“The most important thing in life is style. That is, the style of one’s existence, the character mode from which all actions arise.” – Tom Robbins
“Don’t forget love; it will bring all the madness you need to unfurl yourself across the universe.” - Mirabai
As owner and primary facilitator of Gaiatri Yoga, a Yoga Alliance recognized teacher-training program, Ally Bogard has been guiding both aspiring and established teachers and students for the past six years. Ally’s expression of yoga emphasizes the boundaries of discipline in order to open up playful self-expression; and instills deep reverence for ancient wisdom, while honouring the teachings that are always flowing through us all. Ally’s unwavering commitment to a joyfully open heart, have fuelled her group-style trainings, retreats, workshops and advanced intensives throughout the world.
Ally’s influences are wide and vast, including the teachings of Iyengar, and Anusara Yoga, Vipassana meditation, prayer and ceremonial work with the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, plant spirit medicine, whitewater kayaking, climbing, backcountry skiing and any activity that allows Ally to connect to her highest teacher, the Earth Mother.
A triple Sagittarius with a great love for exploration has compelled Ally into many adventures throughout North, Central and South America, India, South Asia, Europe and Africa, “My wandering nature is always focused on voyaging back to the Source. And through it all, I really don’t know what the practice of yoga is; all I know is that it always meets me where I am, and never leaves me where it found me.”
“With a thousand pranams, my gratitude is infinite for the grounded and unconditional love of my family and fellow tribe members. To the timeless wisdom that flows through all of my teachers, thank you for so graciously, patiently, and elegantly guiding me on this wildly free path.”
...We have come to be danced.
Not the nice, invisible, self-conscious shuffle,
But the matted hair flying, voodoo mama,
Shaman shaking ancient bones dance
The strip us from our casings, return our wings
Sharpen our claws and tongues dance…
jai jai ma
Gaiatri Yoga and Heart Yoga join again for another 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program in beautiful Nelson, BC
Join Ally Bogard and stellar guest teachers in Calgary for our convenient weekend option of our popular Yoga Teacher Training starting January 2011.
Gaiatri Yoga and Heart Yoga team up again to offer a retreat-style immersion to complete one's 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training journey.
Nelson, BC
Canada
1 (250) 509-0707
ally@gaiatri.com
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