Workshops

Hello, thanks for taking a moment to read us......and welcome to our workshop page.....please take your time to scroll down and see all of our different types of classes we have on offer for you....we like to think we have a little of something for every 'body':) our teachers put a lot of love, passion, study and work into these classes, and they are informal, fun, relaxed (well, some of them:) and will give you so much for your yoga practice and yoga life on and off of your mat.....

our humble workshops:).........
2012

FEBRUARY 2012

root to rise - with marnie - $25 - sat 11 FEB @230-430p
marnie wil lead a special series of poses to help you feel grounded again in the new year, to feel reconnected with your foundation and to increase your strength and stability. we will explore ways to rise up from our rootedness and realign with our own divine power and purpose. this will be an inspiring, moderate practice, great for realizing new year's intentions and beyond! this special session will feature live drumming and percussion by alex pevzner and friends.

thai yoga massage for couples - with kezia bacon bernstein - $35p.p sunday 12 february @6-8pm - ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT

what a lovely way to celebrate valentines day! thai yoga massage, a synthesis of yoga and shiatsu massage, originated in the buddhist temples of thailand. during a session, the recipient lies on a mat on the floor, fully clothed and supported with pillows, and is guided gently into yoga postures while the practitioner applies assorted massage techniques along the energy lines of the body. the benefits include deep stretching, relief of muscular tension, increased circulation, and increased range of motion. in this workshop, kezia will demonstrate key elements of a thai yoga massage session, and teach participants how to practice these simple techniques with each other. bring a friend or a loved one to work with. please wear what you'd normally wear to a gentle yoga class, and bring your yoga mat (or a foam mat) and a standard bed pillow. xox

acupuncture & restorative yoga - with Kate Stone & Emma - $40p.p.
sunday 19 february - @6-8p - FULL
Acupuncture & Restorative Yoga is a truly profound, totally rejuvenating and incredible journey into the art of relaxation. Join Emma & Kate in this workshop that allows you to release deeply held tensions in your body through a series of supported postures that are restful and soothing. Emma will guide you through this restorative journey, sometimes referred to as 'lazy mans yoga'. You will be laying with blankets, bolsters and other props and resting so very comfortably in each posture that the body will want to completely rest and let go. Giving the body some much welcome rest and chill time while also enjoying mini-massages in some of the postures. Kate will be stimulating acupuncture points while you are in poses that enhance relaxation and stimulate the body's healing mechanisms. Needles, magnets and acupressure will be used for those who would like them. All you need do? Relax Rejuvenate and be prepared to be completely pampered and nurtured.

hands on alignment - with emma - $20 sunday 26 february - @1-3pm - 2 places left
align your body, your mind and your spirit.
align your outer world with your inner world.
THE WARRIOR FAMILY
virabhadrasana I virabhadrasana II & virabhadrasana III

in our 'hands-on' classes i will lead you verbally in your practice & i will physically be assisting your body guiding it to the fullest potential that youc an find in the different sequences and asanas that well specifically work though in this class.
the warrior family falls under the standing asana section, but also they have a balancing asana amongst them. we gain so many benefits from these beautiful asanas assist in the production of lubricating hip and knee joints, creating flexibility and fluidity in the whole leg, hip and lower back and in our 'off the mat' practice in a strong tough world we're teaching our bodies to hold firm, our minds to be strong and ready for the challenges of our day, but with the yogic warrior we are peaceful, non-harming, not only with our physical actions in the world but with our thoughts and attitude and words and actions.
this class is for an intermediate to strong practice. this will suit you if you have a good knowledge of asana practice. vinyasa, flow, power & hot styles of yoga will find this hands-on class will suit, enhance and compliment your practice. (i use kripalu, vinyasa, iyengar & ashtanga influences in my aligning techniques)

MARCH 2012

acupuncture & restorative yoga - with Kate Stone & Emma - $40p.p.
sunday 4th march - @6-8p - FULL

Acupuncture & Restorative Yoga is a truly profound, totally rejuvenating and incredible journey into the art of relaxation. Join Emma & Kate in this workshop that allows you to release deeply held tensions in your body through a series of supported postures that are restful and soothing. Emma will guide you through this restorative journey, sometimes referred to as 'lazy mans yoga'. You will be laying with blankets, bolsters and other props and resting so very comfortably in each posture that the body will want to completely rest and let go. Giving the body some much welcome rest and chill time while also enjoying mini-massages in some of the postures. Kate will be stimulating acupuncture points while you are in poses that enhance relaxation and stimulate the body's healing mechanisms. Needles, magnets and acupressure will be used for those who would like them. All you need do? Relax Rejuvenate and be prepared to be completely pampered and nurtured.

meditations under the moon - with emma - $20 - sunday 11th march @6-715pm
join me to celebrate the 13 full moons of 2012. we'll start with the third full moon of the year, the 'worm' moon.
each month in this class we will begin with a 10-15 minute pranayama technique (breath awareness), which will also be our first meditation practice.
the incredible healing qualities we get from our 'chi', 'life-force', 'prana' - BREATH, are scientifically profound, from physically to mentally and emotionally.
we will then spend 10-15 minutes working on a specific meditation. each class will have an intention for our awareness of focus and concentration and then in each class we will end and close the practice with a 20-30 minute guided meditation while relaxing in a supported shavasana (rest pose).
this class is designed for the very beginner of meditation. someone who is looking to have an hour of guided peacefulness and rest. someone looking to start a meditation practice in a class/community setting. this class is designed to give you the techniques to go home and continue your practice daily for the rest of the momnth to really absorb and infuse yourself in this meditation of the worm moon.

hands on alignment - with emma - $20 sunday 18 march - @1-3pm - FULL
align your body, your mind and your spirit.
align your outer world with your inner world.
BACKBENDS & HIPS
setu bandha sarvangasana (bridge), dhanurasana (bow), eka pada rajakapotasana I (one legged king pigeon)
in our 'hands-on' classes i will lead you verbally in your practice, as well as physically assisting your body guiding it to the fullest potential that you can find in the different sequences and asanas that we'll specifically work through in this class.
the backbend family and hip asanas are a beautiful compliment to teach other. we gain so many benefits from these beautiful asanas, physically on the mat we gain amazing lower back strength, these asanas assist in the production of lubricating hip and knee joints, creating flexibility and fluidity in the whole leg, hip and lower back, and in our 'off the mat' practice in a strong tough world we're teaching our bodies to hold firm, our minds to be strong and ready for the challenges of our day. energetically we help to remove toxins from the liver chi (anger and frustrations and resentments live here) and the backbends work our kidney chi that deals with our fears in the world. backbends are also a beautiful natural tonic to help lift and boost mood from mild to severe levels of depression. we will move slowly, peacefully, and non-harming not only with our physical actions in the world but with our thoughts and attitude and words and actions.
this class will suit a chill or beginner student. the intention is to build these poses on a basic level, so that we can work more alignment and gentle stretching and therefore have a 'chill' intention to this class. this will suit you if you enjoy our 'chill' classes or are a beginner to yoga. (kripalu and iyengar methods will be influenced in our aligning techniques) for my more advanced students you'll enjoy this because we can start to refine and tweak and play with some more challenging versions of the classes asanas:)

yoga for GOLF- with ann - $35 or $60 for a couple - sunday 25th march @130-330pm

Learn and practice yoga postures that can help achieve one of the most fundamental keys to the perfect golf swing: the separation of upper and lower body. We will also focus on stretching and strengthening the hips and thighs, abdominals, and all parts of the spine with standing postures, twists, and core work. When practiced regularly, yoga can help free the spine and strengthen the body to find the upper/lower rotation necessary to perfect your golf swing. You will receive a handout illustrating a yoga sequence that you can practice at home. What do you have to lose (other than a few strokes off your game!)?

APRIL 2012

hands on alignment - the lunge family - runners lunge, low lunge & crescent lunge - $20 - sun 1 april @130-330pm - with emma - only 8 spots
in our hands on class i will lead you verbally in your practice, but will be physically assisting your body guiding it to the fullest potential that you can find in the different sequences, stretches and asanas (pose) that we'll specifically work through, in and towards in this class.
from tired achy joints to lower back, shoulder and knee injuries or issues to strong muscles and an enjoyment for more self-study and alignment and refining your techniques, you'll enjoy this class!
in this class you'll learn to build a strong foundational base and in the process find brilliant leg strengthening and toning asanas. as we work to one of the most potent standing asanas in all it's variety and variations you'll find the perfect form and alignment to hold this pose not only with a strong base, but with a safe base.
from a beginners practice perspective and aimed to a yoga practice of at least 6 months to a regular yoga practice, we will break down the techniques, enjoy the structure of the asana and the variations to start your build towards a full crescent lunge and for the more advanced student we'll refine and deepen and play with your pose.
we'll build the class from a beautiful gentle slow stretching session building to gentler variations and supported versions all the way to the strongest lunge.
we will move slowly, peacefully and gently, not only with our physical actions in the class but consider taking them into your everyday world.
***kripalu, vinyasa and iyengar methods influenced in my alignment teachings***
THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO 8 SPOTS ONLY, DUE TO MUCH ATTENTION WANTING TO BE PAID TO EACH OF MY STUDENTS:)

meditations under the moon - with emma - $20 - sunday 8th april @6-715pm
join me to celebrate the 13 full moons of 2012. we'll start with the fourth full moon of the year, the 'pink' moon'.
each month in this class we will begin with a 10-15 minute pranayama technique (breath awareness), which will also be our first meditation practice.
the incredible healing qualities we get from our 'chi', 'life-force', 'prana' - BREATH, are scientifically profound, from physically to mentally and emotionally.
we will then spend 10-15 minutes working on a specific meditation. each class will have an intention for our awareness of focus and concentration and then in each class we will end and close the practice with a 20-30 minute guided meditation while relaxing in a supported shavasana (rest pose).
this class is designed for the very beginner of meditation. someone who is looking to have an hour of guided peacefulness and rest. someone looking to start a meditation practice in a class/community setting. this class is designed to give you the techniques to go home and continue your practice daily for the rest of the momnth to really absorb and infuse yourself in this meditation of the wolf moon.

hands on alignment - with emma - $20 saturday 14 april- @230-430pm - 8 places left
align your body, your mind and your spirit.
align your outer world with your inner world.
THE TRIANGLE WORLD

in our 'hands-on' classes i will lead you verbally in your practice & i will physically be assisting your body guiding it to the fullest potential that you can find in the different sequences and asanas that we'll specifically work through in this class.
we invoke the divine with the form of triangle/trikonasana and with its many variations. come enjoy a 'chill' style afternoon, in the blisness of the trikonasana world.
we'll cover 'sivananda', 'ashtanga', 'kripalu
& 'iyengar' teachings. we'll build the class from a beautiful gentle slow stretching session building to gentler variations and supported versions all the way to the strongest triangle.
we will move slowly, peacefully and gently, not only with our physical actions in the class but consider taking them into your everyday world.
***kripalu, vinyasa and iyengar methods influenced in my alignment teachings***
THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO 8 SPOTS ONLY, DUE TO MUCH ATTENTION WANTING TO BE PAID TO EACH OF MY STUDENTS:)

hands on alignment - with emma - $20 saturday 28 april- @230-430pm - 8 places left
align your body, your mind and your spirit.
align your outer world with your inner world.
THE BALANCING ACT
TREE- VRKSHASANA
DANCERS - NATARAJASANA
AEROPLANE - DAKASANA
CROW - BAKASANA

in our 'hands-on' classes i will lead you verbally in your practice & i will physically be assisting your body guiding it to the fullest potential that you can find in the different sequences and asanas that we'll specifically work through in this class.
whatever 'level' of your practice you'll appreciate an afternoon of balancing. whether it's learning the foundation of each balance using the support of a wall or you're looking to refine and go a little further in the pose. hands on and use of walls for support and guided assistance makes this balance class total enjoyment.
from stretching and warming up thru to shavasana, there will be hands-on alignment, assistance and even a little massaging to enhance the experience.
we'll build the class from a beautiful gentle slow stretching session building to gentler variations and supported versions all the way to the more complex balances.
we will move slowly, peacefully and gently, not only with our physical actions in the class but consider taking them into your everyday world.
***kripalu, vinyasa and iyengar methods influenced in my alignment teachings***
THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO 8 SPOTS ONLY, DUE TO MUCH ATTENTION WANTING TO BE PAID TO EACH OF MY STUDENTS:)

MAY 2012

hands on alignment - with emma - $20 sunday 20 may- @130-330pm - 8 places left
align your body, your mind and your spirit.
align your outer world with your inner world.
TWIST, RINSE, CLEANSE, GLOW

in our 'hands-on' classes i will lead you verbally in your practice & i will physically be assisting your body guiding it to the fullest potential that you can find in the different sequences and asanas that we'll specifically work through in this class.
literally wringing the body out, from the inside to the outside!! twists help the detoxification process of the body by bringing more awareness, conscious movement and necessary breath work to help release so many forms of stress and tension from your whole self. mind and body benefits abound. think of a twist encouraging a new perspective as you twist the body to a different direction. twists encourage us to process and release, assimilate and eliminate on every level from wringing the mind to twisting the body.
we'll build the class from a beautiful gentle slow stretching session building to gentler variations and supported versions all the way to the more challenging twists.
we will move slowly, peacefully and gently, not only with our physical actions in the class but consider taking them into your everyday world.
***kripalu, vinyasa and iyengar methods influenced in my alignment teachings***
THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO 8 SPOTS ONLY, DUE TO MUCH ATTENTION WANTING TO BE PAID TO EACH OF MY STUDENTS:)

acupuncture & restorative yoga - with Kate Stone & Emma - $40p.p.
sunday 27 MAY - @6-8p 10 SPOTS only
Acupuncture & Restorative Yoga is a truly profound, totally rejuvenating and incredible journey into the art of relaxation. Join Emma & Kate in this workshop that allows you to release deeply held tensions in your body through a series of supported postures that are restful and soothing. Emma will guide you through this restorative journey, sometimes referred to as 'lazy mans yoga'. You will be laying with blankets, bolsters and other props and resting so very comfortably in each posture that the body will want to completely rest and let go. Giving the body some much welcome rest and chill time while also enjoying mini-massages in some of the postures. Kate will be stimulating acupuncture points while you are in poses that enhance relaxation and stimulate the body's healing mechanisms. Needles, magnets and acupressure will be used for those who would like them. All you need do? Relax Rejuvenate and be prepared to be completely pampered and nurtured.

JUNE 2012

acupuncture & restorative yoga - with Kate Stone & Emma - $40p.p.
sunday 24 JUNE - @6-8p 10 SPOTS only
Acupuncture & Restorative Yoga is a truly profound, totally rejuvenating and incredible journey into the art of relaxation. Join Emma & Kate in this workshop that allows you to release deeply held tensions in your body through a series of supported postures that are restful and soothing. Emma will guide you through this restorative journey, sometimes referred to as 'lazy mans yoga'. You will be laying with blankets, bolsters and other props and resting so very comfortably in each posture that the body will want to completely rest and let go. Giving the body some much welcome rest and chill time while also enjoying mini-massages in some of the postures. Kate will be stimulating acupuncture points while you are in poses that enhance relaxation and stimulate the body's healing mechanisms. Needles, magnets and acupressure will be used for those who would like them. All you need do? Relax Rejuvenate and be prepared to be completely pampered and nurtured.

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