The Garuda Methode

The Garuda Method – the intelligent way to exercise

The creator of „The Garuda Method is James d’Silva. He was a professional dancer and developed the method adopting Pilates, Yoga, GYROTONIC®, Feldenkrais and Alexander Technique influences, generating a unique, holistic and enjoyable style of movement and exercise. The Method, utilises Mat & Props, Barre or special developed Garuda Apparatus.

Garuda takes its name from a mythological sacred Indian bird, that can change shape according to it’s function. It is the perfect image for the Garuda Method which inspires an intuitive way to exercise the body using movement rooted in yoga, pilates and dance to help you create greater ease of movement. It has all the benefits of a cardiovascular workout while stretching the mind and the body.

Aimee Challies 

Her passion for movement began as a young, aspiring ballet student, evolving into professional qualifications in classical ballet and contemporary dance. Her initial training was in Pilates. Since then she has continued teaching / studying Pilates, Yoga and other movement modalities, for over 16 years, in London, Europe, Australia and NZ. Since 2011 she has had the privilege of ongoing Garuda training with James. The rhythmic and fluid aspects of Garuda resonated instantly with her dance background. It has played a huge part in her professional development and she particularly enjoys the teacher training components as a master trainer. Her teaching career has covered NZ, Australia, UK and Europe; training all ages/backgrounds, from professional ballet dancers to elite athletes. She has been fortunate to work alongside medical and sports professionals and has acquired vast experience in post-surgical care, woman’s health and other pre/post rehab and elite fitness areas.

http://www.aimeechallies.com