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.
Playlists are up…
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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.
Playlists are up…
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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.
Playlists are up for the whole month…
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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.
Playlists up until Christmas…
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Christmas workshop and market with Denise at Shustoke Village Hall
Join us at Shustoke village hall for our Christmas gathering on Sunday 19th December 10am - 12 Midday.
It's been another year of change and it's important to have a chance to reflect and spend time with others. This 2 hour workshop will focus on the different layers of Self (Koshas) and how when we can notice fully the physical, energetic, emotional and wisdom aspects of ourself we can start to trust and move through challenges with an open heart and mind.
Prana flow-inspired movement, breath work , intention, meditation, relaxation and a chance to see and practice with friends.
Each year we donate to Birmingham Christmas Shelter and this year after our workshop we can enjoy a small Xmas market - 12-1pm - with handmade gifts from some of our regulars. Stay for a cuppa and a cake (feel free to bring something to share) with any donations going to Birmingham Christmas Shelter.
Booking online
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Classes and Playlists for week Monday 15th - Friday 19th November
Thank you for all of your kind words about our Magic of Mudra theme. It was a popular theme and so this week our classes will bring together some of the practices from over the past 5 weeks and some of my favourite Mudras too!
Sealing and directing energy with hand, eye, and body positions with intention, awareness and breath.
Come along in-person in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke or practice from the comfort of your own home via our live-streamed zoom sessions. Lots in our library too. See you there
Playlists are up…
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Classes and Playlists for week Monday 8th - Friday 12th November
Our final week looking at The Magic of Magic. This week the Space element (akash) will be weaved into our sessions along with mudra which are said to brings the qualities of space into our body, breath and mind.
The emptiness of space is what we are looking at - it is said to be where all of the other elements interact, creating wholeness. Ether has the qualities of clearness, light, softness and it encourages expansion, vibration and freedom within us and around us.
Sound good? Come along in-person in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke and online via Zoom. Prana flow-inspired movement meditation, gentle Hatha Yoga, Qi Gong forms, Chair Yoga, breath work, relaxation - there really is something for all. Booking online from “Book your class” page.
Playlists are up…
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November Super Saturday
Our Super Saturday online gathering for November is this weekend - 6th.
Join us for Prana flow-inspired movement, offering warmth and mobility with the balance of grounding and steadiness as we move through Autumn. Lots of breath work that you can then use in your own practice, mudra, intention and a beautiful relaxation. All from the comfort of your own space. 9.00am - 10.30am. Recording available if you can’t join live.
Playlist is up…
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Classes and Playlists week Monday 1st - Friday 5th November
Join us this week in-person in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke or online via Zoom as we look at Mudra relating to the air/wind element. We can use hand positions and whole body mudra to investigate different qualities of air - light, subtle, freedom, inspiration, heart-led. Lots of breath awareness this week and as we are in Vata season (governed by air and space) we will balance all of it with a feeling of steadiness and support. Booking online for all sessions.
Playlists are up…
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Autumn Wellness practices to keep - available now
We have just added an online class package “Autumn Wellness package”. Yours to keep it includes 30 minute flows designed for this season, breath work, tips to keep you healthy and well through Autumn and a beautiful seasonal relaxation. A course handout is included as well as an Autumnal playlist.
Available from our online class packages page now.
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Classes and Playlists for week Monday 25th - Friday 29th October
We are loving this months theme of “The Magic of Mudra”. This week in our practices we weave in Mudra that relate to the qualities of the fire element. The fire element brings us strength and power - an inner courage and self belief yet also encourages love and generosity and a joyful expression of life. The Mudra that we have been looking at over the past few weeks can easily be used in your everyday life not just on the mat.
In-person classes in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke, lots via Zoom too if you prefer your own cosy space. Our on-demand library has full class replays uploaded weekly too.
Playlists are up…
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Classes and Playlists for week Monday 18th - Friday 22nd October
It’s water week in our classes this week. We will be bringing to our practices Mudra (positions that seal and direct energy) that are connected to the qualities of water - fluidity, clarity, flowing with change, softness and strength.
Come along and enjoy the flow. In-person classes in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke, Zoom live-streamed classes from the comfort of your own home and on-demand library has lots to keep your practice going in your own time.
Playlist are up…
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Sway & Swoon with the Full Moon
Sway and Swoon with the Full Moon with Maureen Howell is this Sunday 17th October
Enjoy Chandra Namaskaras we move towards October’s Full Moon. This flowing class is meditative and will release physical and mental tension with deep hip opening. The fluidity of the breath synchronised with movement will calm and relax the body and mind inducing a natural state of inner peace and serenity. Live via Zoom
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Classes and Playlists for week Monday 11th - Friday 15th Oct - The Magic of Mudra
A new theme calls us this month as all classes resume - The Magic of Mudra!
Mudras are mainly seen as positions that we make with our hands that encourage, guide and seal energy in certain parts of the body, although in classical Hatha Yoga we also see mudra practices with the feet, eyes and whole body. Directing the Prana/Qi/energy/awareness with intention can also bring about different states in our mind and emotional body.
This week we look at Mudra which can have a grounding and stabilising effect on us - ideal as we move through Autumn. Join us in-person in Castle Bromwich and Shustoke, via Zoom in your own space. Practices will also be uploaded each week to our on-demand library.
Playlists are up…
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October is here
We are back off our hols and looking forward to sharing some wonderful sessions with you this Autumn.
This week we will ease into the new season with well-balanced sessions, tips for keeping healthy and well in Autumn, joint mobility and lots of breath work. We are at St Mary & St Margarets in Castle Bromwich on Monday, Shustoke Village Hall on Tuesday and lots on Zoom throughout the week.
There is no chair Yoga or Friday Move & Breathe with Ease classes this week. Maureen is covering Friday 9.00am class and her pop-up “Easy like Sunday Morning” classes are back every Sunday in October.
This weeks playlist is up….
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Jivamukti Chakra Workshop with Maureen Howell
We are really excited to host this fabulous Chakra balancing workshop with Maureen Howell on Sunday 3rd October - live-streamed via Zoom.
Rooted in ancient teachings, chakra yoga is more relevant today than ever.
And at such a pivotal time in our lives when we’ve all been through, (and lived through) a global pandemic the last 17 months, having had numerous lockdowns and isolations at home – some people may be feeling somewhat disconnected from life, or from themselves and from others.
This workshop can help you to energise your body, calm your mind and lift your spirits, helping you to bring balance back into your life and enabling you to move forward with more ease, comfort and joy.You will feel a greater sense of peace and stability giving you the strength to go on.
Booking from our “book your class” page
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September Sunday Sessions and Pop-up classes with Maureen Howell
Oooh Maureen’s Sunday sessions are back in September. Join her live-streamed via Zoom from the comfort of your own home for “Easy like Sunday Morning” and “Sway and Swoon with the Full Moon” throughout September.
Sunday 5th, 12th & 26th Ease in to Sunday with this beautiful flow - chilled and mellow gentle Hatha Yoga to begin, leading to more dynamic Hatha full of vitality and energy. 10.00am - 11.30am
Sunday 19th Sway and Swoon with the Full Moon. Enjoy Chandra Namaskar on the Full Moon. This flowing class is meditative and will release physical and mental tension with deep hip opening. The fluidity of the breath synchronised with movement will calm and relax the body and mind inducing a natural state of inner peace and serenity. 10.00am - 11.30am.
Maureen will also kindly be offering some pop-up live-streamed evening classes while I take a break at the end of September. Check out our timetable on “book your class” page for more info and dates.
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