Slow down, let go and nurture yourself as we move towards the winter solstice.
This time of year can often leave us feeling frazzled, exhausted and depleted by the short days, cold weather and build up to the Christmas festivities. So rather than do more, it can be really beneficial to press pause and do less. As we approach the Mid-Winter Solstice and the end of another year, why not take some time out to slow down, turn inwards, let go and soothe your mind, body and nervous system.
As the busyness of the outside world become even more intense at this time of year, this workshop will allow you to step away from this, settling the body and mind into stillness and so you can find your own peaceful inner sanctuary, which you can then carry with you into the coming weeks ahead. You can set yourself up in a warm and comfortable place, we’ll light some candles, you can switch off your phone, and we’ll gather cushions and blankets to make things as cosy as possible. We will start with some gentle and somatic movement to release tightness and and holding, before allowing the body to soak up some much-needed deep rest in a sequence of restorative poses to help recoup and restore our energy, followed by a long, deeply relaxing and restorative yoga nidra practice (deep yoga sleep).
The restorative sequence will help you to find a sense of profound inner stillness and to surrender any deeply held tension in the body. It will also be very beneficial if you are suffering from fatigue and depleted mental and physical energy and is a perfect practice for this time of year. You will finish the practice feeling nourished, replenished, deeply rested and ready to move forward from a calmer and more centred place into the festive season ahead.
“Retire to the centre of your being, which is calmness.” - Paramahansa Yogananda
About Sarah:
Sarah is an enthusiastic and dedicated yoga practitioner and an experienced and qualified yoga teacher, committed to making yoga enjoyable and accessible for everyone.
She has been practising yoga since 2001, teaching since 2006, and has completed over 800 hours of training.
She has been teaching pregnancy yoga for over 12 years and feels honoured to have worked with and supported many hundreds of women during this special time of their lives.
Sarah truly believes that everyone can benefit from yoga, whatever their background or current physical condition, and her approach to teaching is one of warmth, encouragement and care and is always tailored to an individual’s needs.
Her aim in every class is to enable people to find more space, peace and balance in their body and mind.
Venue: The Canvas at St Margaret’s House, 27 Old Ford Road — E2 9PJ
Access: If you have any access needs of which we should be aware, please let us know. Entry to The Canvas is step-free, but the toilet is not accessible. If you require access to an accessible toilet, please get in touch with us on 020 8980 2092 or email emily@stmargaretshouse.org.uk so we can arrange this for you.
Date: Sunday 14th December
Time: 3.30-5.30pm
Tickets: £25