Upcoming Workshops
September 2023
Autumn Equinox with Chloe
As summer ends the light fades, the temperature drops and Autumn creeps in. The late September Autumn Equinox marks the turning of the seasons and a move towards a slower pace. It's a time for gathering in: finishing projects and harvesting thoughts, ideas and plans. The energy of Autumn reflects a shift towards introspection where we can contemplate our life and feel more grounded in the body. This class will offer you the space to do just that with a mindful…
Find out more »Clarity and Form – how to find clear pathways of weight for healthy alignment in yoga practice
The morning will include an experiential approach to learning some skeletal anatomy - with a focus on the spine. Then we’ll practise asana - finding how alignment through the bones means our muscles don’t need to work so hard and we can gain a feeling of effortlessness! Amanda began practising yoga 50 years ago. She is a British Wheel of Yoga trained teacher and Registered Somatic Movement Educator/Therapist. Amanda’s first classes were taught in 1997 in York. Harrogate Yoga was…
Find out more »October 2023
Yoga Bliss with Chloe
Deep rest for body and mind – a complete antidote to stress. Come and treat yourself to a blissful two hours of restorative yoga and mindfulness. You’ll use bolsters, blankets and other props to support yourself in restful postures, opening the body gently, slowly and safely. Nurturing breathing, mindfulness and calming music will help you slow down and nourish your soul. You’ll emerge from the practice with a deep sense of stillness and physical spaciousness. This session is open to all and…
Find out more »YOGA AND CLIMATE ACTION: Finding the connections | ALL WELCOME: A FREE EVENT
‘Yoga has a valuable contribution to make in addressing climate change, the defining issue of our time’. Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, on International Day of Yoga, 2019 This workshop will help us all to consider what those connections and contributions might be. Helen will facilitate exploration and discussion and consider how Yoga’s ancient wisdom teachings could help today’s Yoga stretch beyond individual health and wellbeing towards planetary health and wellbeing, from ‘me’ to ‘we’. Then Laura will offer a…
Find out more »November 2023
Balance & Connect Day Yoga Retreat with Dora + Jas
A grounded full body and mind approach to well-being. Experience how the body and mind are intrinsically linked and how to deepen your practice in a way that honours the innate wholeness of your body mind connection. Dora and Jasmine’s teaching approach, experience and expertise balance each other out with Dora’s focus on strength building, anatomy and functional movement and Jas’ specialism in nervous system informed restorative yoga, gentle flows, and accessible relaxation. We invite you to come along and…
Find out more »December 2023
Christmas Extravaganza
Our annual charity fundraiser is happening on 15 December. It's an evening to remember - a little bit bonkers and a great opportunity to meet your fellow yogis! Come and enjoy seasonal yoga postures, fun partner yoga, soothing Yin and wonderful candlelit chanting, followed by mulled wine and mince pies. All proceeds to York Mind and Shelter. £25 (all proceeds to charity) and please contact us for financial assistance reduced rates.
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