Autumnal
Mini Retreat
Yoga, Meditation
&
Reflective Inquiry
Sunday 29th October 1-5pm
Islington Ecology Centre
Gillespie Park
N5 1PH
1 minute walk from
Arsenal Tube Station
£45 on the day
Early bird £40 (Book by Oct 15th)
Or bring a friend and you both pay £35!
Mini Retreat
Yoga, Meditation
&
Reflective Inquiry
Sunday 29th October 1-5pm
Islington Ecology Centre
Gillespie Park
N5 1PH
1 minute walk from
Arsenal Tube Station
£45 on the day
Early bird £40 (Book by Oct 15th)
Or bring a friend and you both pay £35!
Ah, Autumn, 'season of mists and mellow fruitfulness'.. crisp air, vibrant colours and changeable weather! Watching the trees shed their leaves in the parks around me, my mind turns to the theme of letting go and 'shedding' the things that are no-longer serving us. Now is the time to release these to the winds, to reconnect to our roots and to quieten, stabilize and centre ourselves. In this way we remember and honour what is most essential to us, in preparation for the deeper rest and inward focus of winter.
Autumnal
Mini Retreat
Yoga, Meditation & Reflective Inquiry
Yoga with Anna Jones
Meditation and Reflective Inquiry with guest teacher Stephen Dorman
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Yoga We will begin with more active standing poses and flowing sequences. Then we will take our bodies on a journey slowly down towards the ground and towards more resting poses, where we can quieten and turn inwards more easily. Leaving the activity and external focus of summer behind us as we embrace our potential 'Autumnal state' of releasing, settling and centering. There will be particular focus on twisting poses as these are beneficial for the digestive system and can aid us in efficient elimination (releasing that which we nolonger need). Meanwhile plenty of balancing poses will help us to cultivate a sense of stability and inner peace (whilst the winds of change swirl around us!) Finally Pranayama will help us to steady and calm ourselves from the inside out. |
Meditation We will use Guided Meditation to bring us to a place of presence and stillness. This will allow us to make space for ourselves and our current experience. From that space and posture of loving presence we can release the things that we are ready to let go and rest in the essence of our Self. Reflective Inquiry Working in pairs we will inquire into our experience in a receptive, non-judgemental way. This will allow us to perceive what it is that we wish to let go, and what feels essential for us to retain. Stephen is a Meditation teacher and Shiatsu Therapist of many years experience. He has been practicing Zen Buddhist Meditation since 1991 and qualified from the Genki School of Shiatsu in 2003. He has also studied Sufism, Chi Kung and Daoist Internal Alchemy. He continues to practice Zazen, Inquiry and Bodywork in North London. |
What else do I need to know?
What else do I need to know?
- Please bring a yoga mat and blanket with you if you can. If this is not possible, just let us know. Blocks and other props are provided.
- We will have a tea break in the middle of the afternoon, when it will be possible to buy hot drinks and homemade cake from the Sunday cafe inside the Ecology Centre.
To Book, simply click on the button below and send me a quick message using the contact form. I will get back to you to confirm your booking and to arrange payment. Looking forward to celebrating Autumn with you! :)
The surrounds of the Ecology Centre (Gillespie Park) offer a perfect opportunity to reconnect to the wisdom of the natural world. Do allow extra time to have a wander before or after the workshop if you can!