Tamara Ashley

Tamara Ashley

Dancer, Somatic education/movement healing, Yoga teacher (Ashtanga and Yinful).
Finnish energy healing. Contact improvisation teacher. PhD Dance+Ecology + PhD research tutor, UK.

I also offer the Buddhist approach to Samatha/Vipasssana in the Tibetan tradition, which people might find interesting, given the ashtanga community’s exposure to Vipassana that is developed on its own outside of Buddhism. I have been thinking a lot how to offer more restorative and nurturing ways in balance with my own buddhist focus on facing our suffering, that people need some rest and resourcing.  This I learn, and even though I am gentle in my mind, the teachings are powerful, have to go slowly and lightly. 

I started exploring energy healing alot in the restorative yoga teaching – its a great match, and can be part of the teaching.  Experiential anatomy is just lovely, and also a nurturing, healing class.