Yoga Workshops 2025
We offer engaging yoga workshops and retreats, including monthly two-hour Ashtanga and Yin yoga sessions with varied themes, designed for those with some yoga experience.
Yin Yoga Workshops
Ashtanga Yoga Workshops
Yin Yoga Workshops
Winter Grounding Yin Yoga Workshop : Root & Sacral Chakra
23rd January 7-9pm
£20, at Grovegreen Community Centre
As winter invites us inward, this nourishing Yin Yoga workshop offers a sacred space to slow down, ground deeply, and restore balance. Rooted in the quiet, reflective energy of the season, we will focus on harmonizing the first two chakras—the Root (Muladhara) and Sacral (Svadhisthana)—which govern our sense of safety, stability, creativity, and emotional flow.
Through a series of gentle, long-held Yin Yoga postures, we will target the lower body, hips, pelvis, and spine to encourage grounding, release tension, and support the nervous system. Crystals aligned with the root and sacral chakras will be used to amplify intention and energetic balance, while aromatherapy will soothe the senses and deepen relaxation. The experience will be further enriched with the healing vibrations of singing bowls and sound therapy, guiding you into a meditative, deeply restorative state.
This workshop is ideal for anyone seeking to reconnect with their body, cultivate inner safety, and awaken creative life force during the winter months. No prior yoga experience is necessary—just an openness to rest, receive, and realign.
Leave feeling centered, supported, and deeply nourished from the ground up.
Spring Awakening: Heart & Solar Plexus Yin Yoga Workshop
20th March, 7-9pm
£20, at Grovegreen Community Centre
As spring awakens the earth, this nurturing Yin Yoga workshop invites you to gently emerge from winter’s stillness and reconnect with your inner vitality. Aligned with the expansive energy of the season, we will focus on the Heart (Anahata) and Solar Plexus (Manipura) chakras—centers of love, compassion, confidence, and personal power.
Through slow, long-held Yin Yoga postures, we will open the chest, shoulders, spine, and hips to encourage energetic flow, emotional release, and renewed motivation. Carefully chosen crystals aligned with the heart and solar plexus chakras will support balance and intention, while soothing aromatherapy awakens the senses and invites clarity.
The experience is deeply enhanced by sound healing and singing bowls, allowing healing vibrations to move stagnant energy, restore harmony, and guide you into a meditative, deeply restorative state.
This workshop is perfect for anyone seeking renewal, emotional balance, and a gentle reawakening of energy as we step into spring. No prior yoga experience is necessary—only a willingness to soften, open, and grow.
Leave feeling lighter, empowered, and aligned with the natural rhythm of renewal.
Yin Yoga Chakra Balancing with Sound Healing
15th May, 7-9pm
£20, at Grovegreen Community Centre
This deeply restorative Yin Yoga workshop offers a sacred space to slow down, soften, and realign the entire energetic system. Through mindful movement, sound, and intention, we will explore all seven chakras—from the grounding Root to the expansive Crown—supporting balance, vitality, and inner harmony on every level.
Guided by the principles of Yin Yoga, we will move through gentle, long-held postures that target the connective tissues of the body, encouraging release, circulation, and nervous system regulation. Each phase of the practice will correspond to a specific chakra, working with the lower body, spine, heart space, shoulders, neck, and head to promote energetic flow and embodied awareness.
The experience is enhanced with crystals aligned to each chakra, thoughtfully placed or held to amplify intention and support energetic balance. Aromatherapy will be used to engage the senses and create a calming, grounding atmosphere, while sound healing and singing bowls resonate with each energy center, allowing healing vibrations to dissolve blockages and restore harmony.
As the body softens and the mind quiets, sound and stillness work together to guide you into a deeply meditative state—supporting emotional release, mental clarity, and a renewed sense of connection to self. This workshop offers space not only to rest, but to realign with your natural rhythm and inner wisdom.
This experience is suitable for all levels, including beginners. No prior yoga or meditation experience is required—only a willingness to slow down, listen inward, and receive.
Leave feeling grounded yet uplifted, clear yet calm, and deeply nourished—aligned from root to crown. 🌈✨
Summer Flow: Sacral & Heart Chakra Yin Yoga Workshop
26th June, 7-9pm
£20, at Grovegreen Community Centre
As summer invites us into warmth, connection, and self-expression, this nourishing Yin Yoga workshop offers a sacred space to soften, open, and fully embody the joy of the season. Aligned with summer’s expansive energy, we will focus on the Sacral (Svadhisthana) and Heart (Anahata) chakras—centers of creativity, pleasure, emotional fluidity, love, and connection.
Through a series of gentle, long-held Yin Yoga postures, we will target the hips, pelvis, chest, shoulders, and spine to encourage ease, circulation, and energetic flow. These shapes support emotional release, heart opening, and a deeper connection to the body’s natural rhythms. Carefully selected crystals aligned with the sacral and heart chakras will be used to amplify intention, restore balance, and support energetic harmony, while uplifting aromatherapy awakens the senses and invites lightness.
The experience is deeply enriched with sound healing and singing bowls, allowing soothing vibrations to move stagnant energy, calm the nervous system, and guide you into a meditative, deeply restorative state. As the body softens and the heart opens, space is created for joy, presence, and authentic self-expression to arise.
This workshop is ideal for anyone seeking to reconnect with their inner vitality, cultivate open-hearted awareness, and restore balance during the height of summer. No prior yoga experience is necessary—only a willingness to slow down, feel deeply, and receive.
Leave feeling radiant, open, and gently renewed—grounded in pleasure, connection, and ease. 🌸✨
Autumn Release: Solar Plexus & Throat Chakra Yin Yoga Workshop
2nd October, 7-9pm
£20, at Grovegreen Community Centre
As autumn invites us to slow down, reflect, and let go, this nourishing Yin Yoga workshop offers a supportive space to integrate the experiences of the year and return to inner balance. Rooted in the transitional energy of the season, we will focus on the Solar Plexus (Manipura) and Throat (Vishuddha) chakras—centers of personal power, clarity, digestion, and authentic self-expression.
Through gentle, long-held Yin Yoga postures, we will work with the abdomen, spine, shoulders, neck, and chest to support both physical and emotional release. These shapes encourage healthy digestion, nervous system regulation, and the clearing of stagnant energy, creating space for insight, truth, and ease. Crystals aligned with the solar plexus and throat chakras will be used to support intention and energetic balance, while grounding aromatherapy calms the senses and anchors the body.
The experience is further enriched with sound healing and singing bowls, whose vibrations help dissolve tension, quiet the mind, and guide you into a deeply meditative, restorative state. As layers soften and release, clarity emerges, allowing you to connect more deeply with your inner wisdom and voice.
This workshop is ideal for anyone seeking to reflect, release, and realign during this season of change. No prior yoga experience is necessary—only a willingness to slow down, listen inward, and let go of what no longer serves.
Leave feeling clear, centered, and grounded—supported through transition and aligned with the natural rhythm of autumn. 🍁✨
Yin Yoga Chakra Balancing with Sound Healing
11th December, 7-9pm
£20, at Grovegreen Community Centre
This deeply restorative Yin Yoga workshop offers a sacred space to slow down, soften, and realign the entire energetic system. Through mindful movement, sound, and intention, we will explore all seven chakras—from the grounding Root to the expansive Crown—supporting balance, vitality, and inner harmony on every level.
Guided by the principles of Yin Yoga, we will move through gentle, long-held postures that target the connective tissues of the body, encouraging release, circulation, and nervous system regulation. Each phase of the practice will correspond to a specific chakra, working with the lower body, spine, heart space, shoulders, neck, and head to promote energetic flow and embodied awareness.
The experience is enhanced with crystals aligned to each chakra, thoughtfully placed or held to amplify intention and support energetic balance. Aromatherapy will be used to engage the senses and create a calming, grounding atmosphere, while sound healing and singing bowls resonate with each energy center, allowing healing vibrations to dissolve blockages and restore harmony.
As the body softens and the mind quiets, sound and stillness work together to guide you into a deeply meditative state—supporting emotional release, mental clarity, and a renewed sense of connection to self. This workshop offers space not only to rest, but to realign with your natural rhythm and inner wisdom.
This experience is suitable for all levels, including beginners. No prior yoga or meditation experience is required—only a willingness to slow down, listen inward, and receive.
Leave feeling grounded yet uplifted, clear yet calm, and deeply nourished—aligned from root to crown. 🌈✨
Chakras
Working with chakras is a really nice way to bring awareness to different emotions and areas of the body linked in with each chakra. Chakras are energy centres within your body that each link to different emotions, body parts and organs. To function at their best your chakras need to stay open and balanced. If they get blocked or imbalanced you may experience physical or emotional symptoms.
There are hundreds of chakras in and around your body. there are 7 main chakras that affect your daily life. We will be using stretches, meditation, sound and crystals to open and balance each chakra.
Here is a brief breakdown of what each chakra represents:
Sound bowl healing
Sound healing has been used for thousands of years by various cultures throughout the world. It is the use of sound and vibration on or around the body to promote physical and emotional healing. When we let our brain waves drop from the everyday tasks into theta and delta wave states, our creative, nurturing aspects of the mind come into play more and the body’s natural healing ability is at its peak. Everything in life vibrates at different frequencies.
Each chakra connects with a different note and has its own vibration and frequency, and we will be using sound bowls to awaken each chakra using that frequency.
Crystals
Crystals are minerals formed underground with 3 dimensional repeating patterns. Each crystals mineral content, colour, shape and environment in which it grew decides its unique properties. Crystals have been used since ancient times for healing and protection.
It is thought that crystals work by turning kinetic energy into electric energy known as the piezoelectric effect. The energy field of a crystal interacts with the energy of the body and this can bring about a healing effect.
Crystals also have the power to hold energy. If we hold them with an intention it can carry it and this intention will then permeate any environment in which it is placed. Different crystals correspond with each chakra and are very effective for clearing and healing them. I will be introducing you to some crystals, we will be do some meditation with the crystals to see how you connect with them and how they make you feel.
Ashtanga Workshops
31st January- Ashtanga Yoga Workshop: Goal Setting Through the Eight Limbs with Alison
9.30-11.30am at Loose Pavilion
£20 per session
This workshop invites practitioners to explore meaningful goal setting through the lens of the Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga, integrating philosophy, physical practice, meditation, and self-reflection. Moving beyond goal setting as a purely outcome-based process, we’ll examine how yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi provide a holistic framework for sustainable growth—on and off the mat.
The session will include guided meditation and visualisation practices to help clarify intentions and cultivate inner focus, alongside breathwork and reflective exercises. We will also explore postures from the Ashtanga Primary Series, looking at how specific asanas can support individual goals, highlight areas for steady progress, and encourage patience, consistency, and self-awareness in practice.
Suitable for all levels, this workshop is ideal for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of Ashtanga yoga, refine personal goals, and approach both practice and daily life with greater clarity, intention, and balance.
28th February- Ashtanga Yoga Workshop: Fundamental Postures of the Sun Salutations with helen
9.30-11.30am at Loose Pavilion
£20 per session.
This workshop is designed to deepen your understanding of the essential postures that form the foundation of Ashtanga Yoga’s Sun Salutations. With a strong focus on Upward-Facing Dog, Downward-Facing Dog, and Chaturanga Dandasana, we will explore correct alignment, safe technique, and intelligent engagement to support strength, stability, and ease in your practice.
Through detailed breakdowns and guided drills, you’ll learn how to move more efficiently and confidently between postures, reducing strain while building resilience in the shoulders, core, and hips. The workshop will also include an accessible introduction to jump forwards, jump backs, and jump throughs, helping you develop the strength, coordination, and confidence needed for smooth transitions—no matter where you are in your practice.
Suitable for curious beginners and experienced practitioners alike, this workshop offers practical tools, modifications, and insights you can immediately apply to your daily practice. Expect a supportive, educational environment that emphasises mindful movement, sustainable strength, and steady progress.
Come build strong foundations, refine your transitions, and reconnect with the rhythm of the breath and movement that defines Ashtanga Yoga.
28th March- Ashtanga Yoga Chakra Balancing Workshop with Helen and alison
9.30-11.30am at Loose Pavilion
£20 per session
Step onto the mat and immerse yourself in a powerful yet nurturing experience of Ashtanga Yoga paired with full-spectrum chakra balancing. This workshop integrates the dynamic, flowing practice of Ashtanga with the restorative, vibrational healing of sound therapy—using singing bowls on and around the body, chimes, and rhythmic drum vibrations to harmonize energy from root to crown.
Through the structured flow of Ashtanga Yoga, you’ll awaken strength, flexibility, and presence, moving with breath and intention. Each posture will be thoughtfully guided to support alignment, energy circulation, and connection to the body’s subtle energy centers. As the physical practice releases tension and awakens vitality, sound healing will work alongside it—allowing vibrations to resonate deeply within, clearing blocked energy and restoring harmony to each chakra.
Singing bowls placed on and around the body create immersive, multi-dimensional soundscapes. Chimes lift and refine energetic frequencies, while the drum grounds and activates the body, offering a rhythmic pulse that connects movement, breath, and vibration. Combined, these instruments support emotional release, mental clarity, and a profound sense of energetic balance.
This workshop is suitable for all levels, whether you are experienced in Ashtanga or exploring a new journey in mindful movement and sound healing. No prior experience with sound therapy is necessary—only a willingness to explore, feel, and receive.
Leave feeling energized, balanced, and fully aligned—body, mind, and spirit—in a state of deep presence and renewal. 🌈🧘♀️✨
25th April- Ashtanga Yoga Fundamental Poses of the Standing Section with alison
9.30-11.30am at Loose Pavilion
£20 per session
This workshop is a deep dive into the foundational standing postures of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series. Designed to build strength, stability, and clarity, the standing sequence sets the tone for the entire practice and establishes the essential alignment principles of Ashtanga Yoga.
We will explore each posture step by step, focusing on correct alignment, breath (ujjayi), drishti (gaze), and the intelligent use of bandhas. Modifications and variations with and without props will be offered to support different body types and experience levels, while maintaining the integrity of the traditional practice.
Participants will gain a clearer understanding of transitions, safe joint engagement, and how the standing poses cultivate balance, stamina, and focus. Whether you are new to Ashtanga or looking to refine your technique, this workshop will help you build a strong, confident foundation for your ongoing practice.
This workshop is ideal for:
- Beginners wanting a structured introduction to Ashtanga Yoga
- Practitioners seeking to refine alignment and technique
- Teachers interested in deepening their understanding of the standing sequence
30th May- Ashtanga Yoga Fundamental Yoga Postures of the Seated Section with helen
9.30-11.30am at Loose Pavilion
£20 per session
This workshop focuses on the foundational seated postures of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series, with special attention to the hip-opening poses that support depth, stability, and ease in the practice. The seated section invites a more internal experience, asking for patience, awareness, and intelligent use of breath as the body begins to soften and open.
We will break down key postures such as Janu Sirsasana, Marichyasana, and related seated hip-opening poses, exploring safe and effective alignment, functional hip mechanics, and mindful progression. Emphasis will be placed on protecting the knees and lower back while cultivating mobility in the hips through conscious engagement of bandhas and steady ujjayi breathing.
Modifications, props, and preparatory techniques will be offered to accommodate different ranges of motion while honoring the traditional structure of Ashtanga Yoga. You will also learn how seated postures prepare the body for deeper forward folds, twists, and the more meditative aspects of the practice.
This workshop is ideal for:
- Practitioners seeking greater comfort and accessibility in seated poses
- Students working with tight hips or knee sensitivity
- Teachers wishing to deepen their understanding of seated alignment and hip anatomy
Expect a thoughtful blend of technique, breath awareness, and experiential practice, leaving you with practical tools to approach seated hip openers with confidence, safety, and ease.
20th June- Ashtanga Yoga Arm Balance and Inversion Workshop with helen and alison
9.30-11.30am at Loose Pavilion
£20 per session
This workshop explores the arm balances and inversions found within the Ashtanga Yoga tradition, with an emphasis on building strength, stability, and confidence through intelligent technique and mindful progression. Arm balances and inversions invite us to cultivate focus, courage, and trust while deepening our understanding of the body’s relationship to gravity.
We will break down foundational actions for poses such as Bakasana, Bhujapidasana, and key inversion elements including headstand and shoulder balance, emphasizing shoulder stability, core engagement, and safe weight distribution. Attention will be given to breath, bandhas, and drishti as tools to support balance and control, both physically and mentally.
The workshop will include preparatory exercises, accessible variations, and skill-building drills to help demystify challenging postures and make them more approachable. Practitioners will learn how to enter and exit poses safely, refine transitions, and develop the strength and awareness necessary for sustainable practice.
This workshop is ideal for:
- Practitioners looking to build confidence in arm balances and inversions
- Students seeking a clearer understanding of strength-based postures in Ashtanga
- Teachers interested in refining technique and offering effective progressions
Expect a supportive, methodical approach that balances effort with ease, leaving you with practical tools to approach arm balances and inversions with clarity, control, and respect for your body.
26th September- Ashtanga Hip Opening Workshop with alison
9.30-11.30am at Loose Pavilion
£20 per session
Unlock flexibility, release tension, and cultivate freedom in the hips with this dynamic Ashtanga Yoga Hip Opening Workshop. Designed for both seasoned practitioners and those looking to explore deeper variations, this workshop focuses on hips, pelvis, and lower back mobility using poses from the Primary and Second Series, with thoughtful guidance on modifications and progressions.
Through a carefully sequenced practice, you’ll explore foundational hip openers from the Primary Series, including Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose), Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend), and Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Forward Bend), as well as deeper postures from the Second Series such as Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) and Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose variations). Each pose will be offered with modifications for accessibility and progressions for those seeking challenge, ensuring a safe and empowering experience for all levels.
We’ll also integrate breathwork, bandha engagement, and mindful alignment cues to support the hips’ connective tissue, release tension in surrounding areas like the lower back and hamstrings, and enhance overall mobility. Attention will be given to gradual progression, allowing you to explore depth safely while building strength, stability, and mindful awareness.
This workshop is ideal for anyone seeking to open tight hips, release stored tension, and deepen their Ashtanga practice. Whether you are new to these postures or looking to refine your alignment and progression, you will leave with practical tools, safe modifications, and a sense of spaciousness in the hips and pelvis.
Takeaways include:
- A deeper understanding of hip anatomy and mechanics in Ashtanga Yoga
- Tools for modifying or intensifying hip-opening postures
- Guided sequences to safely explore both Primary and Second Series postures
- Awareness of breath, bandhas, and alignment to support sustainable flexibility
Leave feeling freer, lighter, and fully supported in your body—ready to move with ease and openness both on and off the mat. 🌿✨
31st October- Ashtanga Yoga: An Introduction to the Second Series with helen
9.30-11.30am at Loose Pavilion
£20 per session
This workshop offers a guided introduction to the Second Series of Ashtanga Yoga (Nadi Shodhana), a practice traditionally designed to purify and strengthen the nervous system while cultivating greater strength, flexibility, and energetic awareness. Building upon the foundation of the Primary Series, the Second Series invites practitioners to explore deeper backbends, twists, and hip-opening postures with steadiness and discernment.
We will explore the structure and intention of the series, breaking down key postures and transitions while emphasizing safe spinal movement, shoulder and hip stability, and the intelligent use of breath and bandhas. Special attention will be given to preparation, counterposes, and how to approach more demanding postures in a way that supports longevity and balance in the practice.
This workshop will also address the energetic and subtle aspects of the Second Series, offering insight into how the practice affects the nervous system and internal channels, and how to cultivate focus and resilience both on and off the mat.
This workshop is ideal for:
- Practitioners with a consistent Primary Series practice who are curious about the Second Series
- Students seeking a clearer understanding of the purpose and progression of Nadi Shodhana
- Teachers wanting to refine their knowledge of sequencing and preparation for advanced postures
Expect a thoughtful blend of practice, technique, and discussion, leaving you with a grounded and respectful introduction to the Second Series and tools to approach it with confidence and awareness.
12th December- Ashtanga Yoga Chakra Balancing Workshop with Helen and alison
9.30-11.30am at Loose Pavilion
£20 per session
Step onto the mat and immerse yourself in a powerful yet nurturing experience of Ashtanga Yoga paired with full-spectrum chakra balancing. This workshop integrates the dynamic, flowing practice of Ashtanga with the restorative, vibrational healing of sound therapy—using singing bowls on and around the body, chimes, and rhythmic drum vibrations to harmonize energy from root to crown.
Through the structured flow of Ashtanga Yoga, you’ll awaken strength, flexibility, and presence, moving with breath and intention. Each posture will be thoughtfully guided to support alignment, energy circulation, and connection to the body’s subtle energy centers. As the physical practice releases tension and awakens vitality, sound healing will work alongside it—allowing vibrations to resonate deeply within, clearing blocked energy and restoring harmony to each chakra.
Singing bowls placed on and around the body create immersive, multi-dimensional soundscapes. Chimes lift and refine energetic frequencies, while the drum grounds and activates the body, offering a rhythmic pulse that connects movement, breath, and vibration. Combined, these instruments support emotional release, mental clarity, and a profound sense of energetic balance.
This workshop is suitable for all levels, whether you are experienced in Ashtanga or exploring a new journey in mindful movement and sound healing. No prior experience with sound therapy is necessary—only a willingness to explore, feel, and receive.
Leave feeling energized, balanced, and fully aligned—body, mind, and spirit—in a state of deep presence and renewal. 🌈🧘♀️✨
