Past Events
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Ashtanga Yoga, Relaxation & Meditation
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2 hour classes Monday's 10th/17th December 6.15pm - 8.15pm
Dance studio, Nunthorpe Academy, TS7 0LA
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As Christmas approaches and the dark cold nights set in its important to maintain your wellness routine. In order to give you a little extra encouragement these two hour classes really make coming out at night worthwhile. We will start with a lovely mediation to bring us together and focus our intention, followed by ashtanga yoga practice which will workshop a particular technique or theme. The class will end with a guided relaxation to leave you feeling grounded and content.
Cost: Please donate what you are able to, all pennies will go toward sponsoring a room at Centre Point who help give homeless young people a future.
To book pm maria@yogateesside.com
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Ashtanga Yoga "The Tricky Bits" in the Middle
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Saturday 1st December 9.00am - 11.30am
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Dance Studio, Nunthorpe Academy, TS7 0LA
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You will be led through the postures in the Primary series of Ashtanga Yoga up to Navasana Boat Pose. We will then workshop the tricky postures in the middle of the sequence from Bhujapidasana to Setu Bandhasana (with an open mind and a light heart).
This workshop is suitable for those practising Ashtanga Yoga regularly for at least a year.
Cost : £15 All proceeds from this workshop will be donated to Centre Point who help give homeless young people a future.
To Book PM maria@yogateesside.com
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Charity Christmas Breather Yoga & Sound Bath Meditation
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Saturday December 15th 3.30pm - 5.30pm
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Great Broughton Village Hall
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Maria Dowson, Yoga teacher and Adrienne Woods , Sound Therapist are coming together to offer a breather from the Christmas chaos with a refreshing late afternoon of Yoga and Sound Bath Meditation.
We have left the day time free for you to get the Christmas shopping done then come and end the day blissfully with us. We start with a lovely hour of yoga movement in candlelight to release stress and tension from the body and to prepare us to come into stillness for a beautiful soothing hour of sound bath meditation.
The sound bath is a healing therapy that uses sound to induce a meditative state. Become totally present to what is, as you enter a world of vibration and sensation. A complete immersion in the soothing sounds of Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, crystal bowls, bells, rain sticks, shakers and rattles. The vibrations can reduce stress and pain, lower your heart rate, relieve anxiety and simply leave you feeling lush and relaxed.
Cost: £20
Proceeds will be donated to MAP Middlesbrough a charity offering practical support and social opportunities to those seeking asylum in Middlesbrough, and to refugees.
Places are limited for this event, in order to book a place payment is required via bacs or cash. Please Pm to book onto this event.
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Sunset Yoga in Nature at Grace View
Saturday September 15th 6.00pm - 7.30pm £7
Come and enjoy the gift of practicing yoga in nature. Feel the grass beneath your feet, be the tree next to you, breathe in beautiful fresh air, exchange a smile with a happy curious horse playing nearby...…expand and grow with the views around you. We will come together to enjoy an energizing flow inspired by nature as it is at that moment and sit together for meditation as the sun goes down.
Drop me a quick mail to let me know you are coming.
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Outdoor clothing and a warm blanket are advised along with your yoga mat.
DIRECTIONS
Do NOT use the Grace View postcode as it takes you off point.
Instead use this one TS9 5JE. This will take you to the caravan park on Ingelby Road, pass the caravan park another 500 meters you will see Grace View on your left hand side.
The security gates will be open for the arrival of the yoga guests
Make your way past the house towards the barn where you will see the car park area.
PLEASE NOTE STRICT 5 MILES PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT LOOSE ANIMALS ON THE ROAD
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Yoga Movement and Sound Bath Meditation
This event is now fully booked, watch this space for upcoming events
Saturday 16th June
9am-11.30am
Women's Institute Great Ayton TS9 6DE
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With Adrienne and Maria
Listen up: meditation is over. The silent type, that is.
The sound bath is a healing therapy that uses sound to induce a meditative state. The result? a blissful relaxation and rejuvenation. Become totally present to what is, as you enter a world of vibration and sensation. A complete immersion in the soothing sounds of Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, crystal bowls, bells, rain sticks, shakers and rattles. The vibrations can reduce stress and pain, lower your heart rate, relieve anxiety and simply leave you feeling lush and relaxed.
We begin the session with dynamic yoga designed to get the body moving and flowing to the sound and rhythm of the breath. After movement we are ready to come to stillness and wrap ourselves up in warm blankets to savour each vibration of the sound bath meditation.
Cost: £22
Contact Maria to book your space
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Create a solid foundation for Ashtanga Yoga posture practice
When ? Saturday 21st April 9.30am to 12.00pm
Where ? Nunthorpe Academy TS7 0LA in the dance studio in the gym block
What ? Learn how to get a solid foundation in your yoga practice (and in life) by using your feet effectively. We will take a closer look at our feet and explore how to ground with the earth in order to reach up to the sky. This workshop will be a fun exploration of standing postures and balances, suitable for beginners through to experienced practitioners.
Cost ? A donation of your choice which will go to MAP Methodist Asylum Project Middlesbrough which helps welcome Asylum seekers and Refugees literally getting them get back on their feet.
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Bring ? A mat, strap and block if you have one, no worries if not I'll have spares. No need to book just turn up..with clean feet xx
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Save the date:
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Ashtanga Yoga Workshops coming up:
Saturday 30th June
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Yoga Meditation Love
Find Your Centre One Day Yoga Retreat
at Westerdale Village Hall
with Maria Dowson and Jen Crowther
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Saturday 17th March 9.00am - 5.00pm /7.00pm*
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Join us for a one day mini retreat to explore how yoga and meditation can help us to find a deeper centre of health and wisdom within.
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9.00am - arrivals
9.30am - introduction to the day
10.00am - yoga asana and guided meditation
1.00pm - light vegetarian lunch cooked with love
2.30pm - a little talk about centring and how it helps improve our health
3.30pm - Yin Yoga for kidney and adrenal health
5.00pm - tea break
5.30pm - optional dance mediation*
7.00pm - goodbyes
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Cost: Donation
Pay what you feel you can afford or how you value your experience. We will cover our costs for the day and the rest will go to charity
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To book your place contact Maria@yogateesside.com
New Year New You Detox Clear & Release
Saturday 13th January 9.30am -12.00pm
Nunthorpe Academy Dance Studio
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£15 all proceeds go to Oxfam
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This practice is thoughtfully put together to help you release the old and call in the new. Included is a special detox kriya to clear unprocessed emotions and stagnant energy. We will flow and move through various creative sun salutations to warm up every part of our being. There is a lovely twisting standing sequence to flush out the digestive tract and fire up our metabolism. Expect more twists when we come to the floor as we carry on our theme of letting go of anything we don't need. The practice ends with a lovely cool down and time to sit with an intention setting meditation to affirm our goals for the new year.
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Free Yoga Class at Grace View
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this Saturday August 12th 9.00am - 10.30am
Please come and enjoy the gift of practicing yoga in nature. Feel the grass beneath your feet, look at a tree while you practice tree, breathe in beautiful fresh air, exchange a smile with a happy curious horse playing nearby…expand and grow with the views around you. We will come together to enjoy an energizing flow inspired by nature as it is at that moment in time…come rain or shine! Xx
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: to reserve your place follow the link below to select going in the event post
https://www.facebook.com/yogateesside/
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Outdoor clothing and a warm blanket are advised along with your yoga mat.
DIRECTIONS
Do NOT use the Grace View postcode as it takes you off point.
Instead use this one TS9 5JE. This will take you to the caravan park on Ingelby Road, pass the caravan park another 500 meters you will see Grace View on your left hand side.
The security gates will be open for the arrival of the yoga guests
Make your way past the house towards the barn where you will see the car park area.
PLEASE NOTE STRICT 5 MILES PER HOUR SPEED LIMIT LOOSE ANIMALS ON THE ROAD
Yoga Adventure in Nepal
Dates: April 16 – 26, 2017
There are a few places remaining, this trip will not disappoint.
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Venue: Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Pashupati, Boudhanath, Patan, Bhaktapur, Pharping, Namo Buddha)
Do you have an interest in Yoga Philosophy and ancient practices? An innovative, non-dogmatic, interdisciplinary yoga experience takes you to sacred sites in Nepal that will deepen your understanding of yoga and spiritual practice. Yoga Philosophy on the Road is designed for yogis, Dharma practitioners, artists, sculptors, photographers, and those with an interest in spirituality and culture of Nepal.
Wander the winding streets of medieval towns to visit ancient shrines, temples and museums;
Learn about devotional iconography in architecture, sculpture and art.
Walk the Kora around the Boudhanath stupa overseen by the eyes of the Buddha;
Receive Buddhist and Hindu teachings from spiritual masters;
Participate in darshan, ritual and puja.
Meditate in the cremation ghats of Pashupatinath;
Spin prayer wheels, raise prayer flags, recite mantras; mediate with monks;
Explore tantric practices in meditation/pranayama/mudras/asana, all within the context of yogic philosophy;
Study a Sanskrit text and paint a mandala;
Our teachers are experienced yogis and spiritual masters who will guide us through the fascinating mix of Buddhist and Hindu iconography to discover the roots of Tantra in Nepal all within the context of yogic philosophy and practice.
For more information, please visit: http://www.eltonyoga.com/yoga-adventure-in-nepal/
To book a place on this journey, please contact HEATHER ELTON: info@eltonyoga.com
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Give Back Charity Yoga class
Tuesday 3rd January 6.30pm-8.30pm, Dance Studio, Nunthorpe School
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The class will begin with pranayama (breathing techniques) followed by asana (posture practice) and finish with a meditation and relaxation.
Please come along if you can, get your new year off to a great start doing something positive for yourself and at the same time for others.
Payment is a donation of your choice and all the pennies raised will go to Zoe's place Baby hospice and the Yemen Crisis Appeal.
If you know anyone that might want to come and give yoga a try then feel free to bring them along. Please bring your mat and a blanket.
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http://www.zoes-place.org.uk/middlesbrough/default.aspx
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/wha…/emergency-response/yemen-crisis
Past events
Yoga retreat hosted by the lovely Jen Crowther.
I'll be there helping out with food and massage.
Yorkshire Yoga Weekend: 11-13th November 2016 (Now full)
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PLUS: Yorkshire Yoga Weekend 2! 18-20th November, 2016. Same as below but probably a gentler focus for yoga postures and a more therapeutic approach – I.e. How yoga can make a difference specifically in your body/mind/life. Also more suitable for the less mobile and sprightly!
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What Jen has to say about the retreat.
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I LOVE Yorkshire, and being on the road I miss it terribly. So although I usually teach and practice yoga in terribly glamourous, exotic locations, I am delighted to be coming home to host and teach in the North, finally!! Come and join us for a weekend of nourishing yoga, food and company.
The Venue: This magical place – all cosy and homely with views to die for.
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https://stayatthehealthyhome.wordpress.com/
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The plan
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Friday:
3pm onwards: Arrivals, afternoon tea and cake
6pm: Light supper
7.30pm – 9pm: Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra (guided deep relaxation)
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Saturday & Sunday:
8-10am: Guided morning mediation and Mindful Vinyasa Yoga class
10-11am: Breakfast
11.30am-1.30pm: Local walk on the Pennine Way/Cow & Calf
2-3pm: Lunch
3.30-5pm: Chill out or Optional workshop (will decide theme based on who comes and what interests you = inversion postures, applied yoga philosophy, etc)
6-7pm: Restorative yoga
7-8.30pm: Supper
(Sunday) 9pm: Check out
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Full package prices: All include 2 nights accommodation and all meals. All classes are free at the point of delivery (like the NHS!) but you can make a donation if you like. This tradition is called ‘Dana’ if you are interested in the idea behind it.
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4 Double rooms available
Single Occupancy = £260 p/p
Shared with partner or a mate you don’t mind sharing a bed with = £160 p/p
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2 Twin rooms available
Shared occupancy of twin room = £210 p/p
Drop in Rate: Saturday or Sunday or both
£40 for three meals. All teaching is donation based.
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Contact me to book : Jenni@agreenhouse.co.uk
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What happens on retreat?
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Finding your yoga is an ever-evolving journey. What works for you now, may not work for you in the future; you may have tried several types in the past and not found your perfect style or your favourite teacher. Like all forms of self-enquiry, you just have to keep asking until you find an answer that resonates with you.
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On retreat you will have the chance to talk about yourself and your situation and what you hope to gain from yoga and what you would like more of/less of in your life. I can help to give you guidance about which direction might most benefit you. It may be a physical asana practice, a meditation practice, a book recommendation or just a film we watch together. Hopefully something that you experience on retreat will help you to connect with yourself and the world around you and to make positive changes toward a life with less suffering.
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Food and nourishment.
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Every individual has their own likes, dislikes, constitution, dosha, intolerances, allergies and a whole minefield of other food factors to consider. We provide a sattvic, yogic diet which is ethically sourced and lovingly prepared. It is vegetarian, with many vegan options, based on juices and smoothies, salads, soups, cooked stews and whole grains. Meal times are designed for optimum digestion.
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Mindfulness Meditation Workshop
Saturday April 1st 9am-1pm
Westerdale Village Hall, YO21 2DT
Would you like to start a meditation practice? How to sit? Not sure what you are doing now is right? Tried meditation but couldn't find a technique that works for you? Come along to this informative, practical workshop and have those questions answered..and hopefully go away feeling equipped to start a practice..to bring mindful meditation techniques into your everyday life. PM if you want to come or email Jen at jenni@agreenhouse.co.uk to let her know you are coming.
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Directions
The Hall is in the centre of Westerdale village to the west of the main street. Turn past the Phone and Post boxes and after 20 metres proceed up the gravelled track on the left. Note: No phone reception in the village.
What to bring
A blanket or shawl.
Something to sit on:
A good configuration is a folded yoga matt to cushion the ankles, yoga blocks or bricks or a yoga bolster to elevate the pelvis, and/or some cushions to support the knees or sit on.
We will have some spare props if you don’t have them.
There will be chairs for those who find it hard to sit on the floor.
A notebook and pen
If you like to journal your experiences; I will aim to also give you some recordings of the guided meditations and support material.
Refreshments
We will provide some herbal teas for the breaks, but if you want to bring a little lunch or snack then please do, we may feel like having a picnic together afterwards if the weather is good.
Cost: Donation
In the Buddhist tradition, if you would like to offer payment it is based on how you value what you have received and what you can afford. Proceeds will go to a charity.
Let me know you're coming: jenni@agreenhouse.co.uk
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