Most of us begin our yoga practice with an interest in āsana (pronounced ah-sana) - otherwise known as postures. Practicing āsana allows us to develop a better relationship with our body, to really feel our body and learn how to use it and move it wisely. For many of us this deepening relationship with our body begins an enquiry into other aspects of ourselves, like our breath, our thoughts, our feelings and our spirituality. Whether or not that's what we intended, we find ourselves on the path of yoga and we might start to seek for a map of the territory.
Author: Lucy Maresh
Summer Retreats in Northumberland
We have dates available in May, June and July for weekend or midweek yoga retreats. Whether you're a total beginner or a long term practitioner you are warmly welcome. We provide bespoke high quality, healing and relaxing experiences to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and find contentment in the joy of ‘just being.’ WEEKEND… Continue reading Summer Retreats in Northumberland
Yoga Study Day Retreat
An opportunity to immerse yourself in a complete practice of active and restorative asana (postures), pranayama (breathing) and meditation. Each yoga day will be structured around a philosophical theme and is aimed at experienced practitioners and teachers, or curious beginners! Accommodation is available for anyone that would like to travel from further afield.
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 Pregnancy and Birth
For women who are 14 weeks pregnant or more. Monthly on Sundays. 10am-12noon at A Space to Be Yoga Retreat.