WORKSHOPS & COURSES

Yoga Improvers Workshop: Go With The Flow

Saturday 18 August | 2pm to 4pm | £25

This workshop led by Lynne Fugard will introduce and build upon the principles of vinyasa flow yoga: creatively synchronising fluid physical movement with a deep, smooth and calming breath. Moving beyond a foundation in the basic grammar of yoga poses, an advanced flow practice emphasises the physical and energetic experience of moving and breathing in-between, demonstrating that there is no need for tension, strain or rigidity in order to float and fly across the mat towards more challenging positions.

Together, with props, and in pairs, we will play with several exercises to cultivate a soft strength that imbues the body with the buoyancy and fluidity required to glide through your practice. With this newfound ease, we will also take time to break down some of the trickier transitions that are usually glossed over in shorter weekly classes, as well as more challenging poses from the yoga repertoire. Suddenly your practice will feel more calm, balanced and effortless. You might even flow towards places you never thought possible, and you will leave feeling comfortable to grow your own flow at home.

Yoga Improvers Workshop: Backbends

Saturday 8 September | 2pm to 4pm | £25

Lower back pain is a symptom of modern life which affects around 80% of the population. There’s much we can do however to alleviate this chronic condition, such as a safe and regular yoga practice incorporating backbends to help increase mobility while strengthening and supporting muscles in the upper and lower body. Backbends also stretch the hip flexors and help to open the shoulders and chest, areas where we all hold a lot of tension. It’s very important however to understand the mechanics of backbends by looking at the anatomy of the spine and the requirements and limitations of our individual bodies.

Led by Amanda Dufour, this workshop will give you a solid foundation to build and deepen your backbends, increasing strength and flexibility and gaining a better understanding of your own body. The workshop will include exercises and sequences designed to warm up, open and strengthen the back and shoulders, and will incorporate props to help you to safely and confidently explore this invigorating and beneficial practice.

A Practical Introduction to the Chakras through Asana, Mantra & Meditation

Saturday 22 September | 2.00pm to 4.00pm | £25

Many people have heard of Chakras but they may not know what they really are or how they work. Every so often you hear someone say their Chakras are ‘closed and need opening’, when in actual fact they never close or need opening.

Chakras can however become unbalanced, and in this special 2-hour workshop led by Sue Rahmani you will be offered basic practices and suggestions for bringing your Chakras back into balance. You will be introduced to the seven ‘wheels’ (Chakras in Sanskrit), exploring how they have a direct effect on your wellbeing; mind, body and soul.

You will also enjoy a gentle yoga sequence focused on releasing physical and emotional knots, helping to align the body and encourage the correct flow of energy from each Chakra, leaving you with a feeling of harmony, balance and equilibrium. The session will come to an end with a guided meditation in which you will work with Seed Mantras associated with each Chakra.