Bridget is Anusara's UK representative and main certified Anusara teacher having studied with John Friend, the founder of the Anusara school of Yoga since 1994. She travels all over Europe giving Anusara immersion workshops, Teacher training's, and in depth study courses. Anusara Yoga is a uniquely integrated approach to Hatha Yoga in which the art of the human spirit is powerfully blended with the science of bio-mechanics. Anusara means ‘Flowing with grace’ (going with the flow, following your heart). Nominated for Business women of the year and a leading light in the fitness industry for more than two decades Bridget launched one of the UK's leading fitness facilities and Health Spas, ‘The Fitness Centre’ as well as world renowned and ground breaking day spa, ‘The Sanctuary’ in Covent Garden.Bridget is known for her dynamic style of teaching with close attention to alignment detail. She is extremely dedicated to the many students of all abilities who attend her classes. Following the success of her 2010 & 2011 retreats, Bridget will be returning to Basunti to lead an Anusara based 10 days retreat in November 2012. To read more about Bridget and her many activities around the world please see – www.bridgetwoodskramer.com

Gill has been teaching yoga internationally for over 15 years.  She qualified with The British Wheel of Yoga, UK and Erich Shiffman, Los Angeles.  Gill has also studied with many yoga masters from a variety of schools of yoga; she is looking forward to sharing her experiences with you.   You will practice of an eclectic mix of moving and static meditations, pranayama, chanting, asanas, kundalini and yin yoga,  gaining the physical, mental and spiritual benefits yoga has to offer, whatever your level.   At the heart of asana practice lies vinyasa yoga flow, the emphasis on alighnment and breath.   Breath empowers the transition between postures and alignment creates a slow yet powerful dance in which our entire bodies become supreme mudras.  Mudras have powerful impact on our positive state of mind and well-being.     Yoga is not about touching your toes, it is about the awareness and attention you pay to yourself whilst practicing.   Gills' aims on her yoga holidays are to offer you personal expansion from yoga, peace when you want it, enjoyment and fun when you don't. www.gillmitchell.co.uk

Sandra Sabatini, is one of the foremost teachers of the Scaravelli approach to Yoga. Sandra studied with the legendary Vanda Scaravelli, author of Awakening The Spine, for some 17 years and has been teaching internationally for some 20 years.

It is Vanda Scaravelli's gift of yoga with its emphasis on breath, gravity and the spine that is at the heart of Sandra's unique teaching style. Through its simplicity and subtlety it brings students to an inner stillness that enables a deep unwinding of the tensions that so often hold us back, both mentally and physically. Sandra, who is the author of two books, Breath: The Essence Of Yoga and Yoga Through The Seasons, has taught every year at Basunti since it opened in 2005. A recent account of her 2009 visit entitled "Surrounded by Beauty" was published in Yoga & Health magazine.

For more information about Sandra visit her website.

Sarah and Paul have been practicing Yoga for 16 years and teaching for 5 years they are both British Wheel of Yoga teachers. They have trained and have worked with many inspiring teachers. They practice the oldest form of yoga “Hatha Yoga”, which includes Panayama and Meditation. They teach together as a team and where Sarah loves the strength in postures Paul enjoys the stretch. Working together enables them to help and adjust students to get the best from their postures. They will be accompanied my Michelle Jansen an accomplished yoga teacher and fitness instructor in the southeast of England. They are all working with David Sye, who has a big influence in their teachings, so you can expect to experience some inspiring yoga moves. For more info click here  

New York-based yoga instructor Sandi Boerum has been studying Eastern philosophies for 25 years. A worldwide traveler and hiker, she has been melding her passion for nature, exploration and distant cultures into her teachings of yoga, meditation, and Pilates to all ages for nearly a decade.  www.yogigirl.com

A keen sportswoman all of her life Cathy was introduced to ashtanga yoga in 1995. She fell in love with it immediately, and from that moment on she has never looked back. Her love and passion in both practising and teaching ashtanga shines through in her teaching style, which is both enthusiastic and encouraging. She has a natural ability to inspire her students and guides them through the ashtanga sequence in a warm and friendly manner. www.bayogastudio.co.uk

'Scaravelli-inspired', Su teaches a gentle yet highly effective form of hatha yoga that develops attention, works closely with the breath and utilises gravity. It's practice leaves you more focused, stronger and more relaxed. The emphasis is on encouraging the body to soften in acceptance rather than forcing it into uncomfortable positions.  We immerse ourselves in the inner experience and use a variety of visualisations to help us in the postures (many from my book). The workshops are appropriate for all levels from beginners to teachers.  Su Sareen has been practicing yoga for over 30 years and teaching for over 20. She is the author of "See how yoga feels" a book of visualisations to help the practice of yoga. She is also a regular columnist for Yoga and Health Magazine and writes for Spectrum - the British Wheel of Yoga magazine. www.susareen.com

Sheila Baker has been studying and teaching yoga for over 30 years. She is a registered BWY and aYs senior teacher and trained as a Viniyoga teacher with TKV Desikachar in Chennai and UK, and with Paul Harvey in UK. She is currently studying with Peter Hersnack in France and UK. Sheila is also a designer and has taught design undergraduates at several universities for many years, with special interest in colour and symbolism. Sheila’s retreats are theme-based and use postures, breath, chanting and imagination (bhavana) to deepen and focus in a meditative way. In addition to regular retreats and classes in the UK, Sheila has facilitated retreats in Mysore, south India, during the last 10 years. In 2012, Sheila will run a 2 weeks residential retreat at Basunti. For further information about Sheila and courses and other activities which she currently runs please click here.

Duncan is the founder, director and principle teacher of the Devon School of Yoga. He is a practising Yoga Teacher/Therapist, Shiatsu Practitioner and is qualified in Ayurvedic Foot Pressure (Chavutty Thirumal) massage. Duncan healed himself of asthma using Yoga Therapy and has now been practising and teaching Yoga for the past 30 years. Trained in the early eighties t by the late Dr. B. P. Pillai, former director of the Government recognised Yoga Therapy Foundation, Trivandrum, Kerala,  Duncan brings a wealth of experience to his holistic Yoga Teaching and Courses. He has worked with teenage students with learning difficulties and has led practical stress management programmes in schools and major corporations.

For information about Duncan, the Devon School of Yoga, Holidays & Retreats and other activities please see – www.devonyoga.com

Bristol is a certified Jivamukti and prenatal yoga instructor. Teaching for the last 7 years, she draws strongly on the tenets of Jivamukti as well as her studies of the Anusara, Ashtanga and Iyengar yoga methods. Her practice and teaching are informed by the light and grace of her teachers, Sharon Gannon and David Life. Michael is an Ashtanga teacher from Cape Town, South Africa. Having studied in Mysore, India and in Cape Town with his teacher Shimon Ben Avi, he aims to combine the rigor of classical Ashtanga with compassion, humour and spirituality. Carrie was certified by Stefanie Pappas, with whom she appeared in the best-selling book Yoga Postures & Assisting. Carrie then apprenticed with Ashtanga teacher Kim Neitch and completed David Swensen’s teacher training. Carrie has enjoyed studying Ashtanga further with such renowned teachers as Lino Miele, Nancy Gilgoff, Bobbi Rae Misiti, Kino MacGregor and Lou Gaccione. She will offer her expertise in Ashtanga, flow and gentle classes during the retreat. Their retreat at Basunti will feature a synthesis of Jivamukti, Ashtanga and gentle yoga together with daily meditation and chanting. Jivamukti is a flowing vinyasa style of yoga characterized by creative sequencing, hands-on assists, uplifting music and a strong connection to yoga philosophy. During the Ashtanga practice, both primary and intermediate series will be explored, focusing upon certain poses or alternatively immersing in the flow. http://yogashankha.com/