2014 in memory of derek

Derek Ireland, footballer, punk rocker and yoga teacher extraordinaire

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The new Shala is dedicated to Gingi’s extraordinary yoga teacher, Derek Ireland (1949–1998). He started out as a semi-professional football player, moved on to become a punk rock promoter and then found his true calling as a yoga teacher. He was an inspiring and charismatic man who could have you laughing until tears rolled down your face. Derek was instrumental in bringing ashtanga yoga to Europe. 

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