Special Class Osteo Yoga Flow with Dipa Trivedi
Nov
23
3:30 PM15:30

Special Class Osteo Yoga Flow with Dipa Trivedi

Dipa Trivedi created a new method combining Yoga and Osteopathy- intuition, experience and scientific knowledge. Using a sequence of classical readjusted Yoga poses, she will be applying hands on osteopathic information adjustments, soft tissue technique and joint mobilisation (no cracking technique) during the session. This will be done in the flow of the breath, or Pranayama technique. Dipa came up with this after carefully doing patient research and enquiry, practicing herself while applying knowledge acquired over the years. This method is brand new and exclusive, the aim is to improve overall health, homeostasis, flow of blood, energies and appropriate transfer and communication of the components of a body.

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Special Class: Yin & Reiki and Sound with Kimberley Ling
Nov
30
3:30 PM15:30

Special Class: Yin & Reiki and Sound with Kimberley Ling

Embark on a deeply healing journey like no other and experience the powers of Yin yoga and Reiki combined.

Both Yin and Reiki are rooted in ancient practices and seek to unblock, rebalance and promote the flow of Prana, Qi or life force energy within us. The fusion of these two traditions can help increase flexibility, boost energy levels as well as support the emotional and mental body.

Through meditation and pranayama, Kim will help attune you to your own healing abilities and will lovingly guide you through a series of long held postures in which you will self-administer Reiki. At the same time, Kim will also be moving around the space offering Reiki to individual practitioners.

Expect to leave renewed and awakened to the incredible healing ability that lies inside of you.

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Sound Bath : Cultivating Self Trust with Othman Haddad
Dec
1
2:00 PM14:00

Sound Bath : Cultivating Self Trust with Othman Haddad

Step into a transformative Sound Bath experience designed to guide you in cultivating self-trust and connecting with the part of you that knows what is best for your life journey. Beyond the mind’s endless thoughts and doubts lies a deeper wisdom within, a knowing that grows stronger the more we connect with it. As we nurture this connection, our confidence in our own abilities expands, allowing us to witness our true potential more clearly.
In this session, you’ll be immersed in a soundscape that invites you to journey deeply within, from grounding bass notes that root you to the present to uplifting tones that inspire and open your heart. These sounds are crafted to open the mind, releasing tension and expanding your trust in yourself.

Let the healing vibrations of sound support you in letting go of the fears and self-doubts that hold you back. As you release these barriers, you’ll find your heart opening to the infinite possibilities before you, inviting a flow of self-compassion, courage, and inner guidance.

Join us for heart-centered healing session in a nurturing, safe space.

It feels like being in a bath, surrounded by sound instead of water. You lie down on comfortable yoga mats and listen to sounds designed to help, moments, relax your mind, cleanse your body and move through your fears.

The Sound Bath follows a well-researched and proven method that we have taught and used thousands of times in the UK, Switzerland, Spain, Morocco, Sweden, and Italy.

Depending on the session, the instruments we play can be Tibetan Singing Bowls, Crystal Singing Bowls, frame drums, Gongs, Koshi Bells and Rainsticks.

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Special Class: End Of The Year Kirtan with Emi Tull
Dec
7
3:00 PM15:00

Special Class: End Of The Year Kirtan with Emi Tull

We are offering an opportunity to gather and chant as a spiritual community.
Kirtan (call-and-response chanting) is one of devotional practices common to the Bhakti Yoga, and it has been practiced regularly with a master of Yogi, Sri Dharma Mittra in Dharma Yoga Center NYC.

Through the chanting, you practice Dharana (concentration) in a way that is pleasant and demands little effort, and it becomes meditation when the concentration is uninterrupted. Chanting gives pleasure to the mind, and at the same time, opens and purifies the heart. Chanting with devotion will cultivate reverence and love. It is great to sing with your Sangha (community of like-minded individuals), you become absorbed in the communal endeavour, and connected to others and The Inner-Self.

You don't need to be good at singing at all. We can provide chairs for those who prefer not to sit on the floor. This class is open to all.

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Special Class: 108 Sun Salutations with Ammar Bass
Dec
14
11:30 AM11:30

Special Class: 108 Sun Salutations with Ammar Bass

Celebrate the summer solstice at Indaba with a special session of 108 Sun Salutations led by Ammar. This event, designed for all skill levels, offers a unique opportunity to connect with the natural world's rhythms on the longest day of the year. Through this ancient practice, we will engage in a journey of physical endurance and spiritual reflection, embracing the energy of the sun and the transformative power of this significant time.

Join us in this meaningful celebration to honour the light within and around us, cultivating strength, harmony, and a deep sense of community.

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Exploring Space - Yin Yoga Workshop with Norman Blair
Dec
15
2:00 PM14:00

Exploring Space - Yin Yoga Workshop with Norman Blair

Yin yoga is centred around floor-based postures, which are held for several minutes using props as supports. Mindfully bending and gently moving can be remarkably rejuvenating; a wonderful way of simultaneously refreshing and slowing down. This workshop is suitable for every ability and level of experience.
Norman Blair is one of the most experienced Yin yoga teachers in the UK and he has been teaching for more than 20 years. His book - Brightening Our Inner Skies: yin and yoga - was first published in 2016 and has been reprinted twice; he has been teaching Yin yoga trainings since 2013.

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Navakaraṇa Suizen Masterclass - In Studio with Dario Calvaruso
Feb
22
to Feb 23

Navakaraṇa Suizen Masterclass - In Studio with Dario Calvaruso

Navakaraṇa Suizen Master Class – Bheṣaja Series

A true experience into holistic therapy. This class consists of slow mindful movements which focuses on the holistic approach. You will experience the unique style of Navakaraṇa method and how sounds, slow movements and stretches lead to a meditative state. This class includes also Sound Meditation and Emotional Release Practice.

 Navakaraṇa Method:
Navakaraṇa Sākalya Tantra, shorten as Navakaraṇa Tantra is a methodology for a holistic self-directed transformation. Dario Calvaruso developed this method through a multidisciplinary integration of ancient practices into a modern scientific approach.

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Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Masterclass with Dario Calvaruso
Feb
22
to Feb 23

Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Masterclass with Dario Calvaruso

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Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Master Class – Hṛdayam Series

A true authentic experience of the unique style of a Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa class. The class is led with tempo (laya) and melody (svara). Minimal instructions with Sanskrit recitation are given with rhythmic beat (tālam), tuned to a sound pitch (nāda) and chanted to particular intervals of tones (Navakaraṇa rāga). The choreography of Navakaraṇa sequences are methodologically arranged to offer options for all levels. Navakaraṇa Vinyāsa Series are taught following the lunar month (candramāsa) so practitioners will practise a different series every day throughout the whole phase of the moon.

This class is accessible to everyone with a regular practice and in good health condition. Senior Navakaraṇa practitioners are placed in the front of the class to guide new students during the practice.

 

Navakaraṇa Method:
Navakaraṇa Sākalya Tantra, shorten as Navakaraṇa Tantra is a methodology for a holistic self-directed transformation. Dario Calvaruso developed this method through a multidisciplinary integration of ancient practices into a modern scientific approach.

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International Guest Teacher Workshop: Weekend of workshops with Doug Swenson
Feb
28
to Mar 2

International Guest Teacher Workshop: Weekend of workshops with Doug Swenson

Friday 28th February, 14:00 to 17:00

Power Yoga / Slow Burn + Q&A

A very powerful arrangement of asanas, held for a longer duration – yet moving slowly with fluid vinyasa. There will be a few softer spots laced into this power challenge in order to have an enjoyable flow. You will enjoy the challenge, achieve a variety of new poses and move with fluid power. When finished, drift into a blissful deep relaxation followed by a guided meditation.

This powerful yoga session is open to intermediate to advanced practitioner and can be modified to suit individual student needs. It is a great class for teachers looking to deepen their knowledge and be inspired by such experienced teacher.

Q&A: You have the chance to ask any question to one of the pioneer in yoga and incredibly experienced teacher and practitioner. Take advantage of this exclusive time!

We understand that shyness when speaking in front of other students might take over. Dough is excited to return to Indaba after a long hiatus and is eager to share his extensive wisdom knowledge with you all. So don't be shy! To ensure that you get the most out of this opportunity, we highly recommend writing down your questions before the session so that there is less chance to forget.

14:00-16:30 - Power Yoga / Slow Burn (2.5h)

16:30-17:00 - Q&A (30 minutes)

This exclusive session is part of the full weekend of workshops but is also available to be booked individually if you are unable to attend the full weekend. 

Cost of the Friday single session: £55

Saturday 1st March, 11:00 to 13:30

Handstands / Inversions and Balancing

In this class the students will experience a delightful, holistic flow of asana – focused around Handstands, Inversions and balancing in general. Many tips and suggestions will be given as to how we can achieve new poses and refine techniques of existing poses. In addition to priceless advice on how to avoid and overcome injury.

This session is for intermediate to advanced practitioners.

You don't have to be able to hold an inversion in the middle of the room, but can use the wall if needed. This is a flow class and if they need a spot close to the wall, please arrive a little earlier to secure your space. Doug also suggests the use of props such as blocks, folded towels, and an extra mat.

The minimal practice with inversions is to get your head lower than your heart.

You do not need to achieve the final pose in any asana to practice the foundation and overall energetics of the pose.

Precautions and reasons not to practice inversions include, but are not limited to: floating retina, pre- and post-pregnancy, neck injury, and weak or fragile bones. Students just need to be mindful and apply modifications, both physically and mentally.

Saturday 1st March, 15:30 to 18:00

Soft Style Hatha Yoga

Gentle Restorative Hatha with pranayama, meditation, and blissful guided deep relaxation.

In this class we will practice a variety of asana – using a more restorative approach with less challenging vinyasa and a mindful progressive flow – using the lineage of Sivananda and Integral yoga.

Sunday 2nd March, 14:00 to 16:30

Power with Extra Spice

This Power Yoga class will follow the order of asanas for 1st level Ashtanga, with the addition of some poses from 2nd and 3rd blended in at appropriate places in your routine. The session class includes hands on adjustments and personal suggestions on how to enhance your practice. Class ends with pranayama, and deep relaxation.

You will sweat plenty, achieve new poses, and experience the ultimate workout. Afterward, enjoy a blissful deep relaxation followed by guided meditation.

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All night Gong Bath Puja for Nurturing & Replenishment with Amanda Denton
Nov
16
to Nov 17

All night Gong Bath Puja for Nurturing & Replenishment with Amanda Denton

We have passed the half-way point between autumn & winter, the desire to move deeper inside & conserve our energy becomes stronger as the days become shorter. It is a time to slow down and conserve our energy, consolidating our Qi in preparation for the flurry of spring. It is a time of reflection, replenishment and rest.

The Full Moon in Taurus on the 15th November practical, steady & devoted has set the scene for us to to create a grounded environment where our health & wellbeing needs are fulfilled and we feel safe & supported.

During a gong puja, we reap the benefits of a regular gong bath tenfold. Immersing in the sound vibrations of a gong can create opportunities to repair, rebuild, unlock and unblock. It helps to release mental, emotional and physical issues. As we hover in a theta state of deep restfulness and mental awareness, we may experience a deep sense of peace and well-being. A gong puja can increase one's energy and vitality.

Join us for an All-Night Gong Immersion where we will take you on a transformative sound journey meditation.

You will be immersed in the gentle sound of the gongs, giving your body the opportunity to enter a deep state of relaxation. The vibrations will wash over you, unblocking, cleansing and freeing you from the stresses and strains of everyday life.

During the Puja, you will lie down, meditate and sleep, or you may choose to stay awake or drift in and out of sleep throughout the night as the sound of the gongs gently move and flow over & through you.

Occasionally some sounds might trigger suppressed emotions which are laying beneath the surface but please accept them as part of the healing process, but usually participants leave feeling, supported energised & refreshed.

Amanda will be joined Mark Sanders, Helena Themistocli, and guests, who will altogether take you on an unforgettable journey.

Venue: Indaba Yoga Studio
21.00 - Arrival. Setting up your spaces. Smudging

21.30 - Gentle pranyama Meditation with opening ceremony. Visualisation practice

23.00 - Drumming crystal bowls followed by all-night gong bath.

6:30 - Silence

6:50 - Welcoming the morning. Surya Namaskar

7:30 - hot drink & a snack

(Session ends on Sunday 17th)

 During the sound immersion whether you choose to meditate or drift into a state of blissful slumber, you will feel the beneficial effects of the healing sounds of the gongs.

Please be gentle with yourself for the remainder of the weekend to fully ‘digest’ the process, which can last for at least a few days, sometimes longer!

What to bring:

  • Bedding - camping mats, mattresses, pillows, duvets or sleeping bags

  • Loose comfortable clothes that are suitable for gentle movement & sleeping

  • Bottle of drinking water

  • Eye mask (optional)

  • Slippers or thick socks (optional)

  • A notebook to journal

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Sound Bath: Embracing Vulnerability with Othman Haddad
Nov
10
2:00 PM14:00

Sound Bath: Embracing Vulnerability with Othman Haddad

Step into a transformative Sound Bath experience designed to guide you through the beautiful process of embracing vulnerability and opening your heart to deeper connections.

In this session, you’ll be immersed in soothing soundscapes, from grounding bass notes to delicate, uplifting tones, each carefully crafted to help you release fears and soften the barriers around your heart.
Let the healing vibrations of sound support you in shedding emotional armor, fostering trust in yourself and others, and inviting the flow of love and compassion. Join us for heart-centered healing session in a nurturing, safe space.

It feels like being in a bath, surrounded by sound instead of water. You lie down on comfortable yoga mats and listen to sounds designed to help, moments, relax your mind, cleanse your body and move through your fears.

The Sound Bath follows a well-researched and proven method that we have taught and used thousands of times in the UK, Switzerland, Spain, Morocco, Sweden, and Italy.

Depending on the session, the instruments we play can be Tibetan Singing Bowls, Crystal Singing Bowls, frame drums, Gongs, Koshi Bells and Rainsticks.

These therapeutic Sound Baths are not suitable for you, if you are:

- less than 12 weeks pregnant

- suffer from a severe or clinical mental illness


Please send an email to info@swisssoundtherapy.ch in case of doubt or if you:

- have had epileptic episodes

- recently been through surgery

- suffer from a heart condition

- need any special assistance

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Conscious Connected Breath with Alan Dolan
Nov
9
4:00 PM16:00

Conscious Connected Breath with Alan Dolan

Alan will give a short introduction to the workings and benefits of Breathwork, followed by a demonstration of the technique with a volunteer. There’s plenty of opportunity to ask questions, then it’s into the group breathing session. You’ll lie on your back or in a slightly elevated position and the whole group will breathe together. All participants will be guided and coached through the sessions by Alan’s team of certified facilitators. During the group breathe you will have your own very individual experience. Sensations of physical and/or emotional release are not uncommon. Most people experience an increasing sense of peace and wellbeing. Whatever your experience you can be sure that it’s just the beginning of an incredible journey. Welcome to the world of Conscious Connected Breathing!

The benefits of the Breathwork:

-Release anxiety, stress and alleviate depression

-Tackle sleep issues
-Ease respiratory conditions
-Boost your immune system
-Feel completely energised
-Experience deeply nourishing peace and relaxation
-Be the healthiest you’ve ever been
-Become aware of emotions halting your personal growth
-Let go of emotional baggage permanently and easily
-Move beyond whatever is standing between you and your happiness
Understand the nature of spirit
Open your breath and expand your life
Develop a new dimension to your yoga and/or spiritual practice

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Special Class: Space & Flow Yoga with Gabriella Mendy
Nov
9
11:00 AM11:00

Special Class: Space & Flow Yoga with Gabriella Mendy

Space & Flow yoga Founded by Raphan Kebe, taught by Gabriella Mendy is a vinyasa class that is a combination of yoga, dance, and somatic practices.


Moving in new and unexpected ways that encourages fluidity in body and mind. This movement practice promotes a healthy spine, joints,muscular strength,and increased body awareness. It is about creative, intelligent movement aligning with your body’s rhythm, nurturing your spine moving in all different planes of motion taking you on a journey.

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Special Class: Iyengar Yoga with Edwin So
Nov
3
3:00 PM15:00

Special Class: Iyengar Yoga with Edwin So

Iyengar yoga is named after the late yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar, who taught for more than 70 years in the tradition of Patanjali, the sage of yoga and author of the Yoga Sutras. The Iyengar yoga system of teaching is methodical and progressive, emphasising detailed correctness and absolute safety. When necessary, it uses supports called ‘props’ that allow students to progress in their practice of postures safely at their own pace, to suit their body. Beginners work in a basic way on simple postures according to their capabilities. As they develop they then move on to more refined ways of working as well as to more complex postures. Iyengar yoga is suitable for all types of people, abilities and levels of fitness.
You’ll learn through a carefully graded and systematic programme of Asana (posture), suited to your ability. Teachers gradually introduce Pranayama (breath control) once students have a firm foundation of Asana practice. Practice helps you to relax and energizes the body and mind, bringing vitality, flexibility, strength, concentration, self-confidence and mental calm
Iyengar yoga can help you overcome and prevent many stresses, strains, aches and pains. It promotes a firm foundation for health and well-being.

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Dharma Yoga Maha Sadhana (Great Practice) with Emi Tull
Nov
2
3:00 PM15:00

Dharma Yoga Maha Sadhana (Great Practice) with Emi Tull

This practice is following the teachings of Sri Dharma Mittra, a renowned living master of yoga, whose wisdom is based on love and compassion. Sri Dharma Mittra has been offering Maha Sadhana monthly in New York, and Emi will offer a similar experiences to the students in Europe. 

This class consists of pranayama (breathing practices) to calm the mind and stimulate the chakras, healing mantra to purify mind and heart, asana practice to strengthen physical body and mind, guided deep relaxation to rejuvenate and recharge the physical and mental system. Additionally students will experience a joyous Dharma Yoga signature Asana Satsang Jam to offer practice, and a short Kirtan to open and purify the heart, in order to be connected to others and The Inner Self.

All these yogic techniques are based on the teachings and practice of Sri Dharma Mittra. The essential qualities of his teachings will be imparted to the students throughout the class.

This class is open to all levels except for complete beginners. Modifications and variations will be given to make the asana practice accessible to all, so as to enjoy our time together.

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Special Class: Just Breathe with Chloe Kourga
Oct
27
3:30 PM15:30

Special Class: Just Breathe with Chloe Kourga

Just Breathe TM is a calming and down-regulating breathwork and meditation practice. The class uses the Just Breathe method, which incorporates NSRT (Nervous System Response Techniques) to help manage stress, reduce hyper stimulation and return you to a state of deep rest. Our experienced teachers will gently guide you through a breathwork practice and a meditation session, designed to support and regulate your nervous system. This process encourages a state of deep relaxation, helping you quiet your mind and find good quality rest.

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Harness The Power Of Your Breath with Rebecca Dennis
Oct
26
10:00 AM10:00

Harness The Power Of Your Breath with Rebecca Dennis

A day of deep personal transformation for healing & moving forward. Discover how your breath is the key to unlocking your full potential and experience the benefits and application of conscious, connected breathing combined with bodywork, movement, sound and mindset training.

Learn how the way you breathe shapes the way you live and discover tools to start or enhance your own daily breathwork practice.

A day retreat that will provide you with tools to benefit on a mental, emotional and physical
level.

Benefits of improving your breathing:

  • Open your breath and expand your awareness

  • Feel more energised and revitalised

  • Let go of old emotions and gain a sense of freedom

  • Release anxiety and alleviate depression

  • Develop a strong connection with your true self

  • Cultivate a deeper connection with yourself and others

  • Become aware of emotions halting your emotional growth

  • Develop a new dimension to your yoga or meditation practice

If you seek clarity, profound healing or inspiration then this weekend intensive is for you.

You will be guided through experiences that free your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. Learn about your own unique breathing pattern and how it affects your life.
Work with your intentions to create change in your life. Leave with tools and support to continue your experience of this life journey.

By consciously recognising restrictive patterns through embodied breathwork techniques participants will gain a greater sense of connection and freedom in their body and feel more empowered in their lives..

We advise you consult your medical practitioner and contact Rebecca first to ensure advanced conscious connected breathing techniques if any such of the below applies to you. rebecca@breathingtree.co.uk

* Pregnancy first trimester

* Detached Retina or Glaucoma

* High Blood Pressure (not controlled with medication)

* Cardiovascular disease including angina, previous heart attack or stroke.

* Epilepsy / Seizures

* Prior diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or previous psychiatric condition.

* Hospitalisation for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the last 10 years.

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Special Class: Just Breathe with Anjali Raja
Oct
20
3:30 PM15:30

Special Class: Just Breathe with Anjali Raja

Just Breathe TM is a calming and down-regulating breathwork and meditation practice. The class uses the Just Breathe method, which incorporates NSRT (Nervous System Response Techniques) to help manage stress, reduce hyper stimulation and return you to a state of deep rest. Our experienced teachers will gently guide you through a breathwork practice and a meditation session, designed to support and regulate your nervous system. This process encourages a state of deep relaxation, helping you quiet your mind and find good quality rest.

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Handbalance Workshop with Giuseppe Provino
Oct
20
2:00 PM14:00

Handbalance Workshop with Giuseppe Provino

Join Giuseppe’s Handbalance workshop, designed to enhance your skills, elevate your practice and more importantly have fun with other handstand enthusiasts.

Whether you are a beginner who can hold at least 45 seconds back and face to wall, intermediate, or advanced practitioner, this workshop will cater to all levels providing individualised attention and expert guidance.

Limited to 15 participants to ensure personalised instruction and a supportive learning environment.

Practice Focus: We will delve into techniques and details crucial for improving your handstand. The intensive will include basic drills, shapes, and sequences tailored to each participant's skill level. Expect plenty of sets, so managing your energy will be key!

Throughout the workshop, Giuseppe will provide personalised feedback to ensure you receive the attention needed to refine your practice. He will be actively participating in the practice, sharing the journey and experiencing the drills alongside you. This hands-on approach allows him to demonstrate and revisit essential exercises, ensuring we all progress together. Together, we'll push boundaries, refine our skills, and enjoy the process of mastering the art of handbalancing.

Come prepared to work hard, have fun, and connect with fellow handstand enthusiasts in a vibrant and supportive setting.

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International Guest Teacher Workshop: Meridian Yin Yoga with Acupressure Partner Work with Rose Erin Vaughan
Oct
19
3:30 PM15:30

International Guest Teacher Workshop: Meridian Yin Yoga with Acupressure Partner Work with Rose Erin Vaughan

In this 3-hour workshop, we will learn the 12 powerful energy lines of the body and how to use them in your Yoga practice. The energy lines allow you to focus deeper within the physical body as you practice and unlock hidden blocks in a gentle yet effective asana practice.

Acupressure points are specific places along the energy lines that tend to stagnate or feel stuck. In this workshop, you will also learn and practice 10 of the most powerful acupressure points and techniques that assist the practice of Yoga. We will practice Pranayama purification, Asana and acupressure techniques.

We will be doing some partner work, so bring a friend or plan to meet a new friend!

Learn from one of the most experienced Acupuncturist and innovative Yoga Teacher. Rose Erin will share her precious knowledge from over 20 years of experience. You will gain incredible information that you may have not heard before!

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Special Class: Forrest Yoga with Nataliya Potopalska (Copy)
Oct
18
6:00 PM18:00

Special Class: Forrest Yoga with Nataliya Potopalska (Copy)

Forrest Yoga is at heart a practice of self-healing, and also that healing in the emotional body is given careful attention. You will most likely learn to breathe in a way that releases stuck emotions and helps you to ride the intense feelings that come up when you go into a deep pose.

Hallmark differences in between Forrest and other styles include abdominal exercises, a relax neck and active feet. It manages to be intense but accessible at the same time, and it’s a very different experience from a Vinyasa Flow class, as poses are held and there is internal exploration during the longer holds.

Forrest Yoga is amazing for self-healing any type of injury but it's revolutionary to those with back pain.

Props required: bricks, strap, roll (made with a large towel)

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Special Class: Just Breathe with Jay Shah
Oct
13
3:30 PM15:30

Special Class: Just Breathe with Jay Shah

Just Breathe TM is a calming and down-regulating breathwork and meditation practice. The class uses the Just Breathe method, which incorporates NSRT (Nervous System Response Techniques) to help manage stress, reduce hyper stimulation and return you to a state of deep rest. Our experienced teachers will gently guide you through a breathwork practice and a meditation session, designed to support and regulate your nervous system. This process encourages a state of deep relaxation, helping you quiet your mind and find good quality rest.

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International Guest Teacher Workshop: Yoga Optimised: A Weekend Of Workshops with Eoin Finn
Oct
12
to Oct 13

International Guest Teacher Workshop: Yoga Optimised: A Weekend Of Workshops with Eoin Finn

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Full-Day Saturday and Single Sunday Sessions Available Now!

Indaba Yoga is excited to welcome globally renowned yoga teacher and blissologist Eoin Finn for the first time ever. The Canadian native has been carving his original tracks through the metaphysical worlds of yoga, philosophy and movement since 1989. He is know for blending science with soul and brings years of experiential anatomy, biomechanics, principles from surfing, movement and nature inspired meditation to his comprehensive style of Blissology Yoga. Join him at a special weekend of workshops that coincide with the recent launch of his new Yoga Optimized book.

We suggest signing up for the entire weekend of workshops as they will share progressive techniques of what Eoin calls “sensation guided attunement.”


Saturday 12th October 2024, 11:30-13:30

Core Happiness: The Connection Between Stability And the Breath Body.

Join Master Teacher and Founder of Blissology Yoga for a workshop that will forever change your yoga and life. Contrary to what most people (including yogis) think, working your core is not about beating your body into submission to get a six-pack or suffering through grueling one-minute boat poses. No, Eoin’s unique “core happiness” approach will teach you to access intelligent, connected strength along the length and space in your joints. You will use the muscles of the feet, the inner legs, the abdominals, and the spine to create the best foundation for long, deep, and calming breaths, which, you got it, will give you “core happiness,” happiness from the inside out, the foundation of Blissology.

 

Saturday 12th October 2024, 15:30-17:30

Open Heart, Open Hips

Hip-openers are arguably the most popular category of yoga poses. The goal of this workshop is to give you both cerebral knowledge and the mind-body awareness to precisely and safely create the pose that is right for your body, rather than settling for one-size-fits-all generic cues.

The first part of the workshop will be presentation-style combining biomechanics and experiential anatomy. Then we will put these principles in place in a fluid-vinyasa flow practice so you can feel the joy of these principles in your asanas.

Expect to learn unique Blissology principles from Eoin‘s new book, Yoga Optimised such as DUO, Dynamic Unifying Opposition. You will leave this workshop with a whole new toolkit to balance the tension and compression in our hip joints and spine to make our bodies function optimally now and well into old age. Of course, when we feel good, we spread good. Come explore the gifts of this modern approach to the ancient practice we all love.

 

Sunday 13th October 2024, 14:00-16:00

The Skill of Chill: The Science of Soul

This workshop is grounded in the intersection of science and soul. You will learn insights into the mechanisms of the body that will lead to the experience of energy and the sublime. Meditation will no longer be hard work but a total joy. We’ll learn a Blissology technique called the “Manipura Loop,” where we calm our organs and reset our nervous systems somatically. As we do so, we realize that yoga is a process of subtraction, not addition. We reawaken the universal love insight that we were meant to feel. These tools fuse ancient wisdom with modern science after an insightful lecture. We will enjoy a slow-flow yoga practice that is nothing short of paradigm-shifting.

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Special Class: Forrest Yoga with Nataliya Potopalska
Oct
11
6:00 PM18:00

Special Class: Forrest Yoga with Nataliya Potopalska

Forrest Yoga is at heart a practice of self-healing, and also that healing in the emotional body is given careful attention. You will most likely learn to breathe in a way that releases stuck emotions and helps you to ride the intense feelings that come up when you go into a deep pose.

Hallmark differences in between Forrest and other styles include abdominal exercises, a relax neck and active feet. It manages to be intense but accessible at the same time, and it’s a very different experience from a Vinyasa Flow class, as poses are held and there is internal exploration during the longer holds.

Forrest Yoga is amazing for self-healing any type of injury but it's revolutionary to those with back pain.

Props required: bricks, strap, roll (made with a large towel)

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Special Class: Osteo Yoga Flow with Dipa Trivedi (Copy)
Oct
6
5:30 PM17:30

Special Class: Osteo Yoga Flow with Dipa Trivedi (Copy)

Dipa Trivedi created a new method combining Yoga and Osteopathy- intuition, experience and scientific knowledge. Using a sequence of classical readjusted Yoga poses, she will be applying hands on osteopathic information adjustments, soft tissue technique and joint mobilisation (no cracking technique) during the session. This will be done in the flow of the breath, or Pranayama technique. Dipa came up with this after carefully doing patient research and enquiry, practicing herself while applying knowledge acquired over the years. This method is brand new and exclusive, the aim is to improve overall health, homeostasis, flow of blood, energies and appropriate transfer and communication of the components of a body.

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Special Class: Just Breathe with Sarah Malcolm
Oct
6
3:30 PM15:30

Special Class: Just Breathe with Sarah Malcolm

Just Breathe TM is a calming and down-regulating breathwork and meditation practice. The class uses the Just Breathe method, which incorporates NSRT (Nervous System Response Techniques) to help manage stress, reduce hyper stimulation and return you to a state of deep rest. Our experienced teachers will gently guide you through a breathwork practice and a meditation session, designed to support and regulate your nervous system. This process encourages a state of deep relaxation, helping you quiet your mind and find good quality rest.

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Emotional Embodiment Course with Alexandra McCalla
Sep
28
to Sep 29

Emotional Embodiment Course with Alexandra McCalla

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Breathwork & Somatics for Trauma Integration and Embodied Leadership

Join us for an in-depth weekend into the profound connection between emotions and the body through the lens of breathwork and somatics. In this immersive course, participants will gain:

Understanding of the Body and Emotions:
• Gain insights into the involuntary nervous system and its role in trauma.
• Understand patterns of unprocessed experiences and how they manifest physically into tension and illness.
• Discover the evolutionary origins of key emotions like anger, shame, fear, and joy.

 

Techniques for Emotional Awareness and Integration:
• Learn techniques to recognise, track and facilitate emotions - or automatic responses -towards completion and resolution.
• Explore bottom-up integration of experiences for harmonising the mind and body.
• Discover embodiment techniques for key emotions and setting boundaries.

 

Tools for Holistic Healing:
• Harness the power of the breath for psychosomatic integration and healing.
• Understand and work with your own interplay between the mind's protectors, bodily tension, and nervous system capacity.
• Start to know how to co-regulate and support those around you with emotional processing.

 

TAKEAWAYS
• Heightened awareness of the mind-body connection.
• Better tools to understand and work alongside your body, breath, nervous system, and emotional energy.
• Greater capacity to identify and navigate emotions and boundaries.

 

WHO’S THIS FOR?
• Teachers, coaches, leaders and space-holders who want to work in a more holistic and trauma-informed way.
• People navigating with stress, trauma, feeling numb, overthinking/analysing, poor immune systems, sleep issues, and/or chronic health issues.
• Those dedicated to genuine emotional intelligence and/or interested in working with their emotions in a more embodied way.
• People with breathwork experiences in groups/workshops that want to take it to the next level.
• Individuals seeking personal and/or relationship growth.

 

SCHEDULE
Education and personal practice/processing with each topic.

Saturday 28th, 10:30am - 2:30pm
TOPIC 1 - 3 Pillars of Somatics (i.e. emotional embodiment)

  1. Breath

  2. Movement (inc. Sound)

  3. Sensation Awareness & Tracking (Somatic Experience/Felt Sense)

TOPIC 2 - Understanding & Expanding your Nervous System Capacity
- BREAK -
EMOTION FOCUS - Fear & Anger
BREATHWORK JOURNEY - Integration

 

Sunday 29th, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
TOPIC 1 - Tension & Illness Manifestation
    (a) Communicating and building trust with the body


TOPIC 2 - Incomplete & Un-integrated Emotions or Trauma
    (a) Defence, trauma, and protective responses in the mind and body
    (b) Co-regulation and emotional support
- BREAK -
EMOTION FOCUS - Shame & Connection
BREATHWORK JOURNEY - Joy Embodiment

 

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Transforming Fear Sound Bath  with Othman Haddad
Sep
15
4:00 PM16:00

Transforming Fear Sound Bath with Othman Haddad

Join us for our next transformative Sound Bath, designed to help you shift and release the energy of fear within your body. This unique session will immerse you in low frequencies and soothing sounds specifically curated to address and transform emotions tied to fear. Through the power of sound, you will be guided on a journey to realign your energy, fostering a sense of peace and emotional balance. Don't miss this opportunity to heal and rejuvenate in a supportive and serene environment.

 

It feels like being in a bath, surrounded by sound instead of water. You lie down on comfortable yoga mats and listen to sounds designed to help, moments, relax your mind, cleanse your body and move through your fears.

 

The Sound Bath follows a well-researched and proven method that we have taught and used thousands of times in the UK, Switzerland, Spain, Morocco, Sweden, and Italy.

 

Depending on the session, the instruments we play can be Tibetan Singing Bowls, Crystal Singing Bowls, frame drums, Gongs, Koshi Bells and Rainsticks.

These therapeutic Sound Baths are not suitable for you, if you are:

- less than 12 weeks pregnant

- suffer from a severe or clinical mental illness

Please send an email to info@othmanhaddad.com in case of doubt or if you:

- have had epileptic episodes

- recently been through surgery

- suffer from a heart condition

- need any special assistance

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Special Class: Osteo Yoga Flow with Dipa Trivedi
Sep
14
5:30 PM17:30

Special Class: Osteo Yoga Flow with Dipa Trivedi

Dipa Trivedi created a new method combining Yoga and Osteopathy- intuition, experience and scientific knowledge. Using a sequence of classical readjusted Yoga poses, she will be applying hands on osteopathic information adjustments, soft tissue technique and joint mobilisation (no cracking technique) during the session. This will be done in the flow of the breath, or Pranayama technique. Dipa came up with this after carefully doing patient research and enquiry, practicing herself while applying knowledge acquired over the years. This method is brand new and exclusive, the aim is to improve overall health, homeostasis, flow of blood, energies and appropriate transfer and communication of the components of a body.

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Hip Mobility To Middle Split with Lisa Donnadieu
Sep
14
11:30 AM11:30

Hip Mobility To Middle Split with Lisa Donnadieu

The hips are traditionally considered the seat of our emotions.

The workshop is structured as a movement laboratory. We will navigate between exercises of active and passive flexibility to create more space and mobility.

Inspired by the physical conditioning of circus artists, the stretches will gradually prepare your body to safely enter upavistha konasana, the middle split.

There will be many hands-on assists, modifications and variations to allow you to go further at your own pace. We will also work in pairs. The support of a partner is valuable and brings a better understanding of the body, postures, and movement.

This masterclass is for anyone (beginners or advanced) who wishes to work deeply and precisely to unlock their potential and push themselves beyond their limits.

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Special Class: Yin & Reiki and Sound with Kimberley Ling
Sep
7
3:30 PM15:30

Special Class: Yin & Reiki and Sound with Kimberley Ling

Embark on a deeply healing journey like no other and experience the powers of Yin yoga and Reiki combined.

Both Yin and Reiki are rooted in ancient practices and seek to unblock, rebalance and promote the flow of Prana, Qi or life force energy within us. The fusion of these two traditions can help increase flexibility, boost energy levels as well as support the emotional and mental body.

Through meditation and pranayama, Kim will help attune you to your own healing abilities and will lovingly guide you through a series of long held postures in which you will self-administer Reiki. At the same time, Kim will also be moving around the space offering Reiki to individual practitioners.

Expect to leave renewed and awakened to the incredible healing ability that lies inside of you.

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Tricky Transitions Workshop with Echo Elliott
Sep
1
2:00 PM14:00

Tricky Transitions Workshop with Echo Elliott

Explore creative and playful transitions throughout the yoga practices, working with arm balances and funky binds, finding that ‘Aha!’ moment in the practice that we often skip in a vinyasa setting.

This workshop is an opportunity to spend extra time in the inquisitive state of movement and finding your alignment through the transitions whilst harnessing the inner strength.

Expect to build strength, explore new drills, work on jump throughs/jump back, arm balance and backbend transitions and learning to harness the breath with the movement to begin floating through the poses with ease and comfort but most importantly, have some fun.

This workshop really is open to all, we all find our own way into the pose.

Echo’s teaching is encouraging, very playful and creative.

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New Moon Shakti Flow Tantra Yoga with Henika Patel
Aug
3
11:30 AM11:30

New Moon Shakti Flow Tantra Yoga with Henika Patel

Come and explore tantric-lineage holder Henika's signature Shakti Flow Tantra Yoga Class. Tantra Yoga is not what you think it might be - it's not about sex. It's about using kundalini shakti (the energy of power) to untangle knots and tangles in the physical, emotional, creative, psychic and spiritual body so that we can experience deeper connection, aliveness and intimacy with ourselves, the natural world and life. Sometimes this energy is referred to as a goddess, which gives the classes a movement style which flows with freedom, expression and creativity! This 2 hour workshop will consist of a journey to experience tantra yoga, connect with your heart and to set aligned intentions on the backdrop of the new moon.

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Saying Yes to Life with Alexandra McCalla
Jul
21
2:00 PM14:00

Saying Yes to Life with Alexandra McCalla

In the warmth of summer’s embrace, we invite you to say "Yes" to life, to expansion, and to abundance. Join us for an expansive 2-hour Breathwork and Somatics workshop where we'll open up space through the breath and body to receive more aliveness in your experience of life. Let’s connect with your energised self and make space to be with and process any blocks to that. As nature flourishes, journey into embracing the vast possibilities of life and cultivating abundance from within.

• The session will start with a group attunement meditation, intention setting and sharing.
• Engage in somatic and therapeutic exercises for opening up your capacity to feel more alive and abundant, whilst lovingly witnessing any blocks.
• This will be followed by a conscious connected breathwork journey for ~1 hr on this theme, and at the end, there will be time to share, reflect, and integrate.

What is Breathwork & Somatic Therapy?

Consciously breathing and tracking bodily sensations in a way that allows your nervous system to release you from thoughts and behaviours that aren’t serving you anymore. Stopping them from harming your physical and mental health. More info:https://www.alexandramccalla.com

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Hip Mobility To Middle Split with Lisa Donnadieu
Jul
20
11:30 AM11:30

Hip Mobility To Middle Split with Lisa Donnadieu

The hips are traditionally considered the seat of our emotions.

The workshop is structured as a movement laboratory. We will navigate between exercises of active and passive flexibility to create more space and mobility.

Inspired by the physical conditioning of circus artists, the stretches will gradually prepare your body to safely enter upavistha konasana, the middle split.

There will be many hands-on assists, modifications and variations to allow you to go further at your own pace. We will also work in pairs. The support of a partner is valuable and brings a better understanding of the body, postures, and movement.

This masterclass is for anyone (beginners or advanced) who wishes to work deeply and precisely to unlock their potential and push themselves beyond their limits.

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Exploring Space - Yin Yoga Workshop with Norman Blair
Jul
14
2:00 PM14:00

Exploring Space - Yin Yoga Workshop with Norman Blair

Yin yoga is centred around floor-based postures, which are held for several minutes using props as supports. Mindfully bending and gently moving can be remarkably rejuvenating; a wonderful way of simultaneously refreshing and slowing down. This workshop is suitable for every ability and level of experience.
Norman Blair is one of the most experienced Yin yoga teachers in the UK and he has been teaching for more than 20 years. His book - Brightening Our Inner Skies: yin and yoga - was first published in 2016 and has been reprinted twice; he has been teaching Yin yoga trainings since 2013.

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Heartbending Workshop with Stewart Gilchrist
Jul
13
11:30 AM11:30

Heartbending Workshop with Stewart Gilchrist

The workshop consists of a sequence of Yogasana that is linked together by a continuous thread of breath. This focuses on backbends to specifically bring about harmony in all the esoteric anatomy but with the emphasis on the opening of Anāhata (heart) chakra which propagates sukha (happiness)and overcomes duḥkha (suffering).

All 4 practical aspects of Astanga Yoga : asana, dhyana, pranayama and mantra will be practiced.

Some yoga experience required but a good big heart is necessary.

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Conscious Connected Breath with Alan Dolan
Jun
23
2:00 PM14:00

Conscious Connected Breath with Alan Dolan

Alan will give a short introduction to the workings and benefits of Breathwork, followed by a demonstration of the technique with a volunteer. There’s plenty of opportunity to ask questions, then it’s into the group breathing session. You’ll lie on your back or in a slightly elevated position and the whole group will breathe together. All participants will be guided and coached through the sessions by Alan’s team of certified facilitators. During the group breathe you will have your own very individual experience. Sensations of physical and/or emotional release are not uncommon. Most people experience an increasing sense of peace and wellbeing. Whatever your experience you can be sure that it’s just the beginning of an incredible journey. Welcome to the world of Conscious Connected Breathing!

 

The benefits of the Breathwork:

-Release anxiety, stress and alleviate depression

-Tackle sleep issues
-Ease respiratory conditions
-Boost your immune system
-Feel completely energised
-Experience deeply nourishing peace and relaxation
-Be the healthiest you’ve ever been
-Become aware of emotions halting your personal growth
-Let go of emotional baggage permanently and easily
-Move beyond whatever is standing between you and your happiness
Understand the nature of spirit
Open your breath and expand your life
Develop a new dimension to your yoga and/or spiritual practice

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All Night Gong Bath - Summer Solstice with Amanda Denton, Helena Themistocli, Yan Yin Yung and Mark Sanders
Jun
22
to Jun 23

All Night Gong Bath - Summer Solstice with Amanda Denton, Helena Themistocli, Yan Yin Yung and Mark Sanders

The Summer solstice is a time for us to celebrate the nourishing light of the Sun and the light within each of us.

In the Spring Equinox we make our intentions & plant the seeds, the Summer Solstice reminds us to turn inward and represents the transition from action (Spring) to nourishment( Summer) which is needed to grow and evolve. It is a time to develop trust in ourselves and overcome any darkness or doubt with light.As the warmth from the sun nurtures us so we can nurture others, spreading the light and inspiring others.

Join us for an All-Night Gong Immersion where we will take you on a transformative sound journey meditation.

Expect to be bathed in the symphony of gongs, during the session the brainwaves are altered by the resonant sounds of the gongs, to a state where self-healing can take place, unravelling blockages and restoring balance to the mind & body. A space where the boundaries between waking & dreaming become blurred. A place to release and reset.
Occasionally some sounds might trigger suppressed emotions which are laying beneath the surface but please accept them as part of the healing process, but usually participants leave feeling, supported energised & refreshed.

21.30 - Arrival. Setting up your spaces. Smudging

22.00 - Gentle pranyama Meditation with opening ceremony. Visualisation practice

23.00 - Drumming crystal bowls followed by all-night gong bath.

6:30 - Silence

6:50 - Welcoming the morning. Surya Namaskar

7:30 - hot drink & a snack

During the sound immersion whether you choose to meditate or drift into a state of blissful slumber, you will feel the beneficial effects of the healing sounds of the gongs.

Please be gentle with yourself for the remainder of the weekend to fully ‘digest’ the process, which can last for at least a few days, sometimes longer.

What to bring:
Bedding - camping mats, mattresses, pillows, duvets or sleeping bags
Pyjamas or loose comfortable clothes
Bottle of drinking water
Eye mask (optional)
Slippers or thick socks (optional)
A notebook to journal

Early bird price (until 31st May): £80

Regular price (from 1st June): £90

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