Teachers

Sattva Yoga Chamonix’s classes are given by 3 teachers, in french and/or in english according to the students needs.

Hubert de Tourris (Hamsa)

Sattva Yoga Chamonix founder.

Born in 1968, the desire for liberation year, Hubert seeks freedom on the spiritual path in search of the Self realization. He was very young when he had a mystical experience, connecting the inner world and the outer world. From a young age, he did Zen meditation, practiced Do-in technics (self massage and postures similar to yoga) and experienced some martial art forms. His life led him to experiment with music, video in high mountains and extreme sports. Since 1989, he was fortunate to become a steep skiing cameraman, living in Chamonix. Hubert shared the point of view of athletes who need to stretch and relax deeply, but also of those in search of spiritual awakening.

His vision allows him a comprehensive understanding in accordance with the fundamental principles of Yoga and Ayurveda. Simultaneous vision of the one and the many, it is in this unity that the spirit leaves the dichotomy pleasure/pain to enter inner peace. The yoga is the method to achieve the state of Yoga, the ultimate freedom in unity.

To continue his studies, he traveled to India, Europe and the United States; in terms of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Hubert followed the teachings of Gustav Björkman and especially Mark Darby for more than 10 years diligently, he also took numerous courses with Matthew Sweeney, Rolf and Marcy and Sheshadri (Mysore India). As for the occasional courses he met many teachers such as David Roche, Basia Lipska, Sharath Jois (Mysore India), Michael Stone and many others.

–  500h RYT Vinyasa “Ecole des Ailes du Yoga” of Carolina Boulinguez à Paris, France
– 500h RYT Ashtanga “Sattva Yoga Shala” with Mark and Joanne Darby in Montreal, Canada
– 500h RYT Hatha “Dharma Yoga Center” of Dharma Mittra in New York City, US
– 100h RYT Yin Yoga with Biff Mitheofer, US
– Babaji’s Kriya Yoga initiation with Marchall Govindan, Canada
– 500h “Ayurveda Massage” with Kiran Vyas of Tapovan, France

The daily practice of Ashtanga, Vinyasa of, Hatha Yoga and other styles (Yin, Nidra, Japa, Bahkti, Kriya …) allows him to teach in different ways to help students expand their possibilities both physical and mental and open to the vast inner world.

Charly Ferrand

I have been practising yoga since 2007. For as long as I remember I have always been drawn to sport and witnessing the physical capabilities of the body, when the mind is fully focused. Therefore, I decided to study a degree in Sport with an ambition to teach. My preconceived idea of what yoga was dramatically changed for me when I met Hubert, who has influenced me greatly over the years.

My passion for yoga never stopped and I have been lucky to be taught and inspired by some wonderful teachers…. ( Mark Darby, Basia Lipska ) who have guided me to go deeper into the layers of body/ mind connection. This has allowed for me to expand and witness first hand how we can transform a stiff/ broken body and make it better. A past injury of a herniated disc was a challenging and pivotal moment for me and my practice. I was forced to change my approach and practice with more awareness. Contraction become lengthening, and relaxation in the asana appeared, with more emphasis on the lightness and softness of breath. I witnessed first hand how we can transform a stiff/ broken body by using the practice of yoga to support the healing process. I am passionate about how we can heal and adapt the body. Losing rigidity allows for movement, flow and energy. Through expansion of breath, body and mind comes knowledge that I love to share. My practice is my biggest source of knowledge. I want to say that my teaching is deeply rooted to the earth and lifting up to the sky with lightness through the exploration of breath.

200h RYT Mark Darby Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
My french website: Murmure Yoga

Sandrine

Sandrine teach Hatha Yoga according to the methods of ENPY in listening to the student, always in balance between softness and firmness. This teaching based on traditional texts of Hatha Yoga (Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Shiva Samhita etc.) and mainly Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, was developed after research work in anatomy, and movement analysis by teachers of ENPY.
Traditional texts specify take the posture stability with comfort and ease. To the great Yogi Krishnamacharya contemporary, “it is not the individual who must bend to the techniques of Yoga, what are the techniques of Yoga must be adjusted for each individual.” We try to awaken the person to self-respect, autonomy and openness, qualities dear to the traditions of Yoga.
I am also interested in the benefits of yoga for people losing social codes, disability or ill-being as well as for children.
Obviously I feel very close to the teaching of Hubert that I thank deeply, that I practice regularly for several years and whose transmission is very fair to me.

National School of Yoga Teacher Audenge
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The Ashram D’Arnaud Desjardins D’Hauteville Friends
Foot reflexology and massage