If, like me, your yearn for opportunities in your year for stepping off the merry-go-round and getting away from it all, literally, for an afternoon, this may be the mini-retreat for you.
I like to create events which I would pay good money for myself 🙂
In this stunning and well-loved yurt in the Upper Swainswick valley, we will light the woodburner (in the cooler months) and candles, move through a few gentle stretches and then tuck ourselves in on sheepskin rugs under recycled wool blankets and create a cosy space for guided relaxation (variations of yoga nidra) and quiet reflection, as well as time for chat with hot herbal tea and snacks.
All dates have limited places available and all are now SOLD OUT – it’s worth contacting me to go on the wait list as spaces do often become available.
Saturday 9th March 4-6pm – A Celebration of and for Mothers
WAIT LIST ONLY
Saturday 22nd June 4-6pm – Summer Solstice Celebration WAIT LIST ONLY
Saturday 21st September 4-6pm – Autumn Equinox Celebration WAIT LIST ONLY
Saturday 7th December 4-6pm – A Winter’s Rest WAIT LIST ONLY
PRICE: £25
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations within 14 days of the event cannot be refunded unless I can fill your space, in which case you will be refunded minus £2.50 admin fee. Any cancellations made prior to 14 days before the event will receive a full refund.
“I just wanted to thank you for today. I hadn’t realised quite how much I would benefit from your session. Life is so busy, sometimes I forget to tune in and take it back to the basics. Coming along to the past few sessions in the yurt throughout the year has been a wonderful way to tune in to the seasons, each visit has helped build a lovely picture of the yearly cycle. Today I remembered how much I love the change in season and the wonders which autumn brings. I have tuned in to a bit of me that has been ignored for a while. Thank you thank you! You have a magical way of making everyone feel so welcome and united.”
Emma DS
This is a series of four special classes which help us to tune into the turning of the seasons.
It’s not only pleasant and rewarding but also really important to notice the seasons changing around us, because the seasons affect our mood, our plans and our outlook.
My four special yoga celebrations are as near as possible to the Spring Equinox (this year on Wednesday 20th March), the Summer Solstice (this year on Thursday 20th June), the Autumn Equinox (this year on Sunday 22nd September) and the Winter Solstice (this year on Saturday 22st December).
The next event is the Summer Solstice Celebration which is at the Yurt and which is fully booked (contact me to go on the wait list).
A jam-packed 2 hours of mood-boosting fitness and yoga, to give your tired body and mind a much-needed MOT!
Includes time to arrive and get settled and time at the end for fresh coffee, herbals teas, homemade treats!
Bring your baby (buggy accessible) and we’ll do the rest.
Suitable for all abilities – absolutely no previous experience is necessary
Low-impact, postnatal-friendly movement designed to improve pelvic floor rehabilitation and ab separation and targeting those gnarly postnatal niggles like neck tension and low back pain
Safely supported by two experienced and empathetic local movement professionals – Olivia of Bath Mama Fitness and, of course, me!
Non-scary cardio plus focused body-weight and light weight strength training to rebuild functional fitness strength that will help with every day mama duties
Effective relaxation techniques and yoga stretches to help calm the body and mind whilst working tight areas of the body
Two dates to choose from or book both with a discount to enjoy two super motivating sessions (each session will include different practices)
Limited places available and Early Bird prices now available:
Thursday 16th May 10-12pm £25
Thursday 13th June 10-12pm £25
£25 per session
Or book both £48 when you book both sessions before the end of March.
Cancellation Policy
We hope you won’t need to cancel but if you do, cancellations within 14 days of your event are non-refundable unless we can fill your space, in which case you will receive a full refund (minus £2.50 admin charge). If you need to cancel before 14 days before your event, you will receive a full refund (minus £2.50 admin fee).
“I just wanted to thank you for today. I hadn’t realised quite how much I would benefit from your session. Life is so busy, sometimes I forget to tune in and take it back to the basics. Coming along to the past few sessions in the yurt throughout the year has been a wonderful way to tune in to the seasons, each visit has helped build a lovely picture of the yearly cycle. Today I remembered how much I love the change in season and the wonders which autumn brings. I have tuned in to a bit of me that has been ignored for a while. Thank you thank you! You have a magical way of making everyone feel so welcome and united.”
Emma DS
What is a Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra class like?
It’s like a great big hug when you need it most! The Restorative Yoga aspect is a slow paced class, mainly floor-based, with less poses held for longer periods of time using plenty of props (provided – bolsters, blankets, blocks etc) so that your body is fully supported and you can deeply relax. The class ends with a 30 minute Yoga Nidra which is essentially a guided relaxation, helping to alleviate symptoms of stress, improve sleep and memory and make you feel refreshed and well.
Is the class suitable for me?
My Restorative Yoga class is suitable for complete beginners. If you are unsure, please contact me.
What are the next dates?
2024 dates: 4 May, 13 Jul, 14 Sep, 9 Nov .
PRICE: £14 or use your Class Pass plus £5
What is a Slow Down Friday class like?
This online class is your opportunity for an hour of meditative movement and stillness in the comfort of your own home.
It’s a smorgasbord of delicious restorative practices all rolled up in a tidy 60 minute online (live or recorded) package. Every month there will be a theme and the class will include a hand (hasta) mudra, a little breathwork, a flowing asana sequence, a couple of long-held challenging yin poses, a couple of restful, restorative poses and a guided relaxation.
The intention is always to S L O W D O W N and R E L A X. Change and shifts can happen when we are still and quiet and we can then explore sensations, thoughts and feelings within safe boundaries.
What is the next class focus?
The focus for the class on 26th April is TBC.
Is the class suitable for me?
Everyone is welcome but remember you will be practicing at home and will need to listen to your body. If you have any concerns, please contact me.
When do I receive the zoom link?
The class is via zoom and I email you the link the day before the class. I also usually send an email a few hours before the class with a list of suggested useful props (the sort of things you can find at home – stools, belts, cushions, blankets).
Can I make a late booking?
Absolutely – and you can even book half hour before the class – I’ll just email you the link. If you book to attend live and can’t come for any reason, you can simply request the recording instead.
How do the recordings work?
It’s the same price to buy the class recording as to attend live. I send the link for the recording just after the class in an email. You can then use that link for at least a month after the class. If you attend the class, you can also request the recording at no extra cost. Just ask at the end of the class.
Can I purchase previous classes as recordings?
Absolutely. They are all available via the button below for purchase so that you can do them at your leisure!
What are the next dates?
2024 dates: 22 Mar, 26 Apr, 24 May, 28 Jun, 27 Sep, 25 Oct, 29 Nov and 13 Dec .
PRICE: £10 or use your Class Pass – email me to book
When the weather and the law allows, let’s practice yoga in the park together – by the Bandstand in Bath’s Victoria Park, just below the Royal Crescent – or sometimes a little to the side (in a grassy corner by the junction of Marlborough Lane and Royal Avenue)
Spaces are open to adults of all abilities and are a beautiful opportunity to practice together safely, immersed in nature. You will need to bring your own mat and blanket and wear clothes appropriate for the weather. We will follow covid-secure practices of keeping 1.5-2m between each other.
I bring a homemade treat to share for after the class.
Each class is 45 minutes and can be booked as a one-off class or you can use your Class Pass.
If you would like to be on the WhatsApp group, please let me know!