Isabell Britsch started her teaching journey in 2009 and now teaches yoga, mindfulness and meditation privately and at studios around London at a senior level. She also trains new yoga and meditation teachers. Her teaching is inclusive, and infused with warmth, care and humour.
Her flowing vinyasa yoga classes interweave yoga philosophy and thoughts on the psychology of the mind with intelligent, imaginative (and often somewhat unusual), fun sequences. Connection to the breath, attention to alignment, and encouragement to develop clarity and awareness off the mat are integral to her teaching. Isabell’s classes typically include hands-on assists and eclectic playlists.
Isabell trained as a yoga teacher with Yogacampus and in her ongoing advanced training is mainly influenced by Richard Freeman, Doug Keller and Rod Stryker.
Isabell’s mindfulness and meditation teaching is influenced by her long standing Vipassana and mindfulness practice. Courses and workshops cover a range of subjects including mindfulness, self-compassion, resilience, eastern philosophy, modern psychology, neuroscience and more. She also regularly gives talks on wellbeing, managing stress and building resilience in corporate environments. Every year Isabell leads several yoga and mindfulness retreats in the UK and abroad.
Isabell has taken extensive training in mindfulness and yin yoga with Sarah Powers, mindfulness and self-compassion with Karen Atkinson at MindfulnessUK, and trauma-sensitive mindfulness at an advanced level with David Treleaven. She trained in neuroscience with Dr Sarah McKay at the Neuroscience Academy.
Every year Isabell leads several yoga and mindfulness retreats in the UK and abroad. And she usually attends 3 weeks of silent meditation retreat every year at Amaravati Monastery in Hertfordshire, Gaia House and with her teacher Burgs. She is also influenced by the teachings of Tara Brach, Rick Hanson and Jack Kornfield.
Isabell holds accreditation by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body, the British Wheel of Yoga, and Yoga Alliance.
Visit her website for more info on yoga, mindfulness and meditation: www.bodyheartmind.co.uk
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The Beauty and Benefits of Meditation by Graham Burns and Isabell British
Join seasoned practitioners Graham Burns and Isabell Britsch as they share the beauty and benefits of their meditation practices. Graham begins his day with a blend of yoga asana and pranayama, transitioning into silent mantra repetition to create a foundation of peace and clarity. Isabell's routine combines structured practice and personal adaptations, enhanced by regular silent retreats that deepen her self-awareness and mental well-being. Both emphasize the transformative impact of meditation on daily life, offering practical tips to cultivate a successful practice. Dive into their inspiring journeys and discover how meditation can enrich your life. Read more
Integrating Meditation into General Yoga Classes
Integrating meditation into yoga involves recognizing it as an essential part of the practice - Iyengar's view that yoga and meditation are inseparable highlights this. Yoga teachers often incorporate mindfulness and presence, aligning with meditation principles. Patanjali’s 8 limbs of yoga also focus on preparing for and deepening meditation. Āsana and prāṇāyāma bridge the external and internal, preparing the body and calming the mind. Read more
