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
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Beltane / Asana
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.
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
Mother Nurture 1:1
1:1 Yoga and Mentoring for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond. Available via zoom or in person at A Space to Be Yoga Retreat.
Yoga for All at Shilbottle Hall
Yoga, Relaxation and Meditation. Friday mornings 9.30-11am. A warm welcome awaits for all ages and abilities.
Imbolc / Yama
Imbolc is a wonderful time to consider the first of Patanjali's eight limbs of yoga - Yama - as this guidance is all about our relationships. As we move through the gate out of winter hibernation to be more 'in the world', we can perhaps bring more awareness or consciousness to how we treat ourselves… Continue reading Imbolc / Yama