Yoga Workshops and Retreats in Crouch End
Yoga Workshops and Retreats in Crouch End are held Shiva Shakti Studios. At some point they will also be held at the Crouch End Fitness Centre. Equipment is provided at both venues
14th June 12.30 - 2.30pm @ Shiva Shakti Studios - £35
Soft Strength in Summer
Do you ever experience a tightness or a constriction in your lower back or chest area? Do you feel your posture is not as fluid and balanced as it could be?
If so your natural breath pattern and nervous system cannot work as well as they could, and your overall wellbeing will be compromised.
This session will focus on easing the mobilising the low back and unwinding the chest, shoulders and neck to allow a flow in your body; a free and easy breath, a calm mind and balanced energy. Enjoy a combination of yoga postures, somatic movement, energy medicine and breathwork.
All this will bring you into your unique rhythm, harmony and soft strength.
July 17th, Friday 3-5pm @ Shiva Shakti Studios. £35
The Chakras – Finding balance through the root chakra.
This session is the first in a series working through the chakras. Each session integrates all parts, with an emphasis on one energy centre or physical area. The chosen chakra will be explored physically and energetically.
The base chakra includes your feet, legs, tail bone and pelvic floor. Giving attention to this area will be helpful for your feet, ankles, knees and hips.
Any issues there are welcome at the workshop!
It is essential to stay grounded in Summer if we want to enjoy the expansive warmth and energy that Summer brings. Staying grounded is essential to our wellbeing and enjoyment of life because when we get ungrounded, we lose our sense of humour and get lost in anxiety – amongst other things. The lower body literally connects us to the earth but also connects us energetically, giving us stability and a sense of belonging. Reconnecting to our roots and the earth can give us vitality and allow us to find our inner balance.
Come and soak up yoga asana, somatic movement, energy medicine and breathwork – it will set you up for a great weekend.
To book
ShivaShaktiStudios, 137 Tottenham Lane, N8 9BJ
Please visit www.shivashaktistudios.com and create a basic account. You will then be invited to book with a payment of £35
Any issues around booking and payment please contact Vanessa at info@shivashaktistudios.com
All equipment is provided.
Yoga Residential Retreat
Braziers Park, Oxon. TBA
Braziers Park is a character-full Grade 11 listed building hidden in an Area of Outstanding Beauty in Oxfordshire. This unique venue is a working eco community set on a 55 acre estate, with its own organic kitchen, livestock and historic outbuildings. This is a place where people live, and this creates a very comfortable and warm atmosphere. The food is vegetarian and excellent. (Often more discussed than the yoga!) Please note that visitors are asked to contribute to the community spirit by doing a little bit of washing up. The location and setting are perfect for a yoga retreat, and you’ll have time and space to relax, recharge and energise.
Braziers Park is comfortable, welcoming, and relaxing, providing plenty of places just to be. This is a very special place. Please visit www.braziers.org.uk for more information.
About the weekend of Yoga
This is a wonderful opportunity to nourish and re-energise mind, body, and spirit. Our Saturday morning sessions will be both gentle and physical, combining somatic flowing floor work with asana, relaxation and breath-work. The afternoon session on Saturday will be restorative. On Sunday afternoon we have the option of a meditation walk, otherwise, Yoga will be held as usual in the drawing room.
I offer an optional guided movement and meditate session before breakfast which sets the tone for the day. You will have time after lunch on Saturday to do whatever you feel like.
Saturday evening is usually spent sitting together relaxing in the lounge, sometimes with music if anyone brings their talents with them. A walk to the local pub has happened in the past! You are welcome to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy that evening and if you play a musical instrument and like to share your music, please BRING IT.
Approximate times
- FRIDAY
- Arrive after 3.30pm
- Dinner 7.00pm
- Welcome/Relaxation 8.45pm
- SATURDAY
- Meditation 7.45am (optional)
- Breakfast 8.30am
- Yoga 10.00-12.00
- Lunch 1.00pm
- Free time ……… lots of walks around the house and beyond…
- Yoga 4.30-6.30
- Dinner 7.00
- SUNDAY
- Meditation 7.45am (optional)
- Breakfast 8.30am
- Yoga 10.00-12.30
- Lunch 1.00
- Yoga/meditation walk 2.15-3.45
- Tea 4.00
Essential Equipment: Four foam blocks. Yoga Mat, blanket. Braziers Park provide one towel per person.
Cost: £325/£355 Shared room/Single room.
Includes: Room Hire, Full board, lodging and tuition/admin.
To secure your place please contact me to ensure there is space and then pay your deposit using the Paypal button above. If you already have my bank details then please pay direct to my account.
Please email me indicating:
- Single or sharing room with either one other or more. (List of Rooms to follow.)
- Special diets
- Conditions/injuries/painful joints etc.
- Mobile number
To pay the balance, contact me for my bank details at pip.yoga@live.co.uk
Directions
Braziers Park, Ipsden, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 6AN
By car from London: Leave the M4 at Junction 8/9. Proceed on A4130 via Henley and Nettlebed to Crowmarsh roundabout. Turn left onto A4074 towards Reading. Follow this as far as signpost ‘Braziers Park’ ½ Mile. This leads to Braziers gates. Ignore signs marked Ipsden. Leave M40 at junction 6. Proceed on B4009 via Watlington and Crowmarsh.
By public transport. The nearest station is Goring and Streatley. There are direct trains from Paddington. Please phone for a taxi well before leaving home. Try these companies below. Murdocks 01491 875875. Chrissies 01491682412
There is a bus that runs from the station to Braziers Park and the details can be found at www.braziers.org.uk
I am happy to help coordinate car sharing of lifts and taxis to and from the station by setting up a Whatsapp group so you can organize yourselves. If you are going to have to turn up late then let us know and Braziers cooks will keep your dinner warm for you! Please keep your directions and general details safely for your information.