Shamanism, Evolution, Freedom & Yoga
Danny Paradise
What you will gain
Explore yoga as a vibrant, evolving, and deeply personal journey with renowned pioneer Danny Paradise. Drawing on decades of global experience, Danny blends traditional Ashtanga sequences with influences from ancient Egyptian Yoga, Tai Chi, and Kung Fu, creating an expansive, accessible, and playful approach for all practitioners. These weekend will leave you with powerful new ways to look at your practice and life.
What you'll learn:
Danny teaches all the Ashtanga Yoga sequences with an emphasis on an expanding, evolving practice. His innovative style integrates derivative poses, modifications, and variations, along with Egyptian Root Yoga positions and elements of Tai Chi and Kung Fu, offering practitioners new avenues for exploration within the familiar structure of Ashtanga Yoga.
Classes include pranayama (breathwork), dynamic asana practice, and open, engaging discussions.
Weekend Schedule
Friday 5th September
6pm - 8.30pm
Yoga & Shamanism – Awakening Your Personal Journey
Begin your transformational weekend exploring yoga’s deep connections to shamanic and indigenous spiritual traditions from around the world. Danny shares insights into how yoga supports personal destiny, self-discovery, and creating a life that reflects your dreams.
Practice:
Experience a led class introducing Danny’s unique style—a playful and innovative sequence blending traditional Ashtanga standing poses with movements inspired by Egyptian Yoga, Tai Chi, and Kung Fu. Ideal for all levels seeking fresh inspiration.
Saturday 6th September
1pm - 5pm
Healing Perspectives of Yoga and the Mystic Traditions
Discover the profound healing potential within yoga, pranayama, and indigenous traditions. Danny guides an empowering discussion on personal authority, responsibility, and cultivating a sustainable, sacred practice that grows with you over a lifetime.
Practice:
Dive into accessible pranayama from the classical Ashtanga tradition and explore Danny’s dynamic asana sequences. Experience creative variations, modifications, and elements of the Primary and Intermediate Series, enriched with movements from Egyptian Yoga and martial arts. Suitable for all levels.
Sunday 7th September
1pm - 5pm
Balancing Life Force – Yoga, Vitality, and Aging Gracefully
Danny shares yogic and shamanic wisdom on how to cultivate vitality, clarity, and peace at every stage of life. Explore how to balance your chakras and life force, preparing to age joyfully and approach transitions with confidence and serenity.
Practice:
Engage in meditative pranayama practices followed by a ritualistic and therapeutic asana experience. Journey deeper into an extended standing sequence, poses from the Intermediate Series, Egyptian Yoga, and martial arts-inspired movements designed for practitioners of all backgrounds and abilities.
Watch Danny's People of Yoga Portrait
Who is this workshop for?
Location
Address:
Stillpoint Yoga London, Room AR4, West Wing, Guys Campus, St Thomas St, SE1 9TL
Directions:
Nearest underground station is London Bridge
Danny Paradise
Danny Paradise has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga since 1976 and teaching globally since 1979. A pioneer of the tradition, Danny was one of the first Western traveling teachers, studying initially with David Williams and Nancy Gilgoff, and later with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. He has introduced thousands around the world to Ashtanga Yoga, teaching renowned musicians, actors, athletes, artists, and directors along the way. Danny was one of the pioneers of Ashtanga yoga in the UK, and has been teaching here since the 1980s.
Danny emphasizes a creative, evolving practice, encouraging independence from rigid systems. His approach blends the teachings of Krishnamurti, Buddhism, Shamanic traditions, and indigenous cultures from the Americas, Polynesia, Tibet, Africa, and Asia. With warmth and humor, he shares yoga as a meditative, therapeutic, and sacred practice, supporting personal growth, vitality, and joyful living.
Beyond yoga, Danny is also a musician, songwriter, filmmaker, performance artist, and human rights activist.
Join Danny's Weekend Workshop!
£170
Friday 5th Only
£45
Saturday 6th Only
£70
Sunday 7th Only
£70
Cancellation Policy & FAQs
- If you cancel with more than two weeks’ notice, a full refund will be given minus a 5% administration fee.
- Between one to two weeks notice will be charged at 75% of the total amount.
- One week or less will be charged the total amount
Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one. We also have mats available to borrow at Stillpoint Yoga London.