WORKSHOP SERIES:
Mindful Healing – Yoga Therapy for The Mind
with Veena Ugargol – Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist & Yoga Therapist
Join us for an empowering and transformative workshop series as part of our MoreMind initiative, combining the healing power of yoga therapy with psychotherapeutic techniques to address mental well-being and emotional health. These workshops are designed to help you cultivate balance, reduce stress, and foster self-compassion. Led by the experienced and knowledgeable Veena Ugargol, a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Yoga Therapist, each workshop offers a holistic approach to mental health, blending mindfulness, breathwork, and movement to create meaningful change in your life.
DATES & TIME
Saturdays 10th May, 24th May, 31st May | 2pm – 4:30pm
LOCATION
MoreYoga Cannon Street Studio
COST
£90 for all 3 | £36 for booking 1 session
To book all 3 sessions please purchase the Multiple payment option and book all 3 dates below
*Please note that rewards tokens are not applicable for this MoreMind Workshop Series
Cultivating Self-Compassion: CFT + Yoga for a Kinder You
Saturday 10th May 2025 at 2.00 – 4.30pm
This workshop integrates aspects of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and yoga therapy to help participants reduce self-critical thoughts and behaviours. CFT aims to foster self-compassion by helping individuals understand and soothe their inner critic, focusing on emotional regulation and kindness to self. Yoga therapy complements this by using mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation to create a sense of balance, calm, and self-awareness in both mind and body which enables and supports us to connect with our soothe system.
Who’s it for:
This workshop is for anyone who would like to develop ways to engage less with self-criticism and foster a healthier, kinder relationship with themselves.
What to expect (timings are approximate):
- Exploration of how Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) approaches can help us develop our soothe system (30 minutes)
- Asana practise integrating the CFT theme (80 minutes)
- Compassionate Imagery Practise (15 minutes)
- Group discussion: an opportunity for questions and to think about how we can take our learning from the session into daily life (25 minutes)
- Please bring a notebook and pen and be ready to practise on the mat
Quieting the Mind: CBT + Yoga to Reduce Overthinking
Saturday 24th May 2025, 2.00 – 4.30pm
This workshop combines elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and yoga therapy to help participants develop attention and awareness skills that can reduce time spent with unproductive overthinking – such as unhelpful worry and rumination. The approach targets both mental and physical aspects of overthinking, equipping participants with tools to redirect focus and foster a calmer, more present mind.
Who’s it for:
This workshop is for anyone who would like to develop ways to reduce overthinking, improve their ability to focus, stay present, and reduce mental ‘clutter’.
What to expect (timings are approximate):
- Exploration of the nature of unproductive overthinking and ways to reduce its impact (30 minutes)
- Shifting State Practise (15 minutes)
- Asana practice integrating the attentional awareness theme, un-scattering scattered attention! (80 minutes)
- Group discussion: an opportunity for questions and to think about how we can take our learning from the session into daily life (25 minutes)
- Please bring a notebook and pen and be ready to practise on the mat!
Living with Purpose: ACT + Yoga for a Meaningful Life
Saturday 31st May 2025, 2.00 – 4.30pm
This workshop integrates elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and yoga therapy to help participants develop a deeper sense of purpose and work towards a more meaningful life in their day to day. By exploring and clarifying personal values, the workshop provides a holistic framework for connecting our values with actionable steps, helping participants commit to behaviours that align with their sense of purpose. Yoga therapy complements ACT by supporting us to connect with the calming aspects of ourselves which enable us to develop present-moment awareness and create space for intentional action.
Who’s it for:
This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn tools to pursue a meaningful life and align their values with daily actions.
What to expect (timings are approximate):
- Exploration of how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches can help us connect with our values and purpose (30 minutes)
- Asana practise integrating the ACT theme (80 minutes)
- Connecting Internally with our Values practise (15 minutes)
- Group discussion: an opportunity for questions and to think about how we can take our learning from the session into daily life (25 minutes)
- Please bring a notebook and pen and be ready to practise on the mat!
About Veena
I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist and Yoga Therapist for Mental Health with over 10 years’ experience of treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety disorders within the NHS and privately. I combine the insights of yoga therapy, mindfulness, psychotherapy and neuroscience in the management of symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression and trauma.
I continue to lecture and supervise psychotherapists and yoga therapists in training with the Minded Institute. With academic experience in psychology and neuroscience, including formal study at the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London, I continue to remain current with both fields. My academic interest in stress and its effects on health, combined with my experience and knowledge of psychotherapy and yoga therapy, equips me with a versatile approach to address a diverse range of group and individual needs.
COURSE FEEDBACK
“It was great for many reasons: it resets your nervous system after a long week; it builds your awareness of your mind and body, it helped me to understand my anxiety and how I can deal with it better; You begin to realise you’re not alone. PS The 2 hours seems long but it goes very quickly; PS x2 Veena is lovely, caring and empathetic. She will make anyone feel comfortable.”
“Enjoyed the course a lot. Provided good foundational understanding of practices that support managing anxiety and depression. Would recommend to anyone looking for alternative methods to manage mental health.”
“Really useful class for anyone struggling with anxiety / depression. Lots of great techniques driven by evidence to help make daily life better, calmer and more positive. Veena was an awesome instructor!”
“The course allowed me to learn techniques that made me feel more grounded and at peace in my day to day life. I loved the kind and flexible approach of the course which made me feel welcomed to use the practises as I wished and found useful. I would not change a thing! Thank you so much Veena.”
“It was great for many reasons: it resets your nervous system after a long week; it builds your awareness of your mind and body, it helped me to understand my anxiety and how I can deal with it better; You begin to realise you’re not alone. The 2 hours seems long but it goes very quickly; Veena is lovely, caring and empathetic. She will make anyone feel comfortable.”
“Beautifully taught, empowering course. Loved your emails with extra resources too. I would highly recommend the 8 week course. A heartfelt thank you Veena.”
To book all 3 sessions please purchase the Multiple payment option and book all 3 dates below
*Please note that rewards tokens are not applicable for this MoreMind Workshop Series