Lammas Yoga - Sunday 7 August. Lammas Full Moon Labyrinth - Thursday 11 August. 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.
Lammas / Pratyahara
Today is the first day of August and it is on or around this day that the festival of Lammas is celebrated. We are now half way between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox. The days have been shortening since the end of June and an 'exhalation' into the darker half the year is… Continue reading Lammas / Pratyahara
Introducing Our Community App
We established A Space to Be in 2009 to provide a small, safe and protected space for the practice of yoga, massage and meditation. Our Community App is the online version - private and distraction free to help you create your own 'space to be' at home.
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 I have written before about My Guru.… Continue reading Yoga and the Environment
Our Northumberland Retreat
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.
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) a regular home practice. The sessions are held in the spirit of 'the viniyoga of yoga', an approach to the specific application of yoga for individuals developed by TKV Desikachar. While this approach provides… 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.
29 October – Holistic Yoga Day
Holistic Yoga Days are an opportunity to immerse yourself in a complete practice of active and restorative postures, seated breathing practices and meditation. Overall this is a restful and meditative experience based on the Eight Limbs of Yoga set out by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutra. It is a chance to go deeper into both the theory and practice of yoga within in a friendly group.
Yoga Classes Online
Lucy's Thursday morning Zoom class is for those who already have some experience of breath-based yoga. Being in the Cycles is open to all and continues online on Sunday evenings approximately once every eight weeks. Individual tuition is also available online.
Yoga for All at Shilbottle Hall
Yoga, Relaxation and Meditation. Friday mornings 10.00-11.30am. A warm welcome awaits for all ages and abilities. Next course starts 23 September.