Vīrabhāva

EXPERIENCED YOGA TEACHER

Yoga has been a central part of Andy's life since 1996. After years of dedicated practice, he completed his teacher training in 2010 and has been sharing his knowledge and passion for yoga ever since. With 1000 hours of training with renowned teachers across the UK, USA and India, Andy (Virabhava) is recognised as a Yoga Elder by the International Yoga Network, a distinction honouring his commitment to the path of yoga.

In addition to teaching yoga, Andy has been immersed in the study of Eastern philosophy for 28 years. He took a 3-year sabbatical to study non-dual Shaiva Tantra full time, before returning to academia. Andy is now a scholar in consciousness studies and transpersonal psychology completing a Masters of Science degree and continues to integrate his knowledge of yoga, philosophy and psychology in his teachings and writings.

Andy seeks to make the teachings accessible for today's spiritual seekers, yoga practitioners and other teachers. To provide the necessary context, he continues deepening his knowledge of the Sanskrit language, Indian history, and culture. This contextual understanding allows him to share yogic wisdom in a way that speaks to modern practitioners. As a result of his scholarly approach, Andy offers unique insights and a depth of knowledge that enriches the yoga community in Birmingham and beyond.


 

"Gratitude to my gurus, teachers and mentors, past and present: Jack Kornfield, Conrad Paul, Steven Russel, Guru Vishnu, Hareesh, Rupert Spira and other who remain nameless."

Andy Virabhava

Experienced yoga teacher Solihull

Qualifications

  • Completed 1000hr Yoga Teacher Training
  • Certified Somatic Modality Practitioner
  • Shamanic Healing - International Alliance of Holistic Therapists Diploma
  • Psycho-Spiritual Coaching Diploma with the Complementary Medical Association
  • IAHT Diploma in Meditation
  • IAHT Diploma in Mindfulness
  • IAHT Diploma in Ayurveda
  • CYQ Level 2 Health Related Exercise for Children
  • BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award in Self Defence Instruction
  • BA level 2 General Gymnastic Coach
  • The Approach Level One Instructor
  • Kru - Muay Thai
  • Fitness instructor level 2
  • MAGB certified martial arts instructor
  • Enhanced CRB checked
  • First Aid

Other Experience

  • Member of the Scientific and Medical Network
  • Masters Degree candidate Consciousness Studies & Transpersonal Psychology
  • IYN Yoga Elder (Over 5000 hours teaching experience)
  • 15 years experience teaching martial arts
  • 26 years training in various martial arts, including; Kickboxing, MMA, Escrima, Silat, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kalaripayattu and Capoeira
  • Sanskrit Language Study
  • Music in Hinduism at Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies
  • On-going study of Nondual Shaiva Tantra
hatha yoga Solihull

Hari Om Tat Sat
हरि ॐ तत्सत्

Locations

TRUE FITNESS (just off Wells Rd.)

True Fitness, 2343-2345, Coventry Rd, Solihull B26 3PN
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RESORTS WORLD (next to the NEC)

Studio 36, Resorts World Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1PU.
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