courses, training and workshops
The Spring edition of this yin workshop series will help you to feel better as you step into the light of the new season. Certain poses will unblock the meridians of the body (channels in which energy/Qi flow) that are connected to Spring. These specific pathways can lead to the better health of both the Liver and Gallbladder.
Sabina will lead you through a delicious yin yoga practice, a cleansing meditation and acupressure point stimulation.
Shed the coat of Winter, shake off the stagnant energy and dedicate some precious time to recharge yourself.
Rhythm carries us from birth through our breath and heartbeat. Music, an ancestral component of human sensibility, moves our life and guides our emotions.
Sound and vibrations affect our brain and the way our body reacts to stimulus.
During this 2 hour workshop, forget the outside world and let yourself be transported on a journey for all senses.
Starting with an exploration of Pranayama and Chanting , Gemma, yoga teacher and former professional dancer, will then guide you through a Vinyasa flow sequence, as talented musician Alex Paton supports your exploration with live music.
Discover the power of Sound, Music and Vibration on our nervous system.
Closing up the practice with 30mins of Yoga Nidra, expect deep relaxation.
Open to all levels, yogis and movers.
Dates: Saturday 7th March 11.30 – 13.30
May Workshop
Soul + Sound
with Nicola
S O U N D B A T H
In this sound bath, Nicola will be using the Gong, Crystal Bowls + Koshi Chimes. Each individual experiences sound baths and sound energy in their own way. For some it’s switch off time to relax, for some an emotional release can occur, and for some it can be a full energy shift, helping to clear blockages in the chakras, and raising their vibration.
A B O U T N I C O L A
Founder of Actively Alive
Worldwide yoga instructor for Helios Retreats
Nicola’s yoga teacher training foundations were born in India and that unique energy still carries throughout her classes. She holds soulful flows that help individuals to reset, recharge and realign, making a mind, body and soul connection.
When: 17th May 1.30pm – 3pm
Price: £25 ( Half price Members)
EARLY BIRD OFFER = £20 (£10 FOR MEMBERS) apply “EARLYBIRD” at checkout before the 31st March
January Guest TeacherWorkshop
FLOW and GROW Sundays
FLOW and GROW Sundays encourages you to find the balance between work and relaxation. This meeting of body and mind is created to support and guide people in achieving their goals. Surrounded by a supportive community, you can create the life you want and stay on top of your goals by de-cluttering your mind with yoga and becoming more action oriented through goal setting exercises.
FLOW (First hour)
In the first hour, we will flow through a vinyasa class based off the Ashtanga primary series of Yoga. The Ashtanga school of yoga is well known for its transformative basis with an energised sequence that helps you sweat. Producing intense internal heat will leave your muscles and organs detoxified, resulting in improved circulation and a calm mind.
GROW (Second hour)
Inspired by the GROW model of coaching, attendees will work in pairs using visualisation exercises and coaching questions to create a tangible action plan for you to walk away with. Recommended coaching questions will be provided for you to use in your pairs and your facilitator, Ore will be on hand to ensure you get the best use of the session.
Past Workshops and courses
Workshop
Mini Retreat with Carla
The act of withdrawing into safety. A place where you can seclude yourself and put aside your daily duties. A private refuge of discovery and connection. Sound good? Join me for a two hour escape where you will have the opportunity to ground your body, still your mind and reconnect to yourself.
Carla has been a freelance yoga teacher in London just just over six years and is General Manager at Time + Space Yoga. The success of her first yoga retreat in France last year has encouraged her to give people more chances to rest, reflect and replenish at their home yoga studio for a longer time period that a usual yoga class allows for.
Treat yourself to this sacred time for yourself. Carla hopes for you to walk away feeling rested, rejuvenated and inspired.
Suitable for all.
Any questions please contact carla@timeandspaceyoga.com
April Workshop
Introduction to Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a perfect compliment to Yang (Dynamic) Yoga and a Yang lifestyle. It is a passive, yet challenging practice as we hold poses for a few minutes and place an emphasis on releasing and relaxing the muscles.
We will move and breathe through a grounding sequence which will allow you to enter a deep state of relaxation and release. Holding these healing and prop supported poses between 2 – 5 minutes will open thicker layers of connective tissue around the joints. This workshop is suitable to everyone and we will explore the physical postures, and build your understanding of why these poses are beneficial for your body.
July Workshop
Air Mandala Masterclass: Flowing with the Heart Chakra
We will open with a yin practice to create space in the body and mind, followed by a dynamic Mandala vinyasa flow. Mandala involves moving 360° around the mat. We will focus on the practice of opening the heart, letting go of fear and nurturing the qualities of love and compassion. After this there will be standing and seated poses, working into deeper backbends with some funky variations. The practice with close with Yin yoga that will balance and restore the body. We will move to music with a focus on the breath. Prepare to feel uplifted and invigorated.
This masterclass will allow you to discover the elemental and creative power of Mandala, with plenty of chances to go upside down, if that’s your thing.
Open to all levels, but not recommended for complete beginners.
June Workshop
Yin + Guided Meditation with Sabina
Guest Workshop with Soulcity London
Kirtan with Rādhikā Dāsa
Rādhikā Das is a core manager for the Kirtan London project and helps to oversee its 6 Hour Kirtans, retreats, workshops and courses, as well as leading soulful sessions himself.
Date: Friday 28th June 19:00 – 20:30
Course
Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Yin Yoga Teacher Training Modules 1 + 2 with Chi Therapeutics Teacher Training.
The root in this training is in yin yoga and Chinese Medicine. We will cover in detail the basics + more in asana, variations, assisting and sequencing. We will study functional anatomy in addition to basic anatomy.
We will assess function over form (what are the benefits muscular/energetic rather than focusing on just one “right” alignment). Full body/mind understanding through the tools of organic alignment, not forgetting the power of gentle pranayama and meditation.
Dates + Times:
Module 1: Thursday 25th July – Sunday 28th July. (The completion of Module 1 will enable you to teach yin straight away as long as you have a previous 200hr teacher training).
Module 2: Monday 29th July – Thursday 1st August.
All at Time and Space Yoga Studio, 122 Pentonville Road, Islington, N1 9TT
Price: £599 per module (instalment plan available)
Teachers: Sabina Ahmadov and Clare Gates-Sjöblom
To Apply:
Please send an application via email to: yintraininglondon@chitherapeutics.com
Describe the following:
1. your background in yinyoga?
2. why do you wish to train as a yinyoga teacher?
3. why did you choose us to be your trainer?
4. our attendance and commitment requirements are 100%, is this ok with your schedule?
In this workshop we will learn about and experience a range of natural essential oils. We will discover their origin and how we can use them daily for their medicinal properties. An hour of yin yoga will be incorporated which will also help to eliminate and detoxify stagnant energy stored in the body. You will leave feeling spacious and happy with a little gift for you to take home and enjoy