Classes and Playlist over Easter
For 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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Classes and playlists for week Monday 4th - Friday 8th April
Our 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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Weekend of Spring Wonder this weekend!
We 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…
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Classes and playlists for week Monday 28th March - Friday 1st April
Our 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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Spring Soulful Wellness Course - in Castle Bromwich Birmingham
JOIN US THROUGH THE MONTHS OF APRIL AND MAY 2022 FOR OUR SPRINGTIME SOULFUL WELLNESS GATHERINGS. SPRING IS AN IDEAL TIME FOR US TO TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT OUR LIFESTYLE AND OBSERVE THE EVERYDAY STRESSORS THAT MIGHT BRING US OUT OF BALANCE.
Sessions 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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Classes and playlists for week Monday 14th - Friday 18th March
This 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…
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March Super Saturday - 12th March
Our 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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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.
“Book your class” page for booking
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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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