#23 EMMA HENRY, SENIOR JIVAMUKTI YOGA TEACHER

With a background in dance and martial arts, Emma Henry (@emmajiva) was introduced to yoga in the mid 90s and has been teaching since 1998. From practicing Ashtanga with Pattabhi Jois, in Mysore, and gaining an advanced certification in the Jivamukti method, with her teachers Sharon Gannon and David Life, Emma is now based at Triyoga, London, creating a magical space for practitioners to feel inspired, safe, nurtured and uplifted. Emma also hosts yoga workshops and retreats  around the world and is a lead facilitator for the renowned Jivamukti Teacher Training Programs.

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT

The stresses of teaching through a pandemic /// Having a morning routine to inspire the rest of the day /// How silence is essential to sanity /// The challenge of being a flexible dancer having to build strength through yoga /// Making mistakes is part of being human /// The performance element of a yoga teacher, self confidence and dharma talks /// The importance of supporting yoga studios to keep them open /// Embracing debates to improve communication and self growth /// Helping others to see the positives in this heavy time

QUOTES

‘Everything is in flux. Everything changes. It’s ok. It’s ok to feel stress and unbalanced... It makes you normal!’

‘We’re on hamster wheels in London trying to fit everything in.’

‘If you’re confident as a teacher, people will be inspired by that.’

‘A yoga teacher’s job is not to tell people what to do, but to be an activist in helping people to wake up.’

REFERENCES

Nigel Gilderson (Brixton Lido yoga)

Union Fit, Liberation Lab (online teaching)

Udaya (online teaching)

Triyoga, Yoga Tree, Yoga Base, YogaWorks, The Life Centre (studio)

Piebury Corner (pie shop, Arsenal)

Sharon Gannon and David Life (Jivamukti yoga founders)

‘Fundamentals of Yoga’ by Brahmananda Sarasvati (book)

Krishnamacharya (yogi)

‘A Little Life’ by Hanya Yanagihara (book)

‘Illusions’ by Richard Bach (book)

Mochi balls (podcast snack)

www.reclaimyourself.co.uk (retreats)

10% off Liforme yoga mats with code THEHUSLERS (we get commission)

THE HOSTS

@adamhusler - Drawing from a variety of lives lived off the mat, Adam Husler brings a unique perspective to those who seek more from yoga than making pretty shapes. He offers creative, effective and clearly-sequenced teachings that focus on balancing flexibility and strength; physically and mentally. Educated by globally renown teachers, including Jason Crandell and Michael Stone, Adam specialises in a signature style of Alignment-Based Vinyasa— fuelled by a fascination with anatomy and a desire to ask ‘why?’. 

Based in London, Adam teaches a robust schedule in one of the worlds top yoga studios, Triyoga, and world leading gym, Equinox. On top of this, Adam leads workshops, trainings and teaches festivals continuously around the world, leaving him with thousands of teaching hours under his belt and plenty of appearances in national and international media.

For workshops, trainings, events and retreats, find out more here. 

@iamhollyhusler - From belting out original pop tunes at the London O2 stage to 20,000 people, whilst supporting Westlife, to singing healing mantras and playing magical instruments, to seas of sleeping yogis, at events and studios across the globe; Holly’s journey has led to a deep desire to help people find conscious connection and their own inner peace.

For workshops, music, events and retreats, find out more here.

The Huslers have launched a new online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com