Category: Workshops

Demystifying Inversions @ Evolve

When: 16th April 2016 2-5pm
Where: Evolve, 10 Kendrick Mews, London SW7 3HG
Costs: £35, for bookings click here

If you are an experience yoga practitioner and have been baffled or scared of being inverted this is the one for you.

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A layered offering that begins with an asana practice, that includes upper body conditioning enabling the ability of taking weight on your hands. Explore different kinds of inversions and look into the benefits of doing them.

During our three hour session into the world of inversions. We will: –

  • work progressively into the art of inversions, beginning with an asana practice that enables body awareness, ease and comfort with being inverted;
  • cover the principles of taking your weight on your hands, this includes some time allocated to arm balances;
  • explore be the benefits doing inversions, breaking down the foundations and variations to: –
    • headstands (sirsasana),
    • forearm-stand (pincha mayurasana) and
    • handstands (adho mukha vrksasana)

Suitable for experienced yoga practitioners with an interest in working on their inversion practice. Please note you will be encouraged to work in pairs or in small groups.

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Two’s Company : the art of counter balances

Two’s Company is part a two part workshop series, this offering focuses on the art of counter balances.

 

When: 1st May 2016 2-5pm

Where: Yotopia, 13 Mercer Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9QJ

Costs: £30, bookings are made directly with the studio

We will up look into the push, pull nuances of balance, stretch and engagement that allows for beautiful shapes and structures to be built when we delve into the world of counter balancing.

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This three hour workshop will begin with an solo asana practice to prepare the body for session ahead.  There after we will calibrate with the giving and receiving of body weight and how this will be used in balancing each others weight.

We will explore different counterbalances both symmetrical and asymmetric shapes can lever bodies into interesting positions and stretches.

Pre requisites: –

  • some experience with inversions would be beneficial;
  • a regular yoga or body work practice; and  
  • a willingness to work supportively in small groups.

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AcroYoga Elemental Immersion in Leamington Spa

UK’s first AcroYoga Elemental Immersion in middle England, with Julia Weis & Jaqui Wan

 

When: Saturday 18th to Wednesday 22nd June 2016

Where:

Times:

  • 18th June: 1.30pm to 8.30pm
  • 19th June: 10am – 5.30pm
  • 20th, 21st and 22nd June: 9am – 4.30pm

Costs:

  • Five day (early booking on or before 9/4/16) rate £350 there after £410
  • Weekend (early booking on or before 9/4/16) rate £160 there after £180
  • One day drop in (early booking on or before 9/4/16) rate £80 there after £90

AcroYoga blends the wisdom of yoga, the dynamic power of acrobatics, and the loving kindness of the healing arts. These three lineages form the foundation of a practice that cultivates trust, playfulness, and community.

This 5 day / 30 hour Immersion introduces the full range practice of AcroYoga. The mindfulness of yoga creates a steady foundation from which to explore the dynamism of acrobatics and the loving-kindness of Thai massage. The interplay of all three disciplines will empower everyone to embody the practice with grace, ease, and joy.

Skills covered:

  • Lunar & Solar Asana
  • Supine & Prone Thai Massage
  • Forward & Backward Therapeutic Flying
  • Spotting & Inversions
  • Acrobatic Training Techniques & Flying Transitions

So why do attend an elemental immersion?

  • Learn progressively in a safe, supportive environment
  • Refine and expand your understanding & embodiment of the practice
  • Receive guidance from highly experienced and passionate AcroYoga teachers
  • Build community with local and international students
  • Celebrate the joy of play
  • Gain tools for honest & compassionate communication
  • Learn how to use relationships as a mirror for self-reflection and transformation
  • Release perceived limitations and explore your highest potential

Important info:

  • This immersion is not residential (accommodation and meals not included)
  • Your advised to have your own copy of the ‘Elements of AcroYoga’ manual
  • The full 30 hours fulfils a prerequisite for the AcroYoga Teacher Training
  • Open to all levels and no partner required
  • To attend this immersion online registration is required
  • For more information see www.jaquiwan.com

 

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AcroYoga Master Classes in Leamington Spa

A series of three AcroYoga Master Classes with Jaqui, Janni & guests

 

When:

  • 5th December 2015, 1-5pm
  • 27th February 2016, 1-5pm
  • 30th April 2016, 1-5pm

Where: Urban Fitness Studio, 1 Collins Road, Leamington Spa, CV34 6TF.

Costs:  

  • All three workshops per person £100
  • All three workshops for couples £180
  • 1 workshop early bird rate per person £40
  • 1 workshop early bird couples rate £70
  • 1 workshop standard rate per person £50

Your chance to delve deep into the practice of AcroYoga with a series of three master classes with Jaqui Wan, Janni Scott-Walton and a series of guest teacher to bring you a team of experienced yet playful teachers.  We will take you on a journey to explore the unfolding limitless potential to this practice.

Come with an open mind, with some experience of the practice and keen interest to learn more.  We will work closely with the AcroYoga manual, explore both the Lunar and Solar sides to the practice.  We will cover the asana sequences, Thai massage, acrobatic and therapeutic flying flows.  This will act as the perfect preparation for Leamington Spa’s first AcroYoga Elemental Immersion on the 18th — 22nd  June 2016.

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Booking for this series of workshops can be done via PayPal.  If you do not have a PayPal account please email me on jaquiwan@me.com for alternative payment options.


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CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellations 7 or more days prior to start of the event will be issued a refund less an administrative fee of £10.

No refunds, no transfers, and no credits for cancellations within 7 days of workshop start date.

No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the workshop.

Godstone Play Days

Godstone Play Days – autumn & winter 2015/16

When: 

  • Sunday 13th September 2015: 10am – 4.30pm
  • Sunday 4th October 2015: 10am – 4.30pm
  • Sunday 29th November 2015: 10am – 4.30pm
  • Sunday 24th January 2015: 10am – 4.30pm The workshops on this day had been cancelled.

Where: St Nicolas Hall, Godstone, RH9 8DT

Cost:  £40 early bird rate or £50

Our ongoing play dates in Godstone is open to all. Come and share your day with a regular and growing crew of big kids looking for laughs and an opportunity to play safely and with joy together.

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We plan on getting you into your bodies with a yoga warm up sequence, maybe we will expand with partner stretches or discover your healing hands and feet through flying therapeutics or which is often more the case find your acrobatic bodies with handstands and acrobatic flying sequences, all is possible. Come with an open mind and continue the play.

There will be a 45-60min lunch break please bring a packed lunch. For info chocolate buttons has become the Godstone standard sugar & energy supplement.

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