Duncan is the principal teacher, founder and director of the Devon School of Yoga and the Devon Yoga Festival. He is a practising yoga Teacher/Therapist and Shiatsu practitioner. Duncan healed himself of asthma using yoga therapy and has now been practising yoga for over 40 years and teaching for the past 35 years. In the early eighties, he spent three consecutive winters in South India studying with the late Dr. B.P. Pillai, former director of the government recognised Yoga Therapy Foundation, Kerala. Duncan brings a wealth of experience to his holistic yoga teaching. He has worked with teenage students with learning difficulties and has led practical stress management programmes in schools. He also teaches weekly classes, including for major corporations. He is a founder member of The Independent Yoga Network. www.devonyoga.com

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.
Bridget returns to Basunti every year to lead Anusara based 10 days retreats.
To read more about Bridget and her many activities around the world please see –www.bridgetwoodskramer.com

Lara first discovered Yoga while studying Naturopathy in 2002. She completed her initial Yoga Teacher Training in 2009 and has since continued a path of dedicated studentship and joy for sharing the practices of Yoga. Lara’s practices are influenced by her studies in Scaravelli Yoga, Katonah Yoga & Vedic Chanting in the tradition of Krishnamacharya. Lara also enjoys sharing the enriching stories & mythology that are deeply interwoven into Indian Philosophy as well as chanting the hymns that are in support of these tales.
Lara is incredibly grateful to study with excellent teachers who inspire her to share these practices in a relevant and reverent way. Lara is also grateful to share the teachings of Yoga amongst the land & waters in which they first originated. Having traveled to India for the first time in 2004, Lara has repeatedly returned to India over the past 20 years and has guided 6 retreats within India, with the past four being at Basunti. Lara can not wait to return to Basunti, to be among the birds, mountains, greenery and vast waters and share this slice of paradise with those who join her.
Lara lives & teaches her practices in Melbourne, Australia & is mother to two daughters.

www.sukhayogaaustralia.com.au

Monica Voss began her yoga studies in 1978 with Esther Myers, trained to teach with Esther, and has been teaching at the Studio since 1981. She came to yoga with a background in drama and movement and has degrees in English Literature and Education.Monica studied with Vanda Scaravelli from 1986-1998. Moving into the poses using the rhythm of the breath and the support of the ground resonates deeply for her and she continues to draw inspiration from Vanda’s and Esther’s teaching, from the natural world, from complementary modalities, from study, and from interaction and dialogue with students and colleagues. Monica has received additional tutelage from Mary Stewart in London, England, Angela Farmer and Victor Van Kooten, Edward Espe Brown, and has attended retreats with Thich Nhat Hanh.Monica has taught adults, children, families, special needs students, pre- and post-natal women and students with cancer, in classes and privately.Monica has been training teachers since 1986. In addition to teaching weekly classes in Toronto, she offers workshops, retreats and teacher training in Canada, Great Britain, Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica. She co-owns and directs Esther Myers Yoga Studio and its 750-hour Teacher Training Programme and 250-hour Graduate Teachers’ Programme with Tama Soble. For more info, see –  www.estheryoga.com

Join Jill Amison, senior yoga teacher and founder of Blue Lotus Yoga, for a deeply nourishing journey into the heart of yoga. With over two decades of experience, Jill offers soulful, down-to-earth teachings designed for real women and real bodies. Her style weaves together mindful movement, breath, story telling, inner work, and seasonal wisdom — all grounded in the spirit of modern-day mysticism. A passionate foodie and world traveller, Jill creates warm, welcoming spaces that blend sacred practice with joyful living. Expect grounding yoga, meaningful ritual, shared nourishment, and space to reconnect — with yourself, the land, and the rhythms of life. This is yoga as a way of being — rooted in spirit, inspired by life.

www.bluelotusyoga.co.uk

Wendy holds a Sports Science and Environmental Science Degree MSc (hons), is a Yoga Alliance 500hr RYT yoga teacher and ultimate student of life. She has been practicing yoga for 14 years. Wendy is a visionary artisan who weaves Anusara yoga alignment, mythical, dynamic yoga flows, tantric philosophy, mudra, mantra, meditation, pranayama, soul quests, somatic movement and practices which embody consciousness through invoking the great elements of Mother Nature. She awakens shakti, wild hearts, treasured Souls and optimal energy channels of her dedicated students.

Wendy’s teachings convey yoga’s beautiful power with love, intelligence and commitment. She teaches with a deeply respectful knowledge of alignment and therapeutics to truly enhance students’ on their journey towards a stronger, flexible, more confident body; allowing each unique Soul to function according to their own optimal blueprint. Sessions are weaved with philosophical themes inviting you to live through the ears of your heart’ s desire and explore your own potent potential now. Guaranteed is fun, encouragement, serenity and a journey to a beautiful secluded place of transformation within your body, mind, heart and soul.    www.theyogaboutique.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

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.

Bristol Maryott is the owner of Jala yoga studio in Providence, RI, USA. She is an Advanced-Certified Jivamukti and prenatal yoga instructor with over ten years of experience teaching yoga. She travels to India regularly where she practices with Saraswathi Jois in Mysore. Bristol’s practice and teaching is informed by the light and grace of her teachers, Sharon Gannon and David Life.

Bristol holds an MA in Art History from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London UK and graduated from Yale with a BA in English. She has worked at Sotheby’s in London and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Bristol believes that art and yoga are complimentary disciplines exploring consciousness and she wanted to create a space where yoga practitioners could both inspire and be inspired by art.

www.jala-studio.com

Gurjinder is the founder of Gurjinder Yoga based in Norway.

Gurjinder completed her initial 250 hour TT at Synergy Centre for Yoga & the Healing Arts in Miami, followed by her 500TT in London. She is also a qualified Elementary School Teacher BEd Hons & actually trained as a Children’s Yoga Teacher first.

Gurjinder teaches a Vinyasa / Hatha style of Yoga. Her classes are infused with elements of Thai Yoga Massage & Reiki Energy. She incorporates, breath work & meditation into her classes, helping students to slow down, tune in & connect.

www.gurjinderyoga.com

Known for her authentic voice and speaking from the heart, Tanja weaves yogic principles and life understanding into a journey of creative flow and intelligently progressed asana. Her Soulful Vinyasa classes serve as an inspiration and support for life, with asana as the playground and metaphor. Tanja creates a nurturing space for exploration of the internal landscape and inner growth whilst challenging the physical edge with a safely led dynamic practice. Tanja is also an engaging storyteller and teaches regular Mythical Flow classes where she weaves in the Indian deities, their stories and symbolism into the practice. 

Tanja is a Lead Rasa Yoga Teacher and currently running the first Rasa Yoga 200hr Teacher Training in London. In addition to being one of the senior teachers at The Life Centre, Tanja has also served as a mentor and teacher trainer for Yogacampus 2012-2018. Tanja continues to be guided and inspired by Rasa Yoga founder and visionary Sianna Sherman in her studies and teaching. She has also studied with Para Yoga founder Yogarupa Rod Stryker since 2005. Tanja is registered E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance US and registered Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance UK.

www.tanjamickwitzyoga.com

Stephanie is a Yoga Alliance, 500 hours registered yoga teacher. Having lived in Paris and Brussels, she now lives near Geneva.

Studying with internationally renowned yoga teachers, she was exposed to various styles and approaches to yoga. With years of practice, she has gravitated and settled in the Vinyasa style yoga for its creativity and infinite rhythmic variations, while keeping precision in alignment. She also embraces Yin Yoga, which blends yoga with meditation and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Stephanie has a background in Shiatsu & Thai massage and remains a lifelong student with an appetite to know more about human body & soul.

She likes to fuse all her knowledge into her teaching in order to sensitize students to feel and promote the flow of natural energy throughout the body. Her classes are both dynamic and restorative yoga asana in a joyful vinyasa style.

www.zenenergy.net

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 12 years. For further information about Sheila and courses and other activities which she currently runs please click here.

Clare has been practicing yoga for 20 years and teaching it for 5 years. Her classes integrate a balance of mindful and dynamic Hatha yoga, Creative Vinyasa flow, Restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra. This year Clare is widening her studies, specializing in Well Woman yoga therapy training. Clare has organised and run retreats in Europe and India over the past few years, and she is also a contact teacher and mentor for teacher trainees with Yogacampus. As well as the physical aspect of the practice, she has an interest in integrating yogic philosophy as she experiences, lives and breathes it. Clare ultimately encourages students to experience deeper stillness and through rich teachings and practice, find head and heart clarity. www.clareyoga.co.uk

Following a career as a food technologist, Heather trained to be a Yoga teacher in India and later in the UK.  She is now a Yoga Alliance UK Registered Senior Yoga Teacher with diplomas in Hatha Yoga (500Hrs +), Yoga Therapy, Pre and Post Natal Yoga, Anatomy & Physiology, Life Coaching and Pilates.

Heather has been teaching Yoga for over 15 years and has developed a successful business in Yoga and health specializing in mindful Yoga, meditation and chakra journeys. Her background in nutrition, healing and Life Coaching has enabled her to develop an intuitive approach and awareness of both the physical and spiritual wellbeing of students.  This allows her to tailor their practice and take a holistic view of other lifestyle, diet or remedial action that may benefit them.

She provides classes in Yoga, Pilates, Meditation and Stress Management to Spas, health centres, schools plus corporate and private clients for all levels including for those needing a remedial or therapeutic approach.  She also runs workshops and retreats in the UK, France & India, is a contributor to Yoga and health magazines and has taught at the Yoga Shows in Olympia and at International Yoga Festivals in Egypt and Jordan.  Heather is actively encouraging the expansion of mindfulness mediation in schools.

Heather’s ethos is to make Yoga and Meditation fun and accessible to all. She encourages students to practice in a mindful way so they experience the most spiritual, emotional and physical benefits.

Heather has been running Create Space Retreats for over 10 years with her husband, Tony Davis who is a Mindfulness trainer, workshop leader in Yoga philosophy & history and walk leader.  www.omtropy.com

Amy was awakened to yoga almost 9 years ago, beginning with a consistent, devoted practice of Hatha Vinyasa yoga. The practice aided not only in the long awaited recovery of numerous injuries, but it created the space for internal growth, mental purification, and was the catalyst to eliminating a lifelong battle with respiratory and immunity issues.

Her mission is to show women how to create deep-rooted change, by balancing their body’s intelligence and transforming their daily living. Ultimately, all of Amy’s work is about helping people reframe the way they structure both their yoga practice and everyday routine, to experience alignment with the principles of nature and their own bodily wisdom.

Amy would love to see more people immersed in all the layers of Yoga beyond asana, such as breath work, meditation, self-enquiry, meditation, mantra, and service. She believes we are drawn to yoga to actively begin the journey to heal ourselves, our mind, our spirit. Amy is devoted to sharing the ancient practices in a modern context, helping each soul to find their individual flow and fullest potential. You can connect with her, and grab your free Seasonal Survival Guides, right here: www.amyelandry.com

I started both Yoga and travels in Asia at age 21, with a desire to know more of the world, both inner and outer, than seemed possible from where I stood back then, in the suburbs of Brisbane, Australia.

Seventeen years later, these are still my primary interests and the unfolding that is Yoga my greatest passion and curiosity. And now life, in her generosity, let’s me share both with others.

Since 2001 I’ve been running retreats, leading workshops and classes, and working as part of the Yoga Arts team to prepare and present Level 1 & 2 Teacher Training Courses in Bali, India, Sri Lanka, Japan, Australia and the Middle East.

My practice, and therefore teaching, seeks to nourish and enliven body, mind and heart in equal measure. For the body – both dynamic and restorative yoga asana in a fluid vinyasa style, and guided movement/dance meditations; for the mind – meditation, pranayama, mantra, and the philosophy that binds them all together; and for the heart – sweet music, kirtan, puja, community, and the aspiration to align my life and will as much as possible to that which feels like wisdom and love.

Gratitude beyond measure to all teachers, guides, and friends-upon-the-way, and to the timeless teachings of all the great wisdom traditions, particularly Hindu and Buddhist. Special mention must include Louisa Sear, Rose Baudin, Clive Sheridan, and beloved South Indian saint Sri Sakthi Amma who is slowly but surely teaching me what Love is.

www.lucyrobertsyoga.com