WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
WORKSHOPS & events TO ENCOURAGE SLOWING DOWN, LISTENING IN AND LETTING GO …
CHARITY YOGA SUMMER SCHOOL
WATER ORTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
WEDNESDAYS 29 JULY -12 AUGUST 2026, 7PM TO 8.15PM
***booking now open***
Our annual charity yoga summer school is back!
This year, we have three sessions available to get you moving, breathing, laughing and relaxing. Each week enjoy practising with a different teacher with mindful movement sessions to suit everyone, from those who have never practised yoga before to those who have had a regular yoga practice for many years.
We ask you for a minimum donation of £5 (although you’re welcome to donate as much as you like) for each session. At the end of the summer school, we choose a couple of charities (one of which is always Woodlands SEND school) and ALL money raised is donated to those great causes. This year, we’re also honouring one of the summer school’s original organisers, Val Miller, who passed away earlier this year.
I’m delighted to be leading the session on Wednesday 05 August, 7pm to 8.15pm, with a practice designed to help you find greater tranquility and calm.
The other sessions will be on Wednesday 29 July and 12 August. All sessions are at Water Orton Primary School, Plank Lane, Water Orton, Birmingham B46 1SG.
There’s no need to book. Just turn up with your yoga mat and any props that you might want to use. PLEASE NOTE WE CAN ONLY TAKE PAYMENT BY CASH FOR THESE EVENTS.
QIGONG INFUSED YOGA & SOUND BATH IN NATURE
AT FAR COLEY FARM, LITTLE HAYWOOD
THURSDAY 20 AUGUST, 7PM TO 9PM
Step away from the rush and join me and Jen from Serenity Sound & Soul (https://serenitysoundandsoul.com) for a very special evening of qigong infused yoga under the stars and a blissful Sound Bath in the magical setting of Far Coley Farm.
Surrounded by rolling green fields, scenic nature ponds and the tranquility of nature, we’ll begin this wonderful evening with an outdoor gentle yoga practice infused with qigong. If it rains, don’t worry we can retreat inside our lovely tepee.
There will be a short break for you to enjoy complimentary herbal teas and snacks and to have a natter.
And then you’ll be able to settle down inside the cozy tepee while Jen guides you through a deeply relaxing, immersive Sound Bath.
COST: £30
Location: Far Coley Farm Events, Coley Lane, Little Haywood, Staffs ST18 0XB.
All bookings are through Jen. Click here for the link to her events booking page: https://soundandsoul.setmore.com
FINDING BALANCE
A YOGA & QIGONG WOODLAND WORKSHOP
AT BUZZARDS VALLEY, NEAR TAMWORTH
SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2026, 9.45AM - 12.30PM
***booking now open***
Immerse yourself in nature by taking your practice outside and joining me for a late summer yoga and qigong workshop in our own private woodland retreat area at Buzzards Valley Vineyard, Drayton Bassett (near Tamworth and Lichfield) on Saturday 19 September, 9.45am to 12.30pm.
Nestled within 60 acres of woodland and lakes, this outdoor workshop begins with a meditation practice designed to help us connect to the natural world around us. We’ll then enjoy a qigong practice focused on the element of Earth to encourage us to consider how we might find greater balance in our life as we transition from late summer towards the autumn and winter months. To find out more about qigong, click on the qigong page on this website: https://www.mariasyoga.co.uk/qigong
After a mid morning break for a natter over a drink and snacks, we’ll return to our mats for a gentle yoga practice aimed at helping us to cultivate a greater sense of harmony in body, mind and spirit.
Afterwards you’re free to walk the lovely nature trail at Buzzards Valley, to grab lunch in the on site bistro and/or wander around the shops.
The workshop is suitable for all, from those who have never practised yoga before to those who have been practising for many years.
cost: £30
Places are limited and advance booking is essential. To book your place, click on the ‘book now’ button at the bottom of this page. Please ensure you read the cancellation policy before booking. You will need to bring a yoga mat, a blanket and any other props that you like to use.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel before Friday 11 September 2026, I will be happy to refund your payment in full. If you cancel on or after Friday 11 September, then unless your place can be filled by someone else, your payment will not be refunded.
Please note: I always respond to your ‘book now’ messages but sometimes my email will go straight to your spam folder. If you don’t hear back from me within 48 hours, make sure to check your spam folder!
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