Yoga Workshops
A Taste of Restorative Hatha Yoga
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Please NOTE that all packages are to be booked at least 3 weeks in advance with payment made in full! 10 People minimum for all workshops with a maximum of 20 people.
Please NOTE that all packages are to be booked at least 3 weeks in advance with payment made in full! 10 People minimum for all workshops with a maximum of 20 people.
This workshop is a beautiful taste of how the mind body and spirit unite as one. Great for the following:
- Benefit from Full and Deep Stretches
- Soothing to the Nervous System
- Find out Where You Hold Your Stress
- Trim Fat and Lose Weight
- Boost Your Immune System
- Quiet Your Mind
- Recover from Illness
- Heal Emotional Pain
- helps insomnia
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A Taste of Flow Yoga For Sciatica
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Please NOTE that all packages are to be booked at least 3 weeks in advance with payment made in full! 10 People minimum for all workshops with a maximum of 20 people.
Please NOTE that all packages are to be booked at least 3 weeks in advance with payment made in full! 10 People minimum for all workshops with a maximum of 20 people.
Most of the major causes of sciatica describe disc herniation, nerve compression and nerve irritation due to vertebral issues (too much movement, not enough space between, fractures and collapse, narrowing and misalignment). With a well-balanced yoga practice the spine is manipulated into its six natural movements of flexion, extension, lateral flexion right and left, and twisting right and left. We talked about this earlier in my article Fountain of youth found in yogi's spine.
Yoga is by far one of the best preventative measures you can take in order to lower greatly your chances of experiencing the debilitating pain of sciatica. Many yogis would say that with a consistent, safe, intelligent and therapeutic yoga practice you may never have to experience it. A strong and supple spine (with strong and supple muscles to support it) encourages and promotes its own health and longevity as well as the health and longevity of the sensory and motor nerves that leave and enter the spinal column.
Yoga is by far one of the best preventative measures you can take in order to lower greatly your chances of experiencing the debilitating pain of sciatica. Many yogis would say that with a consistent, safe, intelligent and therapeutic yoga practice you may never have to experience it. A strong and supple spine (with strong and supple muscles to support it) encourages and promotes its own health and longevity as well as the health and longevity of the sensory and motor nerves that leave and enter the spinal column.
A Taste of Strength and Balance
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Please NOTE that all packages are to be booked at least 3 weeks in advance with payment made in full! 10 People minimum for all workshops with a maximum of 20 people.
Please NOTE that all packages are to be booked at least 3 weeks in advance with payment made in full! 10 People minimum for all workshops with a maximum of 20 people.
Builds muscle strength
Strong muscles do more than look good. They also protect us from conditions like arthritis and back pain, and help prevent falls in elderly people. And when you build strength through yoga, you balance it with flexibility. If you just went to the gym and lifted weights, you might build strength at the expense of flexibility.
Prevents cartilage and joint breakdown
Each time you practice yoga, you take your joints through their full range of motion. This can help prevent degenerative arthritis or mitigate disability by “squeezing and soaking” areas of cartilage that normally aren’t used. Joint cartilage is like a sponge; it receives fresh nutrients only when its fluid is squeezed out and a new supply can be soaked up. Without proper sustenance, neglected areas of cartilage can eventually wear out, exposing the underlying bone like worn-out brake pads.
Protects your spine
Spinal disks—the shock absorbers between the vertebrae that can herniate and compress nerves—crave movement. That’s the only way they get their nutrients. If you’ve got a well-balanced asana practice with plenty of backbends, forward bends, and twists, you’ll help keep your disks supple.
Strong muscles do more than look good. They also protect us from conditions like arthritis and back pain, and help prevent falls in elderly people. And when you build strength through yoga, you balance it with flexibility. If you just went to the gym and lifted weights, you might build strength at the expense of flexibility.
Prevents cartilage and joint breakdown
Each time you practice yoga, you take your joints through their full range of motion. This can help prevent degenerative arthritis or mitigate disability by “squeezing and soaking” areas of cartilage that normally aren’t used. Joint cartilage is like a sponge; it receives fresh nutrients only when its fluid is squeezed out and a new supply can be soaked up. Without proper sustenance, neglected areas of cartilage can eventually wear out, exposing the underlying bone like worn-out brake pads.
Protects your spine
Spinal disks—the shock absorbers between the vertebrae that can herniate and compress nerves—crave movement. That’s the only way they get their nutrients. If you’ve got a well-balanced asana practice with plenty of backbends, forward bends, and twists, you’ll help keep your disks supple.
A Taste of Flow Yoga for Beginners
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Please NOTE that all packages are to be booked at least 3 weeks in advance with payment made in full! 10 People minimum for all workshops with a maximum of 20 people.
Please NOTE that all packages are to be booked at least 3 weeks in advance with payment made in full! 10 People minimum for all workshops with a maximum of 20 people.
Increases Balance
Finding balance both physically and mentally is a requirement for many of the poses that are held throughout a yoga sequence. When you go to hold a balancing pose in yoga or are sitting in a meditation, it is useful to find a point of focus where the gaze rests (drishti). During yoga poses, once the drishti is found, you can move slowly and mindfully into your yoga pose. This mindful movement encourages and develops balance both as you enter the pose and as you hold yourself there while softening the gaze on a point of focus.
Increases Concentration and Focus
The practice of yoga asanas requires physical concentration as you learn to bring your focus to your breath and move through a sequence of poses. Bringing in an awareness of your body and breath is a useful tool that can be used off the mat as you increase your concentration in your day-to-day activities.
Gives Clarity and Calmness For The Mind
As you learn to concentrate on your breath during your yoga practice, you will also bring your awareness to the present moment – releasing thoughts about the past and future. This practice is one that is developed over time, however, clarity and calmness of the mind is often developed when we can release the nagging thoughts that come from our busy lives. Instead of getting enveloped by the to-do lists and stresses of daily life that flood our mind, the practice of yoga helps us observe our thoughts and release that which is not serving us well.
Finding balance both physically and mentally is a requirement for many of the poses that are held throughout a yoga sequence. When you go to hold a balancing pose in yoga or are sitting in a meditation, it is useful to find a point of focus where the gaze rests (drishti). During yoga poses, once the drishti is found, you can move slowly and mindfully into your yoga pose. This mindful movement encourages and develops balance both as you enter the pose and as you hold yourself there while softening the gaze on a point of focus.
Increases Concentration and Focus
The practice of yoga asanas requires physical concentration as you learn to bring your focus to your breath and move through a sequence of poses. Bringing in an awareness of your body and breath is a useful tool that can be used off the mat as you increase your concentration in your day-to-day activities.
Gives Clarity and Calmness For The Mind
As you learn to concentrate on your breath during your yoga practice, you will also bring your awareness to the present moment – releasing thoughts about the past and future. This practice is one that is developed over time, however, clarity and calmness of the mind is often developed when we can release the nagging thoughts that come from our busy lives. Instead of getting enveloped by the to-do lists and stresses of daily life that flood our mind, the practice of yoga helps us observe our thoughts and release that which is not serving us well.
A Taste of Advanced Yoga Flow
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Please NOTE that all packages are to be booked at least 3 weeks in advance with payment made in full! 10 People minimum for all workshops with a maximum of 20 people.
Please NOTE that all packages are to be booked at least 3 weeks in advance with payment made in full! 10 People minimum for all workshops with a maximum of 20 people.
So what is advanced Vinyasa? Well, one way to describe advanced vinyasa flow is in terms of the physical workout. In a vinyasa flow class, you can usually expect to sweat your butt off. Is it a harder class that incorporates balance and strength within a flow. A really hard, advanced vinyasa flow class will, I promise you, be the hardest workout you’ve ever had. It’ll involve intense cardio and strength-building exercises, as well as some core work, a handful of asanas to increase flexibility, and some wildly fun acrobatic stuff that is reminiscent of Cirque du Soleil (well not that far)
You will enjoy this super fun, fit class that will leave you feeling invigorated and rejuvenated. The class will finish with a gorgeous cool down of 10 minutes and then move into a Yoga Nidra! YOU WILL LOVE
You will enjoy this super fun, fit class that will leave you feeling invigorated and rejuvenated. The class will finish with a gorgeous cool down of 10 minutes and then move into a Yoga Nidra! YOU WILL LOVE
Chakra Yoga
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Please NOTE that all packages are to be booked at least 3 weeks in advance with payment made in full! 10 People minimum for all workshops with a maximum of 20 people.
Please NOTE that all packages are to be booked at least 3 weeks in advance with payment made in full! 10 People minimum for all workshops with a maximum of 20 people.
The benefits of chakra balancing are closely tied with the philosophy of yoga. If you have taken a yoga class or practiced on your own, you will know the feeling of full-body integration that comes after completing a session. Yoga experts will explain that this is due to the movement of life energy, also called prana or chi, that comes from practicing yoga.
It is believed that blocked energy in a particular chakra or chakras can lead to illness in those areas of the body. Taking the time to shift this energy using yoga and/or chakra meditation can help clear these issues. This is something you can do consciously so that you can take control of your state of well-being.
Benefits of clearing and balancing chakras
It is believed that blocked energy in a particular chakra or chakras can lead to illness in those areas of the body. Taking the time to shift this energy using yoga and/or chakra meditation can help clear these issues. This is something you can do consciously so that you can take control of your state of well-being.
Benefits of clearing and balancing chakras
- Increased awareness and openness to Psychic and Spiritual Information
- Faster and greater ability to heal your Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Issues
- Transform weaknesses into strengths
- Easier Release of Non Supportive Patterns
- Increased Passion for Life
- Experience the Power of living Present in the Now
- Overcome boredom by infusing spirit into mundane
- Become comfortable facing uncertainty by tapping into the stability of your Self
- Increased manifesting ability to create what You want in life
- Access financial wisdom
- Enjoy healthy and loving relationships
- Greater pleasure and enjoyment in life
- Realization of your self worth
- Make clear choices that reflect who You are
- Self confidence to accept and express yourself
- Ease in experiencing Love and forgiveness of self and others.
- Access inspiration to turn dreams into reality
- Awareness and dedication to your Highest life path.
- Increase the health and strength of your immune system
- Recognition and increase intuition
- Express and release emotions in a healthy manner
- Increased personal integrity
- Attain self mastery
- Access your inner wisdom
- Enjoy the clarity of a focused mind
- Abundant inner guidance by maintaining a strong connection to Source
- Live your Highest Life Path
- Tap into your Will Power
- Clear communication of your heart and mind
- Experience the power of being grounded in physical and your Spiritual Higher Self simultaneously
Advanced Yoga Workshop - Headstands, Backbends and Scorpion
This workshop is for yogis with a lot of experience and confidence in what they are doing. We will be looking alignment, strength techniques and tips to take your practice further. How to generate the core strength with breath, mind and body.
This practice starts for the very beginning, to enable the body to breathe the pose.
Backbends:
One of the most notable benefits of backbends is relief of anxiety and stress. A daily backbend routine can do wonders to eliminate chronic anxiety that racks our bodies and minds. By opening up the front of your body, you release and break through stress. To do so takes mental determination, discipline and dedication.
Approach each backbend with a can-do attitude and tell yourself you will stay in the posture and breathe. Breathing is one of the most important elements to a properly executed backbend. If you’re experiencing chronic anxiety, increase the number of days you practice yoga each week. I’ve found that a more consistent practice keeps anxiety in check.
and Headstands:
1. Stress Relief
In Yoga, headstands are classified as an “inversion”, both in the literal sense of inverting your body, and in the spiritual sense of turning your attention inwards. If you’re experiencing any stress, anxiety or fear, try standing on your head while slowly taking long and deep breaths. Maintain this posture for as long as you can, and notice as your stress begins to melt away.
2. Healthy Skin and Scalp
This position will temporarily re-direct your blood flow into your head and face, bringing wonderful nutrients and oxygen with it. For this reason you’ll probably notice that the skin on your face takes on a nice glowing colour after a headstand. This extra blood flow to the scalp also helps to slow the approach of grey hair, and some yoga fanatics even claim that frequent headstands can bring colour back into your grey hair.
3. Increase your Focus
Naturally an inverted pose will bring a rush of blood into your brain, which serves as a sort of mental “reset” button. Your focus and brain function will increase, and partnered with reduced stress, helps to clarify your thoughts.
4. Better Sex Life and Alleviates Depression
Headstands help to stimulate and bring a fresh blood flow to your hypothalamus and pituitary glands, a set of “master glands” which help to regulate our bodies other glands and hormones. By refreshing your sexual hormones and detoxifying your adrenal glands, regular headstands will help improve your sex life, as well as increasing positive thought and general well being.
5. Strengthens your Arms, Shoulders and Core.
In order to avoid straining your neck, a proper headstand necessitates that you take most of the weight into your shoulders, arms, and core. Try to hold the position as long as you can—the longer you maintain a balanced pose, the more of a workout you’ll get.
Scorpion:
Vrishchikasana or the Scorpion Pose is an inverted pose and an advanced yoga asana which has great benefits for the nerves, the endocrine glands and has anti-aging benefits. In Sanskrit, Vrishchika means a Scorpion. In the final position, Vrischikasana resembles the scorpion with its tail lifted upwards. When a scorpion wants to sting its victim, it raises the tail above the back and strikes the victim over the head. This pose resembles a scorpion ready to strike. This pose is usually done at the end of asana practice.
To do Vrishchikasana, one has to be an adept in doing Sirsasana, the yogic head stand. Sirsasana is the starting point for performing Vrishchikasana. Those suffering from vertigo, cerebral thrombosis, high blood pressure and heart diseases should not do this asana.
For beginners, use the support of a wall to attempt this asana. It will be better to have a partner or a yoga instructor to look over you while performing this asana.
This practice starts for the very beginning, to enable the body to breathe the pose.
Backbends:
One of the most notable benefits of backbends is relief of anxiety and stress. A daily backbend routine can do wonders to eliminate chronic anxiety that racks our bodies and minds. By opening up the front of your body, you release and break through stress. To do so takes mental determination, discipline and dedication.
Approach each backbend with a can-do attitude and tell yourself you will stay in the posture and breathe. Breathing is one of the most important elements to a properly executed backbend. If you’re experiencing chronic anxiety, increase the number of days you practice yoga each week. I’ve found that a more consistent practice keeps anxiety in check.
and Headstands:
1. Stress Relief
In Yoga, headstands are classified as an “inversion”, both in the literal sense of inverting your body, and in the spiritual sense of turning your attention inwards. If you’re experiencing any stress, anxiety or fear, try standing on your head while slowly taking long and deep breaths. Maintain this posture for as long as you can, and notice as your stress begins to melt away.
2. Healthy Skin and Scalp
This position will temporarily re-direct your blood flow into your head and face, bringing wonderful nutrients and oxygen with it. For this reason you’ll probably notice that the skin on your face takes on a nice glowing colour after a headstand. This extra blood flow to the scalp also helps to slow the approach of grey hair, and some yoga fanatics even claim that frequent headstands can bring colour back into your grey hair.
3. Increase your Focus
Naturally an inverted pose will bring a rush of blood into your brain, which serves as a sort of mental “reset” button. Your focus and brain function will increase, and partnered with reduced stress, helps to clarify your thoughts.
4. Better Sex Life and Alleviates Depression
Headstands help to stimulate and bring a fresh blood flow to your hypothalamus and pituitary glands, a set of “master glands” which help to regulate our bodies other glands and hormones. By refreshing your sexual hormones and detoxifying your adrenal glands, regular headstands will help improve your sex life, as well as increasing positive thought and general well being.
5. Strengthens your Arms, Shoulders and Core.
In order to avoid straining your neck, a proper headstand necessitates that you take most of the weight into your shoulders, arms, and core. Try to hold the position as long as you can—the longer you maintain a balanced pose, the more of a workout you’ll get.
Scorpion:
Vrishchikasana or the Scorpion Pose is an inverted pose and an advanced yoga asana which has great benefits for the nerves, the endocrine glands and has anti-aging benefits. In Sanskrit, Vrishchika means a Scorpion. In the final position, Vrischikasana resembles the scorpion with its tail lifted upwards. When a scorpion wants to sting its victim, it raises the tail above the back and strikes the victim over the head. This pose resembles a scorpion ready to strike. This pose is usually done at the end of asana practice.
To do Vrishchikasana, one has to be an adept in doing Sirsasana, the yogic head stand. Sirsasana is the starting point for performing Vrishchikasana. Those suffering from vertigo, cerebral thrombosis, high blood pressure and heart diseases should not do this asana.
For beginners, use the support of a wall to attempt this asana. It will be better to have a partner or a yoga instructor to look over you while performing this asana.
