"Synchronicity" expresses the Yoga Ananda Holistic Centre...when you are ready, the perfect holistic centre will appear....
This yoga centre - 5330 sq ft of yoga, holistic therapies, and chillout space, is the original vision of Leon Deith, who has really opened himself up to the energy of the Universe. He is co-creating the space and vision with fellow directors Veena and Dhanashri.
In March 2009, Leon had a "Sri Bhrigu" vedic astrology reading in Bangalore. He was told that in spite of his other intentions, a holistic healing centre was on his "astrological" radar.
After making money in the amusement arcade business, Leon had sold two of three buildings in the Reigate industrial park. Planning to go into semi-retirement, he was in the process of selling the third building and devoting himself to his online art business, writing a book and learning Italian.
But in June 2009, prospective buyers for the building pulled out and he had no luck renting it.
Fate would have it that Leon attended a workshop at the Kripalu Centre in Dorking, in an industrial space. It dawned on him then, that he could use his existing building as a yoga centre. So in August he got started with a request for change of use planning permission - and things really started flowing.
The right people came at the right time. Swami Bodichitananda, a visiting friend from Rishikesh introduced Leon to London-based Swami Saradananda who helped Leon hone his vision of the Centre, - she will be teaching a number of philosophy and meditation courses at the Centre.
A few days later, he met Veena, - she had just been working on a new yoga Centre (LisboaYoga) in Lisbon, Portugal and recently moved back to London. Before that, Veena was managing Sivananda Yoga centres in India. She has joined forces with Leon and is one of the three directors.
Leon's connection with the divine Vanamal Devi of Rishikesh brought her to the Centre to perform our opening puja in October, Vanamali Devi in turn re-introduced Dhanashri, to the centre - Dhanashri had hosted Leon at a workshop some time before in Southampton. She was looking for a change and decided to join the team full time too.
And so the co-creators of the Yoga Ananda Holistic Centre started to work to develop their dreams of a spiritually-based venue that would honour all traditions and appeal to local, national and international students.
Yoga Ananda Holistic Centre offers a good mix of yoga, tai chi, some pilates and dance. There will also be an eclectic mix of holistic therapies. The first aim is to serve the local community, but the vision doesn’t stop there. In addition to international speakers and special teachers running programs and workshops at the Centre, the Centre is supporting local charities, and Vanamali Devi's village project in Rishikesh, as well as supporting the local charity St Catherine's Hospice.
The Yoga Ananda Holistic Centre aims to make a real difference to people’s lives. We hope to raise the consciousness in this corner of England and also to take advantage of proximity to Gatwick Airport (20 min by train) to attract national and international students with world-class activities.
The Centre has spiritual connections to both the Sivananda, Kriya Yoga and Atma Kriya traditions, and welcomes teachers from all the differnt modern styles of yoga - so there is truly something for everyone. We have community meditation classes covering many forms of meditation practise, regular satsangs or get-togethers for spiritual seekers at which various topics can be discussed.
Internationally-renowned teachers of all schools of yoga will be welcomed.
Renting space with Yoga Ananda Holistic Centre
We have space available for both yoga teachers and therapists so please contact us.
We had a GREAT opening day, with over 500 people through the doors, looking around the new Centre and Studios, taking part in our three yoga classes, and trying some of our therapies, with Dhanashri, Dani, Chris or Michelle.
Many people took advantage of the Opening special offer - 10 days for 10 pounds- over 200 - so we have shown the Centre to a lot of wonderful people, who we hope will be coming back for more.
Thanks to all the friends and colleagues who have helped us open the Centre and given it such a great start. All the photo's are on the web in Facebook on our page - see here.
Testimonials and recommendations
Sally Collins: 'What a wonderful place to feel the authenticity of the teachers and the peace og Yoga practice and meditation. Leon, Veena and Dhanashri have created a unique holistic centre where the depth of their knowledge and dedication to their practice really shines through.'
Chris Kent: 'I'm on my way to work this morning feeling lighter and more energised than usual on a monday morning. The concert / satsang last night was beautiful. I really appreciate you all for creating and offering such a beautiful space for these wonderful events to happen in and for the time, energy and love you both put into running and developing the centre. Also for creating a space which is becoming the focal point for creating and linking up community in reigate and beyond. It feels like what is playing out in a converted office block in a quiet industrial estate in reigate has significance way beyond the smallish groups that are coming to these events at the moment (and I'm sure the numbers will grow as the word spreads). '
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