Fri, December 04, 2020
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
£20
Workshops
We host a range of workshop, courses and events throughout the year.
Past seasons include: gong baths, hypnobirthing, yoga for menopause, yoga for labour and birth, family yoga and mindfulness, yoga and ayurveda: how to design your practice, CPD workshops for teachers (e.g. anatomy refresher courses, teaching mixed levels) and much more!
Remember: Full Members get 12% off and Studio Members get 10% off all workshops, unless stated otherwise.
Our video library is also a fantastic resource of pre-recorded clips that cover topics often explored in workshops e.g. qi gong & yoga, journey to headstand, meditation tips and inversion drills.
SCARAVELLI YOGA
with FRANKIE WALKER
A workshop introduction to Vanda Scaravelli’s approach to yoga, using the principles of functional movement, breath, gravity and the natural movements of the spine.
Scaravelli spoke of going with, not against, the body to get the most from our practice. This somatic approach encourages us to listen to our body knowing that there is a deep wisdom there, within the cells themselves.
The practice is therefore slow, yet challenging, and focuses on detail to find deeper layers of muscle tissues and deeper connections through bone and joint structures.
This is a great practice for those who want to explore the underlying patterns in yoga and in our bodies, to release tension, and to discover perhaps a different way to approach themselves with real kindness.
It is suitable for all bodies and abilities. Expect an explorative and playful class!
HYPNOBIRTHING
with KIRSTY GALLACHER
Sat, December 05, 2020
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
£195
This one-day workshop covers everything you need to know about hypnobirthing and how it can help you with your birth. From the underlying concepts of hypnotherapy, the anatomical principles of birth and practical techniques to help you through labour.
It is for pregnant women and their birth partner. An hour lunch break is included in the day.
What is Hypnobirthing? Read more about it here.
The course’s content is divided in two parts:
Part 1:
Introduction to hypnotherapy and hypnobirthing
Natural labour – position of baby, muscles of the uterus, autonomic nervous system, hormones
Breathing, Visualistions & Massage for Upward Stage (early & active labour)
The power of the mind – language, positive affirmations, hypno relaxation
Partner scripts
Part 2:
Breathing & Visualisations for the Downward Stage (transition to birthing baby & delivering placenta)
Due date, induction & ways to encourage spontaneous labour
Cascade of interventions & the role of birth partner
Pelvic Floor & Perineal Massage
Fear releasing & building confidence.
*Cost is for two people, and includes MP3 download and online resources.
SOUND HEALING WORKSHOP WITH CRYSTAL & HIMALAYAN SINGING BOWLS
with FLORENTINA LAM-CLARK
Sat, December 05, 2020
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
£20
Come and bathe in the healing vibrations emanating from the crystal and Himalayan singing bowls as they are played!
The Himalayan bowls have a grounding effect that will help you feel more embodied, integrated and present in the here and now. The other-worldly and ethereal notes of the crystal bowls, have a wonderful way of transcending tension, that will lighten and uplift your mood.
The workshop will start with a Chakra Meditation to tune into the energy field. Flo will guide you through a Pranayama practice to clear energy channels as well as a few restorative postures, to prepare the body for relaxation and for receiving the resonant healing of the crystal and Himalayan singing bowls. You will then be invited to recline in the ultimate luxurious savasana!
Benefits of sound healing include:
Significantly reduces stress and anxiety
Stimulates the immune system
Assists with lowering blood pressure and anger
Deep relaxation and pain relief
Assists with chakra cleansing and balancing
Helps to calm overactive adrenals
Increases mental and emotional clarity
You will leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and in harmony with yourself and the universe
strong flow, deep beats
with SCARLETT PERDEREAU
Sat, December 12, 2020
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
£20
Power through this strong, dynamic yoga session set to a playlist of deep grooves and beats. Forget the dark, cold season, and kick off your Saturday night feeling elated!
The music will be a bit louder, the lights a bit dimmer, so you can lose yourself in a sweaty vinyasa flow practice and on a musical journey, like a dance on the mat, ending in a deep relaxation accompanied by a soundscape specially mixed for the occasion.
Open to all levels, although not recommended for complete beginners.
To ensure safe distancing, numbers are limited.
GONG BATH
with ALESSANDRA MARGARITO
Fri, December 18, 2020
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
£20
A special event to experience the meditative and healing wonders of sound!
All you need do is turn up and lie down, and be bathed in the sounds and vibrations of the gong, a sacred instrument that has been used for thousands of years for the purpose of healing.
There is a science behind this experience. The gong’s sounds and vibrations create an alpha brainwave state, where mental activity includes daydreaming and imagination. This is then followed by a theta brainwave state, where activity includes sleep, dreaming and deep meditation.
Theta brainwave frequencies are most often where the gongs will take you. Even though you still feel present, you have entered a dreamlike, deep meditative state. Theta is a good state of consciousness to be in for healing to occur.
Even though there is a science behind sound therapy, this special experience can also be explained by quoting Kabir’s Ecstatic Poems translated by Robert Bly:
‘…..near your breastbone there’s an open flower. Drink the honey that is all around that flower. Waves are coming in: there’s so much magnificence near the ocean! Listen: sound of big seashells! Sound of bells!’
Open to all. Tea served at the end.
***the membership discounts don’t apply to this event***
GONG BATH
with ALESSANDRA MARGARITO
Sat, December 19, 2020
5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
£20
A special event to experience the meditative and healing wonders of sound!
All you need do is turn up and lie down, and be bathed in the sounds and vibrations of the gong, a sacred instrument that has been used for thousands of years for the purpose of healing.
There is a science behind this experience. The gong’s sounds and vibrations create an alpha brainwave state, where mental activity includes daydreaming and imagination. This is then followed by a theta brainwave state, where activity includes sleep, dreaming and deep meditation.
Theta brainwave frequencies are most often where the gongs will take you. Even though you still feel present, you have entered a dreamlike, deep meditative state. Theta is a good state of consciousness to be in for healing to occur.
Even though there is a science behind sound therapy, this special experience can also be explained by quoting Kabir’s Ecstatic Poems translated by Robert Bly:
‘…..near your breastbone there’s an open flower. Drink the honey that is all around that flower. Waves are coming in: there’s so much magnificence near the ocean! Listen: sound of big seashells! Sound of bells!’
Open to all. Tea served at the end.
***the membership discounts don’t apply to this event***
ONLINE: CHRISTMAS EVE YIN AND YOGA NIDRA TREAT
with CATRIN OSBORNE
Thu, December 24, 2020
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
£10
Join us for a cosy workshop to let go of all tensions this Christmas Eve, from the comfort of your own home!
This workshop also runs at the studio, so if you’d prefer to attend there, scroll down the page and book the STUDIO: Christmas eve yin and yoga nidra treat.
Yin yoga is a quiet, reflective practice that can help us slow down and look inwards, focusing on the meditative power of the breath, stillness and observing what comes up when we let go.
We will sustain long stays in floor-based stretching postures, with the use of props to help support the body. This opens up fascia, a layer of connective tissue covering the entire body.
We will then find true rest with yoga nidra, a practice done in Savasana (lying down comfortably) that leads us into deep relaxation, somewhere between waking and sleeping. Catrin will guide you around the body while you relax and really let go physically, mentally and emotionally.
Expect to end the workshop feeling like you have stretched the body, often going deeper as we hold the postures for longer, but also with a sense of inner calm, enabling you to feel less stressed, experience better sleep, and nurture your inner peace in busy or challenging times.
“Solitude is where I place my chaos to rest and awaken my inner peace.” – Nikki Rowe
Open to all levels.
A ZOOM meeting link will be sent to you 30-15mins before the start of the workshop.
We recommend you gather blankets, and cushions or pillows, to use in the practice.
***the membership discounts don’t apply to this event***
STUDIO: CHRISTMAS EVE YIN AND YOGA NIDRA TREAT
with CATRIN OSBORNE
Thu, December 24, 2020
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
£20
Join us at the studio for a cosy workshop to let go of all tensions this Christmas Eve!
This workshop also runs online, so if you’d prefer to attend from your own home, scroll up the page and book the ONLINE: Christmas eve yin and yoga nidra treat.
Yin yoga is a quiet, reflective practice that can help us slow down and look inwards, focusing on the meditative power of the breath, stillness and observing what comes up when we let go.
We will sustain long stays in floor-based stretching postures, with the use of props to help support the body. This opens up fascia, a layer of connective tissue covering the entire body.
We will then find true rest with yoga nidra, a practice done in Savasana (lying down comfortably) that leads us into deep relaxation, somewhere between waking and sleeping. Catrin will guide you around the body while you relax and really let go physically, mentally and emotionally.
Expect to leave the workshop feeling like you have stretched the body, often going deeper as we hold the postures for longer, but also with a sense of inner calm, enabling you to feel less stressed, experience better sleep, and nurture your inner peace in busy or challening times.
“Solitude is where I place my chaos to rest and awaken my inner peace.” – Nikki Rowe
Open to all levels.
Props will be provided but we recommend you bring your own mat and blanket if possible.
***the membership discounts don’t apply to this event***
BOXING DAY SPECIAL: POST-PUDDING IYENGAR YOGA WORKSHOP
with ROSANA FIORE
Sat, December 26, 2020
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
£20
Alleviate after overindulging!
Escape the festivities for a bit and join us at Yogahome at 11:00am on Boxing Day. This 2-hour workshop offers an ideal space to rebalance and focus for the new year ahead.
Expect standing asanas to open the hips if you’ve been sitting for a long time, a good twisting sequence to decongest the intestines and cleanse the internal organs, and backward extensions to loosen up and re-energise the body.
Benefit from the precision and integrity of the Iyengar method and from Rosana’s passionate and lively approach.
Detoxing tea and mingling included after the session!
For all levels.
***the membership discounts don’t apply to this event***
YOGAHOME CHRISTMAS RETREAT
with SHIRA HESS
Mon-Thu, December, 28-31
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
£50 per day or £180 for all sessions
Come and hang out with us this Christmas holiday!
2020 was a year like no other. Covid changed everything and forced us to completely adapt the way we live and practice. This four-day retreat is our opportunity to redress the balance and reclaim our practice.
This unique event is designed to offer you a luxurious opportunity to take time and dive heart first into yoga, the whole of it, physical, meditative and philosophical. It will help you reconcile the unusual experience of the year, re-tune and reboot yourself, ready and receptive to embrace 2021 with all the promise it holds.
Each day of the retreat will offer a complete sadhana (spiritual practice) including a flowing, rounded vinyasa practice that will intensify over the four days, pranayama (breath control exercises) and a restorative sequence
to close our mornings.
After a short break with delicious, handmade snacks prepared in our new cafe on site, we will close the day with a gong and sound meditation to relax completely and rest deeply.
There will also be ample time for conversation and for you to ask any questions about your experience and your practice to move you further along the path.
Warm, welcoming and nourishing, this will be a beautiful end to a complicated year!
You can book single days, or the whole four-day retreat.
***Please note that the membership discounts don’t apply to this event***
MINDFULNESS TO MANAGE STRESS
with ISABELL BRITSCH
Fri, January 08 - 29, 2021
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
£80 for 4 sessions
In this 4 week course we will explore simple and effective tools and techniques to help us live our lives with more openness, kindness, resilience, and less reactivity, frustration, anger and stress. It combines experiential mindfulness practices and short lectures on the science and psychology behind it, with self-inquiry and group discussion.
You will leave with tools to:
- Lower stress and anxiety
- Increase resilience to deal with the unavoidable challenges of life
- Improve focus and concentration
- Integrate mindfulness into daily life
We will work in a small group of 6 – 10 people to create a safe and inclusive space to explore and practice. You will receive recordings of lectures and practices to download, and these can become a basis for your own continued home practice.
***the membership discounts don’t apply to this event***
AN EVENING PRACTICE OF VINYASA, MEDITATION AND LIVE SOUNDS
with SHIRA HESS
Fri, February 05, 2020
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
£20
Join us for this special evening of vinyasa flow practice and guided relaxation to both warm and soothe you at the end of the week. Steeped in yogic philosophy, this will be a luxurious, slow, yet strong practice, which will close with a guided calming meditation accompanied by a live soundscape of small gongs, wind chimes and singing bowls to absorb and integrate the practice.
Generating heat as well as peacefulness, this will be a nourishing evening of a little physical challenge, rest, and inspiration.
All levels, but not recommended for complete beginners.
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