Octavio Mancera Cedillo began practising Hatha Yoga at the age of 18. Two years later he was introduced to Kundalini Yoga, and decided to dedicate himself to its practice and teaching.
Octavio has a very calm and patient nature, which instils an overwhelming sense of tranquility in his students. He always encourages his students to make their greatest effort during classes, and he teaches in a way which enables them to practise the techniques at home and throughout their whole lives.
Octavio's spiritual name, given to him by his teachers at KRI (Kundalini Research Institute), is Shabad Deep Singh.
Experience
Octavio has taught Kundalini Yoga to students of various levels and ages. He has been giving regular classes since moving to St Albans in 2011, and he previously taught at a Holistic Centre and a Yoga & Dance Centre in Cholula, Mexico.
He has imparted a one-month 'chakra' course in a yoga centre in Puebla, Mexico. At each stage of the course, the students practised and became familiar with postures, mantras and meditations which focused on one of the 7 chakras.
Octavio has also given specialised workshops in local community centres. These include 'Yoga in Dance' (focused on improving posture, strength and flexibility for dancers) and 'Pranayamas' (yogic breathing techniques to improve health, manage emotions and develop concentration - pictured left).Qualifications & Courses
Kundalini Yoga Teachers Certificate, Level 1 (KRI & IKYTA)
Kundalini Yoga for Pregnancy (Escuela de Embarazo Feliz)
Tantric Numerology (Ashram Guru Ram Daas)
White Tantric Yoga (KRI & IKYTA)
Teachers
Octavio has studied under the following teachers:
• Arjan Singh - disciple of Yogi Bhajan, and Yogi Bhajan's personal cook
• Arjan Kaur - Director of the Mexican arm of KRI (Kundalini Research Institute)
• Mangal Singh - Director of the Guru Ram Daas Ashram in Mexico City
• Akasha Kaur - Yoga for Pregnancy teacher and Director of 'La Escuela de Embarazo Feliz' (The School of Happy Pregnancy), Metepec, Mexico
