha classes.
It's a shame I didnt see your post earlier as last week there was a three day workshop with Jawahar Bangera, one of Mr. Iyengar's senior instructors and head teacher of the Mumbai Iyengar Institute. It was really excellent. |
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| Dear Jonnie,
Thank you for your post. I did not think my post would get a reply, and it did! I am looking for a good instructor(s) whichever the style. Iyengar, Sivananda, Vivekananda, Bikram (maybe less) ... as long as the teacher is dedicated and the classes are good and not for beginners (we all are beginners, however, I think you understand what I mean, classes for people who have been practising yoga for a while).
Hence, I would be happy to receive a PM from you with your suggestions and to share with you my experience so far.
Looking forward to reading you. |
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| Hi Cerise,
I practise Iyengar three/four times a week with Azita (Iranian) and Djoeke (Dutch). Djoeke is the 'official' Iyengar teacher in the UAE and organises all the workshops and runs the teacher training. Azita arrived in Dubai about six months ago after practising with the Iyengars in Pune for the last eight years or so and is really excellent. I recommend both teachers but they are tough and demand a lot from their students (which I love!!). My Ashtanga teacher left Dubai a few months ago to return to the States and for the moment there is a small group of us who meet in Safa park on Friday mornings for self practise of the primary series. I am currently completing Brian Cooper's Ashtanga teacher training at the Ashtanga Centre in Scotland and am due to finish in June. I want to then start teaching weekly Ashtanga classes....
Are you currently practising now?
Jonathon
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| Jonnie,
I sent you a PM. Did you get it ? Thanks |
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| yes thanks. I had problems trying to work the PM. It wouldnt leave my out box for some reason!!! |
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| This is Jitender Singh (M-26) here from Chandigarh India...........interested to work as Yoga Teacher......
I am a Graduate from Panjab University, Chandigarh.........Bachelor Degree in Physical Education (D.P.Ed.) from Punjabi University, Patiala (Pb.)..........Master in Physical Education (M.P.Ed) from Deptt.of Phy.Edu., Panjab University, Chandigarh............NIS (YOGA) certificate Course in Sports Coaching.........Freelancer with (NIE) Times of India.............Joint Secretary, Chandigarh Yoga Association (Redg.).................International & National level Qualified Yoga Judge..........Recent judgements : 13th International Yoga Festival, Pondicherry Govt. ,,,,, All India Inter-University Yoga Championship, Udaipur (Rajasthan) ,,,,, 24th National Yoga CHampionship, Kurukshetra .............Experience of Coaching Yoga Sports........... Manager-Coach in national & International Level Yoga Tournaments..........Teaching Yoga.........Conducting Yoga clasess and Yoga Therapy for Treatments...............NCC 'B' & 'C' Certificate Holder............Secretary, Mountaineering & Allied Sports Association (Redg.), Chandigarh................Achievements as a Yoga Player (including many All India Inter-University Championship & National Yoga Championship participations), Cyclist & a gymnastics.........Cultural interests in playing Musical Synthesyzer & Participating in Bhangra (Folk dance of Punjab State)............Specialization Subjects during Master Course (M.P.Ed.) :Yoga,Football, Hockey & Swimming.
Waiting for your reply
Email: yog_is_life@yahoo.co.in
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| Hi Jonnie, it seems you are the yoga connection in Dubai! I just recently moved here and am finding it difficult to find a good yoga instructor and/or class. I emailed Djoeke, but perhaps she is away?? Do you have the contact information for Azita or any other. I live a bit out of the way, in Arabian Ranches, but am willing to make the trek if worthwhile. I would appreciate any advice or info you could provide. Thanks!! |
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| jonnie - 2006-05-15 3:13 PM
I have lived in Dubai for a while now and practise Ashtanga and Iyengar and would be happy to recommend my teachers to you. You haven't mentioned a preference but in my experience Dubai has quite a strong yoga scene with everything from the above two styles to a strong Sivananda following, Bikram's and a wide variety of non descript Hatha classes.
It's a shame I didnt see your post earlier as last week there was a three day workshop with Jawahar Bangera, one of Mr. Iyengar's senior instructors and head teacher of the Mumbai Iyengar Institute. It was really excellent.
Dear Jonnie,
Can you possibly tell us what the average yoga teacher salary is in Dubai? Would be very helpful is you could post that info. Thanks...
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| Hi,
As Jonnie has mentioned earlier, there are really good yoga teachers here in Dubai. Here are some whom I've tried and liked. Sivananda: Anand at Shangri La hotel; Della at the Lake and Fitness First; Kadija at Jumeira beach club and Wafi I think. I'm going to attend Nelson's classes from September, however, almost ecerybody says he's good (he teaches at Jumeira beach hotel and Dubai Marina). I also attend Sacha's Ashtanga classes at the Inform Studio in Media city and like her teaching. I practised Bikram for 6 months too, all the instructors are good. (6 months was enough for Bikram, I guess.) So, if you have any questions that I can answer regarding the teachers and styles I have mentioned, do not hesitate -I'll be glad of any help. |
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| To Jonnie,
I guess you're back in Dubai, unless you've decided to escape the heatwaves! Can you keep us posted on the yoga workshops in Dubai? Though I am serious about yoga myself and attend many classes in different places, I do not hear about people coming to the town for a brief workshop like the one you mentioned on Iyengar. Thanks a lot. How did the teacher training end? Are you teching now?
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| A very very good name in yoga in Dubai is: Azita in Jumeirah (Wasl). Her mobile is 050 7195658. She is very dedicated and found her excellent in teaching. Apparently, she spent many years learning yoga with B.K.S. Iyengar, Geeta and Prashant in Pune. She is even known in Europe. I would recommend this lady. |
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| Thanks Cerise a lot for the info. Actually I've been trying Azita's mobile with no success. Hopefully she's just visiting home and will be back soon. Well, yesterday was my own teacher's last class, and I'd like to attend at least one Iyengar class in a week. However, I'm going to wait for Azita's return. My first choice was Azita too, but for a silly reason: I'm Iranian too! But now after the things you said I am more determined to take her classes. Take care. |
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| Hi
I am Iyengaryoga thecher,if you have place I can teach you this method.
yasiasadi@yahoo.com |
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| I finally managed to talk to Azita and I'll start working with her from next week. Thanks again. |
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| Great, my best wishes to you, YogaFreak !  |
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| Thanks Yasmin for the offer. Well, I don't have a place for that and I will never ever consider to have a private Iyengar class; maybe any other style, but not Iyengar!!! Lol Who stands to be the centre of the focus of an Iyengar teacher for a whole session? Not me! (Though it has happened to me a few times, but they were all unwanted!!! And they brought me to this coclusion.) I don't know, for me the Iyengar method is too tough! And not a style which I embrace joyfully! Still it seems like a torture, however, I love it for the emphasis on the proper alignment, that's my only motivation! Thanks again, and hope to do yoga together someday. |
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| Thanks Cerise, the same here. Have a good time. |
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| Cersie! Some of us Iyengar teachers are real sweethearts |
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| It was me talking about the toughness of the Iyengar method and its teachers! It seems that if one is flexible by nature, they usually do not have enough control over their body! I'm one of them, so it's not easy for me for example to correct my hips to level them because I have no awareness where they are and where they should be! However, I'm getting interested more and more in the proper alignment. It's just very very difficult for me, but it is worth to try, I know that for sure! (Now I notice that sometimes one of my sivananda's teachers arms are not level in some of the postures. And I'm glad that I am aware of that because I'd be an instructor myself soon!)  |
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| YF - I am glad you recognize that challenge for yourself. Those who lack flexibility often feel like their problems in poses are insurmountable, but those who are very flexible often have much more difficulty. Keep working! |
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| Thanks Tourist, I will. |
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| Hi Tourist. I was not the author of the message, but a it is a great occasion to say hello to you. Hope you are well and happy. |
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| Nice to see you too, cerise. I must have been a wondering yogi that day. It seems there is a demand for yoga in Dubai - great! |
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| Hi GraceY, Cerise, Yogafreak and Sivaram,
Sorry, I have just returned to Dubai after the summer and was not intentionally ignoring any posts. Both Azita and Djoeka are back teaching and I'll be starting Ashtanga primary self practice in Safa park this friday if anyone is interested. The next Iyengar workshop is in Nov with Gaberialla from Italy which will be excellent and I think she will be here for a week. When I have the exact details, Ill post them. Cerise, I hope youre enjoying Switzerland, we miss you.
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| jonnie - I have teachers who studied with Gabriella and the stuff they bring back from her workshops is wonderful One teacher is very fond of her accent and loves to tell us "tail-ah bone IN-ah." If you can imagine that with an Italian accent |
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| Hi,
Thanks Jonathon for the information. I've started working with Azita, thanks to you and Cerise. Are you going to practise in Safa Park in mornings? What time? I am interested if the timing suits me, it's always fun to practise with and meet people who are passionate about yoga. Take care,
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| Hi Tourist and Nima,
Thanks for the tip. Gabriella will be in Dubai on the 9-11 Nov and like you I have heard wonderful things about her. Jawahar Bangera from Mumbai will be back later in the year, If you havent trained with him, I really recommend him.
Nima, i missed you at Azita's yesterday. I'll be there on Mon and wed so hopefully we'll meet there.
Jonathon |
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| Hi Jonathon,
Thanks. I'll be there most probably on Wednesday, so hope to see you then.
Nima |
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| Hi Jonathon,
Nice to read from you. Yes, in Switzerland, I am following the teaching of a great yoga Master who was learning with BKS Iyengar in the 1960s and received the right to teach directly from him. His experience is invaluable, so is his teaching.
The world is small. I followed a teacher’s workshop this Summer and the teacher is a close friend of Azita, from Pune. Please, kindly say hello to Azita from me and I send you my best wishes for harmony, joy and peace in your life.
If you pass by Switzerland, let me know.
Cerise
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| Hi jonathan
ashtanga lover from al ain who comes to dubai occasionally yes we are out in the desert but have ashtanga at eh intercontinental hotel 5 times a week 10 a.m. on fridays and saturdasy if any of the dubai people ever come out here.
do you have a t/table for the safa park practices for primary series.
also wondering if everyone knows that the dubai herbal and treatment centre near al wasl hospital has ashtanga classes i haven't been I think teacher is one of teh female ayurvedic doctors.
dr manooj is a great ayurvedic doctor i would like to recommend there also have the ayurvedic masseuse/ massuer Dr manoooj and also does western style medicine trained in rehabilitation, he is hoping to get ayurveda on the insurance list alongwith chinese/ homeopathy which are already part of the system. of course he does his ashtanga practice as well.
i'm interested in any iyengar and ashtanga w/ shops as well.
eileen
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| Hi jonathan
ashtanga lover from al ain who comes to dubai occasionally yes we are out in the desert but have ashtanga at eh intercontinental hotel 5 times a week 10 a.m. on fridays and saturdasy if any of the dubai people ever come out here.
do you have a t/table for the safa park practices for primary series.
also wondering if everyone knows that the dubai herbal and treatment centre near al wasl hospital has ashtanga classes i haven't been I think teacher is one of teh female ayurvedic doctors.
dr manooj is a great ayurvedic doctor i would like to recommend there also have the ayurvedic masseuse/ massuer Dr manoooj and also does western style medicine trained in rehabilitation, he is hoping to get ayurveda on the insurance list alongwith chinese/ homeopathy which are already part of the system. of course he does his ashtanga practice as well.
i'm interested in any iyengar and ashtanga w/ shops as well.
eileen
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| Hi Jonathan,
The following is Al Habtoor Grand's yoga schedule:
Sun: Ashtanga 19:00-20:15 Sharon
Mon: Ashtanga 09:00-10:30 Sacha & Drop-In Intermediate/Advanced 19:00-20:15 Sacha&Sharon (You can ask them who is teaching this)
Tue: Drop-In Beginner/Intermediate 19:00-20:15 Sacha&Sharon
Wed:Yoga (Course) 09:00-10:30 Sharon (It should be Ashtanga)
& Drop_In Intermediate/Advanced 19:00-20:15 Sacha&Sharon (I think it's Sharon though)
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| Hi eileen,
The Safa park practise is a group of friends and like minded people who are familiar with the primary series and wish to practise together. We have just started meeting again after the summer and the weather is beautiful now. If the demand is there I intend to gradually change it to a mysore style class to introduce non ashtangis to the series. We currently meet on Friday morning at 8.30 am for about 90 mins. There is no charge (expect the entrance fee for the park) and you are more than welcome to join us anytime
The Dubai herbal and treatment centre does offer ashtanga classes, though to my knowledge, this is ashtanga yoga in the Patanjali/raja use of the word as opposed to the ashtanga vinyasa system of Pattabhi Jois. Having said that, I'm sure they are very good.
As you can see from yogafreak's post, Sasha teaches at the Habtoor Grand (by Media city) and is a really excellent teacher.
I used to live in Al Ain (about eight years ago) and have fond memories of practising in the Intercon's gardens with wild parrots flying overhead and views of the Hajjar mountains. Do you practise indoors or outside?
Jonathon
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| Gabriella Giubilaro ( http://www.yogawisdom.com ), one of Europe's most senior Iyengar teachers is returning to Dubai on 9-11 November 2006.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to train with a very experienced teacher and meet like minded practitioners from the Middle East. We usually receive students from Lebanon, Iran, Jordan and other countries as well as the U.A.E.
The dates are confirmed and the course fee will be announced soon. It is usually around 500 Dirhams which is donated to local charities, though Djoeke (the organiser) believes that money should be no barrier to the practise of yoga, so those of limited means can contact her directly to arrange alternatives. |
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| Hi
Due to injury Sacha is no longer at the Habtoor. My classes are still running Wed/Sun 7pm and after Eid Wed 8.30am. We do Primary Series up to Mari D. My training was with Paul Dallaghan and I also received Siddha training from Siva Das. I also have classes at Emirates golf club and at Arabian Ranches - but we are not quite up for Primary Series at those venues.
Personally, I go to Hugh for yoga. He is fantastic and I have a session with him tomorrow
Jonathon. I hope to make it along to the park sometime - I haven't been since Lisa left. Don't think you were ever there when I made it along last year? Lisa and I managed to sneak in a few when I got back from Oman and before she headed off - it was fabulous!!
I am trying to organise two of my Primary Series teachers to come to Dubai in January. Any help with this would be most welcome. And, Paul is keen to come over - maybe later next year. It would be great if we could gather enough students to make this possible. Let me know what your thoughts are.. |
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| Hi Sharon,
That sounds great. Lets get Ramadan over and meet up for a coffee and discuss it.
Jonathon |
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| Hi Sharon,
I was thinking of texting you the whole week, just didn't make it! Azita didn't have any recent number of Hugh's, and then forgot to gave me the one she had. However, I saw Sacha before I met Azita again, and she told me you had already talked to Hugh. Hope you enjoyed Hugh's class.
Nima
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| Hi Nima ,
Could you tell me if Hugh is Hugh Breedyk ? If so, is his e-mail still hugh.breedyk@emirates.net.ae ? I would like to write to him. If you have his mobile, please, could you forward it to me ?
I thought he was now in Qatar.
Thank you and have a beautiful day.
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| Hi Cerise,
Yes, he's in Qatar working on a project there. He comes here just every now and then. I think he's here just for the weekend, and perhaps till Eid's holiday. I do not have any contact numbers from him, but I can ask Jonathon or Azita. Are you back in town? Have a pleasant time,
Nima
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| Sounds good Jonathon - I'll look forward to it.
Nima - I learned lots and had a great time thanks. |
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| Thank you, Nima. No, I am not back in Dubai, just working on setting up workshops. Hugh is known to be a very good Iyengar teacher and I wish to contact him. It is great to see that the "yoga scene" is getting vibrant in Dubai.
Hope to meet you one day there !
Best wishes to all of you on the "yoga in Dubai" thread. |
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| Hi would like to know more about what you teach and where?
thanks!
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| hi i would like to be a part of your yoga programme,please mail me the details.is there anyway to learn the basics of yoga in dubai ? Thanks a lot
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| Hello Thuthu,
I am currently teaching in Europe. Hence my site and its info would not be of great interest to you in Dubai. Try Mrs Azita Dadfar (Iyengar) should you want to learn the basics and ensure your alignments are checked from the beginning. Should I return to Dubai, I will post it on the forum. Thank you for your interest :-) |
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