YOGA WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS IN PLYMOUTH

Very different to our regular Yin session.  You will be introduced to the practice and then the remainder of the session is in silence. With silence comes the additional meditation that is unique to this style of Yin Yoga. If you have never tried a silent practice you may experience new sensations and awakenings. Come and try Plymouth's only SILENT YIN YOGA

YIN is slow, YIN allows the body to stretch, YIN releases tension and joints Yin yoga works on connective tissues and balances the body organs. It is the perfect companion to a gym workout. Based on acupressure techniques we use the map of Chinese traditional medicine meridians to restore and activate various parts of the body. We will be using seasonal understanding of these points and where possible use wall and props (bring belt and brick/block) to go deep. In a world where everything has got faster YIN yoga means your body and mind get to slow down. Let go of everything. Join the class and see why YIN IS IN.

Many of us live life in the fast lane. Diaries are full, and rushing from place to place. As well as other demands at home and work (A life of yang). We may have had the energy earlier in the year but now our energetic levels are changing.

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Autumn is peering around the corner and we may feel we want to to do less. How would it feel to rebalance and be less yang, to be the opposite in a state of yin. This Yin Yoga workshop attends to the change in us as we move through to Autumn

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Yin yoga works with the seasons and is informed by Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory. In this workshop we look at the meridians which are associated with Autumn. We explore the physical body as it relates to these meridian. We get the chance to reflect on the emotions that naturally occur as we transition from late summer. By using postures which activate the seasonal meridians we have the opportunity to balance these feelings.

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We will become attuned to what the body really needs. We will learn how yin yoga can nourish our very essence at this time of year. A time for us to be with ourselves and unravel our knots and balance us mentally, emotionally and physically.

Space to be still, space to reflect, space to be.

Come and see what it feels like to let go. Prepare to feel floaty.

Utilise ancient kriyas (cleansing rites) and shuddhis (purifications) as laid out by the great sages.

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Hatha Yoga Pradipika states that these kriyas should be done before any further physical practice to attain unification with the divine.

Patanjali's Yoga Sutras states that these kriyas are the way to overcome the main causes of mental, physical and emotional sorrow, suffering and pain

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Discover secret unwritten techniques which have only been passed on orally and are not documented.  The way to get mind, body and soul cleaned in a way that leaves the inner self refreshed and new. 

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We will be practising a set of techniques which lead to a lightness and purity not only in the physical body but also  the mental body and energetic body.

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Come and see what KRIYA YOGA is all about

Back bends open up the front of the bosy and expose our vulnerable parts, including the heart and organs. Backbends have been associated with fear. Going deep into a backbend can help us over long standing fears and energise the body.

We will explore the safe way to enter back bends and look at which areas of the body need to be engaged and aligned for backbending to take pressure off the spine.

Safe entry and exits for backbending is vital. You will practice step by step techniques in order to achieve this. You will get to practice fascial stretches and anatomical range of motion techniques as a way to reprogramme your brain. The mind may tell you that backbending is impossible but there are shortcircuits to allow backbends to deepen.

Find out what backbends are all about and how they can be incorporated into your personal practice. Postures explored in the workshop are salabasana A and B, ustrasana, bhekasana, danurasana, parsva danurasana, laguvajrasana, kapotasana A and B and urdva danurasana

This workshop is not suitable for anyone with blood pressure issues or spinal injuries. No physical adjustments will be made during covid-19 safety measures

Building on the arm balance 1 workshop and back bend work shop this Arm Balance 2 workshop takes arm balances to the next level. One reason arm balances are so challenging is they require both strength and flexibility, so having a regular vinyasa style practice and/or having both strength and flexibility should give your the foundation for you to try out the more demanding set of arm balancing postures.

Once your yoga practice starts to leave the ground, you begin to fly and add another dimension to your postures. However many classes do not incorporate advanced arm balances and when they do we have no idea what to do. Technique, alignment and tristana (three elements which bring focus to the posture) are vital for some of the more challenging arm balances. . In addition, learning how to fall without injury (if you haven’t already done that) will be a stepping stone to improving the chances of success in some of the more unusual arm balances.

The practice of poses that include weight bearing on the arms not only helps prevent osteoporosis but also builds upper body strength. Arm balances help strengthen the balance reflexes, coordination and propioception.

Give yourself a physical challenge and blast the winter away.

Postures analysed and explored are:

Pincha Mayurasana (variations), Ganda Bherundasana (chinstand), Devaduuta Panna Asana (fallen angel), Koundinyasana transitions, Mula Check up (wide legs or back pack), Astavakrasana

Galavasana, Vrischikasana (scorpion)

See the world from a different perspective. Learn to defy gravity, build strength and overcome fears through practicing some of the foundation arm balances of the Rocket series (where arm balances feature heavily). We spend so much of our time seated or standing in the yoga studio, at home or work isn’t it time to give those legs a rest? Arm balances not only allow the legs to relax but the shoulders and arms (which are often neglected), are used to make your existing practice challenging but fun. Postures will be explored individually and then linked together for a part Rocket yoga sequence. Postures covered are: pincha mayurasana, bakasana, parsva bakasana A, B, eka pada bakasana, galavasana, koundinyasana A, B, Use this workshop to fly the Rocket and develop a vinyasa practice.

Breath Bandha Dristi :

The essence of yoga

Begin to develop your practice further.

Gain control over the breath and begin to quiet the mind. Distinguish how correct breathing vastly alters how you approach your yoga practice.

Use the correct (nine) gazing points during the fundamental postures in a vinyasa style or flow class

Build strength and use energy more effectively using the secret yogic locks (bandhas). Learn about the unspoken bandhas.
 

We will explore the philosohopy behind these techniques and then incorporate training to engage and utilise tristana (breath, bandha and dristi) to develop a more focused practice.

THESE ASPECTS ARE THE FOUNDATION OF ALL FLOW YOGA  and ONCE PRACTICED OTHER POSTURES WILL BECOME EASIER TO MASTER

this workshop will use strong practice, so recommended not to eat at least 3 hours before

Back pain and sciatica  workshop

Includes scoliosis, non specific back pain, and arthritis

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This workshop is not suitable for those suffering with herniated disc, spinal injury or those already having had spinal surgery.

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Find out how holistic yoga techniques can help manage and even eradicate symptoms and causes of persisent agonising back pain

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Come and see why doctors are recommending yoga as a way to resolve back pain issues that they cannot deal with.  Get off medications and lead a new life

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All techniques are based on medically researched studies

This workshop explores various techniques to manage back pain and sciatica. Many emotions are tied up in the body, particularly the lower back area which causes long term suffering. We will be using  techniques to unravel some of those tight areas that seem to never go away.

We have had great success with treating back pain. By incorporating the internal yoga we delve into places which cannot be seen by modern medical science. We utilise thousands of years old yoga science.

Be prepared to open up the root causes of pain and suffering and to release them. Leave with a series of techniques you can use on a daily baisis to overcome lower back pain and sciatica.

This workshop is not suitable for those suffering with herniated disc, spinal injury or those already having had spinal surgery.