WORKSHOPS |
WORKSHOPS |
Workshops & Events
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 videos that cover topics often explored in workshops e.g. qigong & yoga, journey to headstand, meditation tips and inversion drills.
COURSES |
COURSES |
SOUND |
SOUND |
Online bundles |
ONLINE BUNDLES |
CPD COURSES |
CPD COURSES |
Pregnancy birth & beyond |
PREGNANCY BIRTH & BEYOND |
WORKSHOPS
IYENGAR YOGA
with KAREN LONG
Sat, June 17, 2023
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
£40
A general/intermediate Iyengar yoga workshop for students with at least two years regular practice in this particular style. Benefit from senior Iyengar teacher Karen Long’s experience, with time to work on a deeper level.
“The severity of practice by itself is not the yardstick for measuring success. A pure mind and a right intention are necessary. Yoga must be done gradually. The yoga pose is not the goal. Becoming flexible or standing on your hands is not the goal.
The goal is to create space where you were once stuck. To unveil layers of protection you have built around your heart. To appreciate your body and become aware of the mind and the noise it creates.
To make peace with who you are. The goal is to love… well, you.
Shift your focus and your heart will grow”
– Geeta Iyengar
A dynamic practice has its place. Sometimes it is useful to move fast, to jump up into handstands, to shift energy.
Sometimes a completely different approach is needed. An approach where we extend the time we spend in poses, where we slow right down. Our breath slows down, our mind slows down, and in this stillness, we can connect to something deeper inside of us.
Menopause Yoga Workshop for Hot Flushes and Hot Emotions
with TIFFY GEORGE
Sat, July 1, 2023
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
£35
Hot flushes are the most common menopause symptom. The feeling can vary from a mild glow to an endless torrent of sweat, and for some it can cause insomnia, disrupt work and destroy confidence. Hot emotions are also common and, when rages seem to tear out of nowhere, they can feel bewildering or like you are going mad.
In this workshop we’ll look at the physiological understanding of what’s going on, the triggers behind these intense symptoms, and we’ll also get snuggled in with some deeply soothing guided meditation to explore the transformational possibilities.
This workshop will offer a toolkit of techniques, guidance, reflection and support to help you move through your menopause journey with ease and confidence. It will provide an enjoyable and safe space where women can come together and share their experiences, laugh and embrace the changes while also learning from one another. Beginners to experienced yoga students are all welcome.
Included in the workshop:
• An introduction to the stages of menopause and how hormone changes affect our body and mind.
• A safe and supportive women’s circle.
• A yoga practice especially designed to soothe hot flushes and hot emotions, including breathing techniques, gentle vinyasa flow, restorative yoga and mindful meditation practices.
• Journaling and self reflection.
• Handouts
SOUND EVENTS
At Yogahome we host a variety of sound based events and practices. Join one of our seasonal Gong Baths, our monthly New Moon sound baths or one of our Cacao Ceremonies & Sound Bath events.
Membership discounts do not apply to our events.
soulful sunday: cacao ceremony and sound bath
with FLORENTINA LAM-CLARK
Sun, May 28, 2023
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
£28
Come and sip on the sacred ceremonial cacao, to tap into deep heart qualities that will heal and lighten the soul! Bathe in the transcendent ethereal sounds of the crystal and Himalayan singing bowls to rest deeply, and nourish and nurture yourself on all levels of being.
We will begin with gentle movement to ease the body, as we prepare to engage in a cacao ceremony and sound immersion. We will reflect and engage in a ritual of forgiveness and release, to let go of what no longer serves us. We open up our hearts and connect to the inherent qualities of love, kindness, compassion and peace.
This will be a time to purify, practice forgiveness for yourselves and others, and clear out any mental, emotional and physical clutter. By raising our spirits, and increasing our vibrational frequencies, we invite lightness of being into our lives, to transcend blocks that hold us back from expressing our true nature.
We can then clear a space for greater health, harmony and healing, that will enhance our relationship with ourselves and others.
What to expect:
- Gentle movement to loosen and relax
- A cacao ceremony to tune in and meditate
- Engage in a ritual to release and let go of burdens
- A forgiveness meditation for emotional healing
- Relax and bathe in the sounds of the crystal and Himalayan singing bowls
Cacao is raw chocolate, made from cocoa beans that are untampered and unadulterated. Known as “the food of the Gods”, it is used in ceremony in many indigenous cultures. It is considered to be a superfood containing over 40 anti-oxidants and minerals. Cacao is conducive to meditation as it has heart-expanding qualities that help to connect to our intuition and to receive inner guidance.
This is event is suitable for all experiences. Tea will be served at the end to gently ease you back and ground you.
New Moon Gong Bath
with SHIRA HESS
Fri, June 9, 2023
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
£25
The new moon symbolises new beginnings and is an optimal time to reflect on and reset our intentions. In this event we harness the power of sound to pierce through any resistance, inertia, stress or anxiety and release that which is burdensome.
Gong, crystal and singing bowls, bells and drums will create a unique soundscape to make you feel refreshed and relaxed and to deeply nourish the ‘Rest and Digest’ functions of the nervous system.
Join Shira on a sonic journey of the imagination and through deep awakening rest, strengthen your resolve for the month ahead and connect to your most authentic intuition.
There will be nothing that you will need to do, just come ready to lie down and relax in this safe space and let your heart/mind roam free.
Tea is included in the end to ground you before you head home.
Open to all, no previous experience of yoga or meditation required.
FOREST BATHING EVENT
with SHIRA HESS
Sun, June 18, 2023
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
£35
Yogahome is venturing off-site. We really hope that you can join us for this special event, led by Shira Hess, in the enchanting Epping Forest!
Inspired by the Japanese practice of forest bathing, which means absorbing the forest atmosphere, we meet in the forest just before dusk. We open with a slow and luscious vinyasa flow yoga practice supported by nourishing hands-on-assists to soak up the forest air.
We close with a 45 mins rest, bathing in the sounds of the forest accompanied by the gong, crystal and singing bowls, chimes and bells. Deeply relaxing and nurturing, this unique event will leave you feeling revitalised, ready for the week ahead and in touch with the nature that is on our doorstep.
We found a quiet clearing surrounded by beautiful ancient trees, a 15-20 mins walk from Theydon Bois underground station (Central line) and close to a car park where we will meet you.
We have a cover in case it rains and a ground sheet to keep you comfortable and we will have tea at the end to complete the experience.
Places are limited, so book quickly. You will need to bring your own mat and warm clothes.
We can’t wait to retreat into the forest with you!
GONG BATH FOR THE SUMMER SOLSTICE
with ALESSANDRA MARGARITO
Fri, June 23, 2023
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
£25
Experience the meditative and healing wonders of sound with this special Gong bath in celebration of the Summer Solstice!
Come celebrate the Summer Solstice with Alessandra and allow the Gongs to work their magic and stoke your inner fire so that you can burn brighter and stronger for the forthcoming weeks of summer.
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.
GONG BATH FOR THE SUMMER SOLSTICE
with ALESSANDRA MARGARITO
Sun, June 25, 2023
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
£25
Experience the meditative and healing wonders of sound with this special Gong bath in celebration of the Summer Solstice!
Come celebrate the Summer Solstice with Alessandra and allow the Gongs to work their magic and stoke your inner fire so that you can burn brighter and stronger for the forthcoming weeks of summer.
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.
New Moon Gong Bath
with SHIRA HESS
Fri, July 14, 2023
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
£25
The new moon symbolises new beginnings and is an optimal time to reflect on and reset our intentions. In this event we harness the power of sound to pierce through any resistance, inertia, stress or anxiety and release that which is burdensome.
Gong, crystal and singing bowls, bells and drums will create a unique soundscape to make you feel refreshed and relaxed and to deeply nourish the ‘Rest and Digest’ functions of the nervous system.
Join Shira on a sonic journey of the imagination and through deep awakening rest, strengthen your resolve for the month ahead and connect to your most authentic intuition.
There will be nothing that you will need to do, just come ready to lie down and relax in this safe space and let your heart/mind roam free.
Tea is included in the end to ground you before you head home.
Open to all, no previous experience of yoga or meditation required.
soulful sunday: cacao ceremony and sound bath
with FLORENTINA LAM-CLARK
Sun, July 30, 2023
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
£28
Come and sip on the sacred ceremonial cacao, to tap into deep heart qualities that will heal and lighten the soul! Bathe in the transcendent ethereal sounds of the crystal and Himalayan singing bowls to rest deeply, and nourish and nurture yourself on all levels of being.
We will begin with gentle movement to ease the body, as we prepare to engage in a cacao ceremony and sound immersion. We will reflect and engage in a ritual of forgiveness and release, to let go of what no longer serves us. We open up our hearts and connect to the inherent qualities of love, kindness, compassion and peace.
This will be a time to purify, practice forgiveness for yourselves and others, and clear out any mental, emotional and physical clutter. By raising our spirits, and increasing our vibrational frequencies, we invite lightness of being into our lives, to transcend blocks that hold us back from expressing our true nature.
We can then clear a space for greater health, harmony and healing, that will enhance our relationship with ourselves and others.
What to expect:
- Gentle movement to loosen and relax
- A cacao ceremony to tune in and meditate
- Engage in a ritual to release and let go of burdens
- A forgiveness meditation for emotional healing
- Relax and bathe in the sounds of the crystal and Himalayan singing bowls
Cacao is raw chocolate, made from cocoa beans that are untampered and unadulterated. Known as “the food of the Gods”, it is used in ceremony in many indigenous cultures. It is considered to be a superfood containing over 40 anti-oxidants and minerals. Cacao is conducive to meditation as it has heart-expanding qualities that help to connect to our intuition and to receive inner guidance.
This is event is suitable for all experiences. Tea will be served at the end to gently ease you back and ground you.
Continuing Professional Development
Yogahome offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for yoga teachers and teacher trainees, fully accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals.
The workshops are open to all yoga teachers and trainees who would like to top-up or refresh their skills, and offer a supportive platform to look at particular topics a bit further.
At Yogahome we want to promote high standards, continued learning, discussion and refinement amongst yoga teacher, and we hope our CPD courses will contribute to that.
Full Members get 12% off and Studio Members get 10% off all CPD courses.
COURSES
DaoYin – daily practice for wellness
with DAMIAN ALLEGRETTI
Tuesdays, April 18 - May 9, 2023
7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
£50
Over this 4-week course, we will look at the practice of Daily Dao Yin which is a traditional sequence that maintains the flow of energy, preventing diseases and encouraging the body to move toward healthy life-nourishing patterns.
Although this sequence appears very simple, daily practice can lead to deep and profound improvements in health, energy levels, digestion, sleep and immune system.
It is estimated that DaoYin exercises date back to the Han Dynasty (202 BC- 220 AD). DaoYin literally means “guiding” or “leading”. The purpose of these exercises is to regulate the Qi (energy) by stimulating specific areas of the body according to the theory of Chinese Medicine.
Yoga mat or similar required, as the exercises comprise of seated positions.
The price includes breakfast and herbal tea after each session.
Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond
We usually run two different pregnancy workshops.
Our Hypnobirthing workshop is a full birth prep run over two days, exploring breathing, relaxation and the role of a supporting birth partner.
On the other hand, our Yoga for Labour & Birth workshop is a one-day course and ideal for those who have already done another birth prep course (NCT, hospital, Hypnobirthing), to add a range of practical tools and techniques.
HYPNOBIRTHING
with ELLY GLASS
Fri-Sat, May 12-13, 2023
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
£275
Run over two consecutive sessions, this Hypnobirthing course provides all you need to prepare for birth, as well as spending time to focus on the postnatal period.
What is Hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing is in essence about understanding the physiology of birth and how to approach it calmly and confidently in tune with your body and baby. By understanding physiological birth, we can begin to dispel fear around it and learn how to experience the intensity of it in a manageable way. The use of breathing and relaxation techniques combined with a deeper understanding and respect for the natural birth process, can have a profound and positive impact.
All birth is different, and no type of birth is better than the other – it is all sacred and momentous. However, how we experience our birth is key and can have long-term implications for us and our babies. As our experience is shaped by our mental state, including whether we feel informed and respected, it is worth taking the time to prepare and to understand the benefits, risks and alternatives to all decisions.
The aim of this course is to provide you with the tools you need to positively prepare for your birth; this could be natural, with pharmaceutical forms of pain relief or an abdominal birth. We discuss all these, as well as risk-factors, inductions and interventions, choice of birthplace, the role of the birth partner, baby-feeding, baby-wearing and safe-sleeping (and much more!), so that you leave with the confidence to make decisions that you feel are best for you and your baby.
Included in the course:
- Course guide and additional resources
- Audio relaxations and affirmations
- Birth plan preparation guidance
- WhatsApp group for everyone attending the course
- Borrowing of books from doula library
- Postnatal planning worksheet
- Postnatal meet-up once babies have arrived
- Ongoing phone and email support from doula
- Snacks & tea provided by Yogahome
The cost is for two people, and includes handouts, recordings, and the resources listed above.
Yoga for Labour and Birth
with ALMON CASPERSZ
Sat, June 24, 2023
2:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
£80
This yoga workshop is designed for pregnant women and their birth partner, to prepare for labour and birth. It will give you a range of tools to help you feel confident and knowledgeable in your ability to birth your baby or support your partner during this special and sometimes uneasy time.
Being calm, quiet and relaxed can optimise the release of hormones crucial to labour and birth. Learning how to breath and relax can help you maintain a state of inner calm, especially useful if you’re in a hospital setting.
And various positions as well as gentle movement can help the flow of labour. Being able to practice all this in advance means that you feel prepared, knowing what to do when the time comes, without having to think about it!
What we’ll discuss and practice:
- stages of labour and physiology of birth
- breathing practices for labour and for birthing your baby
physical postures to help the flow of labour and for birthing your baby more comfortably - restorative postures, self-massage and partner massage for relaxation
- mindful meditation practices to help reduce worries, doubts and concerns
- The three-hour session will include a short break giving you an opportunity to meet with other parents to be.
- You will also be given a handout recapping the tools covered and a recording of the mindful meditation practises to
download.
This workshop is suitable for all pregnant couples, whether you’re a first-time parent, a parent to four kids, an experienced practitioner or totally new to yoga! Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
We recommend you both wear something comfortable and loose fitting, and bring a favourite blanket along!
Online bundles
Bundles are a one time purchase that give you lifetime access to various collections of our on-demand classes. Practice whenever, wherever, as many times as you like, forever!
A great option for non-members who want to access some of our curated on-demand content.
YOGA AND QIGONG SERIES
with JAYNE MILLER
6 videos
All levels
£12
Yoga and Qigong weave together beautifully. Both can be flowing forms, helping us to tap into and use our energy, and yet instil a deep inner calmness. Yoga can often seem linear (e.g. Sun Salutations) with an emphasis on extension and strong asana, while Qigong movements are often softer, circular and rhythmic, with a big emphasis on grounding.
Qigong practices are closely linked to five elements and in turn these relate to seasons as well as organ systems within our bodies, to bring us into harmonious balance with ourselves and our environment. The five elements of Qigong do not correspond exactly with the five elements of yoga, but together they help us find our natural balanced state.
These six short practices embrace the rich backgrounds and traditions of both and introduce you to the five elements of Qigong. Close the series with a meditation and breathing practice focused on the middle and the lower dantian (energy points).
The videos can be practised together, individually, whenever as you please.
Bundle content:
Part 1: Wood (13:30)
Part 2: Fire (12:10)
Part 3: Earth (12:40)
Part 4: Metal (20:22)
Part 5: Water (21:31)
Part 6: Breathing practice (12:04)
METTA BHAVANA MEDITATION SERIES
with FLORENTINA LAM-CLARK
6 videos
All levels
£12
The practice of Metta Bhavana meditation (universal loving kindness) is the systematic cultivation of our capacity for loving kindness. This method helps us to feel more positive, accepting, kind, and patient toward ourselves, in order that we can be more compassionate and loving toward others. With practice, Metta flowers into compassion and equanimity.
The practice of Metta Bhavana has 5 stages, in which Metta is cultivated towards: ourselves, a good friend, a ‘neutral’ person, someone we find difficult and finally all beings. Explore each stage in depth through the first 5 videos, and then put together the elements explored into a complete practice.
This series is suitable to beginners and those with a more established practice alike.
Bundle content:
Part 1: Cultivating Metta towards ourselves (16:40)
Part 2: Cultivating Metta towards a friend (14:08)
Part 3: Cultivating Metta towards a neutral person (9:29)
Part 4: Cultivating Metta towards somebody we may have conflict with (19:58)
Part 5: Cultivating Metta towards all beings (13:50)
Part 6: Full practice (29:34)
POWER PILATES SERIES
with BROOKE McCONOCHY
7 videos
All levels
£12
Light up your body and build deep core strength with this Power Pilates Series. Explore classical matwork and key Pilates exercises and their variations. Each session targets a different area of the body or group of exercises.
Prepare to build up a sweat, get stronger, and work your entire body with this complete workout!
Bundle content:
Part 1: Standing Legs Routine (10:29)
Part 2: Upper Body Strength (14:53)
Part 3: Focus on the Core (17:30)
Part 4: Side Lying for Legs and Glutes (15:53)
Part 5: Sequence to Strengthen the Back (11:34)
Part 6: C-Curve Series (13:12)
Part 7: Full Practice with No Equipment (26:32)
CHAKRA MEDITATION SERIES
with FLORENTINA LAM-CLARK
9 videos
All levels
£12
The Chakra Energy System is an organised system that operates in the Pranamaya Kosha, or energy body, through which prana, the vital life-force, flows. This is where the health of our energetic, emotional, mental, psychological and spiritual being is integrated, expressed and reflected. When we feel vitalised and vibrant, our emotions are balanced, and energy levels feel abundant. When we are feeling stressed out, pushed to the limit, this is reflected in poor energy and health. Each energy centre is a sphere of information, with qualities and characteristics relating to health and wellbeing. Through meditation and reflection, we can tune in and tap into the inherent wisdom within and connect to their positive attributes.
Meditation is a wonderful way of getting to know and tune into the vibrational energy of the chakras. In this series, you will find a meditation on each individual chakra, that will guide you through their specific qualities and traits. There is also a complete chakra meditation to practice.
Bundle content:
Part 1: Introduction (11:24)
Part 2: Root Chakra (14:00)
Part 3: Sacral Chakra (11:31)
Part 4: Solar Plexus Chakra (11:53)
Part 5: Heart Chakra (11:12)
Part 6: Throat Chakra (11:29)
Part 7: Third Eye Chakra (12:17)
Part 8: Crown Chakra (13:21)
Part 9: Full Chakra Meditation (36:11)
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