Lucy is reclined on a bolster in a gentle backward bend.
A Space to Be

Sunday 13 September – Restorative Yoga Afternoon

2.00-5.00pm workshop followed by tea and cake. Restorative Yoga is the conscious practice of rest and silence. Using props such as blocks, bolsters and blankets, the body is fully supported in positions of comfort and ease. This afternoon workshop will focus on the ‘Restorative Essentials’ and is suitable for complete beginners as well as seasoned… Continue reading Sunday 13 September – Restorative Yoga Afternoon

Lucy is supported by a bolster in a gentle twist.
A Space to Be

Saturday 7 November – Well Woman Yoga Day

10am - 4pm workshop including lunch. Breathwork, elegant movement flows, self massage and deep healing relaxation form the basis of this women-only day retreat. The practices are suitable for all women, with or without previous experience of yoga, and at any stage of life. Pregnant women and babes in arms are warmly welcome. day workshop weekend… Continue reading Saturday 7 November – Well Woman Yoga Day

A Space to Be

Yoga for All at Shilbottle Hall

Friday mornings 10.00-11.30am. New term starts 18 September. Join Lucy Maresh for yoga, relaxation and meditation in our lovely Community Hall. This is a therapeutic style of yoga which is done in a meditative way, without music, and includes a period of deep relaxation. All Welcome

A line drawing of a person resting with their feet up and a cat on their belly.
Permission to Stop

Permission to Stop

In March 2020, as many of us retreated into our homes for what would end up being longer than we ever imagined, I wrote a short email to my students called 'Permission to Stop'. As the lockdown was extended I continued to write about slowing down and letting go. later on I edited some of… Continue reading Permission to Stop

Pregnancy and Birth

Pregnancy Yoga 10 – Safe Sleep and Side Lying Relaxation

Once you are more than 28 weeks pregnant, the safest position for relaxation or go to sleep is on your side, either left or right. This is because when you lie on your back, the weight of the baby (and placenta, and amniotic fluid) can compress the vena cava, an important blood vessel which returns… Continue reading Pregnancy Yoga 10 – Safe Sleep and Side Lying Relaxation