Join us at Shustoke village hall this Saturday 2nd July for a beautiful Prana flow-inspired morning of creative Yoga movement, breath work, intention, sound and relaxation. This session can be live-streamed if you prefer to be at home, and also recorded (can be kept for 1 week).
Using the gentle warmth of Summer to create freedom and space to breathe with ease.
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Read MoreJoin us this week as we move into July with an exciting new theme. We will be looking at the links between the physical and subtle body - from certain muscles and areas of the physical body to the energy lines that run through those areas and the emotions/sensations that might be related to them. This will give us a chance to wake up certain areas giving them a little conditioning! and also observe perhaps why certain areas feel more free than other areas. Come and explore
Classes in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke as well as online classes via zoom (recordings available on request) for those who prefer their own space.
Qigong in Water Orton has been looking at some beautiful heart-led forms for the fire element of Summer.
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Read MoreWe have a beautiful week of classes this week as we move through Summer Solstice. Following on from a great Solstice workshop at the weekend for the rest of the week we will keep that sunlight and vitality going with creative movement practices, Surya Namaskar (sun salutations) weaving everything together, enlivening yet balancing breath work and some beautiful relaxations. Sounds like a great way to move into the second part of our year.
In-person Yoga in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke and lots of options online too.
Qigong in Water orton is every Monday afternoon. This Summer season we are looking at gentle fire forms to bring joy and a peaceful heart.
Read MoreThe Sun has been shining and the days have been longer. We are flowing towards the longest day and Summer Solstice with a beautiful full “strawberry” moon in between so for the next couple of weeks our Yoga sessions will move with that flow. We also have our Summer Solstice Workshop in Shustoke on Sunday 19th June.
The brightness of a super moon plus the longer days will really light up any hidden emotions and feelings so don’t be surprised if your practice brings up questions, frustrations, laughter! We are here for you with creative Yoga movement, breathing practices, meditation and relaxation to nourish and calm. Come along in person to Castle Bromwich and Shustoke classes on Monday, Tuesday and Friday (as well as online sessions from Wednesday - Friday too)
Our beginners Qigong class in Water Orton has also moved into Summer practices with the Chinese element of Fire. We have been exploring some gentle fire forms and calming breath work.
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Read MoreWe have a short week this week as I am away for a few days. Yoga classes are running on Monday and Tuesday evening in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke where we will be bringing bit of space into our practices looking at Akash Namaskar. Expect a beautiful opening flow with an awareness of spaciousness and calm, steady awareness.
Our Monday Qigong class in Water Orton is moving into Summer with the Daoist fire element. There are some beautiful forms that we can explore and as always these practices are so accessible. See you there.
Read MoreWe have a shorter week this week as there are a couple of bank holidays on Thursday and Friday. I will still be offering chair Yoga online on Thursday morning but other sessions on Thursday and Friday are off so that you can all go and enjoy some time in the sun!
We do have a Super Saturday this weekend though in Shustoke so come along and practice before your street party!
So this weeks classes look at a beautiful namaskar from Prana flow called Hridaya Namaskar - welcoming the qualities of Vayu, the air element. Light and freeing this is a beautiful sequence to focus on the the heart and creating space to breathe.
In-person classes in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke and Wednesday evening and Thursday chair Yoga are online.
Our beginners Qigong class is ever popular and is held in Water Orton every Monday afternoon.
If booking online is a barrier for you please get in touch and I will book you in.
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Read MoreJoin us in June for our annual Summer Solstice workshop at Shustoke Village Hall
This 2 hour in-person workshop will bring together movement, breath work and awareness techniques to welcome and honour the Summer Solstice.
We will work with different versions of Surya Namaskar (sun salutations) throughout the workshop as well as breath work and intention to lift our energy, nourishing relaxation and maybe even a little bit of sound. Come along and practice together in a beautiful safe space.
Read MoreIn this weeks Yoga sessions we look at Manipura chakra Namaskar - a hint of the fire element as we move towards the Summer months. Honouring the qualities of this area “the centre of jewels”, finding a humble confidence, strength and clarity in our practice and our life.
Come along to Castle Bromwich and Shustoke or find us online too.
Our Qigong sessions in Water Orton have spent the final few weeks of Spring exploring the Yi Jin Jing - muscle tendon changing classics. We have put it all together now so will flow together for the last couple of weeks in May so that it really settles in.
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Read MoreThis weeks Yoga sessions look at variations of Chandra Namaskar - welcoming the qualities of the moon into our practices with postures to calm our body and mind. Observing the different phases that we go through in our lives just as the Moon does each month. Come along in-person in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke or online from the comfort of your own space.
Our Qigong class is in Water Orton and we continue for the rest of May looking at the Yi Jin Jing - muscle tendon changing classics. See you there!
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Read MoreCome along to our Yoga sessions this week where we will look a little at the water element in our “Art of Namaskar” theme. The flow and movement, clarity and expression of this purifying element. We will dive into a wonderful Prana flow namaskar - Svadhisthana chakra namaskar - focusing on the energy and awareness around the sacral area. Goverened by the water element this Namaskar is fluid, creative and gorgeous!
Castle Bromwich and Shustoke for in-person sessions. Live-streamed sessions via zoom too which can be recorded on request.
Our Qigong class is in Water Orton where we will continue a more in-depth look at the Yi Jin Jing - muscle tendon changing classics - through May.
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Read MoreFrom May to September our monthly Super Saturdays are back in-person at the beautiful Shustoke Village Hall near Coleshill B46 2AX.
Our first gathering is this Saturday 7th May. 9.00am - 10.30am.
Have you missed your monthly dose of Prana Flow-inspired movement? Have you missed the great group vibe? The beautiful relaxations? Well come and join us as we flow together on the first Saturday of each month through Spring/Summer. Plenty of time for the rest of your weekend too.
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Read MoreHappy March! We are flowing through this month with “The Art of Namaskar” theme. This week we take a look at a fabulous Prana flow sequence called Bhumi Namaskar - an offering to the earth element through creative and grounding movement, stabilising breath work and steady intention. This Namaskar is a wonderful in-the-moment movement meditation which can really help in times of uncertainty and change. Come along in-person or online.
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Read MoreOur timetable is back to normal this week after the Easter holidays so grab your mat and come long to one of our beautiful halls to practice, or create your own space at home and join me online.
Over the next few weeks we will be flowing with the theme of “The art of namaskar”. In the physical movement-based part of Yoga we often create sequences of asana (positions) put together as flowing sequences. These flows are often named namaskar - the word meaning a greeting or honouring. We will look at how we can honour the sun, the moon and the elements in this theme. This week we look at Surya Namaskar - greeting the sun!
Creative movement, breathwork and lots of intention as we flow. In-person classes in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke. Online sessions via zoom.
Our Water Orton Qigng class will focus on forms from the muscle tendon changing classics (Yi Jin Jing) a great practice throughout Spring.
Read MoreFor the next couple of weeks over Easter we will be flowing with Spring energy. Lifting the spirits with lighter, brighter practices, warming the joints, muscles and connective tissues so that we feel Spring within us as well as watching it burst forth around us in the natural world.
There are no classes on Good Friday or Easter Monday. All other sessions are as normal so do come along and create some time for your Self. In-person Yoga in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke. Qigong in Water Orton. There is a good selection of classes via Zoom too, and our on-demand library is full of practices and class replays for you to enjoy in your own time.
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Read MoreOur Yoga sessions this week shine a spotlight on Vyana Vayu the “omnipresent air” - the direction of energy moving outwards in all directions. Governing circulation, our lymphatic system, our nervous system and the movement within our muscles. Even the movement of thoughts is said to be encouraged by this direction of our own energy. Let’s flow with creativity, move at our own pace with gentle fluidity.
Yoga in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke and online.
Beginners Qigong in Water Orton observing the expansion and growth of the wood element during Spring.
Would be great to see you.
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Read MoreWe have a full weekend this week with lots to choose from.
April Super Saturday is online on the 2nd - with creative prana flow-inspired movement to bring some Spring energy into these lighter days.
On Sunday 3rd we have our Spring workshop at Shustoke Village Hall near Coleshill - A Spring in your Step.
2 hours of loveliness with movement, breath work and intention to encourage space and brightness. Practices to shake off any sluggishness and lighten the load. Book your space from our online booking page. Bring your mat, a blanket and enjoy a slice of cake and a natter after.
If you prefer the comfort of your own space join Maureen online on Sunday for her Jivamukti-inspired Sunday session…
Read MoreOur theme on the Vayu’s, in our Yoga sessions, continues this week with Udana Vayu - the upwards moving direction governing communication, growth and freedom of expression. The direction of our energy moves towards the throat and is associated with our exhalation and being able to be heard.
In-person classes are held at St Mary & St Margarets Hall in Castle Bromwich & Shustoke village hall near Coleshill.
Our beginners Qigong class in Water Orton is looking at forms which are related to the Spring element of Wood.
All sessions can be easily booked via our site. If you are unable to book from the site please get in touch and we can arrange another way.
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Read MoreSessions will be held at St Mary & St Margaret’s Community Hall, Chester Road Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. B36 9DE.
Soulful wellness brings together practices from Yoga, Ayurveda, energy work and therapy techniques to create personal practices – sadhana - for the individual. Accessible techniques from movement to breath work, meditation to mantra, massage to food, journaling to pure relaxation. Tools that you can use easily in your everyday life.
These trauma sensitive sessions will include Yoga & Qigong movement practices, breath work, journalling, discussion, EFT (emotional freedom technique), small group work, meditation, relaxation and self massage/pressure point techniques.
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Read MoreThis weeks sessions are looking at Prana Vayu - the upwards direction of energy through the heart region. Presiding over the thoracic region this direction is related to freedom, breath and inspiration. It has an uplifting and energising effect on our mind, body and systems. Practices to lift, open and encourage love.
Castle Bromwich and Shustoke for in-person sessions, lots online too.
Beginners Qigong in Water Orton focusing on Spring practices.
Booking online. Playlists are up…
Read MoreOur March Super Saturday is this weekend - 12th March - online via Zoom. 9.00am - 10.30am from the comfort of your own space.
We will celebrate the change of seasons and the blossoming of life in the natural world - which also happens in us with fresh ideas, a clear outlook, an opportunity to open ourself to new beginnings.
Expect creative prana flow-inspired movement, enlivening breath work, intention and focus and a beautiful relaxation.
Booking online. Playlist is up…
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