Upcoming Workshops
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.
Find out more »Winter Solstice with Chloe
The winter solstice or midwinter marks the shortest period of daylight and longest night when the sun is at its lowest elevation in the sky. For centuries it has been seen across cultures as a time for ritual and festivals. Symbolically, the winter solstice represents regeneration and renewal as it signifies the rebirth of the sun and a gradual shift to longer days and more daylight. It is also a time for self-reflection. In this class, we’ll create space to…
Find out more »Christmas Reset Class with Chloe
This session offers you the chance to take time out from the chaos of Christmas and enjoy two hours of yoga to reinvigorate and restore your mind, body and energy levels. The morning will include both a yin and yang (flowing hatha) style of yoga as well as breath work (pranayama) and mindfulness meditation. Dedicated to your health and wellbeing, let this class be a little gift to yourself this Christmas. No experience is necessary although some knowledge of yoga (especially sun…
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