Stay with us at A Space to Be. Whether you simply want to soak up the views and fresh air or plan a full itinerary of yoga and massage you are welcome as a guest in our home. Guests have exclusive use of our self-contained accommodation with sea views. There are lovely walks on the doorstep and it is a short drive to the beach. We can accommodate individuals, couples or groups of up to three.
Summer Solstice / Pranayama
Continuing our journey through the seasons and the eight limbs of yoga here we arrive at the Summer Solstice and our fourth gateway - the traditional yogic practice of prāṇāyāma. The word prāņayāma consists of two parts: prāņa and ayāma. “Ayāma” means “stretch” or “extend” and prāņa refers to our life force or energy. So, literally what is meant by prāņayāma is to stretch or extend our energy (I like the phrase 'conserving our energy').
Being in the Cycles
This year we will be celebrating each seasonal turning point in the year with an online yoga class and an outdoor labyrinth walk. You can attend any or all of the programme - travelling with us through the whole of the year, or just dipping in for one or two events.
Sunday 3 July – Yoga and the Environment
When I was asked to teach a workshop on the theme of 'Yoga and the Environment' I immediately said 'yes'. From 'Being in the Cycles' to 'Mother Earth Has Got Your Back', my yoga practice and teaching has always been infused with imagery from the natural world and is part of a wider relationship with… Continue reading Sunday 3 July – Yoga and the Environment
Yoga with Lucy Maresh
Lucy teaches yoga in the spirit of ‘the viniyoga of yoga’, an approach to the specific application of yoga for individuals developed by TKV Desikachar. She brings to this a particular interest in restorative yoga (as developed from BKS Iyengar by Judith Hanson Lasater) and in yoga for women.
Mother Nurture Yoga with Lucy Maresh
Holistic yoga classes and workshops for women and babies. Yoga for Pregnancy - Preparing for Birth - Postpartum Recovery Yoga - Baby Massage - Yoga for You and Your Baby
Yoga for You: 1:1 Yoga Sessions
Available via zoom or in person. The purpose of individual yoga tuition is to support you in developing, maintaining (or re-kindling)… Continue reading Yoga for You: 1:1 Yoga Sessions
Massage with Lucy Maresh
Lucy draws on techniques from many massage traditions as well as her yoga background to meet the needs of each individual as a whole.
Yoga for You and Your Baby
Yoga for You AND Your Baby! For women and their babies aged from newborn until crawling. Monthly on Wednesdays. 10am-12noon at A Space to Be Yoga Retreat.
Breathing Space
Create some Breathing Space this summer with five weeks of nourishing yoga for respiration. Each class will include some anatomy, simple yoga postures to support different breathing patterns and guided deep relaxation.