Āsana is just one branch of the vast and rich tradition of yoga, but the majority of mainstream yoga classes focus mainly on the physical experience of body and breathing.
But even when we practice physical yoga we bring the whole of ourselves to the mat - our minds, our hearts, our thought patterns, habits and preferences. It can be truly profound and transformative for practitioners to experience yoga philosophy in the context of a physical yoga class - exploring how the wisdom teachings of yoga play out in our bodies and our lives.
Ema has been weaving philosophy into their classes since they started teaching and has seen its powerful effects.
In this 4hr CPD workshop you'll explore:
How philosophical teachings can show up in the patterns of our physical practice
Ways to make your teaching personal, relevant and engaging to each individual
Practicalities of sharing philosophy in an appropriate, non-dogmatic way
Accredited Continuing Education (CPD)
This workshop is registered with Yoga Alliance (www.yogaalliance.org) and provides 4 contact hours directly relating to Techniques, Training & Practice (1hr), Teaching Methodology (1hr), Anatomy & Physiology (1hr) and Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics (1hr).
Individual Workshop £75
Includes a workbook to take away
Book Sequencing for Vinyasa Yoga Classes (20th September 2025) and Embodied Philosophy together £127.50 (15% saving) - to book both workshops together please email judi@merchantcityyoga.com
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About Ema
Ema came to yoga seeking emotional balance and found the route to that through the body. Although Ema is inspired by the spiritual and philosophical aspects of yoga, their practice and classes are concrete and physical, informed by a solid grounding in anatomy. They say:
“We explore our physical form - the ‘field of action’ where our lives play out - to create harmony and health, and through the shapes we make, find freedom and new ways of inhabiting the world.”
Ema completed her 200-hour CYS Teacher Training at Merchant City Yoga in 2018 and since then has undertaken further training and study in anatomy, yin yoga, meditation, trauma-informed practice, yoga philosophy, history and Sanskrit.
Ema’s knowledge, experience, passion and enthusiasm come across in the warm, playful and encouraging atmosphere of their teaching.