How might we declutter, find internal space? Create conditions for a lengthened spine, a fuller experience of the breath? The workshop title Antigravity, the diagphragm and the fluid core, gives a sense of Marc’s approach to yoga: an interpretation of the work of Vanda Scaravelli underpinned by anatomical and biomechanical knowledge. Indeed, Marc makes use of a skeleton, hanging conveniently in the teaching studio, to illustrate concepts such as the similarities in design of the skull and pelvis, the movement of the ribs, how the tailbone might be encouraged to drop.
Typical of the Scaravelli method, Marc teaches through demonstration, verbal instruction and hands on adjustment. Beginning with kapalabhati breath and ending with sarvangasana we covered relatively few asana, in the conventional sense. The work is exploratory and poses are used to demonstrate the principles which were being conveyed. The essence of the teachings: cultivating an inner attention, responding with sensitivity to the breath, treating the body with kindness, allowing the natural expression of the pose to emerge.
Confident and charismatic, Marc’s teaching style is inclusive and engaging. He welcomes comments and suggestions, enjoys humour and is extremely approachable.
It felt great to be a student once more at Natural Bodies, the yoga studio where I spent many happy hours attending drop-in classes and workshops as a former Brightonian. I left feeling longer and lighter!
Visit Marc’s website www.yogawithmarc.com
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