Gerry Rixen

GERRY RIXEN – SPECIAL GUEST Gerry is a registered Senior Yoga Teacher, SYT, and holds accreditation with Yoga Alliance International (YAI), International Yoga Federation(IYF) and the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center. He is also a registered member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). He started his yoga practice with the Iyengar method in London, developing his approach over 30 years together with professional experience as a teacher and therapist in Shiatsu and Chinese medicine. He is the founder and director of SYM-Ltd and has been teaching Yoga and Shiatsu in Spain, France, Greece, Italy, and the UK. His profound knowledge of oriental healing arts and martial arts (Gerry holds a 4th Dan instructor’s diploma in the Japanese Zen art of Shorinji Kempo) is enhanced by his knowledge of the western spiritual and therapeutic traditions, including Greek philosophy, Astrology, and Anthroposophy. Over the years he has fused his unique understanding of diagnosis, treatment, and healing, nutrition, philosophy, and psychology to create truly interesting courses and workshops related to personal growth and transformation as well as the healing of chronic and degenerative disease. After completing his studies in Archaeology and Anthropology at Cambridge University he worked as a language teacher and TV news reporter/producer before dedicating himself full time to healing and teaching. Gerry will be available for Shiatsu treatments at an additional cost of 60 euros. Gerry speaks English, French, German, and Spanish.