FAMILY YOGA SESSION – MONKEY PUZZLE STORY

With Kelly Ann

Sunday 20th October | 1pm – 2pm

This Family Yoga workshop is a great way to spend some quality time together, reconnect with each other and have fun through Yoga.

Based on the Julia Donaldson story Monkey Puzzle- join us on a yoga journey through the story.

Open to all ages of children and family members, we will go on a yoga journey together with some music, yoga games, support each other in partner poses, and practice some breathing exercises.

During the session you’ll experience plenty of laughter & joy, enjoy learning together & spending time in each other’s company, practice energetic and exciting yoga activities to challenge everyone, discover partner yoga to encourage bonding& being a team. This will help to build on strength, flexibility, enhancing focus & mindfulness, and finding inner calm & quietness.

£10 adult and one child, £2 for additional children/ adults. Maximum 3 children per family.

SOUND TO SILENCE KIRTAN AFTERNOONS

With Julia Carr

Sunday 20th October | 3 – 4:30pm

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 on the 3rd Sunday of every month.

YOGA UNPLUGGED: RESTORATIVE YOGA

With Heather Gregg

Friday 25th October | 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.

GONG BATH & SOUND JOURNEY: DIVE DEEP INTO RELAXATION

With Craig Eddington

Friday 25th October | 8pm – 9pm

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 auto-immune & 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

POWERFUL PRACTICES

With Naomi Absalom

Saturday 26th October | 2 – 5pm

Heather Yoga are pleased to bring Brighton & London based teacher Naomi Absalom to Yorkshire this Autumn for an exceptional yoga offering.

Most of us really have no idea just how powerful we are and what we have access to within ourselves. Deeply entrenched conditioning has turned many of us into docile, caged animals. We have become too comfortable, too passive, we tolerate ill health, settle for less, cope badly with stress and ultimately all of this serves to disconnect us from our own great power. When we deeply connect to our highest self through the complete practice of yoga and beyond, we begin to dissolve old ways of being and tired limitations. Understanding and experiencing this potential and learning simple ways to create change in the nervous system keeps us awake, healthy, anchored to our purpose and deeply in touch with ourselves.
This workshop will encourage you to locate the part of you which really resonates with energy and rekindle and reaffirm that connection for extremely powerful self-healing. We will move through a potent combination of creative and out of the box asana, mantra and breath work to unlock the force of the spirit and create change in the nervous system.

This will be a dynamic full spectrum, explorative yet inclusive practice for all levels, with an emphasis on asana, breath and mantra to awaken the energetic body and spirit ready for transformation. Expect your notions of your own body and mind to be challenged – let go and feel all kinds of glorious!

Price £30

About Naomi:
Authentic and kind, Naomi is an inspiring teacher. Her dynamic classes express her love for playfulness and creativity within movement, her passion for music as well as her interest in form and alignment. She focuses on strong, controlled and mindful transitions so that every moment is felt and processed. 17 years of self-practice, a decade of teaching, as well as training in Thai Yoga massage inform her intuitive hands on adjustments.
Inspired by the power of community, Naomi aims to create a safe and nurturing environment where each individual connects to the presenting current of energy to become part of something much greater than themselves. Deeply passionate about teaching yoga, she leads mentoring sessions for teachers across the UK so they may learn their art from a place of integrity and apprenticeship. Greatly indebted to the profound philosophical teachings of Sivananda which form the heart and soul of not only everything she teaches but her journey through life, Naomi’s love for the magical alchemy of vinyasa underpins her ever evolving teaching.

Listen to this interview with Naomi on the We Move Magazine ‘Movers & Mavericks’ podcast.

Try Naomi’s classes on the movement For Modern Life website.

INTRODUCTION TO AERIAL YOGA

With Paddy Gallagher

Sunday 27th October | 1pm – 3pm

This Aerial Yoga workshop is a 2-hour introductory session. You will be seated in the hammock at the beginning, folded over the hammock for a downward dog, resting back into the hammock during sun salutations and suspended in the hammock for inversions, as well as flipping in and out! At the end of the workshop you will also get the chance to fully unwind and rejuvenate by lying down in the hammock during Savasana.
Suitable for all levels of fitness and no previous experience of yoga or aerial work is needed, just bring an open mind with a sense of fun.

Only one ticket person/ per account name. If you have booked 2 tickets under the same account name please contact 07901866259 as this won’t show 2 places on the roster and spaces are very limited. Thank you

£25 for Early Bird Rate if booked by 6th October, £30 Full Price.

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

Also Aerial ‘Pop Up’ Classes – 75 min classes in addition to the regular Introduction To Aerial Yoga session. The ‘Pop up’ class are an ideal ‘next’ step’ for those who have attended an Intro workshop. If you have not yet tried Aerial yoga then please book on one of the upcoming workshops to learn the basics and then you’re already to fly at the Pop Up classes!
All the details for the Pop Up Classes can be found on the Class Timetable.
The next dates are 6th & 27th Oct, 10th & 24th Nov.

KIDS YOGA CAMP – OCTOBER HALF TERM

With Kelly Ann

Tuesday 29th October | 9am – 12noon

This special Kids Yoga Camp on the 29th October 9am-12 noon, will be a memorable experience for children aged between 4-10 yrs. Our School holiday camp encourages and supports our children with time and space to explore yoga a little bit deeper. This morning session will include mindfulness exercises, yoga poses, lots of games, lots of singing, stories, as well as yummy snacks and yoga craft. We will finish our practice with some beautiful guided relaxation.

Sibling discounts available.

Parent supervision is not necessary.

Prices include 1 child £20.
Discount for Siblings: 2 Children £36, 3 Children £53.

DEVELOPING SELF-COMPASSION

with Paddy Gallagher & Michael Ritchie

Sunday 3rd November  | 10am – 1pm

This therapeutic workshop will help you to learn the skills of compassion. To support yourself through emotional and challenging times in your life, with kindness and love.
You will explore:

• Be kinder to yourself with self-compassion through mindfulness, CBT and Person-Centred approaches.
• Questions and Answers connected to self-compassion.
• Engage with simple but powerful compassion exercise.
• Nurturing yourself physically, mentally and emotionally.
• Experience loving kindness meditation with use of essential oils and Koshi chime.

This workshop will be facilitated by two experienced and qualified therapists Michael Ritchie and Paddy Gallagher in a safe and warm environment.

£30

Early booking is advised as spaces are limited.

FALL INTO YIN

with Freya Thomas

Sunday 3rd November  | 2:30 – 4pm

Join Freya for this seasonal Yin Yoga workshop as we find ourselves in the midst of Autumn. We will be looking into the world of Chinese medicine alongside our physical yin practice, exploring the meridian lines of the Lung and Large Intestine.
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 specific breathing techniques to build on our lung capacity.
Autumn is linked to the element of Metal and the organs of the Lungs and Large Intestine. 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 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!

This workshop is suitable for all levels of experience.

£15

Early booking is advised as spaces are limited.

AUTUMN FLOW AND DEEP RELAXATION

with Deborah Grossman

Friday 8th November  | 7 – 9pm

Autumn is a time to gather our energy inwards, slow down and adopt a gentler regime, physically, mentally and emotionally, preparing for the colder months ahead.
It is the time for letting go of things that do not serve us. By clearing away the old and stale, we make room for what we value and cherish; clearing our minds as well as our physical clutter. Our lungs enable us to breathe in new energy; encouraging movement and flow through our lung and intestine meridians which help to detoxify our system.
Our seasonal yoga practice incorporates qigong and breathing practices for the season of Autumn. We will focus on increasing our breathing capacity, coordinating breath and movement, focusing on the moment of change and pauses within our transitions and use opening and closing postures to stimulate lung ventilation; gathering energy to cleanse, stimulate and detoxify.
Yoga Nidra follows the practice, bringing about a deep conscious relaxation. It is said that one hour of Yoga Nidra is equivalent to four hours of sleep. It is performed in savasana (corpse pose) and can be hugely beneficial in aiding tension, stress and anxiety.

This workshop is suitable for all levels of practitioner.

£20

INTRODUCTION TO AERIAL YOGA

With Paddy Gallagher

Sunday 10th November | 11:15am – 1:15pm

This Aerial Yoga workshop is a 2-hour introductory session. You will be seated in the hammock at the beginning, folded over the hammock for a downward dog, resting back into the hammock during sun salutations and suspended in the hammock for inversions, as well as flipping in and out! At the end of the workshop you will also get the chance to fully unwind and rejuvenate by lying down in the hammock during Savasana.
Suitable for all levels of fitness and no previous experience of yoga or aerial work is needed, just bring an open mind with a sense of fun.

Only one ticket person/ per account name. If you have booked 2 tickets under the same account name please contact 07901866259 as this won’t show 2 places on the roster and spaces are very limited. Thank you

£25 for Early Bird Rate if booked by 20th October, £30 Full Price.

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

Also Aerial ‘Pop Up’ Classes – 75 min classes in addition to the regular Introduction To Aerial Yoga session. The ‘Pop up’ class are an ideal ‘next’ step’ for those who have attended an Intro workshop. If you have not yet tried Aerial yoga then please book on one of the upcoming workshops to learn the basics and then you’re already to fly at the Pop Up classes!
All the details for the Pop Up Classes can be found on the Class Timetable.
The next dates are 6th & 27th Oct, 10th & 24th Nov.

SOUND TO SILENCE KIRTAN AFTERNOONS

With Julia Carr

Sunday 17th November | 3 – 4:30pm

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 on the 3rd Sunday of every month.

YOGA UNPLUGGED: RESTORATIVE YOGA

With Ella Young

Friday 22nd November | 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.

INTRODUCTION TO AERIAL YOGA

With Paddy Gallagher

Sunday 24th November | 11:15am – 1:15pm

This Aerial Yoga workshop is a 2-hour introductory session. You will be seated in the hammock at the beginning, folded over the hammock for a downward dog, resting back into the hammock during sun salutations and suspended in the hammock for inversions, as well as flipping in and out! At the end of the workshop you will also get the chance to fully unwind and rejuvenate by lying down in the hammock during Savasana.
Suitable for all levels of fitness and no previous experience of yoga or aerial work is needed, just bring an open mind with a sense of fun.

Only one ticket person/ per account name. If you have booked 2 tickets under the same account name please contact 07901866259 as this won’t show 2 places on the roster and spaces are very limited. Thank you

£25 for Early Bird Rate if booked by 3rd November, £30 Full Price.

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

Also Aerial ‘Pop Up’ Classes – 75 min classes in addition to the regular Introduction To Aerial Yoga session. The ‘Pop up’ class are an ideal ‘next’ step’ for those who have attended an Intro workshop. If you have not yet tried Aerial yoga then please book on one of the upcoming workshops to learn the basics and then you’re already to fly at the Pop Up classes!
All the details for the Pop Up Classes can be found on the Class Timetable.
The next dates are 6th & 27th Oct, 10th & 24th Nov.

HYGGE HATHA RESTORATIVE WORKSHOP

With Amanda Teal

Sunday 1st December | 4 – 6pm

‘H-y-g-g-e’ (pronounced hue-guh)
Winter offers us a natural opportunity to take advantage of the Danish ideal: Hygge. A word used when acknowledging a feeling or moment, whether alone or with friends, at home or out, ordinary or extraordinary as cosy, charming or special.

In this 2 hour workshop we can slow down, relax and create a deeper connection with ourselves and the people around us.

You’ll enjoy restorative yoga with a focus on healing the nervous system through supported postures that manipulate the spine; a grounding seasonal meditation; cosy fluffy blankets; essential oils and calming music. All practiced in Heather Yoga’s beautiful shala by with atmospheric lighting.

If this sounds like something your mind and body is calling for, then join Amanda Teal for a Hygge inspired restorative practice this December.

Suitable for all levels – you can expect to leave floating on a warm cloud feeling supported, calm & nourished.

Price £25

MIND BODY MOVEMENT

With Richie Norton

Sunday 8th December | 11am – 2pm

A 3-hour workshop that will combine the powerful tools of breathwork, movement and mobility to help de-stress, strengthen, repair and rebuild your body, while also discussing how finding a daily movement and mindfulness ritual is a key tool to help fight the battles of maintaining our precious mental health.

This workshop welcomes students of all levels of ability and fitness with no prior experience required, just an open mind and your good vibes ready to connect with lots of other good humans.

We will be breaking it down, breath by breath, move by move. A transformative practice incorporating the creation of your own free flow that feels just right to you, closing out with a deep restorative meditation.

The workshop will finish with a Q+A session with Richie and the rest of the tribe before we all levitate home.

If you have any injuries, health concerns or questions prior to the event please get in touch.

This is going to be part of Richie’s UK workshop tour but one very close to his heart being a Yorkshire man, and it will no doubt have a little extra magic.

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

About Richie
The ex-rugby player turned Yogi adrenaline junkie, Richie has spent the last 10 years working alongside sports professionals and some of the most respected pioneers of human performance. Getting Actors movie ready and Athletes game ready, experimenting with Meditation, Breathwork, Callisthenics, Capoeira, and his beloved Yoga, his coaching will take you on a journey of self-discovery, giving you all the tools to unlock and develop your full physical and mental potential.

AYURVEDA, THE WINTER SEASON AND STAYING HEALTHY

With Syama Kumari

Saturday 14th December | 4pm – 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.

Please bring a notebook with you.

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

SOUND TO SILENCE KIRTAN AFTERNOONS

With Julia Carr

Sunday 15th December | 3 – 4:30pm

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 on the 3rd Sunday of every month.

YOGA UNPLUGGED: RESTORATIVE YOGA

With Heather Gregg

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.

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

With Dr Yogi

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

“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