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 is recognised as a Yoga Elder by the International Yoga Network, a distinction honouring his commitment to the path of yoga.

In 2020, Andrew took a sabbatical for three years to focus solely on the teachings of Kashmir Shaivism under the guidance of scholar-practitioner Hareesh.

To contextualise these ancient teachings within contemporary Western society, he pursued formal academic training in transpersonal psychology and consciousness studies.

Andrew currently works professionally as a contemplative educator while pursuing independent research specialising in first-person approaches to consciousness and meditative states. His scholarly focus examines the ethics of teaching non-dual practices in Western settings, particularly the contradiction of using achievement-oriented cultural frameworks to pursue ego-transcendence and addresses questions surrounding contemplative practice in context to the crisis of modernity.

Andy seeks to make the teachings accessible for today's spiritual seekers, yoga practitioners and teachers. To provide the necessary context, he continues deepening his knowledge of the Sanskrit language, Indian history, and culture. 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.