Wishing you a happy Winter Solstice, and a joyful return to the light.
Go without sight, and find that the dark, too, blooms and sings, and is travelled by dark feet and dark wings. In our mechanized world, in which we can turn the lights on at all hours, we can forget the sweetness of the dark itself, its calm, wisdom and mystery. Mary Oliver
Namaste,
Vivien
As we move towards the darker days of Winter, it’s an ideal time for us to draw inwards and take time to rest and renew. If you would like to develop a regular restful practice, you could explore Yoga Nidra.
Yoga Nidra, or Yogic Sleep, encourages the body to deeply rest, and is a chance to settle the body and still the mind. If you would like to find out more, have a look out my Yoga Nidra page, and get in touch if you’d like to sign up.
Namaste,
Vivien
This year my Summer Workshop, ‘Compassion and Space’, will be on Saturday 15th July, 10am to 1pm in Stockleigh Pomeroy Village Hall.
This Summer there are 3 Supermoons and our workshop falls in between the first two. Exploring the balance of sun and moon, this workshop will look to balance opposites, finding a quiet harmony in the body and the breath.
Places are £23 for enrolled students, £25 for non enrolled. To book your place please contact me at yogaforlife.devon@gmail.com or call 07766 562025.
Namaste,
Vivien
Spring is just around the corner and if you would like to welcome the new season, my Spring Workshop ‘Refresh and Renew’ is on Saturday 25th March, 10am to 1pm in Stockleigh Pomeroy Village Hall.
This will be a morning to encourage a positive flow of energy and approach the forthcoming lighter days with a sense of harmony and hopefulness. Places are £20 for enrolled students, £25 for non enrolled, homemade treats and refreshments are included. Please get in touch with me on 07766 562025 or email yogaforlife.devon@gmail.com if you would like to book.
Namaste,
Vivien
My Summer workshop, ‘Awakening the Divine’, will be on Saturday 16th July, 10am to 1pm, in Stockleigh Pomeroy Village Hall. We will focus on the chakras, exploring how these wheels of energy direct prana in the body, and help settle and still the mind.
The workshop is £20 for enrolled students, £23 for non enrolled. Please note booking is essential and places are limited!
If you would like to book please get in touch at yogaforlife.devon@gmail.com
Namaste
Vivien
My Spring Workshop this year will be held on Saturday 26th March in Stockleigh Pomeroy Village Hall. As Spring returns we will focus on ‘Enlivening the Spirit’ with posture work and the use of the inhale to boost our energy. This workshop is suitable for all abilities.
This half day workshop now includes both a morning and an afternoon session (as the morning session filled very quickly!) – spaces are still available in the afternoon workshop, 2pm to 5pm, if you would like to come. For more information or to book your place please contact me yogaforlife.devon@gmail.com
Namaste,
Vivien
Wishing you a year full of happiness and light. May we all find find inner peace and contentment this year, both on and off the yoga mat.
You are never too old to set a new goal, or dream a new dream. C.S Lewis
Namaste,
Vivien
I now have lovely gift vouchers available if you would like to give someone a little bit of yoga as a gift! 
These vouchers are available all year round and can be redeemed for my Thursday morning zoom classes, my monthly audio Yoga Nidra classes (both of which start in January) or a private one to one lesson for people who live more locally. Vouchers are valid for 6 months.
Do get in touch if you’d like to buy one, yogaforlife.devon@gmail.com
Namaste,
Vivien
Exciting news! I will be starting a new mixed ability online class on Thursday mornings from 13th January onwards. The class will be 10am to 11.15am and will be via zoom. You just need a space to practice and a mat! New students will also be asked to complete a short confidential health questionnaire.
If you’d like to find out more, or to sign up, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Namaste,
Vivien