WITH DAVID SWENSON
Join one of the world’s foremost teachers and practitioners of Ashtanga Yoga for a fun-packed weekend of workshops (available to book individually, as day-longs, or as a whole weekend bundle) and a 40-hour teacher training / yoga immersion into the teaching techniques of the Ashtanga Yoga primary series. Early bird discounts available until June 09th 2026.
HOPES, DREAMS, ANTICIPATIONS & REALITY OF PRACTISING ASHTANGA YOGA: WHOLE WEEKEND OF WORKSHOPS
FRIDAY 16TH – SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER
SEE INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS FOR TIMES
£370
Join David Swenson for a fun-packed weekend of eight workshops. The weekend is comprised of the following individual workshops but does not include the 40-hour immersion.
Open to all levels.
LAST FEW PLACES REMAINING.
MMMMMMYSORE… THE TASTIEST WAY TO PRACTISE
FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER
3.30PM – 5.30PM
£50
The tastiest way to practise for personal growth and enhanced understanding.
Led classes are wonderful. We can unplug and wait for the teacher to tell us what to do next. This is soothing, nurturing and fulfilling. This approach however is like a chaperoned relationship with the yoga. The teacher always looking over our shoulder to remind us of every breath and movement. This is a blessed way to practice and is certainly valid! But within this approach we can run the risk of becoming dependent on the teachers’ guidance to the point that we do not have a sense of our own rhythm, timing and breath. In order to truly develop a deep and personal relationship with the yoga we need to wean our self away from the teachers’ words and seek the voice of Ashtanga as it arises through the sound of our own breath and the dancing flow of the sequence. The teacher is still present yet only to assist where absolutely necessary. To guide when needed and advise when required. Now the depth of practice spreads her arms and welcomes us into the flow. This relationship once established is freedom! Now we stand on our own and walk hand in hand with the practice and the ancient wisdom gained from the direct connection. The greatest teachers instill strength, independence and confidence into their students. Mysore practice is a stepping-stone to the path of self-reliance.
Open to all levels.
ASHTANGA BASICS: EXPLORING THE F-U-N–DAMENTALS
FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER
7.30PM – 9.30PM
£50
This class introduces Ashtanga Yoga and is open to all experience levels, or none at all.
The foundational elements of Ashtanga Yoga will be examined through what David calls The Five Elements of Practice: Breath, Bandhas, Drishti, Asana, and Vinyasa. After a brief discussion, David will guide an introductory flow through a shortened sequence from the First Series. It’s a great opportunity to experience Ashtanga with the guidance of one of the world’s most respected and compassionate instructors.
If you’re interested in learning more about this energetic and fluid system, come join David for an enjoyable, accessible introduction to the fundamentals of Ashtanga Yoga.
*Cautionary Note: You might actually enjoy it.
Open to all levels.
COMPASSIONATELY LED PRIMARY
SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER
10.00AM – 12.00PM
£50
The day begins with a fully guided tour through the traditional flow of the Primary Series.
As always there will be alternatives offered and compassionate attention provided so that all levels will feel comfortable to participate within their particular levels.
Open to all levels.
SOLD OUT.
ASANAS, ALTERNATIVES & ATTITUDE
SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER
1.00PM – 3.30PM
£55
The asanas, sequence and inherent energetic expression of the Primary series will be explored through discussion and applications within a short flow.
If there are specific requests for details about certain asanas, conditions and alternatives David will share his insights and practical advice for practising of the Primary Series to manifest its inherent purpose as a therapeutic and healing experience.
Open to all levels.
FEAR, FOCUS & FULFILMENT
SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER
4.00PM – 5.30PM
£50
Open discussion, stories told and questions asked by the participants in regards to treading the path of practice whilst confronting the pitfalls, pratfalls and fearful encounters of the yogic journey.
COMPASSIONATELY LED INTERMEDIATE
SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER
10.00AM – 12.00PM
£50
The day begins with a compassionate and measured flow of the Intermediate Series.
There are many practitioners that feel a bit intimidated by the second series. It is truly an elegant, beautiful and graceful arrangement of asanas that is much more accessible than one might think. David is incredibly intuitive, sensitive and expert in presenting the practice with care, clarity and joy! EVERY asana may be modified, amplified or demystified to suit the needs of every individual. Come and see for yourself!
Open to all levels.
INVERSIONS, BACKBENDS & SITTING WITH YOUR BREATH
SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER
1.00PM – 3.30PM
£55
Finding stability when the world is inverted and returning home to breath.
This class will turn your world upside/down in order to explore the dynamics of inverting the body through building a solid foundation from which to grow while also looking at the opposing forces at play in Inversions. Backbends will be redefined as front openings and sitting quietly will be explored as an active participation in self-exploration through developing a relationship with our lifelong companion, breath.
Open to all levels.
ADVANTAGES OF AGE & THE MYTH OF ETERNAL YOUTH
SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER
4.00PM – 5.30PM
£50
Once again there will be open discussion, stories told and questions taken from the participants this time with the focus being on the inevitable reality of ageing and the struggles of acceptance, uncertainty of the unknown and the peace found from embracing the journey.
Open to all levels.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF FIRST SERIES: A DAY-LONG WORKSHOP
SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER
10.00AM – 5.30PM
£140
A bundle of all 3 Saturday workshops:
– COMPASSIONATELY LED PRIMARY
– ASANAS, ALTERNATIVES & ATTITUDE
– FEAR, FOCUS & FULFILMENT
See individual Saturday workshop descriptions above for further details.
Open to all levels.
SOLD OUT.
SCORPIONS, PEACOCKS & INSECTS THAT FLY. OH MY! – INTERMEDIATE SERIES & THE CREATURES WITHIN: A DAY-LONG WORKSHOP
SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER
10.00AM – 5.30PM
£140
A bundle of all 3 Sunday workshops:
– COMPASSIONATELY LED INTERMEDIATE
– INVERSIONS, BACKBENDS & SITTING WITH YOUR BREATH
– ADVANTAGES OF AGE & THE MYTH OF ETERNAL YOUTH
See individual Sunday workshop descriptions above for further details.
Open to all levels.
TEACHER TRAINING / YOGA IMMERSION: A 40-HOUR COURSE
MONDAY 19TH – SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER
PRICE: £750
This 40-hour course is designed as an intensive immersion into the teaching techniques of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga.
This course will cover the teaching techniques of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga. The participants will learn safe and effective hands-on adjustments through partner work for all of the asanas, practicalities of conducting a class and yoga theory. This is a deep immersion into the details underlying the practice and teaching of Ashtanga Yoga. During the course all participants will be engaged in teaching and adjusting each other through. It is a fun and energising experience. There is a wealth of invaluable knowledge to be learned and tools for practice to be gained by all attending.
Participants should have a consistent personal practice of Ashtanga Yoga and understand the flow and sequencing of the primary series asanas. The course is not designed as an avenue to learn the sequence but rather to teach Ashtanga Yoga or to deepen an existing practice.
As in all courses run by David there is sure to be plenty of laughter and joy woven into the experience. Many previous participants have commented about learning more than they’d ever imagined possible in a weeklong course while having so much fun in the process.
SCHEDULE
Monday 19th October
9.15am – 12.15pm & 1.45pm – 4.45pm
Tuesday 20th October
9.15am – 12.15pm & 1.45pm – 4.45pm
Wednesday 21st October
9.15am – 12.15pm & 1.45pm – 4.45pm
Thursday 22nd October
9.15am – 12.15pm & 1.45pm – 4.45pm
Friday 23rd October
9.15am – 12.15pm & 1.45pm – 4.45pm
Saturday 24th October
9.30am – 1.30pm & 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Sunday 25th October
9.30am – 1.30pm
Don’t miss this opportunity!
“It is not for me to determine someone’s limitations but rather to assist them in achieving their potential.”
DAVID SWENSON
DAVID SWENSON
ABOUT DAVID SWENSON
David Swenson began his journey of Yoga in 1969 when he and his brother Doug practiced in a small park at the end of their street in Houston, Texas. There were few sources for yoga at that time so they practised from whatever books they could find.
In 1973 David discovered Ashtanga after he met David Williams and Nancy Gilgoff in Encinitas, CA. In 1975 David and Nancy brought K. Pattabhi Jois to the U.S. for the first time and Swenson was fortunate enough to be there. He then initiated studies directly with the master. He made his first trip to Mysore in 1977. David is one of only a handful of Westerners to have learned the full Ashtanga system including all of the asana sequences and pranayama as originally taught by K. Pattabhi Jois.
Today David is recognised as one of the world’s foremost practitioners and instructors of Ashtanga Yoga. He tirelessly travels year round to teach and offer workshops. His courses are presented in a supportive and compassionate fashion making it accessible to all levels of practitioner to participate.
