The month of November can be a tough one. We can be feeling quite exhausted by the shorter and colder days, and feeling in need of more rest, as nature around us begins to hibernate. This afternoon of gentle movement, restorative yoga and deep rest is an opportunity to really slow down, take care of yourself and explore practices that soothe and rejuvenate the mind, body and whole nervous system. All blended together to allow all the systems of the body to replenish and our state of mind to quieten. This workshop will allow us to turn inwards, to rest and connect deeply to our body, breath, and present moment sensations. Dedicating some extra time away from the ‘things’, phones and life callings can really help heal and allow a feeling of a deep reset that is often needed as winter drains our resources. Our mind can begin to quieten, our body can release deeply held tension and tightness and find more ease and our nervous system can begin to calm down and help us to feel soothed, rested and relaxed. We’ll begin the afternoon with a series of gentle, grounding, mindful and somatic movements to release stress and tension, allowing energy to flow freely but calmly through the body again. We will also explore a number of soothing and calming practices, including breath work, mudras and self-massage, before eventually settling into some longer-held restorative poses to soak up some deep rest, and connect to a place of inner calm and stillness. The afternoon will finish with a grounding and calming yoga nidra (deep yoga sleep) practice. Yoga nidra has been described as “an effortless state of restfulness in the form on a horizontal meditation that takes place just on the threshold of sleep.” (Uma Dinsmore Tuli) Thirty minutes of yoga nidra is said to be the equivalent of three hours sleep and this practice is deeply nourishing and restorative. By the end you will feel deeply rested, refreshed and recharged, with renewed energy to move into the rest of the year.
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.
Dates: Sunday 9th November
Time: 3.30-5.30pm
Tickets: £25