WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
WORKSHOPS & events TO ENCOURAGE SLOWING DOWN, LISTENING IN AND LETTING GO …
YIN YOGA & SOUND BATH
AT
THE HUB AT ST MARY’S, LICHFIELD
MONDAY 23 JUNE 2025
***booking now open***
Join Maria and Jen at the stunning venue of the Hub at St Mary’s, Lichfield, for an evening of Yin yoga followed by a blissful Sound Bath.
We’ll begin with an hour’s restful Yin practice aimed at calming both body and mind. Our Yin session will be focused on the element of Fire (which is associated in Five Element Theory with the season of Summer and the organs and meridians of the Heart, Small Intestine, Triple Heater and Heart Protector), during a mindful practice in which the invitation will be to consider how we might support our Heart by cultivating greater tranquility and calm.
You’ll then be invited to snuggle up under a blanket or two while Jen takes you on an immersive sound experience designed to create a deep sense of peace and wellbeing.
cost: £20
Places are limited and advance booking is essential. Click on the ‘book now’ button at the foot of this page to reserve your spot. Please ensure you read the disclaimer and cancellation policy before booking.
You will need to bring with you a yoga mat, a couple of warm blankets (or sleeping bag) for the Sound Bath and, if you have them, a couple of yoga bricks.
Please note, this event is only open to those 18 or over. It is not suitable for those with sound induced epilepsy; those in the first trimester of pregnancy; or anyone who wears a pacemaker or other electronic fitted device.
Disclaimer: Sound therapy is a natural method of energy balance for the purpose of stress reduction and relaxation. It is not meant as a substitute for medical or psychological diagnosis and/or treatment.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel before 5pm on Friday 20 June 2025, we will be happy to refund your payment in full or transfer it to another of our Yin & Sound Bath events. If you cancel after 5pm on Friday 20 June 2025, then unless your place can be filled by someone else, your payment will not be refunded.
TENDING THE HEART FIRE
A YOGA AND QIGONG WOODLAND WORKSHOP
AT
BUZZARDS VALLEY VINEYARD, NEAR TAMWORTH
SUNDAY 17 AUGUST 2025, 10AM TO 12.30PM
***booking now open***
Immerse yourself in nature this Summer and join me and my dear friend Denise Walters (of https://smallworldyoga.co.uk) for a 2.5 hour yoga and qigong workshop in our own private outdoor retreat area nestled within 60 acres of woodland and lakes at Buzzards Valley Vineyard, Drayton Bassett, near Tamworth.
The theme for this woodland workshop is ‘Tending the Heart Fire’. We’ll begin our time together with a meditation practice encouraging us to think about how we might nourish our own heart. We’ll then enjoy a playful qigong practice aimed at cultivating a deeper sense of awareness of and appreciation for the natural world around us, reminding us that we are part of nature and not something separate from it. If you’d like to learn more about qigong, take a look at the qigong page on this website: https://www.mariasyoga.co.uk/qigong
We’ll take a mid morning break for a natter over a drink and snacks.
And Denise will then guide you through a mindful yoga practice aimed at helping you to cultivate a greater sense of harmony in body, mind and spirit.
Afterwards you’re free to explore the lovely nature trail at Buzzards Valley; have a bite of lunch at the on-site bistro; or taste some wine from the vineyard and stock up on goodies at the artisan shop.
All you need to bring with you is a yoga mat and a warm blanket.
cost: £30
Places are limited and advance booking is essential. Click on the ‘book now’ button at the foot of the page to reserve your spot. Please ensure you read the cancellation policy before booking.
Please note, this event is only open to those aged 18 or over. The event is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who have practised yoga and/or qigong for many years.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel before Friday 15 August 2025, I will be happy to refund your payment in full or transfer it to another workshop or event if available. If you cancel after Friday 15 August, then unless your place can be filled by someone else, your payment will not be refunded.
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