Category Archives: Events

Events: Course – “Pregnancy Yoga in New Barnet”

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Pregnancy Yoga Afternoon

@The Yurt,28 Abbotts Road, New Barnet, EN5 5DP

A relaxing and nurturing afternoon to spend enjoying this amazing time in your life….

Friday 18th November 2011 from 2pm

  • An extended Yoga class
  • Breathing techniques and positions for labour and birth
  • Meditation
  • Sharing experiences

Followed by a comforting organic meal of soups and home made breads, tea and cake and achance to get to know the other mums to be

The day will finish at around 5.30pm

Total Cost: £30

Call Jennifer Gill on 07590 828450      

Email loveyoga@london.com

www.loveyogalondon.com

Classes: Anja Brierley Lange – “Saturday Morning Vinyasa Flow Yoga in Streatham”

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Teacher: 

Time: 9.30-10.45am

Where: Streatham (Capoiera School/Streatham Therapy)

Starts: 26th of November

Repeats: Weekly

Website: http://tinyurl.com/6khtwg4

I am really excited to add a Saturday morning class to the timetable. Get ready for the weekend with a radiant flowing start on Saturday mornings. This is a Vinyasa Flow class similar to the Tuesday and Thursday 8pm classes.

Events: Course – Morning Yoga Immersion for 5 Days

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By popular demand… Morning Yoga Immersion with Anja is back!

One week of Vinyasa Flow Yoga to start the day Glowing, Flowing and Moving. Open for all levels – Be prepared to move, breathe, be challenged and have fun.

Each morning a Flowing sequence dedicated to the Divine:

Ganesh – Remover of Obstacles, grounding practise 

Shiva – Many forms but always strong, standing his ground. The God of Yoga. 

Vasistha – The wise sage of the text Yoga Vasistha. Powerful, stable, enlightening

Hanuman – Courage and Devotion. Space, openess – leap into faith.

Lakshmi – Abundance of beauty, gratitude, prosperity. Open your Heart!

Payment: In class (cash or cheque) or online (paypal)

Start Date: Monday, November 14, 2011

Course Dates: Mon 14 Nov – Fri 18 Nov in Streatham Hill SW16 1EX

Time: 7-8am

Daily for five days:  £50

For more info and to book: http://tinyurl.com/6khtwg4

Please book in advance.

Events: Retreats – “Various 2012 Dates, EAT.PRAY.MOVE Yoga”

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EAT.PRAY.MOVE Yoga Retreats has just announced their 2012 schedule!  Don’t miss out on one of the many opportunities to spend a week in idyllic settings around the Mediterranean area, while you practice yoga, meet new friends, explore, hike, relax, sweat, experience…and of course EAT amazing cuisine, PRAY in mindful contemplation, and MOVE through powerful poses.

 

MARRAKESH • Mar 4-10, 2012
Back by popular demand is this exotic retreat in Marrakesh at the boutique hotel, Peacock Pavilions. Spice up your spring with yoga in lovely Morocco, including spa treatments, camel rides, amazing cuisine & more!

 

 

TUSCANY • May 20-26, 2012
Enjoy a week in May among the poppies in the Tuscan hills. Yoga + Italian cuisine + wine + thermal spas + a day in the Renaissance city of Florence = an unbelievable time.

 

 

VENICE • May 27 – June 2, 2012
Experience the magic of one of the world’s most unique cities. Let your imagination run wild in the maze of canals, Venetian mask-making, gondola rides…and plenty of relaxation and renewal with yoga on the beach island of Lido.

 

 

ISCHIA • Sept 16-22, 2012
Come away to the “green island” of Ischia off the Amalfi Coast. Hike dormant volcanos, visit thermal spas, take a boat trip around the island, and see a castle in the sea…all while enjoying yoga and relaxation throughout the week.

 

 

MARRAKESH • Sept 23-29, 2012
Don’t miss out on this popular retreat at the luxurious Peacock Pavilion in an olive grove in Marrakesh. Souks, palaces, camel rides, and a visit to the Atlas Mountains await!

Event: Day Out – “FREE Celebration of Positive Spirit in Sivananda Centre in Putney”

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When: Saturday November 5

Time: 1pm – 8pm

Come and join us in this joyous celebration of the positive spirit of Yoga and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the centre!
1pm: Introduction to yoga and Asana demonstration / Talk: “Tips for Leading a Balanced Life”
2pm: Trial Class / Asana Workshop: “Asanas for Increased Vitality” / Kids Class
3.30pm: Vegetarian snack
4pm: Introduction to Vegetarian Cooking / Cooking Demonstration
5pm: Ashram – TTC Preview
6pm: Satsang: “The Peace Missions of Swami Vishnudevananda” with video “In the Name of Peace”

Where: Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre

Address: 45-51 Felsham Road, Putney, SW15 1AZ

Tel: 020 8780 0160

Website: www.sivananda.co.uk

Events: Workshops in November at Indaba

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November 4th-6th

Bonfire Night Weekend Workshops!             

with Ross Rayburn

Ross Rayburn is a certified Anusara teacher who has taught for more than a decade. He is highly sought-after internationally for his fun and inspiring teaching style.

Tap into the power of a strong foundation and learn to align with the vast

currents of “Grace” in your body, mind and heart.  Use the stability of a strong foundation to authenticate, enliven and expand your asanas. You’ll feel your practice take on a luminous, almost magical quality

Friday 4th November                               SIGN UP NOW 

12:00pm – 4.45pm Teachers/Advanced workshop £55

Join Ross  to serve, love and give more Shakti to every person and every moment you teach. For any teachers who have had exposure to Anusara yoga, and wish to teach at the highest of service, with the deepest of love. Learn how to make your classes more resonant, effective, powerful and transformative through Anusara Yoga’s most potent teaching techniques. This will include effective hands-on adjustments to transform your students’ practice and teaching more resonant public classes that speak authentically from your heart to those of your students. Bring questions and we’ll explore answers. advanced practice will take you deeper into asana, with harmony, resonance, and beauty. For those who have had some experience of Anusara or who have a strong practice and an open heart, willing to learn new techniques to delve deeper

Friday 4th November                              SIGN UP NOW

7:00pm – 9.30pm Open Level workshop £35

This lively class will include hip openers and forward bends for all levels. Throughout this steady practice we will be creating a sense of space, peace, and grounding for transitioning into the weekend. You will leave feeling simultaneously uplifted and grounded. Bring your friends- you will not want to miss this up-shift in evergy!

Saturday 5th November 5th                 SIGN UP NOW 

1.30pm – 5.30pm Intermediate/Advanced workshop £45

This full spectrum class is suitable for intermediate to advanced practitioners . Ross’s thoughtful and precise sequencing will take you into poses your body will relish. You will glide through your practice with a vibrant mind, a soft open heart, and a melodic quality that makes for ease and grace throughout. What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon?

Sunday November 6th                            SIGN UP NOW 

12.45pm – 4.45 Open Level workshop £45

This meticulous class with emphasis on backbends and hand balances is open to all levels. The emphasis is on encouraging you to play your edge whether a beginner or more advanced. Through preparing our spines, arms and wrists with a delicious practice, we’ll crescendo into backbends and handbalances that light you up and let your heart sing.

£150 all 4 workshops

£85 both advanced/intermediate workshops

£85 both open workshops

SIGN UP NOW

 

 

 

November 13th, 1.45 – 4.45pm 

FREESTYLE YOGA PROJECT WORKSHOP

with Mark Freeth

A Hip-Openin’, Shoulder-Loosenin’, Leg-Splittin’, Back-Bendin’, Lotus-Groovin’ Freestyle Yoga Project Workshop

That’s right – in one, 3 hour long ‘shop, we’ll cover all of the above.

Because they’re all related!

We will work hard, but carefully to open those problematic areas (hips, shoulders, hamstrings) that cramp our splits/backbend/lotus style.

It’ll be progressive!

It’ll be logical!

This is ‘vinyasa krama’ at it’s best! No dogma! Leave all pre-conceived wisdom about yoga outside on the street!

This is dynamic, 21st century yoga!

Did we mention that it’ll also be fun….?

Mark teaches daily classes in the UK and workshops, retreats and teacher trainings internationally.

£30 

 

November 27th, 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Transformation Breathing Workshop

with Alan Dolan

Transformation Breathing is  a gentle, simple technique that helps people to open up the full potential of their breathing system for better physical and emotional wellbeing. It teaches a pattern of conscious breathing that is natural, safe and healthy which has been demonstrated to have many benefits almost universally, including increased energy, better immune response and increased ability to deal with stress in a health way. It was developed by Dr Judith Kravitz and incorporates her knowledge of conscious breatahing techniques as well as various other healing and spiritual principles which are combined to make Transformation Breathing a highly efficient and effective method.

LEARN A SIMPLE TECHNIQUE TO:

Feel completely energised.

Let go of emotional baggage

Release anxiety and alleviate depression

Move beyond whatever is standing between you and you’re happiness

Become aware of emotions halting your personal growth

Develop a new dimension to your yoga practise

Experience deeply nourishing relaxation

Understand the nature of spirit

Open your breath and expand your life.

Open to all levels

£40

 

Indaba Basics Course
Every Tuesday, 6.30-8.00pm

15th November – 6th December

with Netta Imber

 

Designed for those brand new to yoga in mind. This 4 week course focuses on breath and body awareness. Each week new principles and posture of yoga will be integrated into a well-balanced class which will leave the student feeling both energised and at ease in body and mind.

The course is designed to give you a basic knowledge of postural names and alignment, breath control, and conscious movement. Asking questions is encouraged in this unique environment!

Following the course, the adventurous at heart will be ready to join a Level One or Two class; or those still intersted in the foundations of yoga will be ready to step into a beginner’s class to build strength and deepen their overall knowledge of the practise.

This course is open to six students only.

Booking is required.

FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS.

£50

Events: Workshop – “High Energy for Entrepreneurial Women”

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An Inspiring One-day Workshop with Miss Best and Rosanna Gordon
When: Sunday 27 November 2011
Time: 10 – 4pm
Where: Tulip Yoga Studio, Clapham, London SW4 9NS
Join us for an invigorating, inspiring day of yoga and raw food to boost your energy levels and spark your excitement about taking your business, and life, to a whole new level!
Telephone: 07875 355 925

Events: Workshops and Courses at the Life Centres, Notting Hill and Islington

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Here are some upcoming worshops and courses at the Life Centre!

19 November 2011
Saturday Beginners Course – 5 weeks
with Amy Ku Redler
from 12:15 to 13:30
at Notting Hill
This 5 week course introduces the classic body of yoga postures (asanas) and basic sequences, including sun salutations. A focus on healthy alignment principles and an introduction to breathing practices (pranayama) will help build strength and flexibility, as well as cultivate greater mental clarity and calm.

21 November 2011
Monday Beginners Course – 5 weeks
with Leone Roberts
from 20:15 to 21:30
at Notting Hill
We are delighted to offer a beginners’ course on a Monday evening. Throughout this course you will learn the main classic yoga postures (asanas) with a strong focus on alignment so that you will learn how to discover the benefits of classical yoga poses whilst building both strength and flexibility.

05 November 2011
with Liz Lark
from 14:00 to 16:00
at Islington
The session will include a series of partnerwork and adjustments to deepen connection and awareness of moving the body as one integrated unit. During sequencing, we will tune in with touch to enhance connection in yoga postures as a dynamic process..

06 October 2011
Unwind Your Spine
with Catherine Annis
from 14:00 to 16:00
at Notting Hill
When the spine is free, our body moves easily and with grace. In this workshop we will discover practical approaches to releasing long held tensions within the spine that will change our experience of our selves, physically, spiritually, and psychologically. A workshop based on the approach developed by Vanda Scaravelli. Suitable for all levels and for those working with chronic, but not acute, spinal issues.

12 November 2011
Yoga At Home: Simple, Effective, Transformative Practices for To Suit Your Daily Life
with Lisa Sanfilippo
from 14:00 to 16:00
at Islington
Make Yoga Your Own. How can yoga serve as beacon of light and energy to take you through the darker days of autumn and as an oasis of calm to keep you centred as the holidays approach – even when you can’t make it to class? Your own yoga practice can pave the way to revelations in your life, and meaningful transformation of your body, mind and heart.

26 November 2011
Tantra, Yoga and the Chakras
with Jeanne Heileman
from 14:00 to 17:00
at Islington
Curious about the mysterious terms ‘tantra’ and ‘kundalini’? Heard of the chakras but not really sure how they relate to your yoga practice? Or simply want to explore these ideas in more depth?

27 November 2011
Relax and Live
with Diana Holland
from 14:00 to 16:00
at Notting Hill
Gentle yoga sequences to ignite your inner glow, techniques to help you stay calm and centred then finishing with a long guided deep relaxation with transforming suggestions to release metal and physical tension and create an enthusiastic positive mind; helping you make the most out of the coming months.

Events: Laughter Yoga & The East London Lifestyle Festival

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When: Saturday 15 October in East London

Website: www.londonlifestylefestivals.co.uk
 
With so much creative and stimulating entertainment and outstanding charity raffle prizes for only £15 including lunch – this is a day you wont want to miss! The ticket link is at the bottom and all profits go to charity. Here’s what’s in store: 
 
LAUGHTER YOGA with Leela Bunce

This laughter facilitator is one of the country’s finest, appearing in many international shows and regularly featured as Time Out ‘Critics Choice’. A unique combination that is sweeping the country – great for completely letting go and boosting confidence. An experience not to be missed.
 
BOLLYWOOD DANCE with Kaneen Morgan

Music, movement and self-expression. Getting an insight into Bollywood dancing this energising workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced dancers alike. The perfect opportunity to ‘give it a go’ with the focus being purely on fun!
 
MINDFULNESS with Srivati Skelton

Learn to be an observer of your thoughts in a relaxing and thought-provoking group taster session. 
 
AFRICAN HARMONIES with Sophia Efthimiou

No matter what your age or experience we are sure you are going to love the sense of unity and euphoria this world singing workshop will bring.
 
IMAGINARY CITIES with Chermiah Hart

Now for something completely different! Explore the constructs of your imagination and tap into your creative potential. Building a city in groups to the sound of live instrumental music…
 
A NEW GROOVE with Emily Austen

A workshop using the increasingly renowned SWISH Pattern from the Neuro Linguistic Programming suite of habit changing tools. A chance for you to leave behind an old groove and start a new one… 
 
MAGIC with Javier Ortega

During lunch keep a watchful eye out for our amazing mischievous magician, with his close-up magic, objects of all kinds (mainly borrowed, so beware) and surprising stunts. This magic is fresh, funny and interactive.
 
Some amazing raffle prizes for you, including:One hour cooking lesson with a Michelin-trained professional chef

Two hour coffee class from 2009 world barista champions
Beauty treatment at one of London’s great salons
Superb selection of Divine fair trade chocolates
 
Tickets: http://ellf.eventbrite.com/

Cost: £15 for one, £25 for two – save £5, £60 for five – one goes free!

All profits go to the Richard House Hospice.
 
Venue details and travel guide: http://www.hartculture.co.uk/world/ellf.pdf
 
Please note: Arrival is 10am and no later than 10.30am. The festival finishes at 4.30pm. Entrance is age 16+.

For more information please contact the Festival Manager Karen Conway: karen@kouroucoaching.com.