Our monthly Aerial Yoga class with Nayomi Webb. OCTOBER: Water – ‘Connection’ This lesson coincides with the Shamain festival which explores remembrance and re-birth. Expect partner work and ‘Acro-Aerial’ postures. A combination of traditional yoga poses, pilates and dance with the use of an aerial hammock, aerial yoga defies gravity and allows you to perform various yoga poses that may be difficult on the ground, but easier in mid-air. Guaranteed to leave you with beaming smiles and a spring in your step!
The ancient yogi’s discovered how yoga works through trial and error but have you ever wondered how by moving your body into predefined shapes (yoga asanas or postures) it impacts not only your physical health, but also your mental health? In this workshop you will learn what is happening to you on a deeper, neurological level. Jock will share with you the latest western scientific research and combine it with ancient yogic science. There are universal rules that apply to all of us but everyone is unique so why should we approach our yogic practise as a one size fits all? Using his 20 plus years of teaching you will learn how to practise yoga in a way that is most suited to you, giving you practical ways to improve your yoga practise. Why do certain asanas energise you, some relax you, and some bring you into balance? There’s science behind all of it and it’s only now we are able to measure the effects of a yoga practice but the ancient yogi’s knew intuitively. Knowing what is happening to your nervous system when you practise will explain why different asana’s have different effects upon you. Come and join us for a fun filled workshop where you can learn and laugh in equal measure.
Our monthly Aerial Yoga class with Nayomi Webb. NOVEMBER: Water – ‘Harmony’ Finding a harmonious lifestyle starts with the self..Self love and self care. Self care is so important, especially as we start to head into the winter months, re-adjusting, slowing down and tuning in. A combination of traditional yoga poses, pilates and dance with the use of an aerial hammock, aerial yoga defies gravity and allows you to perform various yoga poses that may be difficult on the ground, but easier in mid-air. Guaranteed to leave you with beaming smiles and a spring in your step!
Experience the benefits of direct Myofascial release, yin yoga, intuitive movement and restorative yoga. We’ll prep our bodies for deeper work with intuitive movement; moving in new ways, releasing restrictive patterns of movement and repetitive strain in the body. Soft Yin will gently tease open the tissues and lots of direct self-myofascial release techniques as we target the typical knotty spots held within our connective tissue system. Ending with stillness and time in restorative positions to fully absorb and soak up all the goodness from this deeply nourishing and replenishing practice.
Join our resident sound healer Ali Gunning for an evening of sound meditation, food and connection. Our final seasonal gong bath of 2023 is our Winter ‘Rest’ event. It’s time to turn inwards and digest the year so far, to allow our system to de stress. Ali helps you nestle into simple restorative postures and sonorous breathwork combined with gentle singing bowls. A cocoon of healing sound invites you to let go and be held. Drum rhythms weave with the deep call “home” of earth and water gongs; the melodies of voice, lyre and harmonium leading to a deep restful silence. The sound bath is a unique meditative experience where a combination of gongs, crystal bowls and other sacred instruments like flutes, drum, lyre, rain stick soothe the nervous system and facilitate an expanded state of consciousness. To enrich your healing experience Ali will share a mini practise of movement and breath, helping you to fully settle and receive. And after the sound we will take time to ground and share together over delicious food created by chef Emma. Ali (Resonant Being) is an experienced sound and yoga therapist who creates safe and loving spaces for people to explore and heal in their own way. See resonantbeing.com for more info.
Our monthly Aerial Yoga class with Nayomi Webb. DECEMBER: Earth The Winter solstice is a celebration of being alive! Let’s be generous and sociable and thankful for this ever giving Earth. A combination of traditional yoga poses, pilates and dance with the use of an aerial hammock, aerial yoga defies gravity and allows you to perform various yoga poses that may be difficult on the ground, but easier in mid-air. Guaranteed to leave you with beaming smiles and a spring in your step!
Seeking A Path, Building Dreams and Finding Peace David will share Stories, Anecdotes and Insights gained over his more than 40 years of yoga practice and pursuits of spiritual life, love, health and adventure. David is a witty, humorous and inspiring storyteller. His life is filled with colorful, sometimes wild, sometimes sad, sometimes hilarious and always entertaining pursuits of knowledge of the world around him and the wonders that reside within us all. Within his tales of travel, fasting, chanting, seeking, studying, laughing and crying there is always a thread of sincerity of purpose that anyone seeking greater meaning of life can relate to and possibly even gain tools of insights of their own from the mistakes, successes, failures, triumphs and bumps along the road of life that David shares with honesty and heart-felt sincerity. Buckle Up It’s a Wild Ride!
Fully Led Primary Series Flow Dancing with the Breath in a First Series Rhythm This class is designed for those already familiar with the First Series of Ashtanga Yoga yet it is open to all levels of proficiency from the daily-practicing aficionados to the novice fit-it-in-when-I-can weekend warriors and everyone in between. The class will be conducted like a choreographed dance flowing all of the way from the opening sun salutations to the closing savasana. David will spend time at the beginning of class to introduce alternatives to some of the more challenging asanas as well as offer user-friendly vinyasa options. Class will be followed by an open discussion allowing students to ask David questions about any topics of interest. Required Items: Mat and Breath
A Fun-filled exploration of Vinyasa and Arm-balances One of the greatest challenges of the Ashtanga flow is the vinyasa. In this class David will break the vinyasa down into its basic components in order to explore techniques for creating greater lightness and efficiency of practice while using less effort to achieve greater ease. In addition to vinyasa the class will also explore elements of handstands and arm-balances. It is common to feel intimidated or even frightened by balancing on our hands. David will address this issue and offer practical methods of approach to allow for greater confidence and ability that can be carried away and applied within a personal practice. There will be partner work as well as individual techniques offered. There is always plenty of laughter and fun as well as a depth of information in David’s classes. All levels may attend even if you have never done a handstand before. Alternatives are always given. Come and Experience the Joy of Flight!
A Pleasant Exploration of Gentle Methods To Open the Hips Tight hips can cause problems in other areas such as the knees and back. David has devised an approach of exploring the hips through slow and gentle movements, stable holding of postures and deep breathing which all combine to bring greater openness to the hips without forcing or pushing. To create stability David will share methods of activating one area in order to relax another. This balanced approach is both safe and effective and can be applied to other regions of the body as well. As always, David will manage to make this enjoyable experience. Bring Those Tight Hips In For a Tune-Up!
A Full Day Immersion Into the Joy of Ashtanga Yoga This class is an in-depth immersion and fun-filled exploration of the dynamic system of Ashtanga Yoga covering as much ground as is possible in one full day. This immersion is arranged in 2 sessions, morning and afternoon. In the morning there will be an overview of the First Series with David offering user-friendly alternatives to many of the more complex asanas as well as an array of options for the vinyasas. This will then be followed by a talk-through of the Full First Series with David leading every breath of the way. David is well known for his compassionate approach and encouraging presentation to all students. There will then be a break for lunch In the afternoon session David will give further details about individual asanas and answer questions the students may have about aspects of their own personal yogic journey or unique interests. There will be time spent partnering during an in-depth exploration of the realms of vinyasa. David refers to this as the Physics of Flight. It is a fun-filled section of the day and full of energy. Things will begin to wind down with a discussion about the wonder of breath and it’s applications in daily life as well as yoga. The day will end with David leading the group through some gentle and soothing pranayama techniques as well as a guided deep relaxation. It is going to be a spectacular event. You are sure to go home with a smile on your face and a feeling of knowledge gained, laughter shared and new friends made! Don’t Miss It!
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