WORKSHOPS

SOUND TO SILENCE KIRTAN EVENINGS

With Nitya Mukta

Friday 13th December | 8:00pm – 9:30pm

These monthly Sound to Silence sessions are an opportunity to drop out of our busy minds into our hearts with the healing practice of Kirtan.
The practice of Kirtan is from the path of Bhakti Yoga and is essentially a meditation practice. This joyful practice can help us to connect with the very best of oneself, whilst giving strength and courage to face challenges in our life.

Everyone is welcome!

£10 when booked upfront. £12 on the day.

These sessions are run monthly.

AYURVEDA, THE WINTER SEASON AND STAYING HEALTHY

With Syama Kumari

Saturday 14th December | 4:00pm – 6.30pm

Ayurveda is the sister science to yoga. Together with yoga asana practice, Ayurveda can help enhance health, mentation and stamina. It’s an ancient health and medicinal science/practice from ancient India. It enables us to use nature’s gifts to maximize our wellness.

This workshop will include knowledge of the different energies in our bodies and in nature during the winter season. We’ll share seasonal lifestyle practices, herbal remedies, meditations and other wellness rituals to maintain your balance and harmony with nature this winter. You’ll learn the Ayurvedic way to keep you well, nourished and flourished. Gain life skills of how to keep the winter blues, colds, dry skin, flu, coughs away and more! Navigate the festive season with Christmas around the corner in a healthy way which is both enjoyable and enriches your health and vitality.

Bring a notebook with you.

Please have a look at some useful tips from Syama for keeping your digestion healthy this winter:instagram.com/p/BXljZFBhdha

Price Early Bird is £30 if booked before Dec 1st. Full Price is £35

YOGA UNPLUGGED: RESTORATIVE YOGA

With Ella Young

Friday 20th December | 7:45pm – 9:15pm

Relax, Rejuvenate & Rebalance.

This restorative yoga class is a perfect way to unwind and close out your working week so you’re fully recharged & ready for the weekend ahead. In restorative yoga, otherwise known as the art of relaxation, the body is fully supported by props in passive yoga poses to gently stretch, relax and open the body, adjusting the nervous system and resting the adrenal glands to melt away physical and mental tensions and promoting deep release, rest & relaxation in the mind and body. They also assist the body’s processes of healing injuries and recovering from illness by releasing tension that would otherwise impede recovery. Taking place in a calming setting of low light and candles – this yoga class is the ideal opportunity to take your mind off your busy life & indulge yourself.
Open to all ages & abilities – No experience necessary.

£15

Booking is essential to guarantee your place as places are limited.

CANDLELIT YOGA FLOW

With Harriett Richardson

Saturday 21st December | 4:30pm – 6:00pm

Nourish yourself back into balance after a busy year with this special 90 minute candlelit yoga flow class.

The studio will be flooded by candle light and within this tranquil setting you can expect a combination of slow flowing sequences to build strength and warmth, calming breathwork, passive stretches, and a deeply relaxing head massage for all.

Leave feeling totally refreshed and calm ready for the festive period and new year.

This class is suitable for all levels, including those who are new to yoga. If you have any injuries, health concerns or questions prior to the event then please get in touch.

£15

Booking is essential to guarantee your place as places are limited.

A CHRISTMAS STOCKING: AERIAL YOGA STYLE

With Paddy and Darran

Sunday 22nd December | 11:15am – 1:15pm

“Sleigh bells ring and hammocks swing, sliding through the sky in a one hammock open sleigh”.

Our Christmas Stocking Workshop will have you immersed in the hammock with your festive attire (optional of course).
We will float in the warm cocoon and meditate to the sound of the meditation bells.

Getting into the festive glow with warming up the body before guiding you through a festive series of Yoga Postures such as tree pose, star pose, camel pose and angel pose, flipping in and out of your Christmas Stocking!

This Christmas stocking Workshop will close with a blissful savasana sparkling all the senses with chimes and bells, mantras and festive smells of orange and frankincense essential oils.

Our Christmas Stocking will include a small gift for all who attend. We would love to dress up with you in the festive wear but please remember no zips!

£30 to book your Christmas Stocking!

Booking is essential to guarantee your place as places are limited.

May this festive season bring peace to your mind and joy to your heart 🙂

A CHRISTMAS STOCKING: AERIAL YOGA STYLE

With Paddy and Darran

Sunday 22nd December | 1:45 – 3:45pm

“Sleigh bells ring and hammocks swing, sliding through the sky in a one hammock open sleigh”.

Our Christmas Stocking Workshop will have you immersed in the hammock with your festive attire (optional of course).
We will float in the warm cocoon and meditate to the sound of the meditation bells.

Getting into the festive glow with warming up the body before guiding you through a festive series of Yoga Postures such as tree pose, star pose, camel pose and angel pose, flipping in and out of your Christmas Stocking!

This Christmas stocking Workshop will close with a blissful savasana sparkling all the senses with chimes and bells, mantras and festive smells of orange and frankincense essential oils.

Our Christmas Stocking will include a small gift for all who attend. We would love to dress up with you in the festive wear but please remember no zips!

£30 to book your Christmas Stocking!

Booking is essential to guarantee your place as places are limited.

May this festive season bring peace to your mind and joy to your heart 🙂

AERIAL YOGA RELAXATION POD

With Paddy and Darran

Friday 27th December | 6:30pm – 7:30pm

We are delighted to lift your spirits at the very first…Aerial Yoga Relaxation Pod.

As the festive season can trigger high stress levels, we are creating this unique experience to help and support you by letting go, relaxing and exploring deep tranquility within the hammocks.

We will take you on a multisensory journey with ambient music followed by the sounds of our Koshi chimes and meditation bells. As you lay swaying to the sounds, cocooned in silk surrender, we will create an aromatherapy with the essential oils, lavender, orange and frankincense.

Workshop includes…
Floating Meditation.
Pranayama breathing exercises to help with anxiety and stress.
Immersed Savasana Sound of Stillness.

£15 

Booking is essential to guarantee your place as places are limited.

May this festive season bring peace to your mind and joy to your heart 🙂

NEW INTENTIONS: 2020 VISION AND GREATNESS

With Heather

Saturday 4th January | 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Get on the mat to set your intentions, be focussed & positively passionate, fired up and ready for greatness in 2020!

This 3 hour workshop with Heather will provide you the space to wring out the old, ignite your inner flame and set your intentions for manifesting positive changes, new beginnings & how you would like to live in 2020 through accessible and transformative yoga techniques.

Along with a detoxifying heat building Vinyasa Flow based sequence with Pranayama (breathing techniques) and Kriya (cleansing actions) to help spark the fire in your belly & discover the deep core strength and give you the willpower & self esteem to remove the obstacles – there will also be Meditation, Reflection, Journalling & Ritual to acknowledge old patterns, habits, stories that hold you back from transformation. The combination of these practices will keep aligned & connected with your intentions & core values.

Physical and Energetic elements of the ‘core’ will be explored to gain an understanding of how you can access the power of this on and off the mat at any time of year.

We’ll include powerful Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) to bring clarity and balance to your body and mind, and ritual to toast your wishes 😊 Leaving you feeling empowered & enthused about the coming year ahead.
Please bring a journal/ notebook for reflection & contemplation exercises and a blanket, extra layer and cosy socks for deep relaxation in Yoga Nidra.

If have any form of injury or serious illness, or if you are pregnant or have recently had a baby please do inform us before booking.
Its recommended to practice yoga on an empty stomach and leave 2 hours between eating a heavy meal and the start of class. If you are hungry before class a light snack should be fine.

£35 

GONG BATH & SOUND JOURNEY: DIVE INTO DEEP RELAXATION

With Craig Eddington

Friday 17th January | 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Join Sound Therapist Craig Eddington at Heather Yoga for this fantastic restorative way to leave behind the stresses of modern life as you step into the power of Sound Healing and Sound Therapy. The Gong is played gently along with Himalayan & Crystal Singing Bowls with the captivating tones lulling you into a deep relaxation & restorative state.

There are a number of health benefits associated with achieving this state of deep relaxation: lower blood pressure, increased blood circulation, balancing of the nervous system, reduced mind chatter, better sleep patterns. Some people gain mental clarity or feel very energised by the sessions. The session may even enhance your creativity.

Some people also experience a reduced sense of pain, plus relief from symptoms of ongoing medical conditions and illnesses. The sound helps to induce our natural relaxation response, taking us out of ‘fight or flight’ mode and into our restorative, parasympathetic state. Those with autoimmune & nervous system conditions have benefited considerably from this work.

Attending the session can leave you with a feeling of inner peace and tranquillity and a reduced sense of stress, anxiety or worry.

A Gong Relaxation works on all levels of your being – mind, body, soul & spirit. The sound vibrations will provide a ‘sonic massage’ to your physical self and subtle energy fields, leaving you feeling relaxed, refreshed and restored.

Everyone is welcome, sessions are open, informal and light hearted. Wear warm comfortable clothing. No special skills required, just bring a smile and let the sound work its magic!

All yoga mats, blankets & bolsters are provided though you may like to bring your own yoga mat / blanket / pillow for your comfort.

Prompt start at 8pm. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes earlier.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the event, late arrivals are unable to join part-way through.

£12.50

Booking is essential to guarantee your place as places are limited.

A WINTER FLOW

With Debs Grossman

Saturday 18th January | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Please join Deborah on Saturday 18th January 2-4pm to welcome and honour the stillness and steadiness of Winter. A Winter Flow is the perfect opportunity to rest and restore post festive hustles and bustles and to reconnect to a place of stillness, aligning with nature from root level, to contemplate and to go with the flow like Water.

As we transition from autumn to winter nature starts to slow down and turn its energy inwards. We too start to retreat and conserve our energy in order for our bodies to deeply restore. Winter is the time to use our energy for self-reflection, meditation and internal work to go within, to discover our true potential and the essence of our true self.

Winter is about hibernation; rest, renewal and rejuvenation.
Our practice for Winter encourages the postures to go deeper into the body, moving fluids around the body, going within and moving away from the yang aspect. We move energy along the Kidney and Bladder meridian lines with nourishing and warming blends of pranayama, yoga flow, qigong and deep relaxation, along with the opportunity to reflect on how best you can support and nourish yourself during the winter season.

We look forward to giving you a warm welcome!

£20

AN INTRODUCTION TO AERIAL YOGA

With Paddy Gallagher

Saturday 19th January | 12:30pm – 2:30pm

£30 Early Bird offer of £25 if booked by the 22nd December 19.

BATHING IN STILLNESS: YIN YOGA AND YOGA NIDRA

With Heather Gregg

Sunday 26th January | 5:45pm – 7:15pm

A special Sunday evening workshop to indulge in the quiet and gentle practice of Yin Yoga and soak up the transformative power of Yoga Nidra.
Yin Yoga is a healing practice of long-held poses where muscles completely relax & surrender to allow us to access the deeper layers of the body. It works on releasing constrictions in the connective tissue, ligaments, and tendons that support the hips, pelvis and lower spine. It also stimulates & opens the energy meridians of the subtle body, often described as a “needleless acupuncture session” for the body!
This nurturing workshop will take you through a specific series of seated & supine poses. Aimed at improving joint mobility, cultivating flexibility and help you heal yourself by releasing deep seated tension, breaking up blockages and thus encouraging easier flow of energy around the body, moving you out of negative emotions. You’ll discover balance and find a deep peace in your body & mind.
After the physical part of the practice you will release yourself totally with a Yoga Nidra Meditation. Yoga Nidra, or Yogic Sleep, takes you into a deep state of relaxation & ease which shifts the nervous system to a restorative and healing mode. It brings an incredible sense of calmness, quietness, and clarity.
Sooth, restore and relax deeply in this bliss bubbling Saturday yoga workshop.
Come and enjoy!

£15

YOGA UNPLUGGED: RESTORATIVE YOGA

With Jen Nevin

Friday 31st January | 7.45pm – 9.15pm

Relax, Rejuvenate & Rebalance

This candle lit restorative yoga class is a perfect way to unwind and close out your working week so you’re fully recharged & ready for the weekend ahead. In restorative yoga, otherwise known as the art of relaxation, the body is fully supported by props in passive yoga poses to gently stretch, relax and open the body, adjusting the nervous system and resting the adrenal glands to melt away physical and mental tensions and promoting deep release, rest & relaxation in the mind and body. They also assist the body’s processes of healing injuries and recovering from illness by releasing tension that would otherwise impede recovery. Taking place in a calming setting of candlelight and soothing music, this yoga class is the ideal opportunity to take your mind off your busy life & indulge yourself.
Open to all ages & abilities – No experience necessary.

£15

A FULL DAY OF WORKSHOPS WITH JAMES FRENCH

With James French

Saturday 1st February | 10.30am – 5.30pm

Yogi James is making a special visit to teach with us at Heather Yoga this February.

About James

James is a 500 hour International Yoga teacher, based in India specialising in Hatha, Vinyasa Flow and Chakra Yoga. James is well known for his creative sequences, awesome music, friendly attitude and terrible jokes. He has a particular interest in psycho-spiritual work, and the way that unexpressed emotions and traumas are stored in the body and how we can liberate ourselves by releasing them through our practice. He also incorporates the more subtle, pranic aspects of yoga as a route to healing, evolution and inner peace. James has taught all over the world, but loves to return to his hometown of London every summer where he teaches at some of his favourite studios.

Session One – Heart Openers and Backbends 10.30am-1.00pm

Session Two – Yoga and the Breath: Reducing Anxiety and Stress 2.30pm-5.30pm

Prices include- The Heart Openers and Backbending session is £30. Yoga and the Breath: Reducing Stress and Anxiety is £35. A full day of workshops is £55.

Our Early Bird offer includes a £5 discount from each individual session or from the full day of workshops if you book by 5th Jan 2020.

HEART OPENERS AND BACKBENDS

With James French

Saturday 1st February | 10.30am – 1.00pm

Yogi James is making a special visit to teach with us at Heather Yoga this February.

Heart-Opening poses can be transformative. They can energise, they can ground, they can shift stuck emotions and they can simply feel awesome! However, if we are not able to skilfully move in and out of the pose, they can also hurt or even lead to injury.

In this carefully crafted and fun Vinyasa sequence we will learn to prepare the different parts of the body that are required to work together to cultivate a safe and joyous backbend practice. In addition to increasing our flexibility, we will look at the value of also building strength. We will learn about the difference between Active ROM (Range of Motion) and Passive ROM. And we will explore a selection of heart-opening poses. James will always offer modifications and options so that all levels from beginners to Teachers can participate, learn and evolve their practice.

Suitable for all levels – everyone is welcome.

Prices include- The Heart Openers and Backbending session is £30. Yoga and the Breath: Reducing Stress and Anxiety is £35. A full day of workshops is £55.

Our Early Bird offer includes a £5 discount from each individual session or from the full day of workshops if you book by 5th Jan 2020.

YOGA AND THE BREATH: REDUCING ANXIETY AND STRESS

With James French

Saturday 1st February | 2.30pm – 5.30pm

Yogi James is making a special visit to teach with us at Heather Yoga this February

According to several Eastern traditions, unprocessed grief affects the lungs and manifests as tension or stagnation. This physical tension affects the way that breathe and can result in the symptom of anxiety. Through conscious breathing and movement, we can start to reverse this process. In this workshop, we will bring our lungs to life and experience the dispelling of anxiety. We will look at how stress affects different people and what we can do to reduce the amounts of stress in our lives. We will learn how the way that we breathe affects our daily lives, particularly in relation to anxiety levels. This work is strongly influenced by the teachings of Max Strom and of Sri Prem Baba, both of whom James has studied and trained with for several years.

The workshop will incorporate a lecture followed by a Hatha-Flow practice. We have plenty of comfy cushions and blankets, so you only need to bring a pen and paper, some loose clothing and an open heart.

Suitable for all levels – everyone is welcome.

James is here for a full day of workshops at Heather Yoga.

Prices include Yoga and the Breath: Reducing Stress and Anxiety is £35 and Heart Openers and Backbending is £30. A full day of workshops is £55.

Our Early Bird offer includes a £5 discount from each individual session or from the full day of workshops if you book by 5th Jan 2020.

WINTER YIN: THE SEASON OF STILLNESS

With Freya Thomas

Friday 7th February | 7.45pm-9.15pm

Join Freya for this seasonal Yin Yoga workshop as we find ourselves mid winter.

We will be looking into the world of Chinese medicine alongside our physical yin practice, exploring the meridian lines of the Kidneys and Bladder. Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach to one’s health and much like a yin yoga practice, it promotes balance throughout the whole body. We will be exploring aspects of Chinese medicine by visualising and locating meridian lines, finding organs and acupressure points, as well as working through some Qi enhancing practices to stimulate our Kidneys which house our ‘essence’.
Winter is linked to the element of Water and the organs of the kidneys and the bladder and is considered the ultimate Yin stage within a seasonal cycle. Our practice will follow the theory of Five elements to bring the body into ‘homeostatic balance’. Yin yoga places mild to moderate stresses on our joints and connective tissues (fascia) and can help to improve blood flow, hydration and overall mobility in the body.

This practice is suitable for all abilities and we will be using lots of props to help us along the way!

£15

A DAY OF WORKSHOPS WITH ADAM HOCKE

With Adam Hocke

Saturday 29th February | 10.30am – 4.30pm

Popular London based yoga teacher Adam Hocke is going to be back in Yorkshire for his 3rd visit to us at Heather Yoga with a full exciting day of workshops.

Adam is a renowned international yoga teacher, writer, and mentor who empowers his students in self-care. His classes are a blend of vinyasa flow and restorative yoga that leave the body and mind awakened and refreshed. Adam Hocke teaches precise, strong, and practical yoga classes to his students, blending contemporary understandings of movement and mindfulness with the traditions of yoga.
Adam also writes an award-winning blog and podcast as – Yoga with Adam.

Session One: Compassionate Core – Saturday 29th February 10.30am-1pm

Session Two: Wrist and Shoulder Maintenance – Saturday 29th February 2pm-4.30pm

Individual sessions are £35 and a full day of workshops is £60. We are offering an early bird of £30 for individual sessions and £50 for the full day if booked before 16th February.

COMPASSIONATE CORE 

With Adam Hocke

Saturday 29th February | 10.30am – 1:00pm

Change your relationship to your core by working more efficiently and compassionately in your practice. Instead of endless crunches and planks, we will learn the magic access points to core integration and use them to uplift and improve your execution of sun salutations, illuminate the inner-life of standing postures, and supercharge your preparations for arm balances and inversions. Beyond the development of holistic strength, we will learn how to stretch, release, and provide compassionate care to a part of us we routinely beat up. 

All levels welcome.

Individual sessions are £35 and a full day of workshops is £60. We are offering an early bird of £30 for individual sessions and £50 for the full day if booked before 16th February.

WRIST AND SHOULDER MAINTENANCE 

With Adam Hocke

Saturday 29th February | 2:00pm – 4.30pm

Yoga puts huge demands on the wrists and shoulders through a variety of postures that require weight-bearing and extreme mobility – sometimes all at once. This means that we have to be skillful and patient as practitioners to ensure the sustainability of our practices. In this workshop, we will rethink one-size-fits-all alignment and look at a variety of approaches to working with postures that require the upper-body to bear weight. In addition we will look at propping and modifications that can provide symptom management in these vulnerable regions. We will learn techniques, preparations, and releases to improve stability and function, and learn how to practice a full flow class off of your hands, if necessary.

All levels welcome.

Individual sessions are £35 and a full day of workshops is £60. We are offering an early bird of £30 for individual sessions and £50 for the full day if booked before 16th February.

GONG BATH & SOUND JOURNEY: DIVE INTO DEEP RELAXATION

With Craig Eddington

Sunday 15th March | 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Join Sound Therapist Craig Eddington at Heather Yoga for this fantastic restorative way to leave behind the stresses of modern life as you step into the power of Sound Healing and Sound Therapy. The Gong is played gently along with Himalayan & Crystal Singing Bowls with the captivating tones lulling you into a deep relaxation & restorative state.

There are a number of health benefits associated with achieving this state of deep relaxation: lower blood pressure, increased blood circulation, balancing of the nervous system, reduced mind chatter, better sleep patterns. Some people gain mental clarity or feel very energised by the sessions. The session may even enhance your creativity.

Some people also experience a reduced sense of pain, plus relief from symptoms of ongoing medical conditions and illnesses. The sound helps to induce our natural relaxation response, taking us out of ‘fight or flight’ mode and into our restorative, parasympathetic state. Those with autoimmune & nervous system conditions have benefited considerably from this work.

Attending the session can leave you with a feeling of inner peace and tranquillity and a reduced sense of stress, anxiety or worry.

A Gong Relaxation works on all levels of your being – mind, body, soul & spirit. The sound vibrations will provide a ‘sonic massage’ to your physical self and subtle energy fields, leaving you feeling relaxed, refreshed and restored.

Everyone is welcome, sessions are open, informal and light hearted. Wear warm comfortable clothing. No special skills required, just bring a smile and let the sound work its magic!

All yoga mats, blankets & bolsters are provided though you may like to bring your own yoga mat / blanket / pillow for your comfort.

Prompt start. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes earlier.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the event, late arrivals are unable to join part-way through.

£12.50

ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY + BIOMECHANICS APPLIED TO YOGA:
A 2-DAY TRAINING/IMMERSION

With Dr Yogi

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th March 2020 | 10:00am – 6:00pm

“The most useful and informative two days that I have spend in years!” Jo W, Yoga Teacher

For yoga teachers, yoga teacher trainees or yoga practitioners with at least a one-year consistent practice

In this two-day immersion we will explore in detail the anatomy and physiology of our incredible human body applied to practising and teaching yoga. Each topic that we delve into will be related directly back to the asana practice. The sessions will be interactive and experiential and will vary between discussion, lecture, small group work, personal reflection and group asana practice. There will be a strong focus on using knowledge of anatomy to make asana practices as inclusive as possible. A detailed manual will be included.

The immersion is ideal for yoga practitioners with an established practice, who want to learn more about the human body, go deeper in their own yoga practice and develop a teaching style that is up to date, empowering and inclusive. We will explore anatomy to a depth that is appropriate for teaching yoga.

By the end of the weekend you will feel inspired and empowered to teach yoga to the best of your ability. You will have the confidence to breakdown any yoga asana with a clear understanding of the key actions and movements and know how to work with your own unique anatomy and that of your student.

An Introduction to Intelligent Movement Principals:
• An introduction to muscle looking at its structure and function and how we can apply the knowledge of stretch reflexes to deepen our practice
• The structure and function of bone and joints looking at both the importance and limitation of alignment and what limits our movement
• How a knowledge of fascia can impact our movement on and off the mat
• The Nocebo Effect and choosing empowering language
• What causes muscle tightness
• Flexibility vs mobility
• Anatomical language and how this can help us to remember the names of some of our muscles

A Detailed Exploration of the Lower Limbs:
• An exploration of our feet and ankles looking at their structure and function and how we can apply this knowledge on and off the mat
• Why our knee joints may be vulnerable to injury and how to support them
• A detailed look at the hip joints focusing on what makes each of us so unique
• Piriformis Syndrome

A Detailed Exploration of the Upper Limbs:
• The importance of shoulder joint and girdle mobility and stability in our yoga practice
• An evidence-based approach to Shoulder Impingement
• Hyperextension of the elbow joint
• Why wrist pain is so common in yoga

A Detailed Exploration of the Spine:
• An exploration of our pelvis and sacro-iliac joints and how to keep this area supported during our asana practice
• An evidence-based approach to back pain and prolapsed discs
• The anatomy of our core musculature
• Increasing thoracic spine mobility
• Supporting our cervical spine during inversions
• An evidence-based approach to releasing neck tension

The Science Behind Why Yoga Makes Us Feel So Good:
• How yoga impacts our nervous system and relieves stress
• Yoga as a breath-led practice and why breath is so important
• Yoga for cardiovascular and lymphatic health

This immersion counts towards CPD requirements for Yoga Alliance members (14 contact hours)

2 Day Immersion Price:
£180 Early Bird if booked before 19th January 2020.
£200 Full Price.

Booking is essential to guarantee your place as places are limited.

About Andrew McGonigle aka Doctor Yogi:
After originally training to become a doctor, Andrew moved away from western medicine to pursue a career as a yoga teacher, massage therapist and anatomy teacher. Andrew has been practising yoga and meditation for over 13 years and teaching strong, grounding and inclusive classes since 2009. Andrew combines all of his skills to teach anatomy and physiology workshops across the globe. For more information visit: www.dr-yogi.com