SELF - MASTERY WORKSHOP

With the healing tools of yoga

A Virtual Workshop on Zoom

Sunday 19th April 2020

10.30am -1.00pm - £15.00 

 

This is a workshop to develop self-mastery with the healing tools of yoga.

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We will attend to all levels of being for wholeness and healing. We will practice a Slow Flow sequence, engage in self-massage, pranayama, meditation and the healing art of restorative yoga.

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Come and  experience peace, calm and relaxation and find steadiness through the ups and downs of present life.

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We are all experiencing the effects of this flu pandemic in unique and challenging ways. How we cope and deal with it varies from day to day.  Many of us are experiencing a roller coaster of emotions: worry, tension, fear, and at the opposite end, gratitude for being alive and appreciation for what we do have. The focus at this time is to take care of ourselves.

 

In this two and half hour workshop we will come together through the virtual world of Zoom, and immerse ourselves in practices that will nourish mind, body, spirit and emotions.  The intention is to create a space of healing and support. Through the healing practices of yoga, we can increase our skills and strengthen our inner resources as we develop self-mastery: this is skill in action.

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We have the opportunity to emerge from these challenging times with greater wisdom, strength, peace and compassion.

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We will practice:-

 

• Slow Flow Yoga to move, breathe and stretch (all levels)

• Self-massage to melt tension

• Pranayama breathing

• Meditation, self-reflection and intention

• Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra

 

Through the physical asana practice  we build, strength, flexibility & resilience.

 

Through self-massage we ease emotional & physical tension  that is locked and stored in the tissues to relax and let go. You will learn some techniques to ease aches and pains. 

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Through Pranayama we release stress,  cleanse our energy field, increase oxygen and increase our vitality and immune system

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Through meditation, reflection and intention we rinse the mind of negativity, feel calm, peaceful and connected to our true nature.

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You will need:

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• A space where you will be undisturbed

• A Yoga mat to practice on 

• A tennis ball for self-massage (we can improvise if not)

• Blankets, cushions, eye pillow/scarf

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This is a workshop for everyone, feel free to partake with your house mates or partners, all are welcome.

Take time to be nourished, nurtured and feel deeply relaxed! 

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A real treat for the soul. 

Completely let go,

indulge your senses,

relax and nourish your being

 

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In this two and a half hour workshop, we will immerse ourselves in the healing vibrations of sound, through sonic Pranayama meditation and Himalayan and Quartz Crystal singing bowls. A real treat for mind, body and soul. 

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We are all vibratory beings, as every cell in our body resonates and emits frequencies in our energetic field. This energy reflects the state of our health and vitality.

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When we feel out of tune, we can experience this as low energy, moods or depleted immune system and we become more prone to stress. When struck and played, the sound-waves from the Himalayan and the quartz crystal singing bowls have a therapeutic effect on our physical, mental and emotional bodies, relaxing us on a deep level. They are powerful instruments with the ability to restore health and wellbeing. 

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When we are in optimum health,  all our organs, tissues and bones communicate in harmony. Our mind and emotions feel balanced and there is a sense of presence and wellbeing that feels charged with vitality.  

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We will explore and experience:

 

• the healing vibration of sonic pranayama through our own instrument, our voice. with Uijayi and Brahmari Humming Bee Breath. ​

• Sound vibration on the physical body with Himalayan Bowls

• Rest in savasana bathing in a sound bath with Quartz Crystal Singing bowls

• Have half an hour at the end for tea, snacks and chat to ground and bring us back round.

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What to bring & how to prepare for the workshop​

• For comfort and warmth, please bring a blanket and a pillow to rest your head for extra support

• Wear warm comfy clothes

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Contra Indications & Cautions

The following conditions are contra-indicated and the workshop may not be suitable if you:-

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• Are fitted with a pacemaker

• Suffer with Meniere's Disease

• Have just had a hip/joint operation

• Have severe Osteoporosis

• Have an ear Infection (discomfort during the sounding may be felt)

• Have metal in the body (plates/pins, discomfort might be felt, although some people experience no discomfort at all)

• Are in the first three months of pregnancy

• If you wear hearing aids, it's best to remove them during the workshop

 

If you have any queries about the above, please do get in touch.

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The workshop takes place at the One Life Studio which is equipped with yoga mats, bolsters, blankets, eye pillows and there is water available to drink.

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All the practices are suitable for all levels of experience. 

Come and feel nourished, nurtured and deeply relaxed! 

Tea, biscuits and chat available afterwards!

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