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The Garuda Yoga and Pilates Studio
26-28 Finchley Road, London NW8 6ES
thegaruda.net
The Garuda Yoga and Pilates Studio is a hub for the Garuda teacher
training academy, a global initiative that’s all about cultivating a
more intelligent approach to movement. Garuda takes its name
from an Indian mythological sacred bird that can change shape
according to its function. It’s inspired a more intelligent and intuitive
way to exercise the body, one that incorporates elements of yoga,
Pilates and other disciplines, pioneered by James D’Silva, a former
professional ballet dancer, originally from Goa. His smart London
centre, just down the road from the famous Abbey Road music
studios, is a comfortable venue to experience and enjoy Garuda, and
other classes. It’s a way to explore all aspects of how we move, with
personal training and group classes on traditional Pilates equipment,
specialised Garuda apparatus, on the mat and Barre. The focus at
the London centre though is very much on teacher training. Training
courses range from short courses to intensive programmes, as well
as Garuda retreats. The London studio also now offers traditional
Pilates training, ending in students taking the renowned PMA (Pilates
Method Alliance) exam to become certified instructors.
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