Volker Fay (A’c. Vidya’nanda Avt.) 

1. CNS Certificate in Yoga Teacher’s Training

Center for Neo-humanistic studies (CNS), Ydrefors, Sweden

June 1987- May 1989

One and a half year intensive training in ashram environment, covering Indian languages (Bengali & Sanskrit), Hatha, .Raja, Bhakti, Laya, Tantra and Kundalini theories and practices of Yoga. Emphasis on meditation, deep-relaxation and de-stressing techniques, according to the teachings of Shrii Shrii A’nanda’murti.  Short thesis entitled “Comparative study of ancient Tantra and its application in healing the human mind”, was Awarded with Distinction.

2. Certificate of A’carya

A’nanda Ma’rga Yoga Ashram, Calcutta, India

June-Aug., 1989

Practical training of how to teach  A’staunga Yoga and meditation

3. Philosophy

Gurukul University, Ananda Nagar, India

July 1997 – Dec.1997.

Full time postgraduate degree by coursework focusing on Ancient and Modern Indian

Philosophy (Vedic studies and aspects of Hindu Philosophy, Buddhism, Jainism, Tantra and Pattanjali’s Yoga Sutras).  Other subjects included Philosophy of Consciousness, Philosophy of Religion, Ethics and Morality.

4. Certificate in Sustainable Development

CEDAF, Santo Domingo.

July 2006.

Part time postgraduate course. Detailed analytical and critical study of social issues related to sustainable development. Study of enhanced horticultural practices.

Work Experience

1.  Yoga Instructor

Canada, USA, Central America & the Caribbean, Taiwan

March 2005 to present

Freelance. Regular private tutoring to individuals and small groups, from beginners to  advanced levels, including therapy and stress workshops. Occasional in-house group workshops at companies and organizations.

2.  Professional Kinesiology Therapist

California-based, with assignments across the US and Canada 

1993- 1997

Freelance Therapy of Touch for Health to Individuals and groups. 

3. Lecturer of Philosophy

Throughout the USA, Canada and the Caribbean, University of Dallas, Toronto, ATESA University Santo Domingo

Jan. 1993 – Sept 2007

Part-time lecturing to under grade students on Bio-psychology, Tantra, Reincarnation & Karma.  

Alani Mala 

Alani has been with Les Mills as a Presenter and Trainer for many years. He was BODYPUMP™ Program Assistant for the production of release number 57 and 58 and responsible for sourcing music, developing choreography and education material and presenting on DVD. Alani was pivotal in re-launching the US agency and has been invited back as an International Master Trainer to work with their team.

Alani has extensive experience in other facets of the Fitness Industry. He has worked in Management as a Cluster Personal Training Manager in Sydney for Fitness First and currently works in trainer development for Personal Trainers.

Alani's other interests include Downhill Mountain Biking and Golf.

Júlio Mota

Brazilian Dance Professor

PhD in Performing Arts, Universidade Federal da Bahia – BRAZIL

MA in Performing Arts, Universidade Federal da Bahia - BRAZIL

BA Hons in Dance, Faculdade de Artes do Paraná - BRAZIL.

Dancer and Choreographer, G 2 Cia. De Dança, Paraná, Brazil

Dancer, Choreographer Assistant and Choreographer, Ballet Teatro Guaíra, Paraná, Brazil.

G 2 Cia. De Dança (Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer)

Ballet Teatro Guaíra (Dancer, Teacher, Choreographer)

Yesbody Teatro Físico (Founder and Director)

First prize in the IV International Festival of Solos of Dance Theatre, Stuttgart - GERMANY

An  introduction to contemporary dance  with a Brazilian view

Saturday March 1st, 2008

1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Fee: 

$30     Members

$160  Non members

Kitty Lam

埃及傳統肚皮舞藝術家,編舞者及教授
Kitty擅長傳統埃及肚皮舞Egyptian Raqs Sharqi,她的舞蹈藝術,以熱情奔放,瀟洒而又活力十足見稱.無論在課堂,還是在舞台上,她都堅持保持在埃及傳統肚皮舞的持色上,加入創新但又融和的元素,令她的舞蹈藝術,備受世界各地的肚皮舞台藝術家所稱許.

擅長取材於傳統,而又能推陳出新的Kitty,她所編的原創舞步,優美,富於細節,能展示出肚皮舞優雅,性感的一面; 舞台上的Kitty,魅力四射,勁道十足,令她成為東南亞地區,首屈一指的肚皮舞藝術家.

Kitty在香港及東南亞地區,已有超過十年的表演及教授肚皮舞經驗,跟隨她的學生,不計其數,不少香港的肚皮舞者及導師,均師承自Kitty.而她的舞蹈教室,手法活潑輕鬆,但又富於挑戰性,更為不同程度的學員,設立不同的進度,更設私人教授,為有興趣的人士,提供私人的學習空間

師承世界肚皮舞王者Yousry Sharif 的Kitty,經常應邀於各大酒店,餐廳及私人會所中,為嘉賓演出其原創,優美動人的肚皮舞姿.

05年,當索拉奇藝坊Cirque Du Soleil於香港展開為期兩個月的Quidam演出之際,Kitty成為該團聘請的肚皮舞導師,教導團員有關東方肚皮舞的技巧.
06年,作為香港最優秀的肚皮舞藝術家,Kitty成為香港本地製作的舞台劇”八十日環遊世界”特邀的唯一獨舞者,而這個舞台劇,更被評為可以比美百老匯及倫敦西區的製作.能作為其中唯一的一位,獨舞者,Kitty對此深感榮幸.

雖然Kitty已經是東南亞地區最具影響力的肚皮舞藝術家,她仍然每年抽空到紐約及埃及開羅鑽研肚皮舞藝術,並於東南亞地區,定期展開工