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.
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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