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About Ann Gowing…

Your well being is my passion
I have lived, breathed and worked in the health and fitness industry all my life as a teacher, manager, trainer and wellness consultant.

I have been dedicated to teaching Yoga and Pilates for over 25 years.

Having lived in Asia most of my adult life, I feel blessed to have experienced Eastern Cultures first hand and these lands of ancient holistic self-care systems, soul and rituals. These experiences gained from my travels and life-long study of Eastern cultures and modern day wellness practices are what allow me to authentically blend practices in an integrated, life enriching way.

I teach only from ‘lived’ experiences that I have ‘pathed’. Practices that will mentally, physically and emotionally help you on a journey to discover a deeper state of ease, calm, balance, health and wholeness.

My intention as a teacher:
To inspire and motivate others to feel and function better. To learn how to compassionately take care of the mind, body and heart. To feel more resourced and resilient to negative stress and more fully present to life.

Spinal health, mindful movements and grounding practices for emotional stability are a key focus to my teachings. My teachings are authentic, appropriate and always personally experienced.

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About my experience/ qualifications

I am professionally and personally passionate about life long learning and the teaching of holistic practices.

I aspire to living a healthy and balanced lifestyle and am fulfilled by teaching others to achieve physical and mental harmony.

YOGA:

  • Yoga for people living with Cancer - Yoga Alliance Professionals

  • Insight yoga: Yin Yoga, Buddhism and Psychology - Level 1 & 2

  • Yoga intensives - Judith Laster

  • Yoga Alliance 200 hours (Kripula Style - Costa Rica)

  • Shiva Rea - Vinyasa Flow

  • Sivananda (classical Hatha - India)

  • Akhanda Yoga (classical Hatha -India)

  • Pre and Post Natal (Australia)

  • Attended numerous Yoga workshops & intensives (including various trips to India/study within Ashram’s)


PILATES:

  • Polestar Mat Pilates (Singapore)

  • Physical Mind Pilates (Hong Kong)

  • In-house pilates physiotherapy training (Hong Kong)

  • Attended numerous Pilates workshops & intensives


MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHERS:

  • Sarah and Ty Powers

  • Regular attendance at Gaia House: Chris Cullen - Martine Batchelor - Yanai Postelnik

  • Vipassana long month retreats (one with Mr Goenke himself!)

  • Inspired by books and teachings of Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach


NEUROSCIENCE TRAININGS:

  • Neuroscience and it’s application to wellness (Rick Hanson)

  • Mindful Compassion Therapy (Paul Gilbert)

  • Self-Compassion (Christina Neff)

  • Attended MBSR, MBCT and a 1 year counselling course

Massage:

  • ITEC Swedish

  • Traditional Thai Massage (Wat Pho -Bangkok)

Other Personal:

  • Attended numerous personal mind/body retreats

  • Attend personal meditation retreats yearly