Tuesday 21st June is International Yoga Day, a day when we celebrate and share India’s wonderful gift to the world.

We are so fortunate to have yoga available to us here in the west. Whatever your starting point, yoga helps you discover and accept who you really are, to find a greater sense of balance and harmony in your life, and to feel whole again.

Free yourself from anger and desire, which are the causes of sin and conflict, and thereby make yourself whole. This is the essence of yoga; this is the means by which you come to know the soul, and thereby attain the highest spiritual state. The Bhagavad Gita

Happy World Yoga Day!

Namaste.

Vivien

The date for the Summer Workshop has now been confirmed as Sunday 17th July, 10am to 4pm, at Brampford Speke Village Hall (please note this is a revised date!). This day will include a shared vegetarian lunch.

Places are limited and workshops tend to be popular so if you would like more information please contact me at vivien@yogaforlife.org.uk or check out the website for further details.

The date for my Summer Workshop has now been confirmed as Sunday 3rd July, 10am to 3.30pm, at Brampford Speke Village Hall. This day will include a shared vegetarian lunch.

More details to follow soon so keep an eye on the website. Workshops tends to be popular so if you would like to register your interest please contact me at vivien@yogaforlife.org.uk.

The Spring Workshop, Passionate Calm, on Sunday 20th March has proved to be very popular and this half day workshop is now fully booked!

If you are interested and would like to be added to the waiting list for this workshop please contact me at vivien@yogaforlife.org.uk (places are £15 for students enrolled in classes or £18 for non enrolled.)

The new year has arrived and with it the prospect of new things. A new year is a time of increased hopefulness as we look forward to fresh opportunities, but it can also feel challenging given the future is unpredictable, and sometimes we face real difficulties.

Wherever you find yourself as 2016 begins, life is changeable and few things are certain.  If we can take the time to notice our breathing, to pause and become fully present, we can start to experience greater peace and happiness not just in the moment, but also throughout the year to come.

‘The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth in the present moment,  to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now’ Thich Naht Hanh

The Autumn Workshop will be on Sunday 22nd November from 10am to 1pm in Shobrooke Village Hall.

This half day workshop will explore how we align ourselves to the season of Autumn when we harvest and store the fruits of the Summer. As we prepare for shorter days and the arrival of Winter, we will explore the exhalation and the sequencing of postures to encourage a calm, centred practice.

Places are £15 for students enrolled in classes or £18 for non enrolled. Places are limited so for more information, or to book your place, please contact me, vivien@yogaforlife.org.uk

Sunday 21st June is the first International Yoga Day!

Following the request of the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to the United Nations earlier this year, the UN agreed to an annual International Yoga Day on 21st June. From the yogic perspective, the Summer Solstice marks the move to Dakshinayana, the 6 month period between the Summer and Winter solstice. It is believed to be easier to practice spirituality during Dakshinayana.

Over 170 countries are planning yoga events to mark this day. Here there will be a free yoga session from 8.30am to 9.15am on Sunday 21st June in Shobrooke Playing field to celebrate this wonderful day. All abilities are welcome to come and share the wonderful gift that is yoga (please bring a mat).

Yoga is an invaluable gift from India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and well-being. Narendra Modi

The date for the Summer Workshop has now been confirmed as Sunday 19th July at Brampford Speke Village Hall. This will be a day long workshop (due to popular request!) from 10am to 4pm and will be focusing on Yoga and Mindfulness. The workshop is £30 for enrolled students, and £35 for non enrolled. Please bring a small vegetarian dish to share. To find out more, or to book your place, please contact Vivien at vivien@yogaforlife.org.uk

To welcome the arrival of Spring, this workshop will focus on twisting poses to free the spine and create warmth in the body. We will also explore the use of bandhas (muscular locks) in our practice, and there will be a key focus on working mindfully with the breath to encourage a sense of calm and peacefulness.

The Spring Workshop is on Sunday 22nd March, 10am to 1pm at Brampford Speke Village Hall.  Places are £15 for students currently enrolled in classes, or £18 for non enrolled (to include tea/coffee and homemade treats). Places are limited so advance booking is essential.

To book your place, or to find out more, please contact me, vivien@yogaforlife.org.uk

Namaste.

Vivien

There will be a new mixed ability class starting on Monday 3rd November at 9.45am to 11.15am (doors open at 9.15am) in Brampford Speke Village Hall.  All abilities are welcome and trial sessions are available for anyone who would like to try the class before deciding whether or not to enrol.

As with all my classes, the class will run in half term blocks and places are limited so  advance booking is essential. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more or to book your place.

Namaste

Vivien