Workshops

May Bank Holiday Intensive 3 linked classes with Tara Fraser for experienced students and teachers and 2 linked classes with Judy Hirsh, open to all

Date: May Bank Holiday - 25th, 26th and 27th May 2013 8.00-10.00am
Teacher: Tara Fraser
Cost: £45

Bank holiday weekend intensive - three linked classes with Tara Fraser. Material introduced on the first day will be developed through the following two sessions culminating in a deep immersive practice. This work is suitable for people with substantial yoga experience, student teachers and teachers of yoga.

Date: May Bank Holiday - 25th and 27th May 2013 10.30-12.30pm

Teacher: Judy Hirsh
Cost: £30

Switching Off (Saturday) and Switching On (Monday)

Switching OFF for the weekend we will be using yoga for settling the mind, for deeper relaxation and better sleep. Lots of balancing, pranayama, being 'in here' and working with the senses and opposites.

Switching ON for the week ahead we will be drawing towards one pointed focus in asana, using dharana and drishtis, being 'out there' where you choose to focus your thoughts, training the mind to concentrate and focus.

Students are welcome to take part in either the sessions with Tara or the sessions with Judy or both as appropriate.

Iyengar yoga workshop with Tessa Bull

When: Saturday 10.30-12.30pm

Date: tba

Teacher: Tessa Bull

Cost: £15 or £12 concessions

Special Saturday 2 hour class with Tessa Bull. Minimum 1 year experience. Tessa has recently returned from her fourth visit to Pune where she studied for a month with the Iyengar family. Come and enjoy the benefits of a longer class giving the opportunity to explore your practice at a deeper level.

John Claxton yoga days

When: Sunday September 1st 1.00-6.00pm £40

John has been teaching for 36 years. He trained with Silva Metha and benefitted from classes by BKS Iyengar, both in Pune and in London. In 1983 John moved to Norfolk where he set up the Norfolk Iyengar Yoga Centre, teaching residential weekends and local classes. John is known for his anatomical approach to yoga and his innovative use of props. To book call Ros on 01273681422 or email claxton@googlemail.com. Workshops take place at Yoga Junction.

First Aid Courses

Our first aid course is open to all, make sure your certification is up to date

Dates: Sunday May 12th 12.45-6.00pm

Sunday July 28th 2013 12.45-6.00pm

Sunday September 8th 2013 12.45-6.00pm

Friday November 29th 2013 1.30-6.30pm

Cost: £70.00

Teacher: Matthew Archer from MGM Training.

Certificate issued: First Aid certificate which is valid for 3 years

Syllabus

Insight into Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations

Managing an incident - Priorities of First Aid Resuscitation

Blood loss - Treatment of an unconscious casualty

Treatment of shock - General discussion on common workplace injuries

Being and Seeing - The Yoga Sutra in Focus 3 Themed Workshops with Dave Charlton

Date: Saturday 16th March, Saturday 4th May, Saturday 13th July 10.00am-5.00pm
Cost: £70 per workshop or £180 for all three

Being and Seeing – The Yoga Sutra in Focus

In these three workshops we will take a theme from each of the first 3 chapters of the Yoga Sutra.
On the first day we will explore a topic from chapter 1 and explore the nature of our seeing – how we view the world and ourselves.
The second day will explore “being” – how we exist in the world and act - using a theme from chapter 2.
The third day will explore the possibilities that arise from a transformed state of being and seeing, using a theme from chapter 3.
These days are for any interested students and teachers. The day will include a combination of theory, discussion and practice to support the themes.
The practice will consist of a meditative approach to asana and pranayama , using the viniyoga approach to practice, and will be fairly accessible from a physical point of view using simple postures and conscious breathing. Some prior contact with the Yoga Sutra would be beneficial, but not essential.

Introduction to Yoga Workshop

This is a workshop for beginners to yoga in which we will talk about what yoga is, where it comes from, the benefit of practising, and the different styles. During the workshop we will teach 3 short sequences in contrasting styles - Hatha, Iyengar and Astanga, discuss why they are different and look at the sort of things you can expect to come across in yoga classes. At the end of the workshop we will be happy to talk to you and recommend specific classes which would be best for you to attend. Suitable for complete beginners or students who have done some yoga before but may be confused about the different kinds of yoga.

Date: tba

Cost: £20.00

Teacher: Nigel Jones and Tara Fraser

Preparation for Birth workshops

A workshop for pregnant women and their birth partners to learn ways to help and support the birthing process. Explore the birthing process using methods derived from the yoga tradition that can be used very effectively alongside standard medical approaches to labour and birth at home or in hospital. Practical sessions on positions and movements for both partners, breathing techniques, visualisation and relaxation will be offered with shorter theory sessions and time for questions. Particular attention will be given to the role and experience of the birth partner. Your partner can be anyone who will be present at the birth. (If you are unable to bring a partner you can come on your own and work with an assistant teacher, just let us know when booking).

Date: Sunday 9th June, Sunday 14th July 1.30-5.30

Cost: £25 per person / £50 per couple

Teacher: Julia East, midwife and yoga teacher and/or Tara Fraser TBA, please email for details