Bringing You Experienced World Class Coaches and Teachers to Guide you Effortlessly to Achievement...
Graeme Goodwin
In Sardinia, Since 2003 Graeme & Anna have been providing Drumming & Yoga Retreat style holidays - African Drumming combined with daily Yoga making for a UNIQUE, EFFECTIVE and INSPIRING experience...
Graeme puts participants in touch with The ROOTS of modern music with a energetic combination of ROOTS rhythm and his narrative and educational workshop guidance. Since 1999 Graeme has been demonstrating in Schools, Colleges, Workplaces and Community how his incredible system of Djembe Drumming promotes Health & Well Being. In addition, he is known across the UK for his teaching, playing and dedication to the Djembe, since 1999 in the UK and Europe - teaching an easy and fun way to begin mastering the Djembe.
Graeme specializes in providing Drumming and Yoga Retreat Holidays in Europe + Interactive Drumming Experiences, 'Break-Out' and Team building Sessions and has worked with clients such as; Vodafone, Heinz, Catapillar, Unilever, Lloyds TSB and Nat West.
Re-Awakening...
A talented and Dynamic professional, Graeme has worked in many areas of corporate communications and Sales & Marketing...
After a near death experience in 1995 resulting in facial surgery & complete memory loss, as well as a few broken bones, Graeme travelled to West Africa to seek the help and assistance of Gran-Master Tomas Camara.
After months of Drum Meditation and upon returning from Africa, Graeme had a great feeling of RE-BIRTH and inspiration..and he donated his recent inheritance to build a home for Tomas & family and Djembe Training Centre in The Gambia. "A l l a L e a k e K u n d a"
Anna Desimone Goodwin
Anna, a native of Sardinia, is an experienced Yoga Teacher from the Integral Yoga system having been guided by one of the disciples of Sri Swami Satchidananda. Anna specialises in Hatha Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation.
Blessed and Inspired in Yoga and Pilates by 2 teachers upon moving to the UK in 1997, Anna began to study yoga with commitment and devotion and expanded her experience in 2006 trying a few different styles, Ashtanga, Anusara and Vinyasa flow.
In 2009 Anna became a fully qualified Exercise to Music teacher and started teaching Yoga based fitness classes. She qualified with Integral Yoga at the beginning of 2011 and started teaching Integral Yoga classes immediately.
Anna’s classes include Asana, Pranayama and Meditation. Those new to Yoga are encouraged to work with Anna and are always welcome and easily integrated into classes.
Anna is a member of the Integral Yoga® Teachers Association (IYTA)
and also holds Membership and insurance with the Independent Yoga Network (IYN)
Drum Coaches + Yogis
Mike McElya
Attend a drumming session with Mike McElya of the Sunshine Drumming Company and something extraordinary
happens inside your head. From international confrences to private parties, the power Mike and the RhythOm African drums unleash is a blast of pure human energy: creative,
reinvigorating and unforgettable.
Mike's technique can turn a roomful of strangers into a cohesive group of friends and colleagues in the time it takes to drink a hot cup of coffee.
Since 1994, Theatre Director and Percussionist Mike McElya has been winning a great reputation for his charismatic blend of instruction, inspiration, teambuilding and entertainment. Some clients include Lloyds TSB, SKY Television and the Pepsi Cola Co.
Michael J. Stewart
A Hatha Yoga teacher with a varied background. Michael’s Yoga journey has taken him from the Jivamukti studio in New York City to study with Iyengar teachers Sharat Arora and Rajiv Chenchani in India.
He has also studied with Sri Dharma Mittra,and is currently studying Rajanaka Yoga with Dr. Douglas Brooks. Michael is also deeply moved by the the practice of mantras and kirtan. This allows him the opportunity to combine his love for African music and his connection to traditional Sanskrit mantras..
His teaching is inspired by the spirituality of Swami Sivananda and the deep insight of Patanjali. He is also known internationally as a Movement facilitator, African Drumming teacher, Choreographer and Theatre director.
Todd Tesen
Todd Tesen, a certified Anusara Yoga teacher, from Los Angeles Ca, began his intensive Yoga practice 17 years ago with Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and then in 2001, found Anusara Yoga. Since this discovery, he has studied extensively with Anusara founder John Friend, and with Dr Douglas Brooks, who is among the world's leading scholars of the Hindu Tantrism.
Through their guidance, he has become an excellent example that anything is possible. Having taught nationally in the USA and in Mexico, he has also traversed Europe, teaching in the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. His teaching is playful and uplifting, creating a sound support where the student can ask of themselves what is truly possible and how deeply they wish to know themselves.
Gibi Camara
Gibi Camara is from the Susu tribe and from a family of Djembe Djeli (Griots). The Camara family are an important part of the cultural history of Guinea Conakary, The Gambia and West Africa. In Guinea Conakary Gibi Kebba (Elder and Grandfather of young Gibi) and Tomas Camara have contributed greatly to the Djoliba - The National Drumming and Dance Ballet.
Gibi, like father Tomas is one teacher not to miss and will give any Djembe players more ability and inspiration; TECHNIQUE & Rhythm.