We host a variety of workshops hosted by a wonderful collection of experienced, qualified teachers.
If you are interested in attending any of the following, please contact the teacher directly for further information or to book your place. Payment will be required at time of booking to guarantee your space.
The Lotus Loft is fully equipped so mats and props are available to use at no additional charge but please feel free to bring your own equipment if you prefer.
Iyengar Yoga Workshop with Isabelle Luterbacher Sunday 5th May 2024 10am to 4pm £45 Also on 9th June, 21st July, 11th Aug, 6th Oct and 3rd Nov This is a workshop for those with some yoga experience who would like to deepen their practice and understanding of Iyengar yoga. During the workshop we will explore pranayama (breathing techniques) using different prop supports to encourage openness, followed by asana practice (postures) focussing on techniques to establish greater alignment, depth and understanding of the asanas. Through the asanas we will seek to find better ways to manage the mind. Practicing with conscious awareness and a focus on alignment not only facilitates the sustaining of the posture but holds the practitioner present within the practice. This depth prompts mental focus, self-enquiry and opens the practitioner to the experience of yoga beyond its bountiful health benefits, so it becomes a practical philosophy that can support us in daily life. There will be a break between the morning and afternoon session. Since completing her Yoga Teacher Training in 2003. Isabelle has trained intensively with senior Iyengar teacher Glenn Ceresoli, in London, Switzerland, Italy, Norway and Germany and she has also completed his Level 1 Iyengar Teacher Training in Australia and Level 2 Teacher Training in India. For further information or to book your place contact Isabelle on 07403 374722 email i_luterbacher@hotmail.com or visit www.gaiatreeyoga.com
Yoga Immersion with Nikki Cassap - YogaVida Saturday 11th May 2024 10.00 to 13.00 £35 Also on 29th June, 14th September, 2nd November, 7th December An immersion is a complete yoga practice. We have time to meditate, chant, contemplate, breathe and move. Taking time in a full practice means we can flow deeper and fuller asana in the vinyasa and find a deeper sense of self, stillness & power. A selection of intention bracelets and malas will be available To book or for further information www.yogavida.co.uk nikkid77uk@yahoo.co.uk
Yin Yoga and Guided Relaxation with Tara Hubbard Saturday 11 May  2.30pm to 4.30pm £20 (Payment required on booking) Also on 6 July, 5 Oct, 23 Nov Take some time to find harmony and balance. This session will take a meditative approach and you’ll be encouraged to commit to stillness as we hold passive postures for several minutes in order to target the deeper tissues of the body such as the connective tissue and fascia. We’ll use deep, mindful breathing as we become fully present and accepting of ourselves; focusing on how each posture feels rather than what it looks like as we release mental and physical tension whilst increasing flexibility. An extended guided relaxation will close the session, leaving you with a sense of ease and calm. yogawithtara@outlook.com Suitable for all levels. Relaxing sessions with no standing postures. For further information or to book your place contact Tara on 07516 809133 or email yogawithtara@outlook.com
Ayurveda Inspiration A Half Day Workshop with Virginia Compton Sunday 12 May 10am to 1pm £30 This morning workshop will answer questions about this ancient health system, giving you practical tools and tips to manage your health, staying healthy and happy on a day to day basis. This workshop will be fun and interactive! This will help you to find out what might be helpful for your own physical and mental health, as well as understanding how we can learn to rebalance ourselves when things aren’t going so well. The workshop will include: What is Ayurveda and how does it work? Ayurvedic lifestyle including routine, food, herbs and cleansing How can I use this to help maintain my own health and wellness? Practical tips for adapting to ordinary daily life Individual focus on the different constitutions (doshas) and physical health Mental health from an Ayurvedic perspective Bodymind connection The cost of this morning workshop is £30 This includes handouts (via email), tea and snacks When booked together with the afternoon Goddess practice on the same day the cost for both is £54 For further information or to book your place contact Virginia at ayurvedawellness108@gmail.com or visit www.virginiacompton.com
Connect With The Goddess Within Half Day Workshop with Virginia Compton Sunday 12 May 2pm to 5pm £30 Take time for yourself, away from the busyness of daily life. Consider what it means to be a woman, who are you and what feels important for you to focus upon right now? The workshop will include: Using feminine flowing yoga practices as well as deep relaxation (Nidra) and mantra (sound) we will connect with our authentic selves and remember what we came here for. This afternoon offering will include: Posture work (asana), with a focus upon gentle feminine movements Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation), to include setting of an intention (sankalpa) Exploring the more recognised goddesses in Indian culture, what do they represent? Why is this pertinent in our life today and how can we embrace this wisdom? The cost of this afternoon workshop is £30 This includes handouts (via email), tea and snacks When booked together with the morning Ayurveda workshop on the same day the cost for both is £54 For further information or to book your place contact Virginia at ayurvedawellness108@gmail.com or visit www.virginiacompton.com
Alignment, Assist and Adjust Workshop for Yoga Teachers with Nikki Cassap from YogaVida Saturday 1 June 2024 10.00 – 16.00 £60 Building your confidence as a teacher takes time. Short courses are a great way to develop your skills and integrate what you may have studied previously but never put into your classes. This is a practical day to develop your assist and adjustment skills, looking at different bodies, individual alignment, groups of postures which can then be translated to other poses of a similar nature to give your students the most beneficial experience possible. To book or for further information visit www.yogavida.co.uk
Finding Stillness with Yoga Meditation & Chanting with Sharon Ramdassingh-Dow Sunday 2nd June & Sunday 24th November 2024 Time: 10am to 4pm £50 On this day retreat we will spend time in asanas (postures) using the breath as our guide which will be complimented by meditation & chanting to quieten the mind bringing stillness to the surface. To include Mindfulness Meditation practices using the breath and objects, helping to build our mental muscle in concentration and awareness. The session will end with Chanting. We will have a shared lunch, details to be arranged. Please contact Sharon for details: yogawithsharondow.co.uk 07884315199
Summer, Self-Love and Body Positivity - Yoga and Meditation Workshop with Laurie Cunningham Saturday 8th June 2pm to 5pm Join me for a nourishing and uplifting body positive centred workshop where you will be supported to cultivate a compassionate relationship with your body, find peace of mind and tap into the principles of loving kindness. Together we will move, breathe, meditate and journal with specific prompts, all designed to empower you to stand tall in your own power. £38 – payment with booking is essential to secure your place. Email; hello@lauriecunningham.co.uk Call; 07817 673064 Or visit; www.lauriecunningham.co.uk
Yoga Nidra with Julie Bladon Saturday 6th July 2024 10.30am to 12.30pm £25 Also on 12th October, 23rd November For enquiries and to book, please email info@juliebladon.com * Are you looking for a friendly relaxation class? * Are you looking for ways to de-stress and sleep better? * Are you new to yoga and wish to find an easy way into your practice? * Do you have an established yoga practice and are looking to dive deeper into your practice? Yoga Nidra is the deepest form of relaxation. The yogic state of Nidra is beyond the waking state, past the dreaming state and is a form of sleep state where you are actually awake. The stillness of this practice brings incredible calmness, clarity of mind and deep nourishing rest. In this two hour workshop you will enjoy a calming meditative yoga practice before embarking on a Yoga Nidra journey. You will be fully guided. All levels welcome including beginners. You will leave the workshop feeling renewed, energised, fully rested as if you have had a conventional sleep for a much longer period. You will enjoy complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation. When Yoga Nidra is practiced regularly, it brings a deep state of calm which transcends into everyday life. Even strenuous mental and physical activities will not feel as stressful when you have achieved this state of calm. Come & try it for yourself! For enquiries and to book, please email info@juliebladon.com
Creative Yin Yang Flow Yoga Workshop with Cicely Chan Therapeutic Practice Through Yin/Yang Flow. Saturday 20th July 2024 10am to 1pm £40 Ready to open the window of your heart. Fire up your core and play with some fun variation. If you are looking for finding joy, balance energy of yin and yang. Inspiration & creativity, then this is the workshop for you. Some yoga experience is essential for this practice. This workshop will leave you feeling happy, healthy, and inspired! Payment is due in full prior to the workshop to secure your place and is non-refundable. For booking info: www.cicelys.yoga
Yoga & psychology workshop: Softening self-criticism, a workshop with Kayleigh Darch from BAM Therapy Saturday 14th September 2024 - 2pm to 5pm £35 This integrative workshop includes practices to help us soften the inner critic, boost our compassionate self, and show ourselves the kindness and care we all deserve. An internal narrative is a part of being human – that voice or commentary inside our minds that talks about what we are doing, what we have done, or plan to do. Sometimes this narrative can be motivating and pleasant and at other times the perceptions we have of ourselves and our capabilities is critical, harsh, or judgemental. This self-criticism can become pervasive and create physiological and psychological patterns that keep us caught up in believing that we are "not good enough". In this workshop you will be invited to turn your awareness inwards to learn how to become more aware of the patterns that are less helpful to you. Through this self-awareness, you will be supported to find ways to develop new patterns and self-regulation skills motivated by compassion, understanding and self-kindness. https://www.bamtherapy.co.uk/
Yoga & psychology workshop: Reduce stress & better manage anxiety with Kayleigh Darch from BAM Therapy. Saturday 12th October 2024 - 2pm to 5pm £35 This integrative workshop includes practices to help us move from stressed out, anxious and overwhelmed to functioning healthily, feeling calmer and living life more fully. Stress and anxiety are a part of our human existence – we all go through these experiences at different times in our lives. Sometimes we are able to cope with anxiety relatively well, whereas at other times we might be depleted by it. Anxiety and stress affects our body, mind and breath and over time patterns can develop that keep us trapped in the anxiety spiral. In this workshop you will learn more about anxiety to understand the less helpful patterns that might be present for you, and be offered space to experience skills and techniques that support healthy regulation of anxiety to help you flourish. https://www.bamtherapy.co.uk/