Workshops

Ashtanga Yoga

Foundation courses in Ashtanga Yoga on Fridays and Saturdays - check the timetable or contact Siobhan for availablility.  The courses will run in 6 week blocks, each block covering the fundamental elements and poses of Ashtanga Yoga.  During the course we will look at the introductory physical postures (asanas) in some detail, ensuring they are practised correctly.  Also introducing you to different breathing techniques and vinyasas (breath-synchronised movement) essential to the practise of Ashtanga.  The course will cover Bandhas (internal energetic ‘locks’) and the Drishtis(gazing points) both vital components of the practise.

Some of the background and history of this system of yoga (as taught by Sri K Pattabhi Jois and Sharath in Mysore) will be covered.  There will always be time to focus on individual questions and problems that students may want to address.

Completion of the 6 weeks will provide you with a strong foundation for your practise and will leave you feeling confident to join in any level 1 led class or a Mysore class.  The course is suitable for complete beginners to ashtanga as well as students who have been to led classes but wish to ‘go back to basics’ and study the essential components in more detail.

The cost is £48 payable in advance.

Diploma in Thai Yoga Massage – April 2010

A professional accredited diploma training in the at of traditional Thai Yoga Massage.

Thai massage is an unique and powerful ancient healing art. It was initially considered a spiritual practice, a meditative application of loving-kindness.  Thai massage is based on a concept of invisible energy lines (the ten sen) that run throughout the body. Important acupressure points are located along these lines.  Thumb, palm, elbow, knee and foot pressure, combined with gentle applied hatha based yoga stretches are used by the masseur to stimulate and balance the energy flow and release blockages, leading to increased vitality, health and well being.

You will spend 16 days over the course of a year learning and practicing different massage techniques and styles to create a 2 hour, tailor made Traditional Thai Yoga Massage massage made to suit the individual.  Attention will also be given to posture and ways that you work as a practitioner.  This course is suitable for those thinking of starting a new career in body work or for those who would like to learn more about yoga and this ancient healing art and gain skills to practice effectively on their friends and families. It offers valuable skills for already existing professionals, yoga and Pilates teachers, dancers, actors and all those who would like develop the skills they already have and learn new and innovative ones to complement their knowledge of the body-mind connection.

The training will culminate in a practical and theoretical examination.

Cost: £995 inc Tuition, examination fee's and course manual.  Please call or email Amy for a brochure or more details:
mobile: 07956911159
email: info@yogamassage.co.uk

7 Day SHEN "Emotional Healing & Personal Development Workshop"

With the UK's leading Shen Therapist Tony Bailey CSI. This workshop will be in two parts:

Part A - 3 days weekend workshops, April 2010 dates to be announced
Part B 4 days weekend workshop, June 2010 dates to be announced

All dates are inclusive and workshops begin at 9:00am and finish at 5:00pm

Registration information

Course costs - 3 day workshop £300, 4 day workshop £400 

Further information can be found by phoning Tony Bailey on 01299 401407 or 07801 810016.  You can also email him at tonybailey@talk21.com.  See more about Tony Bailey at www.ask4sanctuary.co.uk or by visiting www.shentherapyuk.com.