Kundalini Yoga in London at the Alchemy Centre, Camden

For information:

020 7267 6188

info@alchemythecentre.co.uk

Yoga Teachers

Avtar Kaur

Avtar has been practising yoga in different forms since 1995. In 2001 she encountered Kundalini Yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, and completed her teacher training in 2003 (KRI Level 1). She has taught continuously since then and is now completing her Level 2 training. Avtar is also a trained Hatha Yoga teacher since 2005, studying at Sai Hatha Yoga Centre in Rishikesh, India. Taught by Yogi Sandeep who grew up in the Sivananda ashram in Rishikesh, her Hatha style is Sivandana-influenced, gentle, deep and meditative.
Avtar discovered Shakti Dance at the European Yoga Festival in 2003 and trained in Germany and the UK with Sara Olivier, gaining her teacher certificate in 2006. Avtar is now apprenticing with Sara Olivier to become a teacher trainer. With her partner Moshik, Avtar is one half of Aurora who record and release mantra music on their record label, Maya Records. She is also studying Indian classical music with Professor Surinder Singh of the Raj Academy in London and plays the rabab, a north-Indian stringed instrument.

Simon Andriesz

Simon is a co-founder and Director of Alchemy. He is a KRI certified Kundalini yoga teacher, having trained with Sky under the supervision of Guru Dharam and Darryl O 'Keeffe and has spent the last three years working with Shiv Charan Singh (Director of Karam Kriya School) on a personal teacher/student basis. He has a strong interest in mantra and the gong , incorporating the power of Naad (essence of sound) to heal the body , create emotional balance and a stillness within. From his own life experience of working in a busy City trading environment, Simon understands the need for yoga and meditation to de-stress, build inner strength and to keep grounded in an ever demanding world. He encourages students to challenge themselves, realize their true potential on this earth and to be Divine beings. Simon has dedicated himself , together with the other founders, to building a centre for the Aquarian Age to transform and support people on their chosen path within a spiritual community.

Amir Jaan

Greater in battle than the man who would conquer a thousand - thousand men, is he who would conquer just one - himself
- Dhammapada

Classically trained in the spiritual Art of Kundalini Yoga at SKY, (The school of Kundalini Yoga), under the close observations of a host of world renowned and internationally revered Guru mentors, such as Guru Dharam Singh, Shiv Charan Singh, Darryl O'Keefe and Bridget Layton Minor, all of whom have for over 30 years frequented the company and received the guidance of our late noble master Yogi Bhajan, Almost a decade on from being a novice student at the school Amir is Now the Senior Mentor at SKY, and having worked for years with members of the general pubic, charities that support people in recovery, young offenders & those with very particular special needs.

Amir also has a private client list that comprises and includes members of several Royal families, Heads of State, CEO's and Presidents of various Global Organisations, Top sports academies and personalities along with more than a few 'A' list celebrities & Having conducted thousands of public and private classes in London and across the world, Amir Jaan brings a reassuring calmness into any learning environment, be it group or one to one; and has bought by example, many of his students into the teaching profession and consolidated practice of the Spiritual arts.

Amir Jaan has a gift for neutralizing the atmosphere of both the outer world, and inner landscapes of attendees, by sharing openheartedly his own ever deepening experiential knowledge of Yogic science combined with the presence and confidence of knowing, qualities that can only be purchased with the currencies of time, dedicated daily practise and patience.

Even with a busy teaching schedule Amir remains an integral part of the Kundalini fraternity in London across the United Kingdom & Europe. Working closely with his mentors and students to extend the reach and scope of this technology into innumerable settings where the appliance of this life enhancing science can serve and strengthen, heal and repair, bring new hope and insight to all those who find and diligently practise this medicine for the twenty first century. Amir's specialist knowledge and extensive experience in the field of Humanology make him a powerful instrument to assist those with a desire or need to approach character and health reform-ation, in an Organic, safe & self healing way.

Siri Datta

Siri Datta
Age 30 something..
Capricorn
Chinese Character - Rooster
Mayan Glyph - Red SolarSkywalker
Email - jeshoua33@aol.com

The Legendary Lioness of Love
At the age of 12, she glanced into the eyes of a complete stranger begging for food and money outside a church in France whilst on a family holiday. In that moment, which she can recall as if it was yesterday, she saw the most electric, most alive, and yet the tenderest gaze as far as she is concerned, that moment changed her life forever! Her experience with that complete stranger, became a torch of light, a reference point, it became her hope and her faith as she moved through her most turbulent teenage years.

In 1996, life threw a few curve balls, and all that was perfect and "special" in her life, crashed all around her. She entered a twilight zone, with only that Divine memory in her heart. She prayed and reflected as she moved through a traumatic, yet liberating 3 years. There were challenges and obstacles, and even terrifying moments, but as a caterpillar must turn into a butterfly, so karma had it in for Julie, as she transformed into Siri Datta.

Siri Datta has been teaching Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan for over 10 years, mostly in London, Brighton and the West Country in the UK. She also teaches every year in Egypt, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Malaysia and France. Because she is one of the teachers for Free Spirit Travel and Yoga Travel her holiday destinations change every year. Yogi Bhajan the last living Master of Kundalini Yoga gave her the name "Siri Datta" in 1999; it translates as "The Great Giver".

Her Workshops cover such subjects as: Wake up and Raw, The Gorgeous Goddess Retreat, A Journey through the Chakras, The Aquarian Preparation, The Sacred Art of Manifestation, The Seven Deadly Sins, Beauty on Earth, From Chicks to Eagles, Healing Past Relationships and An Introduction to Kundalini Yoga. There is always a strong focus on empowerment, liberation, nutrition and extreme health by use of cleansing fasts and purification techniques. Siri Datta is a Raw Living Foodist and promotes that lifestyle with an abundant vigour! She is currently working on a fun documentary of the astonishing changes that happens when you begin a raw food diet, with Power Hour, truthful reflection and focussed determination on change with a daily yoga practise. It's called Mini Size Me.

2003 her first book was launched worldwide by Harper Collins called "Open your heart with Kundalini Yoga". She has now finished her 2nd book, Mini Size Me (Raw Foods, NLP, Physical CV Exercise, Kundalini Yoga and Meditation).
She regularly writes for Yoga Magazine and Ki ndred Spirit, and often for many other health titles such as Top Sante, Zest, Here's Health, Good House Keeping, Health and Fitness and Yoga and Health Magazine etc.

She has recently become the new TV Presenter for Yoga People, as part of the Body in Balance SKY Channel. She also has her own Yoga Show on My Spirit Radio. A Monthly bulletin where she interviews Yogis and Yoginis from all around the world. She currently teaches in London 3 days a week and the rest of the time in the South West and Brighton.

Siri Datta is a Teacher Trainer with SKY (School of Kundalini Yoga). She co-runs the Level 1 syllabus in the UK, Ireland and Israel. She is also an international teacher, and she is happiest when delivering the teachings all over the world, when invited. Siri Datta is also an Usui Reiki Master, and has attuned many Reiki practitioners, from Level 1 - Masters. Her lineage is 4th along from Dr Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki in 1822.

She Loves - Music, dancing, dressing up, laughing, playing, great friends, food, animals, all of nature, mystery, magic, legends, Love, Drama, Poetry, words, theatre, adventure, family, science, storytelling, passion, wonder,

Moshik Kop

Moshik Kop is a Kundalini Yoga teacher and holds the Friday Gong and Meditation classes at Alchemy. Moshik studied his Level 1 training with SKY and Level 2 training with SKY and Karam Kriya. In 2005 he formed 'Aurora' with his partner, Karen O'Brien (Avtar Kaur), introducing contemporary mantra music. This lead to the birth of Maya Records, a platform for other Kundalini Yoga musicians voicing their own talent. Moshik's music journey began in his childhood, and he paved his path as a drummer, a recording & mixing engineer and a producer back in Israel, where he grew up. He now uses his experience to promote positive events, such as live Kirtan evenings, Yogi Boogie and playing the Gong here at Alchemy.

Kathyrn McCusker

Eight years ago in Yucatan, Mexico, Kathryn discovered Kundalini Yoga. Certified teacher of Kundalini Yoga,Pregnancy Yoga and Childrens’s Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Kathryn trained with Guru Dharam Singh at the School of Kundalini Yoga (SKY) in the UK and with Karta Singh at the Amrit Nam Sarovar School in France and is currently an intern teacher trainer with Amrit Nam Sarovar.

Kathryn passionately shares this transformational practice, teaching throughout London and offering yoga workshops and retreats worldwide. Chanting with Kathryn takes on another dimension as she was principal soprano with Opera Australia for seven years. Her career as a professional singer and teacher informs her approach to mantras which are integral to Kundalini and she performs at Yoga festivals throughout Europe. She travels widely in India, Tibet and Mexico. www.kathrynmccusker.com

Anand Jot

Anand Jot - (Louise Whitehead) was born & raised in Sheffield, in the north of England. She has a British Wheel of Yoga accredited and certified 3 times by the Yoga Alliance.
Classical Hatha Yoga and Yogic/Eastern Philosophy has been a constant part of life for the past twelve years. In 03 she completed her first Teacher Training course with Simon Low, the original co-founder of 'TriYoga' in London. During her training with Simon she also acted as his assistant for a considerable time, developing a strong skill in the technique of hands on adjustment. Louise still recognizes this as 'The Formative Training', the kick started this destined life.

In 06, Louise spent the year working as assistant to Tias Little, in Santa Fe - New Mexico. During this time, she worked closely along side her teacher during all levels of the teacher trainings. Assisting him at workshops, events & conferences all over the US. Tias wrote, - "`Louise has a strong capacity for insight and ability to 'read' students and see their needs. Not only is Louise incredibly capable in the practice of asana, she has a confidence and poise that are crucial in the role of teaching yoga." This training taught Louise her unique style, to be dynamic & graceful with a strong emphasis in skilful alignment & Anatomy.

During Sept 07, Louise met Gurmukh & Gurushabd in London while taking part in workshops at TriYoga. Within moments, she knew this was to be her chosen path of Yoga. With no time to waste, She moved to the LA, USA just 4 days later to work, live & study under 4 master teachers at Golden Bridge & begin a journey of 14th months of the most intensive study so far. She took part in TT, daily classes, workshops & intensives almost every day of the year with her master teachers - Gurmukh, Tej, Gurushabd, Harijiwan. She also learned the very basics of 'Sat Nam Rasayan' with Hari Nam Singh. She was blessed to receive healings & instruction from the master of Sat Nam Rasayan Guru Dev Singh. During this last year, Louise was honoured to have the chance to teach classical Hatha Yoga at all levels, including Restorative Yoga, at 'Golden Bridge Yoga' in LA. October 08, most recently completing the first Module of Level 2 - 'Authentic Relationships'.

Now, from the Full Moon in November - 12th - Practicing under her spiritual name - Anand Jot (Louise) will be teaching Classical 'Kundalini' Yoga at Alchemy. With a wish to deepen the knowledge of Asana within the Original Teachings of the 'Path of Purification' Kundalini Yoga. Students will learn to be fully present & deepen their internal listening to bring balance & peace on & off the mat in everyday life.

She Quotes: ''The more I know, the more I realise - 'I don't know'- this is the path of Yoga. 'Practice = Practice' - to humble ones self enough to eventually become formless. Being a teacher is to be nothing except a vehicle, & a vessel for the teachings" The name:" 'Anand - Bliss, Jot - Light. - "It's a lot to live up to! " - But we just begin by trying!

She also wishes to honour the studies of many of the worlds other leading yoga teachers with whom she did workshops and trainings. Donna Farhi, Sarah Powers, Adhil Palkhivalha, Kofi Busia, & John Scott. Yogic Philosophy with Carlos Pomedas & Sanskrit with Nicolai Bachman. She has traveled extensively in the Far East, teaching Yoga & studying Eastern Philosophy & Buddhist Meditation practices.

Roma Van Antwerpen

"The difficulty we have in accepting responsibility for our behaviour lies in the desire to avoid the pain of the consequences of that behaviour"

Kundalini Yoga found Roma in 2007 and led her to study the Spiritual Art as taught by Yogi Bhajan. She studied with SKY under the guidance of Amir Jaan, Guru Dharam Singh, Darryl O'Keef, Pavllou Landraagon, and Siri Datta. This was her first real introduction into the different aspects of Yogic Science.

The first noble truth of the Buddha states in short that life is suffering, we need to understand this and realise that by escaping reality we are only putting off truly living. Something Roma is all too familiar with, as I am sure each and every person who reads this will resonate with. Therefore, it is time to develop our inner wisdom (our tuition from within), our self-control, discipline and the use of the neutral mind, lifting the veil of illusion to rediscover our selves.

As long as Roma can remember she has been in search of her True Self, peeling back the layers to find the stillness, with a genuine desire and willingness to help others. In this hunt for Truth she has completed various qualifications in subjects such as Reiki, Bioenergy (Raphayad) and Neurolinguistic Programming. Intrigued with working on reprogramming the mind, positive affirmations have been an instrumental part of her life too.

A recent curiosity has guided Roma towards the sacred art of sound healing. She has newly completed a Gong Therapy course and introduces this sacred instrument in her Yoga classes.

Roma has a radiance that casts light upon the long night like the effervescent brilliance of the moon, and an endless gratitude flows from the lucky ones who are blessed to bask in the light that shines from her.

Roma brings a much needed feminine quality to her classes, and is eternally grateful for the opportunities which constantly present themselves.

Join Roma as she works as an instrument with a desire to serve others, reawakening their inner beauty and light.
Sat Nam Wahe Guru