We learn through repetition, but sometimes we get stuck repeating the very thing that hampers our progress, wears us out and runs us down, or we end up focusing so much on achieving that we lose sight of an approach that might serve us better.
This workshop will place importance on making time for rest and recovery, with a view towards developing a sensitive and sustainable practice that takes into account the context of our lives; the fluctuations and challenges we face every day.
The workshop will be divided across two broad categories: ‘active’ and ‘passive’, or, ‘doing’ and ‘being’. We will start the day with a gentle somatic movement practice (focused on how movements feel rather than the way they look) and we will end the day with a brief (beginner-friendly) introduction to sitting meditation.
The group will learn about the role of our nervous systems, the stress response and how we can take steps to calm ourselves down. The aim of this workshop is not to do, or be ‘better’, but to increase the size of our toolbox, so we have more choice when it comes to making decisions about what would be most helpful to us.
Schedule
10:00-11:00 ‘Doing’ - a gentle somatic movement session
Break for refreshments (lots of yummy things are included)
11:30-12:30 ‘Being’ - guided relaxation, basic breathing exercises and an introduction to sitting meditation
This workshop is suitable for:
beginners
curious yoga practitioners of any discipline
people that are set on getting ‘rest’ higher up their list of priorities
You will learn ways to:
adapt your yoga practice to incorporate more recuperative elements
create time and space for self-reflection
address stress
Equipment
It's always nice to use your own mat, so if you already have one, please bring it with you. I will have a limited number of spare mats available on the day. If you have yoga blocks, blankets, pillows, eye masks etc. bring them along. These are nice-to-have, rather than essential requirements.
Prices, booking and refunds
Price: £30/£24*
*Concessions: Students and members of the Cowley Road Condors cycling club. If you would struggle to attend for financial reasons, please get in touch, we will make it work.
This workshop is limited to 15 people; attendance must be confirmed in advance. Your place will only be guaranteed once payment has been received in full.
Full refunds will be made if a cancellation is received by 25th January (2 weeks in advance). If a cancellation is made after this time, I will issue you with a full refund as soon as someone has filled your space. If your space remains vacant, and your cancellation is received by 1st February (1 week in advance), I will refund you half of the price paid. No refunds will be made if a cancellation is received less than a week in advance, and your place on the workshop remains empty.