Join Kate for her new Yin and Tonic Workshop that incorporates Myofascial Release techniques with yin yoga poses to help you deeply release tension in the body.

A Yin Yoga and Myofascial Release Workshop, to Unwind, Release and Let Go of tension in the body and to encourage healing and recovery from trauma held in the fascia.

A refreshing and deeply releasing, deliciously yummy and bittersweet practice of letting go of tension we are holding in the body, combining Yin poses with myofascial release techniques placing tennis balls in places of tension, to release and nourish to provide a deeper level of release.

This 2 hour workshop cultivates harmony and balance as we breathe into our yin poses, releasing and letting go of tension, increasing flexibility as our fascia, connective tissues and bones are energised as we soften into edge. Stimulate the meridian channels, releasing blockages and encouraging energy, Chi, Prana, life force to flow through your entire being.

What is self-myofascial release?
The term myofascial refers to the muscles and fascia that surrounds them. Myo- simply means muscle. Therefore, self-myofascial release is a massage technique of applying continued pressure to an area of myofascial tissue that contains restrictions, tightness, inflexibility, adhesions or lacks proper movement.

MFR is very effective for rejuvenating and regenerating muscles and can be used to rehabilitate and restore the health of soft tissue structures increasing movement and aiding recovery.

We will also incorporate these targeting techniques to acupressure points, Back Shu points and Front Mu points, known as “transporting” points because it is said that they transport “Qi” to the inner organs. Using this method also around our ‘belts of tension. Using the tennis balls while we come into and hold our yin poses provides a totally amazing, deep release! Likened to giving yourself a deep tissue massage.

What is Yin Yoga?
“Yin Yoga” Commit to the stillness, observe and allow whatever arises to simply be.

Mindful Yin Yoga is a permissive, nourishing, yielding practice. It works on the deep tissues in the body that need a gentle, longer-held pressure to be stimulated and grow stronger. The asanas in this practice are held for 3 to 7 minutes, while keeping a deep, mindful breathing. The tissue will lengthen, open-up and become stronger, restoring itself and increasing flexibility of the whole body.

Suitable for all levels including beginners

To book: online website www.yoga-aura.co.uk . Go to Book Classes Online and register via the booking calendar and choose the workshop you wish attend or purchase the 3 x Workshop package for £45.  Or via paypal https://www.paypal.me/YogaAuraWorkshops
or you can message Kate to book your place now.  Or book your place now by email to Kate via info@yoga-aura.co.uk or call or text 07795 418266

FLUID HIBERNATION – A WINTER SEASONAL YOGA WORKSHOP

With Sharon Waterson

 

Saturday 18^TH January, 2pm – 4:30pm

INVESTMENT: Book online and pay before the day to receive the early bird discount of £20, or drop in and pay £25 on the day as long as there’s space.

Through our technological advances we have created a world where, particularly in developed countries, we live busier and busier lives as the daylight hours and communication barriers no longer restrict us.  Despite this, we have begun to feel completely disconnected from ourselves and the world around us. As a result the stress hormones within our bodies remain elevated and our physical and mental health begins to suffer in ways that they never did 100 years ago.

Join Sharon for an immersion into Seasonal Yoga and learn how our daily habits, priorities, dietary intake and behaviours can be altered during the Season of Winter so that we may become more attuned to the natural world around us. Learning to flow with the seasonal peaks and troughs of energy in nature to avoid future burn out. Practice the ancient practices of Hatha yoga, Tai Chi & Qigong to align your energy with that of Winter.

During the workshop you will discover, in an experiential way, how changing the focus of your meditation, pranayama and asana practice each season can bring about a greater sense of balance and harmony for the whole being.

This workshop will focus on working with the energy channels (meridians) of the Kidneys and the Bladder, the water element and creating the calmness of hibernation deep within ourselves. Take this opportunity to work with the energy of the Winter Season, a time for reflection and introspection , recharging and rejuvenating as the energy withdraws inwards. Learn how to create stillness and be comfortable with that in this, the most YIN time of year.

The workshop will close with a seasonally inspired Yoga Nidra to leave you feeling relaxed and grounded. With Seasonal treats and factsheets to take home, you will have the tools to begin living more seasonally from the moment you leave the session.

The workshop is suitable for all abilities and open to those from age 12 years upwards. Please note that any persons under 16 years of age should be accompanied by a paying adult.

ONLINE BOOKING LINK:  https://bookwhen.com/truselfyoga

CANCELLATION POLICY: 72 hours notice for a full refund or transfer to another Seasonal workshop. If less than 72 hours notice a refund is only possible if your place can be filled by another participant.

QUESTIONS? Please do not hesitate to contact Sharon at sharonwaterson@truselfyoga.co.uk or 07732 042 918

 

BREATH OF LIFE

With Vicki Shields (SYT)

 

Saturday 1st February 10:30- 12:00pm and 1pm 3:00pm

Sunday 2nd February  10:30- 12:00pm and 1pm 3:00pm

Don’t underestimate the power of your breath when you learn how to switch your breathing from shallow to deep diaphragmatic breathing, it has immense benefits for body and mind. This workshop is aimed at complete beginners but also it is perfect for teachers wanting to deepen their knowledge. Pranayama reduces anxiety, depression insomnia, production of stress hormones and increases a sense of peacefulness towards yourself and others.

This workshop will give you all the tools you need to begin everyday with some simply breathwork, progressing onto simple Pranayama.

The practice of Pranayama; the ability to prolong and control the physical act of breathing, it is deeply therapeutic, and can be considered a tool to help you bring about physical health, increased awareness, calmness and clarity over one’s mind. It is the 4th limb of Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga and therefore stands at the very heart of Yoga, and yet it is little understood and rarely taught in any depth in regular weekly classes. Asana alone is rarely enough to achieve the state of “Yoga”.

Those who joined in August will get an opportunity to deepen & further their practice. It offers 10 CPD hours, (eventually building up to 30 CPD). Cultivating enough understanding to eventually pass on into a class situation.

The practice of asana, pranayama and meditation should be integrated , they should inform and complement one another.

PART ONE ( 10 CPD HOURS)

SATURDAY 1st FEBRUARY

10:30-12:30 Understanding the importance of deep breathing and the preparatory exercises that address tension built up in the diaphragm, abdomen and jaw, helping to liberate the breath and the life force energy. Introduction of simple pranayama practice £25

1:00PM-3PM Science & Philosophy and Mantra Recitation £25

Booked together £40

SUNDAY 2nd FEBRUARY

10:30-12:30 Building on the understanding of day one with further pranayama techniques £25

1:00pm-3pm Integrating into Asana practice & meditative techniques £25

Booked together £40 

Space limited to 12 students booking of both days will take priority at a cost of £75

Those looking to gain 10 CPD will be required to also fulfil 2 hours of home study which includes reading and additional evening practice.

To book, contact Vicki Shields:  v.shields@btinternet.com