Gokul Yoga Bali
Nottingham
Aim
Gokul Yoga Bali is a yoga school dedicated to Jani Jaatinen a.k.a. Mahayogi Gokul (Gokul Yoga).
OUR AIMOur aim is to fund Gokul Yoga Bali School to make exceptional Yoga Teacher Training accessible to all aspiring yoga teachers from UK and throughout the world.
ABOUT THE GOKUL YOGA BALI SCHOOL
Gokul Yoga Bali is a yoga school dedicated to Jani Jaatinen a.k.a. Mahayogi Gokul (Gokul Yoga). Led by Jani’s students – Pradnyawati, I Ketut Aryantha,Wayan Agus Setiawan – and under Jani’s directions, the school focuses on providing high standard of teaching, guidance and support in this traditional daily practice within a supportive community.
We invite you to come and share the practice of yoga, regardless of age, size, gender, fitness, diet and lifestyle. Our classes are taught in a tranquil and natural environment for every level of practitioner. We encourage a non-competitive attitude among our students, with a higher priority placed on internal development than outward achievement.
ABOUT GOKUL YOGA BALI TEACHERSGuru Gokul - Jani Jaatinen
Since year 2000, Jani Jaatinen a.k.a. Mahayogi Gokul started exploring yoga with Janne Kontala, a friend of his as well as lifelong teacher. He has been practicing both Hatha and Ashtanga yoga everyday for over 13 years and he has integrated those spiritual practices as big part of his life.
Mahayogi's passion and commitment in yoga had brought him the privilege to receive extensive yoga training from various international teachers, such as Cle Souren, B.N.S. Iyengar, Dwarka Das, Yogi Sachi, and Brahmacari Rudradev.
In September 2012, Mahayogi has moved to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia with his wife Jaci, running their own yoga shala - Gokul yogashala. Known for sharing his love and knowledge of yoga in a clear, dynamic and generous manner, he receives invitations and returns regularly to teach and conduct workshops and retreats in Croatia, France, Estonia, India, Australia, Bali, Malaysia, Singapore, China and Indonesia.
Jani has been featured in Ananda, a local yoga magazine in Finland for his work. He has been teaching Astanga Vinyasa, Iyengar and Hatha yoga full time in Helsinki, Finland. Jani also teaches private, corporate, and in-home yoga classes. Jani's dedication and devotion for yoga is a true inspiration for everyone who has the chance to study yoga with him!
Where to find Jani Jaatinen online
Website: www.janijaatinen.org; http://www.gokulyoga.com/ Twitter: Gokulacandra Facebook: Facebook profile Blog: www.tumblr.com/blog/janijaatinen See his books on https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/gokulacandra
ABOUT GOKUL YOGA BALI TEACHERSPradnyawati
Pradnya began her journey at the age of 6, when she began her life long study of classic Balinese dance. Her passion for dance then expanded to Modern Javanese, Balinese style as well as in to Contemporary Western & Latin dance. This eventually led Pradnya into Yoga & since then she immersed herself into trainings throughout Bali, Malaysia & India. Teaching in Bali, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Cambodia & Italy, she is Yoga Alliance 500++ hours certified Yoga Teacher with Yoga Arts. Has 100++ certification with Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh India and 30 hours Yin Yoga instructor certification by Denise Payne (One Song Yoga). Learning spiritual healing from her eldest brother, some universal gurus and holds numerous Spa Therapist, Yoga Therapist, Aromatherapy and Dancing certifications.
Since 2012 Pradnya is studying Advance Yoga Asana & Philosophy with Jani Jaatinen a.k.a. Mahayogi Gokulachandra Das (Gokul – www.janijaatinen.org, www.gokulyoga.com). Lately Pradnya and Jani decided to open Gokul Yoga Bali yogashala, in Ubud, Bali.
Pradnya can teach Hatha Yoga, Astanga, Vinyasa, Yin, Pranayama, Meditation. Her experience of teaching include some years at the Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali; managing for 2 years the Recreation department at Ytl hotels, 8 year as A Resident Yoga Teacher at YTL Hotels Cooperation and Comoshambala Resort Hotels. During all of these years of teaching she had the opportunity to deepen her experience as professional yoga teacher & the opportunity to travel all around the world- to Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia & Europe.
She continues to immerse herself in her own yoga practice as much as dedicates her time to healings. She teaches at Five Elements, Yoga Barn, Pertiwi Resorts. She also opened her new challenge and new experience for teaching at www.nihiwatu.com
Pradnya practising at beautiful retreat centre Jiwa damai.
Thank you to JIWA DAMAI TEAM FOR HELPING WITH OUR CAMPAIGN! We were lucky to film and take photos of Yoga Teacher Pradnya at beautiful retreat centre and permaculture garden in Bali.
jiwa Damai is a hands-on, socially responsible organic garden and > retreat center . We are located amidst lush tropical vegetation in the heart of Bali. We provide a sanctuary in an idyllic, powerful environment where guests can experience tranquility and re-connect to the life-giving qualities of the earth. It is a meeting place for people from all over the world to find and initiate peace; to learn from each other and the land. Beautifully decorated guest rooms, a spacious lounge and dining area, a fresh water pool, several ponds and a large > permaculture garden all situated within an abundant tropical vegetation make Jiwa Damai a perfect retreat place to relax in alignment with nature, learn about permaculture principles and find time for reflection and contemplation.To find out more about Jiwa damai and retreats they offer go to http://jiwadamai.net/
Ketut Aryantha
Ary was born into a Balinese’ healers family, and practiced yoga from a young age with his yogi sister – Pradnyawati and father. He graduated from the Tourism University, and 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at the School of Sacred Arts in Ubud. Since 2013 he is studying Advance Yoga Asana & Philosophy with Jani Jaatinen a.k.a. Mahayogi Gokulachandra Das (Gokul – www.janijaatinen.org, www.gokulyoga.com). Lately, together with Pradnya, he is cocreating Gokul Yoga Bali yogashala in Ubud, Bali.
Ary teaches Hatha Yoga (Asana, Pranayama, Meditation). His experience in teaching include guiding community classes at Yoga Barn, weekly classes at Samadi Bali, private classes for – among others – Bali Vitality and Five Elements Resort, as well as more than one year of managing the Recreation Department, which included teaching yoga, at Spa Village Resort Tembok Bali – YTL Hotels Cooperation.
Ary loves to see people smiling, as a symbol of joy and happiness, so he brings his sense of humor, devotion to his on-going study of yoga and love for his Balinese roots to each class.Check out these great Yoga tips from Ary:
How to improve you Warrior techniquehttp://youtu.be/p5i-pplNLNk
How to improve your Sun salutation pose
Preparing your body for the handstand
Wayan Agus Setiawan
Since he was a young boy, Wayan has been interested by spiritual life and has been meditating. He studied Yoga and Hindu Philosophy at Hindu University of Denpasar (http://www.unhi.ac.id/) and holds Raja Yoga and Yoga Asana certificates, as well as Kundalini-Reiki Healing Therapist certificate.
Wayan teaches Hatha, Vinyasa, Healing: Pranayama, Chi Gong, Tai Chi, Meditation and Kundalini – Reiki. All of his experiences inspire him to bring all of the healing energy into the classes, with fluid movements in the sequences. He encourages students to discover Yoga as a complete health discipline for body, mind and soul, which improves strength, flexibility and relaxation; as a truly effective tool for self healing, increasing awareness, calming the mind and eliminating stress. The combination of his capabilities will be adapted to the student’s body and energy levels.
WHAT ARE WE ASKING FOR? £5000 TARGET
£1,700 will help build new yoga shala and accomodation for yoga students at Rishi Ashram in Ubud
£1,100 will cover running cost to run Gokul Yoga Bali 200 hrs Teacher Training in 01.02.2015 £750.00 will help with organisation of accommodation for yoga teachers in Ubud
£450 will provide new equipment for yoga students
£200 will cover essential business insurance
£800 will contribute to marketing and promotion for Gokul Yoga Bali future training courses for yoga students worldwide.
Helps us make better accomodation for yoga students at Rishi Ashram in Ubud, thank you
Help us complete new Yogashala in Ubud, thank you
WHAT YOU CAN DO?
Pledge now to help us raise our targetBook your place now for the Teacher Training in February. Places are limited and will go fast! Here is very comprehensive intinerary!
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THANK YOU FOR MAKING YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE YOGA WORLD! YOU ARE THE BEST!
Pathways to healing team
Martin & Ola
This project closed unsuccessfully on 22nd January 2015