Eventually,  Peter found his way onto the holistic spiritual path of Ninjitsu, where  he learned the theory and philosophy of balancing Yin and Yang. He  continued his journey by training in the ancient teachings of the  Shamanistic Medicine Wheel, discovering the powerful healing  capabilities of this approach.

Peter  is a Yoga Alliance Senior Yoga Teacher, having trained in Ashtanga and  Hatha yoga, as well as a QiGong practitioner and teacher. He has been  teaching in Portugal for over 18 years, sharing his knowledge and  passion with those who seek to deepen their practice and experience all  the benefits yoga has to offer.

Peter  has studied with many teachers over the years, including Dr. Yang,  Jwing-Ming, Leo Rutherford, Steven Forest, and Master Mantak Chia. He  has also trained in Yin & Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga with David Swenson,  Brian Cooper & Sara Powers, attending her course in France, and is a  fully qualified mindfulness teacher.

Aside  from his extensive experience in various Eastern practices, Peter is  also an Evolutionary Astrologer. He interprets birth charts in a way  that assists personal growth and development by looking through the lens  of the ever-evolving soul journey.

Peter's  expertise in fascia is also extensive. He studies the topic in great  detail and brings its relevance to life in class, particularly following  the work of Thomas Myers, Dr. Carla Stecco, and Dr. Robert Schleip. He  has also completed a Medical Qigong training course at Tao Gardens in  Thailand.

In  conclusion, Peter's vast knowledge and experience in Eastern practices  have made him a highly respected teacher, practitioner, and advocate for  a holistic approach to wellness. His dedication to sharing his  knowledge and passion for yoga and other healing practices is evident in  the depth of his teachings, and his desire to help others find balance  and inner peace through these practices. Join him in his classes and  retreats to experience the transformative power of yoga and other  Eastern practices.

 

James  felt compelled to pass on the benefits he had discovered so in 2016  started his teacher training with the highly respected Yogacampus and  became a RYT200 qualified teacher.Since then he hasdone additional  teacher training with Adelene Cheong in restorative and advanced  restorative Yoga, andmost recently completedhis 100 HOUR Yin Yoga  training with Peter and Sue at Evolutionary Yoga.

 

James  has practised and still practises many types of yoga, including Hatha,  Ashtanga, Vinyasa flow, Yin and restorative yoga, and more recently have  begun regularly practicing Qigong. He feels he has benefited from the  experience, direction and wisdom of many wonderful teachers over the  last 9 years.

 

He  now teaches weekly restorative, Yin and Hatha classes in West  Yorkshire, while keeping one foot in the corporate world which he  believes keeps him connected to the needs expressed by his students (and  pays the bills). He believes the slower, less dynamic practices of  Restorative and Yin yoga are often overlooked in favour of the more  dynamic (Yang) practices on offer.  The hectic modern world means most  of us live a Yang lifestyle and once people experience the grounding  practices of Restorative and Yin Yoga they find it provides an  invaluable counterbalance. A recent review from one of his restorative  students expresses this perfectly:

 

 “This practice keeps giving way beyond the session itself. You can feel  the benefits of the class long after it’s done. I think it’s the  perfect antidote to modern life.”

 

James  can still remember being a beginner, the only man in a class of 15,  feeling uncomfortable and slightly out of place. Those awkward feelings  though were soon replaced with a feeling of belonging as he found Yoga  to be a place of no judgement. He firmly believes Yoga is for all and  hopes that anyone who comes along to his classes feels welcome and  completely at ease.