#55 - Keen on Yoga Podcast with Nea Ferrier

Nea established Ashtanga Yoga Dubai in 2013 and the yoga shala
Nilaya House in 2017, a yoga studio offering a full range of yoga
classes which she runs and teaches from. She received level 2
authorisation from Sharathji Jois in 2010.

She also is an avid student of yoga philosophy as well as running
an ethical textile business working with local Indian woman to
ensure fair conditions and pay.


In this podcast Nea and Adam are discussing the female menstrual
cycle. As a man, you may notice him floundering at points.
However, as a teacher of many women he thought it an extremely
important subject to learn about.


Nea has been personally involved in charting her own cycle for a
number of years now to her own benefit. She discusses the
importance of honouring her cycle and the natural ebb and flow of
life it suggests.


Therefore, instead of trying to gloss over these cycles, to
homogonise our lives it makes more sense to use these
natural, biological patterns of the body accordingly and follow
their guidance. As they say, there is a season for everything. It
appears through our conversation, it is only when you respect and
even embrace the winter and spring, that you can also then enjoy
the summer.


Nea is currently completing a three-year Yoga History and
Philosophy program (Traditional Yoga Studies) and one-year
certificate in Ayurveda (American Institute of Vedic
Studies). 


Her aim is to empower and inspire students to learn, explore and
grow along their own very personal path of yoga, uncovering what
brings balance and joy and keeps the flame of yoga burning
bright.