PHILIPPA’S TEACHING – STUDENTS’ COMMENTS!

Thank you so much for this week. Everyday I left enriched. I am so grateful to you for bringing yoga and its myriad blessings to my life. Who knew that, over 50, I would meet someone who would turn out to be such an important influence in my life? Life is full of wonders! You have transformed the lives of so many individuals in just one week. 
– Olivia Misan, London

It’s very rare to find teachers nowadays that limit the amount of students per class. Philippa gives attention to all regardless of where you are in the practice. An extremely attentive teacher with superpower X-ray eyes! Giggling and smiling is part of the environment in class, making me feel very much at ease when facing those difficult asanas. I am honoured to say Philippa has been my teacher for the past 8 years here in Egypt.
– Yee-Chun Tang, Egypt

I still can’t believe how much progress I’ve made in just one week thanks to your profound and beneficial teaching. I felt encouraged, considered and totally confident at all times. So much that I immediately want to book a place for the next London Ashtanga Guided Self-Practice Week. In the meantime, I’m going to try and put into practice everything you’ve taught me over the last week. Thanks thanks thanks.
– Stéphanie Keller, Switzerland

Philippa is a magnificent asana teacher. She supported me in one Major Breakthrough and provided multiple powerful alignment adjustments. I understand why her students stay with her over the years! Going back for more at the next possible opportunity.
– Christian Goldberg, USA

After practising yoga for many years with many different teachers, this is the first time I’ve ever found someone that has a truly and deep understanding of the practice. Philippa not only has the knowledge of yoga but she also knows how to share it with her students. I really admire her patience in going through the details, always encouraging her students with a very positive attitude. It’s been one year since I started practising with her and I cannot put in words how much I have learnt in terms of discipline, focus and perfect alignment of the postures. She is unique and rare – pushing our boundaries to the limit but always gracefully and with a smile on her face. I’m ever so happy I found her.
– Joice Ferreira, Brazil

Philippa IS an amazing teacher – she pushes you in the right way and supports you when needed and is amazingly patient. She gives just the right amount of help and support allowing you to test your own boundaries.
– Alex Newton, UK

Philippa teaches from the heart and cares deeply about the practice. When I started, it was unimaginable to me to practise without props, modifications, or in a yoga studio. Philippa encourages everyone patiently and with humour, to believe in the traditional method and in oneself. During her self-practice weeks and private classes, she has helped me to build and maintain a safe and manageable home practice, which I thoroughly enjoy. Leading by example, Philippa wants her students to experience the bliss of bringing the Ashtanga system into daily life – I cannot recommend her highly enough!
– Kenza Steurer, Germany

I feel blessed to have Philippa Asher as my Ashtanga yoga teacher. She is born to teach, to share her knowledge with love. Her teaching is about quality and focuses on right, perfect alignment and in this way you never injure yourself. She always corrects you with a smiley face and positive energy and never gets angry or exhausted doing it. She loves to teach. She is an amazing, generous, motivational, inspirational, ecstatic teacher who knows the limit of her students and that’s incredible.
– Narendra Kumar, India

When I chose to learn yoga, I aimed to seek out the best teacher with the highest integrity in London and that was Philippa Asher. She is a joyous teacher of the highest standards and teaches with humility and humour. Philippa very much creates her own unique style of teaching informed by her dance background, whilst also honouring the lineage of teaching she received from K. Pattabhi Jois. She is also a very lovely person full of kindness, compassion and empathy.
– Kim Sheehan, Ireland

Studying under Philippa is the most rewarding experience – she approaches every single posture with surgical precision and teaches you how to practise with integrity.
– Malak Madi, Lebanon

Philippa is indeed one of those rare teachers – in just a few days she can transform your practice and help you find a self confidence that was hidden before! I have practiced with Philippa several times in Glasgow and in India – Every time it is like I am starting all over again exploring and discovering new aspects of the practice that help me to go deeper and develop further on my yoga journey. Philippa has a unique joyful approach, disciplined and challenging at the same time- through constant encouragement she makes the impossible asanas possible! 
– Francesca Pellicano, Italy

Philippa’s classes are really personalised, with great tips and adjustments. Thanks Philippa for all your caring, teaching and dedication to each one of us. I’m really grateful for all I’ve learned and never thought I could learn so much in such a short time!
– Claudia del Puerto, Chile

Thanks for all your help last week and I want to take the opportunity to say how grateful I am for all your advice and support. I can’t attend yoga sessions as often as I used to and my usual class is packed, not much chance of corrections or help. You always give lots of support and good advice, and that helps my practice move forward more than just doing the same moves over and making the same mistakes. Thanks again for all the help!
– Belen Bello Rodriguez, Spain

Philippa’s One-to-One lessons have played a crucial role in my personal yoga journey. She has helped me achieve things I thought weren’t possible due to my back issues. She continues to push me further and I can see how my body is transforming – I am becoming more flexible and strong. Philippa’s extensive knowledge in the Ashtanga method, anatomy, alignment and best ways to get a pose right is evident. Her way of teaching is encouraging and always positive. I would highly recommend her classes to those who are curious about Ashtanga yoga and the hidden capabilities of their own body and mind.
– Anastasia Atre, Russia

Philippa Asher is a fantastic teacher and has given me such insight into my future practice, constantly reminding us to deepen our awareness and believe in ourselves. So much learning, laughter and kindness.
–  John Jinson, Singapore

Philippa is a fantastic, kind, generous and knowledgeable teacher whose words of encouragement, delivered in an endearing and comedic way, have really helped and inspired confidence in my practice. I love going to Philippa’s workshops as they are motivational and inspiring, as well as being inclusive to all. Having attended many international teachers’ workshops over the years I can honestly say that Philippa is the best  – in terms of the attention to detail, personal interaction and genuine, practical advice she goes above and beyond. She is one of the few teachers I would sign up to without hesitation!
– Lori McNeill, Scotland

Philippa is one of those rare teachers who inspires a type of learning that’s beyond content and more about how to learn, how to listen and how to trust the elegance of a given system or process (in this case Ashtanga). She makes the impossible seem possible, challenging or encouraging at just the right times.
– Amanda Martin, New Zealand

Philippa is simply stunning, with bright teaching skills, constantly demonstrating poses, switching from Primary to Intermediate to Advanced, as well as adjusting everyone, and basically pushing everyone’s limits. 
– Elise Balme, France

I’ve learned so much from Philippa, not just about asanas but the real meaning of Yoga.  Philippa is such a genuine teacher, plus she has very keen eyes!  She is unbelievable and super knowledgeable.
– Clara Lei, China

Philippa doesn’t miss a thing!  I can’t thank her enough. My practice has changed so much, working out bad habits, finding new ways to strengthen and open, focusing on proper alignment, and most of all being reminded that yoga goes beyond asana.  I’ve been given a chance to reconnect with myself and my practice and for that I’m very grateful.  Philippa, your love and commitment to the practice is truly inspiring and I strive to bring that kind of joy with me to my mat every day.  You are doing a beautiful job carrying on Guruji’s legacy.
– Breanna Baranec, Canada

Philippa is a very experienced and highly knowledgeable Ashtanga yoga teacher. She is incredibly passionate about the practice and beautifully honours the integrity of Guruji’s teachings.
– Nea Ferrier, Australia

Philippa – your rigorous approach, professionalism, in depth knowledge and admiration for the Ashtanga system made it a privilege to spend two weeks in a small group under your guidance.  Importantly your kindness and respect for all of us individually, both in the Shala and out, was a humbling experience.
– Janis Baskind, South Africa

I’ve learned so much from you Philippa. You not only know about the practice, but also how it applies and works for others and most importantly how to help them to find the practice for themselves.
– Hilary Booth, UK

Philippa is one of the top teachers and is able to tailor-make the practice to suit each of us as individuals. We’re made aware of our body types and how to work with what we have to its best.
– Nattanuch Plakornkul, Thailand

I have learned so much from you Philippa – you have opened a new level in my Ashtanga Practice (physically and mentally) – thank you so much!!
– Nina Servatius, Germany

I really appreciated my time working with you Philippa, such an amazing teacher with so many tricks and tips!
– Andrea Gutierrez, USA

Philippa is an amazing teacher who loves to teach and share her knowledge with others with love and generosity. She helped me in a perfect way to get rid of the injury I made a year before when I was doing my self-practice. She made me confident again and believe in my ability to do my daily practice, with right alignment in order to avoid injury. 
– Arezoo Bayat, Iran

I cannot thank Philippa enough for being such an awesome teacher.  I have learned more than I imagined possible in such a short time.  You are a born teacher with a passion for the ‘real’ yoga and keeping true to the tradition (which is super hard to find).
– Jessica Hellin, Dubai

Philippa is a wonderful teacher, very knowledgeable and skillful.  Her insights of the practice are great and I just adore how she uses the practice based on how Guruji taught her. 
– Lloyd Anthony Arandia, Philippines

Philippa’s friendly character shines through in her teaching. She is kind and encouraging, but the toughest teacher ever! Try and try again until you get it – my new mantra! Philippa has helped me so much with my practice – every posture has improved. She has boosted my confidence, taught me perseverance and broadened my mind with yoga, way beyond the asanas.
– Jenny Laycock, Australia

Philippa’s extensive knowledge of Ashtanga and yoga philosophy is no surprise and her no-nonsense teaching style is really a breath of fresh air!
– Rachna Sundararajan, Sudan

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