Classes and Playlists for week Monday 7th - Friday 11th March
Our Yoga sessions this week are taking a look at Samana Vayu - The direction of energy inwards which balances and harmonises the systems. This movement of energy allows us to digest and process not only the food we eat but also the food of life! The awareness around this area aids digestion and offers strength and motivation in life. We would love to see you in-person in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke or online via Zoom.
Our Monday Qigong class in Water Orton is flowing into Spring with Wood element forms and a focus on the connective tissues of the body.
All booking online.
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A Spring in your Step - In-person Springtime Workshop with Denise
Join Denise in-person at Shustoke Village hall as we spring into Spring!
Sunday 3rd April 10.00am - Midday.
Let's come together in community to honour the emerging light of Spring.
Practices to revive the body and mind in this season of growth, expansion and energy.
Planting the seeds, with intention, that will bring fruit later in the year. This will be a practice of shaking off any sluggishness (physical and emotional) and welcoming a brighter, lighter energy into our life this season.
Flow-led Yoga movement, breath work, Qigong energy techniques, lifestyle tips for this season, relaxation.
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Classes and playlists Monday 28th Feb - Friday 4th March
When the world is unsettled it’s important to feel a sense of community and togetherness. As we move into March our classes continue with a mixture of in-person and online sessions so that you can still connect in a way that you feel comfortable. In our Yoga sessions this month we look at the Vayu’s - the winds - the directions of our energy with intention. This week we look at Apana Vayu - the downward flowing direction that can release and clear yet steady and ground us. Movement, breath work, intention and oh, so important relaxation for these soulful times. Classes in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke and lots online too.
Our Qigong class in Water Orton moves into Spring practices with the wood element of growth, expansion and optimism.
Booking online for all classes.
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Classes and playlists for week Monday 21st - Friday 25th February
It’s a windy half term but classes are still on this week. Closing our 8 limbs of Yoga theme we take a look at the meaning of Dharana and Samadhi - meditation & moving towards a place of bliss/pure awareness.
Is this possible in our modern life? We have observed the other limbs now it’s time to weave them all together and find the moments of calm, peacefulness and bliss - that could happen whilst listening to a beautiful piece of music, having a cuppa, being with a loved one, walking the dog. Come and explore the little moments together in our safe and welcoming halls in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke or online in your own space.
Qigong class in Water Orton moves towards our Spring sessions.
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Classes and playlists for week Monday 14th - Friday 18th February plus Jivamukti Chakra class with Maureen Howell
Let’s spread some love this Valentines week!
Our wonderful guest teacher, Maureen Howell, brings her incredible Jivamukti Chakra class to your screen this Sunday 20th Feb. 10 - 11.30am - booking from our “book your class” page.
Our Yoga sessions this week focus on the 5th & 6th limb of Patanjali’s eight limbs of Yoga - Pratyahara & Dharana (withdrawal of senses/quietening & concentration). We can still observe these qualities within movement practices - being totally present and in-the-moment in everything that we do, even when things challenge us. Come along in-person in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke, or in your own space via Zoom.
Our Qigong class in Water Orton looks again at the Ba Duan Jin forms - keeping our connective tissues and muscles supple ready for Spring. All booking online
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Classes and playlists for week Monday 7th - Friday 11th February
Our Yoga sessions this week focus on the 4th limb of Patanjali’s 8 limbs of Yoga - pranayama - to expand or extend our life energy. We will be opening up areas of the body that encourage a lighter yet fuller breath, exploring different breathing practices and exploring how we can direct energy to where we need it to go.
In-person classes in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke. Our beginners Qigong class in Water Orton starts to move between Winter and Spring in our forms. Lots online if you prefer to practice in your own space. Booking online.
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February Super Saturday is on the 5th
Our February Super Saturday is online on the 5th Feb. 9.00am - 10.30am.
As the first signs of early Spring start to appear we explore the feelings of new beginnings. Perhaps a lightness that can come as we begin to emerge from the darker months into something new.
We will explore the element of Akash/Space and how we might create it in the body, on the breath and in the mind. Book your space online and see you there.
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Classes and playlists for week Monday 31st Jan - Friday 4th Feb
February is here this week and with it the first signs of Spring. Our Yoga classes this week will focus on the third limb of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras - Asana -steady seat/posture. Can we stay steady and comfortable when everything around us is struggling to find balance? We will explore different benefits from these shapes and positions, not just mobility but also the mind/body relationship when we explore different areas of the body in Yoga.
Our Qigong classes this month will be looking at the transition between Winter and early Spring as well as exploring some forms of the tiger to honour Chinese new year.
Classes in Casctle Bromwich, Shustoke and Water Orton as well as online. Booking for everything from our “book your lass” page.
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Special Jivamukti Chakra balancing class with Maureen Howell
We are delighted to announce that our guest pop-up teacher Maureen Howell will be sharing this transformative Jivamukti Chakra Balancing Class with you on Sunday 20 February 2022 10am - 11.30am.
It’s so important to keep heart, body, mind and soul together in order to be the true magnificent being you are meant to be and to navigate your way through life. Self-care is imperative because you can’t give from an empty cup. You must tend to your needs first and chakra balancing is one way to give back to yourself and to nurture your body, mind and soul.
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Classes and playlist for week Monday 24th - Friday 28th January
Closing our Winter themed sessions this week with some beautifully warming sessions. Breath work to heat our internal fire, creative flows to ignite a spark of light and re-visiting some of the organ health practices that we have looked at this month to support us during Winter.
We have classes for all in Castle Bromwich, Shustoke and our beginners Qigong continues in Water Orton. Online sessions on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday include gentle hatha-based Yoga, creative Prana-Flow inspired and Chair Yoga.
Our Winter theme is also up in our on-demand library if you have missed any sessions.
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Classes and playlists for week Monday 17th - Friday 21st
Classes are back in full swing both in-person and online. We continue this week with practices that can support us through Winter and some gorgeous Full Moon flows. Expect warming movement, comforting breath work and relaxation in motion. We have sessions for all in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke and online via zoom. Our beginners Qigong class in Water Orton is also focusing on water which is the Daoist element for Winter.
Booking online.
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Classes re-start for 2022 - playlists for this month
Welcome back to classes in 2022. We have lots of accessible sessions from in-person Yoga and Qigong classes in Castle Bromwich, Water Orton and Shustoke to lots of options online from the comfort of your own space. Throughout January we will be focusing on practices for Winter. This can seem a long season and energy might be low after the festive period so let’s bring some warmth, light and care to what can be a beautiful time of year. Book your classes online. Spotify playlist is up…
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January 2022 Super Saturday online
Join us on the 8th January for our first Super Saturday of 2022. We will be moving, breathing, creating intentions and dedications for the year ahead. Let’s flow together into the new year with grace and authenticity. Yoga movement, meridian massage, energy work, relaxation. All from the comfort of your own space. Booking from “book your class” page. Spotify playlist is up…
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Last classes of 2021 this week all online
We wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the classes this year. There have been changes, challenges, breakthroughs and of course lots of laughter. It has been wonderful to be able to see some of you in person and support our brilliant community halls but also to create a safe online space for those who need it.
Thank you to everyone who came to our Christmas workshop and for all of the donations which I will take to Birmingham Christmas shelter on Xmas eve.
We have 4 classes this week - all online via zoom - so do come along if you feel you need a break over the next few days. We close our Yama & Niyama theme with a light hearted look at non-grasping and an openesss to something more than ones self. Each class will end with a lovely longer relaxation. Our last class is Wednesday 22nd December and we will re-start classes on Saturday 8th January for Super Saturday.
Happy Christmas and we hope that 2022 will be full of adventure!
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New beginners Qigong class starting in January
We are really excited to be able to offer a new beginners Qigong class from January. This session will be in-person every Monday afternoon from January 10th 3pm - 4.15pm.
Qigong (chee gung) is a Chinese system of wellbeing which includes mindful movement (think tai chi), meridian system work (healthy organs and energy flow), meditation, intention & awareness practices (which can support mental health). We will work with a different element each season to tune into the natural world. This class will also include a beautiful relaxation after the practices. Sessions are trauma sensitive, accessible and inclusive and can be worked from a chair as well as standing. Suitable for all.
Booking from our “book your class” page.
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Classes and playlists for week Monday 13th - Friday 17th December plus Christmas Workshop
As Christmas draws nearer coma and step away from the busyness and gift yourself some time. Our theme on the Yama’s and Niyama’s continue this week as we look at how we can use our energy wisely and foster relaitionships built out of repect and understanding (bramacharya) and also learning more about our Self through self study (svadhyaya). Mindful movement, breath work, meditation, intention and these idea weaved through in a light hearted way. Join the flow in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke and online too.
Our Christmas workshop is this Sunday - we are fully booked but do come along to our small Christmas market afterwards from 12 - 1pm at Shustoke Village Hall to say hello.
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Classes and Playlists for week Monday 6th - Friday 10th December
Join us in-person or online this week as we continue our theme of the Yamas and Niyamas. This week we are taking an open hearted look at Asteya (non stealing) and Tapas (self discipline). These inward and outward looking observances will be weaved in to mindful movement, breath work, relaxation and intention in a gentle and open way.
In-person classes in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke, lots online via Zoom and our online library has a class replay uploaded each week just in case you miss us live.
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Weekend of Wonder. December Super Saturday with Denise & Easy like Sunday Morning with Maureen
Join us online this weekend for December Super Saturday with Denise and Easy like Sunday Morning with Maureen.
Let’s embrace the start of winter with warmth and authenticity as we flow on Saturday 4th with creative movement, breath work to boost our energy, intention and awareness practices to keep us grounded and in the moment and of course a beautiful relaxation to settle us into what can be a busy time of year.
Booking online, set your home space up to offer warmth and comfort. Playlist is up…
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Classes and Playlists for week Monday 29th - Friday 3rd December
As we move towards December this week we are diving, again, into our theme of Yama and Niyama. Our sessions this week will be infused with the concepts of truth (Satya) and contentment (Santosha).
Can our interactions with others and the world around us be honest, authentic and peaceful. When we live from that honest place we may start to catch the glimpses of being content with what we have, who we are and the life that we are living. These are beautiful ideas as we move towards Christmas and a new year.
Join us in-person in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke, via zoom online if you prefer your own space and of course our on demand library is chocked full of class replays if you miss any.
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Classes and Playlists for week Monday 22nd - Friday 26th November
As we move towards December and Christmas we will be taking an open-hearted look at Patanjali’s system of Yama and Niyama - how we view our Self and the world around us. There is an invitation for these practical and ethically-minded guidelines to be discussed, shared and experienced in everyday life so that we can notice our outward and inward projections. Some may seem more relevant to you at different times in your life, some may not seem relevant at all. We will weave a couple in to our sessions each week with a chance to reflect on them as we move towards the festive season.
This week we look at Ahimsa - non-violence and Saucha - purity/cleanliness, and how we might weave these into our modern lifestyle.
Join us in-person in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke and plenty online via Zoom and our on-demand library. Mindful movement, breath work, meditation, relaxation, intention. See our full timetable on our “Book your class” page.
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