‘We both wished to thank you for such an amazing week of yoga. Your generosity of time, knowledge and spirituality made it a very special week with a huge learning curve through a very deep practice. So many aspects of yoga were covered and we both really appreciated that. It was also a really fun week – having the children there was lovely too and they added a special fun aspect to the holiday in a way that only children can. The group, the venue and friendships made or deepened also made the week very special.’ Maria and Andrew Baranowski

“I’ve tried many yoga teachers over the years and Jeff is undoubtedly one of my absolute favourites. He has an acute attention to detail when it comes to the postures and he is great at educating the class on the philosophy behind yoga.

I went on a yoga retreat of his in Goa and the experience really blew me away. By the end of the week I had noticed a huge development in my yoga…from really perfected asanas through to very profound levels of meditation. Jeff is able to create a great atmosphere in his classes, as he encourages and challenges people at the right pace, whilst keeping it light-hearted and focused.

I’ve recently been suffering from sciatica and Jeff has been the one teacher that showed me ways in which I could do the poses without experiencing anywhere near as much pain. He managed to give me focused attention whilst still maintaining a real flow to the class. I highly recommend him.’ Nina Constantin

Join Jeff  for a full schedule and spectrum of yoga practices at Holland House in Worcestershire (just over 2 hrs from London), set in 3 acres of beautiful gardens alongside  the river Avon.

This will be a chance to immerse yourself in yoga, to recharge and relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings and nature.

Arrival is on Friday  afternoon and our schedule together starts with a short early evening class before dinner and then a short meditation session before bedtime. Saturday morning will begin with pranayama and meditation before breakfast and then a longer (2-2.5 hr)  more vigorous ‘yang’ style morning session before lunch and then some free time to explore before we have the mellower more ‘yin’ style class in the afternoon. After dinner there will be a short meditation. Sunday will be the same format until we are free to leave in the afternoon after lunch – re-charged and revitalized!

Although options are given to accommodate different abilities, this weekend is not for absolute beginners. but for those who already have some yoga experience and are keen to improve their practice, deepen their understanding (physically, mentally, spiritually)and experience the transformative essence of yoga – bringing the benefits into their everyday lives.

All yoga tuition, meals and accommodation included (no surcharge for single rooms!) for £275. Place secured with deposit of £125.

Please email jeff@phenixyoga.com for more details and for booking and www.hollandhouse.org for details inc map etc.

Set amidst abundant tropical flora and fauna, it has been designed as a deeply nurturing space where you can relax your body, calm your mind and awaken to your inner sense of being.

Please contact for more details and see www.ashiyana-yoga-goa.com for pictures and full range of accommodation ranging from beach huts to more deluxe rooms. We will be sharing the retreat centre with other guests who are doing ‘drop-in’ classes and Ashiyana yoga holidays with local teachers. Please add 200 Euros (my teaching fee for the week) to the prices on this page http://www.ashiyana-yoga-goa.com/yoga-holidays.shtml so prices begin from 695 Euros for a shared en suite beach hut. Single options available at a supplement. Flights not included in price.

Arrival day is on the Dec 29 when we will have a welcome session in the late afternoon and then there will be 2 yoga classes per day (except for morning of Jan 1st which is rest/free time!).

The morning session will be around 2.5 hours and will be followed by a delicious brunch . It will be the more vigorous and dynamic practise. A creative, playful and explorative ‘deep slow flow’ asana practice emphasising the breath, mindfulness and skilful appropriate action that will – by using and building up through a range of appropriate options – allow students, from the less experienced to the more advanced, to discover how to find and work peacefully at the level appropriate to them.

The late afternoon session is around 1.5/2 hours and will be a more mellow, soothing and nurturing practice, delving into areas such as yin yoga, restoratives, pranayama, chakras and meditation. An evening buffet will then be served. All classes are optional!

The rest of the time will be free to do as you please…enjoying the beach, pool, hammocks, massage, reading, optional activities and excursions, coconut trees etc!

There will be a final optional yoga session on the morning of Sunday January 5 if your travel timetable allows. Taxi transfers to and from the airport can be arranged.

Deposit of 200 Euros will secure your place with remainder due 8 weeks before.

I run different themed workshops regularly, mainly at Triyoga in London, please email me for details of any upcoming stuff or do a search on www.triyoga.co.uk …a typical example is below…

time to renew + spring clean:
a powerful day of yoga practices

triyoga Soho

The intention behind this Spring intensive is to take advantage of the energy of the changing of the seasons, to inspire you to rejuvenate your yoga practice and to encourage positive growth and transformation in your life. It is an auspicious time for beginnings and a time for renewal both in nature and in ourselves.

Come and enjoy a powerfully purifying day of yoga practices such as asana (particularly twists, heart-opening backbends and core work), bandhas (energetic locks), kriya (cleansing practices), mudra (sacred gestures or attitudes), pranayama (expansion of life force), chakra work (subtle energy centres), yoga nidra (deep guided relaxation) and meditation. Help to ‘spring clean’ both physically and mentally, removing any negative energy accumulated over the dark winter months and preparing us for the growing energy of spring and summer! Come and allow spring to bloom within you.

Please contact triyoga for booking . For all levels except complete beginners. £75

Without yoga, I really think life would be harder. It keeps me sane mainly because of its stress relieving properties – I always leave your classes with a feeling of peaceful positive calm. I get a great sense of accomplishment every week. I can definitely feel the improvement after if I’ve had a break from yoga. I used to get back ache and they have disappeared since taking up yoga.

Your classes are friendly and you don’t take yourself or the practice too seriously (by that I mean you take it seriously, but you’re not serious). A great class, one that I’ve enjoyed attending weekly for over 2 years.”

I took up Yoga with Jeff about a year ago. Whilst not being able to contort my body as others in the class do, I was stretching parts of my body other exercises didn’t reach and within weeks my sciatic pains lifted. It’s good to have the discipline of a weekly class and can honestly say I now sleep better and my body is less tense – though I still can’t touch my toes!”