Saturday, 20 April 2024
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3:00pm - 5:00pm (120 min)Daryn W.16 of 20 openIn modern times it is easy to think that Yoga is simply the practice of postures and movement. In the traditional path of Yoga, the postures or asanas are merely there to prepare us for the deeper practices of pranayama which is commonly known as breath work but traditionally is translated as a practice of ‘life-force extension’.
Whereas asanas help to bring strength and flexibility to our bodies, pranayama works at a deeper level to clear our minds, channel the flow of our life force and to prepare us for meditation. The ancient texts also credit the practice with bringing longevity to its practitioners.
In this workshop we will start the journey of learning some of the key pranayama practices and techniques. This will include:
- Specific breath practices
- Understanding the use of breath ratios
- The use of mudras
- Some of the theory behind the practicesBy the end of the workshop you will have a basic understanding of some key pranayama practices and they assist us to deepen our journey. Participants will also be given some practice notes to enable you to continue practicing at home.
Saturday, 27 April 2024
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2:00pm - 4:00pm (120 min)Andrea S.7 of 20 openThis is a workshop for yoga practitioners who are suffering with chronic low back pain. Learn how to refine your yoga asana practice to support your low back & promote recovery.
🧘♀️ What to Expect:
Explore targeted yoga postures curated for chronic low back pain relief.
Gain insights into pain neuroscience for a comprehensive understanding of your body's nervous system.
Harness the power of neuroanatomy to supercharge your yoga practice.🌈 Why Attend:
Embark on a transformative journey, arming yourself with knowledge that goes beyond the mat. Unleash the potential within your nervous system, by merging your asana practice with modern pain neuroscience .✨ Who Should Join:
Yoga practitioners seeking to enhance their practice and alleviate chronic low back pain. This workshop is your gateway to a deeper understanding of your body, your pain, and your nervous system.Ready to revolutionize your yoga journey & reduce your pain? Reserve your spot now and embark on a path to a pain-free, empowered practice!
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3:00pm - 5:00pm (120 min)Jules M.11 of 20 openConnect deeply with your hips and pelvis as we journey through juicy drills to boost mobility and longer holds. Your breath will be the key to unlock the secrets of your physical shell as it moves the waters of the body.
Expect a nourishing blend of Kriya breathwork, Hatha Yoga and Katonah inspired practices. We will end with a magical Yoga Nidra so you can leave light and replenished.
Sunday, 28 April 2024
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2:00pm - 4:00pm (120 min)Rachel D.20 of 20 openA yin yoga and yoga nidra workshop that embraces the renewal and fresh qualities of spring. Starting with a gentle yoga practice to warm up, we'll drop into a yin practice with an emphasis on opening the heart. We'll finish with a spring-inspired yoga nidra to awaken creativity and new ideas.
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2:00pm - 4:00pm (120 min)Niki P.0 of 16 openThis workshop is for those who would like to start exploring arm balances and inversions in a safe and fun environment.
We will warm up with a dynamic flow that focuses on core, arm strength and flexibility. After that we will look at the fundamentals of how to balance on our hands and how to practice being upside down with support.
We will finish with a nourishing relaxation to allow time for the mind and the body to integrate.
After this workshop you will come away with a range of tools and techniques you can build into your everyday practice.
Saturday, 4 May 2024
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2:00pm - 4:00pm (120 min)Renee J.19 of 20 openYang to Yin, a play between active mobility and passive release.
Build a deeper understanding of your own anatomy and how to adapt to get the most from your asana practice. We will focus on the ball & socket joints that often need a little more time than we get in class. Building awareness of their relationship with the spine and how to maximise on the time we have.
Beyond the physical we will touch on holding compassionate and curious space for the rise of emotion often experiences when working with these areas.
Saturday, 11 May 2024
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5:00pm - 6:30pm (90 min)Jules M.18 of 20 openTake a deep dive into the most flexible yet delicate part of your spine, where stress, tension and sorrow love to hang out.
A full immersion into self care where we will: discover deep stretches and acupressure points that will rebalance your Meridians and restore your fascia; we'll indulge in some Ayurvedic scalp massage; explore with nourishing and releasing breathwork.
The idea is to set you up with a wonderful range of tools that you can treasure for your self-practice. We'll wrap up with a visualisation session to shed the weight of the past and set up for a brighter future.
Saturday, 18 May 2024
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6:30pm - 8:30pm (120 min)Kim L.16 of 20 openEmbark on a deeply healing journey like no other and experience the powers of Yin yoga, Reiki and sound combined.
Yin, Reiki and sound are rooted in ancient practices and seek to unblock, rebalance and promote the flow of Prana, Qi or life force energy within us. The fusion of these traditions can help increase flexibility, boost energy levels as well as support the emotional and mental body.
Through meditation and pranayama, Kim will help attune you to your own healing abilities and will lovingly guide you through a series of long held postures in which you will self-administer Reiki. At the same time, Kim will also be moving around the space offering Reiki to individual practitioners.
Your savasana will be accompanied by a sound bath incorporating crystal bowls and tuning forks on the body to stimulate the production of nitric oxide - an essential molecule for relaxing muscles and lowering blood pressure.
Expect to leave renewed and awakened to the incredible healing ability that lies inside of you.
Sunday, 19 May 2024
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2:00pm - 4:00pm (120 min)Mickey M.18 of 20 openEvery single thing our bodies do requires movement; digestion, immunity, reproduction- all of these functions require us to move.
You can eat the perfect diet, sleep 8 hours a night, practice yoga, jog to work but without the loads created by natural movement all of these worthy efforts are thwarted an a cellular level, and your optimal wellness level remains elusive. Its not just about how many hours you spend in the gym or on the mat its how you move off the mat.
Our natural tendency to do as little as possible, to look for the easy way has debilitated us. Modern advancements to make out lives less physically taxing have taxed us physically, and a return to natural movement is the way out.
Often, we come to the mat and practice the same postures, the same way over and over without using different muscles, different balance of loads, and therefore we don’t get the increased benefit of movement. In this workshop, we break the postures down and rebuild them, changing the way we load the weight, rotate, flex, balance, do all the things we do on the mat but with a change of purpose. We will look at different ways to optimise the key postures to increase the load on the muscular and skeleton body, where they are distributed and affect body.
This workshop is suitable for all levels from beginners to experienced. I was practising yoga for nearly 10 years before a teacher showed me a different way to move to load…it changed my practice forever!!! We will have 2 hours to explore this practice, to think differently about how to take our lessons on the mat and apply them to the bigger practice of life off the mat. -
2:00pm - 4:00pm (120 min)Niki P.17 of 22 openIn this 2 hour workshop with Niki, you will develop a greater understanding of how your hips work. We will use dynamic and restorative yin style poses to bring stability and flexibility into the pelvis. These movements don’t just relieve tightness in the hips but will also have an effect on your hamstrings, psoas, glutes and lower back.
By looking at key areas, you will not only find more freedom in your hips but will also bring more balance and vitality into your whole system.