Facing your inner demons - listening to the teachers from inner space
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about
“My philosophy is simple – stretch and
strengthen the body, and relax the mind.”
Hi, I’m David and I’ve been practicing yoga for over 20 years. My first teacher was the wonderful Mary Freeman who set me off on this journey. I then did a BWY Foundation course with Yoga Ted and went on to train with Sarah Beck, and qualified as a teacher through the British Wheel of Yoga in 2012. More recently, I have studied Synergistic Healing with Julie Guilliam in the Lake District, and find that energy healing and yoga are complimentary.
Friday Yoga classes are suitable for complete beginners to intermediate levels of yoga, so even if you think that you can’t touch your toes but are tempted to try yoga for the first time, come down on a Friday.
– it’s cheaper than going down the pub and you’ll feel better than crashing out in front of the telly! Guaranteed.
You will soon feel the benefits of practicing yoga. By stretching, bending and flexing the body you will find that nagging old injuries disappear.
And because yoga helps to stretch and strengthen the mind as well, you will also feel more relaxed with a greater sense of wellbeing.
classes
Friday 6pm - Hatha Yoga
Venue
Online via Zoom
Time
6pm - 7:30pm
Hatha yoga combines yoga postures with breathing and meditation. The class is designed to improve strength and flexibility, and the meditation followed by a final relaxation helps to relax the mind.
People say it is a challenging class, but they keep coming back for more.
Contact me for further information and a free taster session.
Wednesday 6pm - Midweek Meditation
Venue
Online via Zoom
Time
6pm - 7pm
The sessions last for one hour and we do 2-3 different types of mindfulness meditation practices lasting between ten and thirty minutes each. The class is suitable for anyone including complete beginners.
If you would like to come along please get in touch
Friday 10am - Restorative Yoga
Venue
Online via Zoom
Time
10am - 11:15am
The class involves gentle movement to help get the joints moving and to improve strength and flexibility. It’s about spending some time with the breath and really connecting with the body. Simply doing that dramatically improves your sense of well being.
Stay around afterwards for a brew and a chat, maybe even some cake…tempted?
Contact me for further information and a free taster session.
Friday 11:15am - Virtual cafe
Venue
Online via Zoom
Time
11:15am
For me, yoga is about slowing down and finding a connection. The virtual cafe is a place to do just that – instead of rushing off after the Restorative Yoga session, stop and have a brew and a chat. Make friends, laugh, cry…whatever, just connect. What’s the rush?
At the moment though, you’ll have to bring your own tea and cake!
This is a free session for all, no yoga required.
healing
When water flows, it is invigorating but when it stops flowing it becomes stagnant. The same with energy, and this results in dis-ease. Synergistic healing acknowledges this, and involves a range of techniques which aim to relieve physical, mental and emotional blockages leading to good health.
A minimum of three one hour sessions is recommended – the first session includes a free 20 minute consultation.
The treatment involves the two of us going on a journey which involves you as the client, and me as the healer using a range of techniques and, most importantly, intuition to explore the balance of the five elements in your body – Earth, Water, Fire, Air & Ether.
The synergy between the two of us will help to unlock the aspect of the subconscious which manifests in dis-ease.
The treatment is hands-on and mostly done in silence, although we will talk a little during the treatment.
The whole point is recognising that we are already perfect, already enlightened, it’s just that we have been conditioned to forget this, and the healing reminds us.
Want to find out more? Drop me an email or give me a call.
new to yoga?
Aim to arrive at least 10
minutes before the class starts to allow yourself to settle in.
Can’t touch your toes?
Well, that’s a great place to start. By practicing yoga you will soon start to feel the benefits, including:
- Less stress, better relaxation
- Builds core strength and flexibility,
- Increases stamina
- Sleep better
- Improves health and wellbeing
- Controls weight
- With practice, you might even be able to touch your toes….(hint, bend your knees….)
What do I need for my first class?
- Drink a couple of glasses of water before each class
- Practice on an empty stomach – no food for at least
2 hours before a class - Wear loose fitting clothing
- Yoga mats are available to borrow
- Most importantly, come with an open mind!
blog
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