Senior Yoga Teacher

Senior Yoga Teacher

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Colette Ward

Scotland, GB

Year Graduated:
2001

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Overview

Colette began her study of yoga in ‘96 where she was guided to practice by Dr Ali Mostaf, to help her realign her neck issues.

She trained in many aspects of yoga and Ayurvedic therapy and has traveled and studied extensively in Asia ending up as a Senior teacher at Absolute Yoga in Singapore, where she helped run 3 studio's in different parts of the island. She returned to the UK in 2012 and her studio Infinity Yoga was set up 6 months after her return to the UK. The studio, small yet very personal, has gone from strength to strength and now has a stunning community of laughter yogi's who attend each day. The motto in the studio is Good Vibes Only - It is even on the walls!

Colette feels that her therapy background, her many years working alongside chiropractors and osteopaths is a perfect compliment to yoga and has helped her deepen her knowledge as a teacher. She uses all her knowledge of anatomy and bodywork therapy while teaching and feels it guides her in her teaching every class, every day. 

"Sometimes we have to stand back and really watch people when we switch our eyes into their body and their movement,  it offers the teacher an understanding of habits, and malalignment issues that students maybe don't realize exists for them. We as teachers are blessed with the ability to watch in grace as students flow in and out of asanas. Standing back and trusting what we feel they need, is very important and then we must ask permission to guide them deeper."

Colette has great respect for all her teachers Aadil Palkhivala, Ana Forrest, Dr. Jean Byrne, Paul Grilley, Rajashree Choudhury, each one being so different in their styles but gracious with their knowledge. Through the years she has attended many workshops and continues to do so, you never stop learning.

She embarked on Infinity Integrated in 2017 the first Teacher training in Glasgow to blend the ethos of different teaching styles together. The teacher training is designed to teach a small group to allow maximum attention to each teacher. Integrated training is a blend of Hatha Raja, Yin & Therapeutics with a strong element of vinyasa. Alignment based on allowing each teacher to discover the joys of the individual student.

Through the years of encouragement and discipline, Colette believes yoga brings you to your true self where laughter and positivity, awareness and patience are cultivated on and off the mat.

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  1. Xiangchun Liu

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    Completing Yin, the Inner Landscape Teacher Training from Colette is my first reward after eight years of yoga practice. It means a lot to me as well as a big step in my life. I loved the atmosphere she created for each class session that was presented, and she always touched from the bottom of my heart with her warming and beautiful-hearted personality and willingness to help anyone who needs it both physically and mentally. The course profoundly fulfilled my desire to explore the true essence of Yin yoga and its transformative role in our lives. Most importantly it was the quality of instruction on how to impart knowledge in a realistic class. It was the art of truly connecting with our students and the skill of navigating the unpredictable dynamics of an actual classroom setting that truly resonated with me. Above all, attending her class is a worthwhile experience. For those who are eager to delve into Yoga, Colette comes highly recommended.
  2. Hannah Liu

    teacher review

    When I began Yin yoga teacher training classes with Colette, I knew I had found not just a senior yoga teacher, but a true mentor in the art of yoga. Her depth of knowledge is apparent in every session, yet it’s her patience and caring nature that truly sets her apart. Each class with Colette is a journey through the intricacies of yin yoga, where she guides with a gentle and confident hand. Her ability to connect with each student, regardless of their experience level, is remarkable. Her dedication to the practice is evident in the way she meticulously tailors each pose to suit individual needs, all the while maintaining a group harmony that is uplifting as well as inspiring. For anyone seeking to explore yoga, I cannot recommend Colette enough. Not only her professional skills but also her charming studio, which is in the heart of Glasgow, where you can leave the city's hustle behind and reconnect with yourself through the timeless yoga practice. Thank you, Colette.
  3. Laura Carney

    Infinity Integrated Teacher Training

    Colette's an amazing teacher who I had the privilege of completing my first yoga teacher training with in July 2017. I can honestly say the integrated programme that she put together was very througher and totally inspiring. Colette has a endless supply of knowledge and understanding of yoga and the benefits it has to offer and an amazing ability to convey this knowledge in the warm and nurturing way. The teacher training was intensive but despite being challenging both physically and mentally I found the experience very rewarding would highly recommend Infinity integrated Teacher Training.Having completed this teacher training I feel confident prepared and motivated to continue my yoga journey into teaching.

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