Pure Yoga Cheshire

Movement, Mandala and Meditation with Andrew Wrenn
2015-11-29 13:20 UTC | England
Sunday 29th of November 2015 – 17.30 to 19.30
A mandala is ritualistic geometric design symbolic of the universe, used in Yoga, Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to Meditation.
This creative and expressive workshop begins for the first hour with simple breath coordinated bodywork and free expression of movement through yoga postures to stimulate your creative, intuitive and meditative states of mind.
The second part of the workshop will allow your creativity to flow as you draw your own mandala. Your mandala can take the form of whatever arises from within. You don’t need to be artistic, it is your own unique expression and it will flow trough as you let go of your “thinking” mind.
After completing the mandala using crayons and coloured pencils (all supplied for the workshop), we will pin them to the wall and use them for the final meditation. This is a special experience, suitable for all. The Mandala can be a visual representation of your thoughts, feelings, and emotions which when meditated upon will help you get closer to your true nature.
*All artistic materials will be supplied*
Drop in rate: £18
Special price for Pure Yoga members:
10 class pass holders: £10 plus a stamp on their card
Unlimited pass holders: £16

Festive Sunday with Andrew and Francesca: A Yoga Practice for Christmas.
2015-12-20 16:39 | England
Sunday 20th of December 2015 from 5.30 to 7.30 pm
After last year success… join Andrew and Francesca as they join forces to offer a special Sunday evening Chill Out before Christmas.
We’ll open the gathering chanting the Om Mantra and the Yam Mantra to connect deeply with our heart essence. Continuing the evening with Restorative chest opening posture, Yin Yoga, relaxation and Pranayama. Enhancing your wellbeing during the busy Festive Season, taking a break to nourish deeply your Heart, Mind and Soul.
Class pass Holders: stamp on card + £10
Unlimited members: £16
Drop in : £18

New Year with Yoga: Vinyasa Workshop with Peter Roussel
2016-01-23 10:39 | England
Vinyasa without jump backs – Saturday 23rd of January 2016 – 13.00 to 16.00
Discover the deeper meaning of Vinyasa; “The flow of cycles that lead to the formation of the next cycle”
Using gentle repetitive movements we will warm and lubricate the joints bringing and sense of wholeness to the body, an ideal practice for the coldest time of the year. Progressively opening the body in small steps that revisit activations and techniques in slow flow. It will be an informative session about the most basic movements in general asana class. This class will wake you up and give you a foundation from where to grow from.
Both Saturday and Sunday session will include quiet sitting in the lightness the practice generates please bring warm clothes to enjoy a moment of stillness at the end before the deep relaxation.

Cost: £30

SPECIAL PRICE both Workshops Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of January: £55
About Peter:
Born in Manchester Peter Roussel started there with Astanga yoga in 1998. Since then he has traveled the world to learn from great teacher in many styles of hatha yoga practice and self development. Peter is passionate about the connection between systems; the workings of the body – breath – mind and to some degree nutrition have been the focus of his practice and study for over 15 years.
Informative classes with creative sequences are appreciated by many for his ability to include different levels of the students practice. Besides sharing skilful techniques Peter is appreciated for linking the effects of the practice with subjects as far reaching as injury, self esteem, fitness and life purpose. He offers inspiring classes that stimulate students to explore self practice, and different modalities of personal development that lead to self awareness.

New Year with Yoga: Yoga workshops with Peter Roussel
2016-01-24 10:43 | England
Deeper Twists – Sunday 24th of January 2016 – 11.00 to 14.00 hour
Using breath and twisting postures to produce a inner fire. Starting slow, gently preparing the spine, strengthening abdominal muscles, activating core and relaxing the Diaphragm, the most important breathing muscle.
Working into some longer holding in twisted positions that bring a lot of refreshment to the vital organs and the digestive tract. The inner fire “Agni” is the cleansing power of the body. The twists will dislodge toxic build up and the fire will burn it for elimination.
This workshop will create a lighter feeling in the breath and stomach, shift that clogged feeling of ’too much’ in the system. An ideal practice to move on into the New Year after the excesses of the Festive Season.
Both Saturday and Sunday session will include quiet sitting in the lightness the practice generates, please bring warm clothes and/or an extra blanket to enjoy a moment of stillness at the end before the deep relaxation.

Cost: £30

SPECIAL PRICE both Workshops Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of January: £55
About Peter:
Born in Manchester Peter Roussel started there with Astanga yoga in 1998. Since then he has traveled the world to learn from great teacher in many styles of hatha yoga practice and self development. Peter is passionate about the connection between systems; the workings of the body – breath – mind and to some degree nutrition have been the focus of his practice and study for over 15 years.
Informative classes with creative sequences are appreciated by many for his ability to include different levels of the students practice. Besides sharing skilful techniques Peter is appreciated for linking the effects of the practice with subjects as far reaching as injury, self esteem, fitness and life purpose. He offers inspiring classes that stimulate students to explore self practice, and different modalities of personal development that lead to self awareness.

Welcome to Spring! Yoga workshop with Andrew and Francesca
2016-02-28 15:16 | England
Sunday 28th of February 2016 – from 12 to 2 pm
Join us for a fresh, uplifting and fun practice. We will practice Sun Salutations, sitting and partner yoga postures in a playful sharing of standing and strengthening work. The best way to practice partner yoga is with someone of similar height. The practice includes some calm sitting, some flow and some strong standing asana, and depending on your own ability we might introduce some inversions and arm balances. Finishing with a deep relaxation. Come in with an open mind, be prepared to smile, and share the delight!
N.B.- you don’t need to bring a partner, but if you have one handy, just bring them along! Gooseberries also very welcome!!
Single price: Class pass Holders: stamp on card + £10 – Unlimited members: £16 – Drop in : £18
Bringing your own partner/spouse: Class pass Holders: stamp on card + £18 – Unlimited members: £30 – Drop in : £34 PER COUPLE

Yoga and Organ Meridians: a Workshop with Paula Charnley.
2016-03-12 14:00 | England
Saturday 12th of March 2016, 14:00-16:30 – £20
In this workshop we will explore yoga postures from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), particularly the 5 elements theory. All phenomenon of the universe can be described within the 5 elements: Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal including our physical body, emotions and the effect of the changing seasons. As we instinctively strive to stay in balance, internal or external circumstances can throw us off balance.
This interactive workshop offers a broader perspective to your yoga practice & general well being. By understanding the effect for example that grief, anger or anxiety has on our physical body we may be able to direct more compassion there during our yoga practice encouraging the flow of qi (chi) or prana in order to restore balance.
We will explore some useful acupressure points with self massage and playfully create some additional postures along the way
This workshop is open to all levels of practitioner, from beginners to advanced.
More about Paula:
Paula Charnley was born in the Derbyshire Peak District. She has just returned to England after living for 30 years in Amsterdam.
She studied Shiatsu & Chinese Medicine in the Netherlands & has just completed 3 years of Movement Shiatsu study with Bill Palmer www.seed.org.
She offers Shiatsu Treatments in our Therapy Room at Pure Yoga.

Paula is also a passionate yogini and qualified as a Kripalu Yoga teacher in 2004 www.kripalu.org “yoga has supported me for almost 20 years on the roller coaster of life”
A Psychology graduate, Paula has also studied Focusing, Non Violent Communication, Ayurveda, Chi Nei Tsang and worked with teachers in the sphere of Self development Worldwide.
“In my first lesson of Traditional Chinese Medicine I was totally captivated, for me it was a logical yet flexible way to explain the interconnectedness of the universe. Shiatsu and yoga are both pathways to connect to our essence and I love to mesh them together in a workshop or one on one Shiatsu session”

Spring Clean your Mind and Body: Reflexology Workshop with Emma Hopkins
2016-03-19 14:41 | England
Saturday 19th March 2016 – from 4 pm to 6pm
Would you like to start your spring off on the right foot?
This workshop will inspire and motivate you to use reflexology in a way which you may have never experienced it before. You will learn how reflexology can be your companion when you feel like you could do with some help – perhaps with rebalancing the digestive system or calming a busy mind.
Emma will give you an insight into reflexology; how it works, its benefits as well as the opportunity to learn self-care techniques to take home with you. These unique techniques can be used in the comfort of your own home, at work or even on the train! Having these tools can be very helpful for rebalancing and reconnecting the mind and body.
You will also have an opportunity to participate in a short meditation that will simultaneously incorporate reflexology techniques.
So if you are intrigued to learn some wonderful reflexology techniques this coming spring then why not take that step and join Emma by learning some fascinating reflexology approaches to help give both the mind and body an opportunity to spring clean!
Health and wellbeing investment: £20 – Please contact Emma to pay a deposit to secure your space: goodpointreflexology@gmail.com / phone 07934 718 822.
You will also receive a discount voucher to be used when booking a full reflexology session with Emma.
Good Point Reflexology is run by professional Clinical and Holistic Reflexologist, Emma Hopkins CRM5, PRM, MAR, BA (Hons), PGCE.
Emma trained at Contemporary Reflexology College with Allison Walker, qualifying with a Centralia Mastership in Reflexology (incorporating Agored Cymru units at Level 5). This is currently the highest qualification available for reflexologists training in the UK. The course offered a wealth of valuable training in reflexology, including: Foot, Hand, Auricular, Synergistic, Meridian, Enhancing Fertility, Maternity Care and
Adapting Reflexology for Cancer and Palliative Care.
Emma also incorporates Inner Intent Reflexology (IIR) into her practice. This technique allows clients to be fully involved in their reflexology session and therefore encouraging the mind and body to work as one. Being able to use her intuition and adapting her practice to the individual has proven to be very effective throughout both her training and new practice too. Clients have commented on her kind, caring, intuitive and professional approach being truly reflected within her practice. Emma is a member of the Association of Reflexologists and Professional Reflexology. You can also find Emma as a registered practitioner on the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council.

Satya (Truth) will set you Free!
2016-04-09 16:15 | England
A Yoga ‘Play‛shop with Alison Faith Saturday 9th April 2016, 1300-1600 Pure Yoga Cheshire, Macclesfield
Join Alison for a creative, uplifing and playful practice exploring the Yoga principle (Yama) of Truth. We will take time to gently, lovingly recognise and release the masks and roles we use in our everyday lives so that we can reconnect with and express our authentic, glorious…. and messy selves!
The practice will include: Opening Satsang Intention setting (sankalpa) and meditation Pranayama A fluid, active and creative vinyasa (Yang) practice Stillness and deep stretches(Yin) Guided relaxation (Yoga Nidra)
Price £25
About Alison:

Having dedicated the first part of my life to people pleasing, status and materialism in the vain quest for external validation I succeeded in creating a persona, a mask so far from my true self that it literally wore me down, wore me out. Luckily with a little help from my friends, teachers and the magic of Yoga I am being blessed with the truth. Little by slowly, I am enjoying the long road home. Sometimes painful, sometimes joyful always perfectly fitting what I need… even (especially?) when it‛s not what I want ;-) My Yoga practice and teaching is a part of this journey. Physically, I enjoy a blend of active, creative, fluid vinyasa style of Asana (with a prana flow influence) balanced with still, deep stretches. However, the postures, the movement, the breath is simply a tool to help us unlock and unblock where we are stuck. Revealing to each of us, when we are ready, not a moment sooner or a moment later who and how we really are in this World. Empowering us to be free!
To book contact info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk or/and phone 07909 144 414
For more information about Alison see www.fusionyoga.ie / Facebook: Alison Faith Yoga

Sound Bath and Pampering Yoga + Singing Bowl Workshop
2016-04-17 16:24 | England
Sunday 17th of April 2016 – 5 to 7.30 pm – £30
BATHING IN HARMONY
Introduction to singing bowls workshop
with mindful yoga practice and a sound bath experience
“A sound bath is an experience which sooths your senses with sound and vibrations. The harmony of sounds enhances your relaxation experience and takes meditation practice to the next level. “
*Do you enjoy sound baths and you would like to learn more about how they work?
*Have you always wanted to try playing a singing bowl but never had the chance?
*Do you own a singing bowl and you would like to get ideas on how to use it at home?
*Or are you just looking for a pleasant, interesting and relaxing afternoon with yoga & sound?
This workshop is ideal for those who would like to deepen their experience and knowledge of sound relaxation.
The workshop will consist of 2 sections:
Part 1: Introduction to Himalayan Singing bowls
Learn about the origin of singing bowls and their therapeutic effect. Play a singing bowl and try different sounding techniques. Deepen your experience with the help of interactive exercises
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Part 2: A Pampering Yoga & Sound Bath experience
Invite your awareness into this session with a short relaxation and a simple breathing exercise. Szilvia will guide you through some gentle yoga poses which will help you open your body and mind. This practice is designed to effortlessly ease you into a state of relaxation so that you can fully absorb the positive effects of the sound bath. Enjoy the relaxing, energising and harmonious vibrations of a gong, traditional Tibetan singing bowls, temple cymbals and chimes.
Suitable for all levels, no experience required.
HOW TO BOOK
The cost of this workshop is £30.
Booking is essential due to limited room capacity.
For more information or to book your place, please contact Francesca and Andrew at info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk phone 07909 144 414 – booking confirmed with a deposit.
Want to know more before booking? Read Testimonials from participants and contact Szilvia Gardian with any enquiries.
http://www.szilviagardian.com/

Writing for Wellbeing Workshop: Mindfulness and Calm
2016-04-23 13:21 | England
Saturday 23 April 2016 – time 13:00 to 16:00.
Writing is good for you!
Writing for Wellbeing uses guided writing activities as a gentle approach to personal growth. A developing body of research shows that expressive writing helps calm the mind and emotions, and increases feelings of happiness and wellbeing. People who have done Writing for Wellbeing say it sparks their imagination and helps them release both personal and creative limitations. As well, they find it focusing and meditative, and say it helps them be kinder to themselves.
In this workshop, Laura Napran will guide you through specific activities designed to help release the words within you in a positive and creative way. Our focus will be on mindfulness and calm. These enjoyable activities will help you learn to live in the present moment and find peace in everyday life. Writing for Wellbeing increases self-awareness, fosters clarity and insight, and lifts your mood.
No previous writing experience is needed. Anyone can do it. You never have to read aloud anything you have written. Whatever you write is the right thing for you. We all of us have a wellspring of creativity in us, and sometimes all we need is a little guidance to help us use that creativity to open up our potential.
Laura Napran, PhD, is an experienced teacher, writer and storyteller, and a member of Lapidus (Literary Arts for Personal Development) and NAWE (National Association of Writers in
Education). www.writingforwellbeing.co.uk
Cost £30
To book a place call 07909 144414 or email:
info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk

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2016-04-28 10:05 | England
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The Sun, the Moon and the Serpent - a Yoga experience with Andrew Wrenn
2016-05-08 15:23 | England
Sunday 8th of May 2016 from 5 to 7.30 pm
Prana is our life force, she flows around us and within us through the mystical energy channels or nadi.
The 3 major nadi are Ida (Moon), Pingala (Sun) and Sushumna (Serpent). An imbalance or blockage of our energy channels can lead to stress, illness, and emotional imbalance.
Andrew will share with you an explanation of our subtle energy body and how this relates to every day practice and life.
Through the practice of Asana (postures) and Pranayama we will explore and experience the energy flowing as you harness the powers of the Sun, Moon and Serpent.
The event will consist of:
Introduction
Asana in preparation for Pranayama
Short break
Satsang (spiritual explanation and discussion)
Pranayama, Meditation, Colour visualization
Relaxation.
About Andrew:
Andrew has maintained a daily Pranayama and Asana practice for over 15 years. He has been teaching in the UK and internationally since 2003. He studies annually in India with an authentic and renowned Yogi who who is known for the purity and authenticity of his teachings and realizations.
*This workshop will be suitable for all abilities as the practice will be structured around the individual.

Cost: Pure Yoga Unlimited members: £20 – Class pass holders: £12 plus stamp on card – Full cost: £25

The Voice of the Heart - Workshop with Bhavana
2016-05-22 15:28 | England
Sun 22nd May 2016 at 1:30-5pm
The heart and the voice are intimately connected, in this workshop we will explore connecting to our voices, without any need of skill or experience, as a way of allowing our hearts to open. Narayani’s and Mat’s experience in Bhakti Yoga and Voicework, will support you on a journey of accessing your voice and exploring moving from a place of love and compassion, while all the time acknowledging our authentic and very real experiences and emotions. Using mantras, movement, rhythm, sound and song we will explore the relationship between our voices and heart.
These workshops are safe and fun for people with no previous singing experience and rich enough to inspire and challenge those who have been practicing voice work regularly. You’ll learn how to use your voice as a tool for expressing what you really feel, accessing the inner ‘voice’ of wisdom at your centre.
Price: £30/£35 with Kirtan
About Bhavana:
Narayani and Mat Baker are a husband and wife team who share a love and passion for devotional music, kirtan and the power of sound. They travel throughout the UK and Europe offering their music and voice workshops wherever they are invited.
Narayani is known for her powerful devotional singing and for facilitating voicework that opens the heart and encourages our highest expression. Over the last 10 years, her journey of yoga led her to discover her own resonant voice. Leading her first Kirtan had such a profound and transformative impact on her life that she chose to offer that same gift to others through Kirtan and voice workshops around the world. Narayani studied voice work with Chloe Goodchild and the Naked Voice and has learnt yoga and trained as a teacher in the lineage of Krishnamacharya and the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.
Mat is a singer and multi-instrumentalist. He brings a gentle, transformational quality with his soulful voice and powerful percussion and Bouzouki (Mandolin family) playing. His passion for devotional music began in his childhood in South Africa. His discovered Bhakti Yoga and Kirtan on meeting his wife, Narayani and it quickly became a very natural and integral part of his life and music. Mat also performs solo, singing devotional folk with his Bouzouki, as well as collaborating with a variety of inspirational World & Devotional musicians. Mat has studied with a number of master percussion teachers including Glen Velez and Reinhard Flatischler.
More information on Bhavana website.

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2016-05-25 08:05 | England
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YogaTeens - a Workshop with Helen Glen
2016-06-11 09:45 | England
11 June 2016 12-2pm @ Pure Yoga, MacclesfieldInvestment £10
The Teenage Years are an exciting time of transition but many young people increasingly find themselves struggling with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. They may feel overwhelmed, isolated or simply a little disorientated as they navigate the transition from child to adulthood. Yoga can offer some approaches to support and empower them to become the best version of themselves they can be!

A regular Yoga Practice from a young age can offer young adults the tools for to deal more confidently with the challenges they face and improve their image of themselves. As an experienced Secondary School Teacher and Yoga Teacher, Helen is more than qualified to support teenagers in this Practice to be of huge importance in the lives of our young people.
This workshop offers an introduction to Yoga & Mindfulness with all Teens (Age 10-20) being most welcome!
Feel free to call Helen @ The Yoga Cloud 07974851881 or go to www.theyogacloud.co.uk with any queries you have or to book x

2016 Yoga Retreat at Samye Ling Buddhist Monastery
2016-06-18 14:40 | England
Yoga retreat at Pureland Retreat Centre – Samye Ling Buddhist Monastery.
From Saturday 18th to 25th of June 2016.
Experience serenity, calm and restoration with Andrew’s annual Yoga retreat set in the grounds of the oldest Buddhist Monastery in Europe. This retreat has been run successfully for 10 years, and now extended to a full week.
Additional evening activities such as Mandala drawing and meditations, candle gazing, Mantra and Prana (energy) work.

Looking out over the River Esk in the peaceful hills of the Scottish borders, ‘Purelands’ at Samye Ling is an ideal setting to inspire, exhilarate and offer time for reflection in our busy lives. The retreat will offer asana, pranayama, meditation and mantra. There will be time and opportunity to walk around the meditation garden, venture up the fairy hill or talk a stroll along the river bank, maybe catching a glimpse of the otters in the unspoiled natural surroundings.
There will be an early morning Meditation and Pranayama session, followed by a mid morning Asana (yoga postures) practice. In the afternoon there will be time for some questions and answers, followed by another Asana session with Pranayama and some meditation. The evening meal will be followed by activities.
Every morning will be silent as well as one full day of silence (mouna).
Friends are also welcome to observe or participate in the meditations and puja performed in the very colorful traditional Tibetan Buddhist temple.
All accommodation is in basic but comfortable single rooms with three home cooked vegetarian meals a day, drinks available throughout the day.
Price £ 595 which includes all tuition, a single room per person, all meals and drinks. Arrival time is flexible with the first session at 6 pm. Departure is after lunch on the Sunday 25th of June

Bookings are now being taken, £150 deposit (non refundable) secures place, full payment by 10th of June please.
The monastery is about three and half hours drive from Manchester and Macclesfield.
Car sharing may be available.
Address: Samye Ling Buddhist Monastery Eskdalemuir Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
NB this is a yoga retreat not a Buddhist retreat and is open to everyone from beginners to advanced students.

Happy 4th Birthday Pure Yoga! Sun Salutations and Yin Yoga for Teenage Cancer Trust
2016-06-26 14:30 | England
Sunday 26th of June 2016 from 10.30 to 12.00
Celebrate International Yoga Day and our 4th Birthday with a morning of Yoga!
Did you know that in the UK alone there are 7 young people diagnosed with cancer every day? Teenage Cancer Trust gives young people the special care they need to help them go through a challenging time in their lives.
We will begin the practice with 108 Sun Salutations balancing it with some grounding Yin Yoga to finish.One hour and half of grounding and energizing Sunday morning experience, followed by tea and biscuits – and maybe even birthday cake! Everybody can practice at their own pace, this is an event suitable for all.
Suggested donation: £15 or whatever you can afford. Just Giving page is active now: Justgiving Pure Yoga – Please donate even if you can’t make it to the event!
Read more about Teenage Cancer Trust:
TEENAGE CANCER TRUST- What we do:
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival for the seven young people aged between 13 and 24 diagnosed with cancer every day.
We have a unique partnership with the NHS, working together to embed our vital services within theirs, complementing and significantly extending the care and support young people with cancer
receive.
We build specialist units within NHS hospitals bringing young people together to be treated by teenage cancer experts in a place designed just for them.
Traditionally treated alongside children or elderly patients at the end of their lives, young people can feel extremely isolated during treatment, some never meeting another young person with cancer. Being treated alongside others their own age can make a huge difference.
Our pioneering Education team deliver positive and interactive free cancer awareness sessions in schools, colleges and universities across the UK on the signs of cancer, cancer treatments as well as encouraging healthy living.
For every young person we support, there is another we can’t currently reach. That’s why we’ve launched a new Nursing & Support Service, broadening our partnership with the NHS and providing nursing outreach to young patients who aren’t able to have treatment within our units. This service will bring us much closer to our goal of supporting every young person with cancer in this country.
We rely on donations to fund our vital work. You can help transform the lives of young people with cancer. Visit www.teenagecancertrust.org to find out how.

A Taste of Tantra: A Journey of Connection.
2016-07-09 15:08 | England
9th July 2016 at Pure Yoga Cheshire, 29 Charlotte Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JB9.30am till 4.30pm
£60 per person (we suggest to bring a light packed lunch)
Inspirational Keys for mindful love, intimacy and connection. In Tantra, each exhale is a death, a releasing of old thoughts, negative emotions and each inhale brings us life. Breathing deeply in is rebirth; breathing out fully is death. Tantra breathwork helps us become aware of our senses, what we are feeling, and the movement of our body and breath. Our bodies are a channel for the flow of life energy within us. Becoming sensitive to that flow inside ourselves and in others is the beginning of the Tantra Journey.
Through guided breathwork techniques you can open up your chakras, which can unblock years of stale emotional energy that may have caused you to keep repeating damaging patterns.. Once you are able to move this energy out, to free this energy up, you can then begin to experience more of the ecstasy that is your natural state. Ecstatic breathing and the energy of bliss is truly our natural way of being.
Movement and Awareness techniques are used to allow you to experience what it is like to connect fully to your physical body and its energy and to connect on a deeper level with others.
Join us as we immerse and weave with the universal web of life and bring awareness of the presence of love in all that we are.
~ Tantric breathing and meditation techniques
~ Opening your body to the natural flow of energy
~ Awakening to your true self and your potential for ecstasy
~ Developing a deeper sense of intimacy
~ Breathing techniques for deepening flow of your sexual energy
~ Expanding your Senses
www.karenomoore.com
Take the first step of a new journey & contact Karen on 078 0450 4746 or info@karenomoore.com
Please note: Registration and a deposit are required to reserve your space
Please note: There is no nudity or massage in these workshops. All workshop are open to everyone, regardless of experience, age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or social status.We do not focus on gender balance and approach every individual as a unique being rather than projecting stereotypes as to what masculine and feminine is.
Your facilitators:
Karen O’Moore: For the last decade, Karen, a certified Tantra Teacher, has been guiding and supporting individuals and couples in South Africa, Ireland and the UK to reconnect & reawaken to their sexual energy, releasing fears and past traumas, bringing a deeper awareness of their relationship to their own bodies and energy and how it weaves with others – inviting the full potential of everything
Mark Sutton: Mark is based in Ireland and is passionate about living in a world where people are enabled to have the sex, intimacy and relationships they desire by connecting, awakening and expanding sexual energy and breaking old patterns: changing the way they relate to themselves and others in an new and dynamic fashion

Sunday Evening "Chill out" Yoga on 24th of July
2016-07-24 18:27 | England
When was the last time you dedicated 2 full hours to yourself? A Sunday night treat where we will reflect, recharge and relax! Join us at our studio where we are blessed with a truly quiet (no traffic blaring outside our window!) and beautiful space conducive to peace and tranquility…
This Sunday special includes Yin Yoga, Restorative postures, Pranayama, Meditation and Relaxation. The perfect end to the weekend to restore your energies before the start of a new week.
Sunday 24th of July from 17.30 to 19.30
Yin Yoga allows us to ground and to slow down, balancing our busy lifestyle. You will be holding certain sitting postures for a little longer than usual and this will benefit your joints and your inner body, calming both prana (upper body energy) and apana (lower body energy). It’s the ideal practice to ground and prepare the body and the mind to sitting meditation.
Pranayama is the actual essence of Yoga. Very simple breathing techniques to focus and calm the mind, and to recharge the body’s vital energy. It is said that Prana (vital energy) dissipates through an overactive lifestyle, so this is the perfect way to replenish your deep resources!
Restorative postures are truly comfortable simple seated postures, where the body rests over props like bolsters, blocks and blankets. The quiet environment and beautiful setting is perfect for enhancing relaxation and wellbeing…
Drop in rate: £18
Special price for Pure Yoga members:
10 class pass holders: £10 plus a stamp on their card
Unlimited pass holders: £16
Please contact us for more information and for booking. Phone 07909 144 414 – email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk

Why you should practice DRU Yoga.
2016-07-26 21:39 | England
Yoga for those with a willing Spirit – by Ann Flentje, our Dru Yoga teacher.
Dru yoga is based upon flowing movements, controlled breathing and visualisation. Dru yoga is both a graceful form of exercise and a potent means of stress relief.
It has its foundations set firmly in ancient yogic tradition, Dru yoga is a style that has been passed down through the generations. It works on the body and the mind, strengthening core stability and building a heightened feeling of positivity and empowerment.
A typical class may include:
1: Activation of the body system
2: Energy Block Release Sequences (these sequences can help dissolve physical, energetic, emotional and mental blockages)
3: Flowing postures and movement sequences.
4: Pranayama
5: Relaxation
6: Meditation
I call this class Yoga for those with a willing Spirit as that is all you need! It’s suitable for all levels of fitness and ability even those with joint and muscle pain.
Classes on Tuesday 10am and 6pm; Thursday 10am
If you wish to ask any questions please contact Ann’s on 01625 433160

Fine Tuning Alignment & Self Adjustment: Yoga Workshop with Joanna Walter
2016-08-20 14:45 | England
Saturday 20th of August 2016, from 13.00 to 16.00 – £25
Why bother learning to align the body in your yoga practice? On a very physical level it helps protect the bones, joints, muscles, vessels, tissue and organs of the body. Keeping them in a much better working order. But just as important although not so obvious is how important correct physical alignment is in regard to the flow of energy/Prana in the body.
According to Yoga philosophy we humans are constructed a bit like an onion, with layers, five to be precise also known as sheaths or bodies and in Sanskrit they are called Kosha’s. Moving from gross to subtle they are:
Annamaya Kosha -The outer physical layer; Pranamaya Kosha – the energetic body; Manomaya Kosha the mental body; Vijnanamaya Kosha the intellectual body; and lastly Anandamaya Kosha the bliss body. At the centre of these lies the Self or Atman.
These layers can be described and experienced differently but they are inseparable and interconnected. What happens to one affects what happens to them all. So coming back to the alignment of the body, we can start to understand what BKS Iyengar means in his quote from Light on life ” It is through the alignment of the body that I discovered the alignment of my mind, self and intelligence ”
When we go to a Yoga class our alignment gets adjusted by the teacher, but what can we do when we are practising on our own ? During this workshop I will be teaching techniques on how to fine tune your alignment so you can have a better understanding of what correct alignment looks and feels like. I will also be giving techniques on how to adjust your own alignment using props.
For more information and bookings: contact Francesca at info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk of phone 07909 144 414
About Jo:
Jo has been practicing Yoga for 20 years, starting with a 10 day Vipassana meditation in 1996 in Nepal. This was followed by a devoted Ashtanga Vinyasa practice which led to her 1st teacher training with Pattabhi Jois’s nephew Vishwanath in 2003, which was an amazing full time 3 month intensive in Bangalore – India.
She then had the great fortune to be part of the last full time 9 month teacher training with Louisa Sear’s Yoga Arts in Australia. During her 9 month training she met her teacher Clive Sheridan who’s experience and knowledge of Yoga is truly outstanding, teaching his unique blend of Hatha Yoga, Advaita Vedanta and Tantra. Jo has also been very lucky to be Clive’s assistant on several of his retreats. Also on the 9 month training she met Iyengar teacher’s Glen and Margaret Ceresoli who she has spent the last 6 years training with.
She has been teaching Yoga professionally since 2005.

Gong Bath & Sound Relaxation: Free Taster session!
2016-09-23 11:30 | England
Free Taster Session at Pure Yoga Cheshire 7.15 – 8 pm on Friday 23rd of September 2016
Infuse yourself with the Sacred Sound!
The Gong is one of man’s oldest therapeutic instruments, and is used in Yoga, Sound Meditation, and vibrational therapy from the distant past to present.
The Gong is an ideal tool for stress reduction, stimulation of the glandular system, and as a facilitator to break up emotional blockages. Sound & music are nutrients for the nervous system. The goal in all healing, meditative, spiritual and transformational pursuits is to raise an individual’s vibratory frequency, and thereby changing a person’s nature of being, restoring the intrinsic state of balance.
Jane will offer a monthly Sunday evening session from Sunday 2nd of October.
Book your spot via text on 07909 144 414 or email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk

Mythical Yoga Flow with Jill Amison - "Lakshmi Love"
2016-09-24 14:31 | England
‘Lakshmi Love’
Saturday 24th of September 2016 from 2 to 5 pm £25
In this workshop we will hear some of the mythical stories of Lakshmi that give us insight and understanding of our own experience in our bodies, hearts and souls. Through these stories we’ll practice with creative alignment based vinyasa and incorporate yogic philosophy that will teach us how to integrate our yoga and these myths into everyday living.
Lakshmi is for Love, Beauty and Harmony.
In this practice we will churn the ocean of the heart with great compassion, helping to heal, open the door to the heart, remember our natural soul beauty and connect to our inner radiance. We will move through a progressive vinyasa sequence that will connect us to the flow of our hearts so that we begin to know ourselves more fully, so becoming more sensitive to our own flow and the flow around us.
Expect chanting, flow, mudra, mantra, meditation and relaxation together with stories, laughter and heaps of fun!
This workshop is open to all levels of practitioner & can be counted as CPD points.
To book your space please contact Pure Yoga directly on info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk and phone 07909144414

About Jill Amison:
Jill Amison is a Senior Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist based in Staffordshire, UK.
Since becoming certified as a yoga teacher at The Expanding Light Center in 2002, Jill has been encouraging others to realize their full potential through yoga.
Teaching alignment based creative vinyasa flow Jill uses small steps to work towards a peak pose, choosing a path that suits the needs & the abilities of the students she’s working with.
Her teaching style emphasizes energetic & postural alignment, yogic philosophy & inspiring confidence to listen, respond & move from one’s own centre of truth.
Jill also holds a BWY Diploma after completing 500hr teacher training with Yoga Campus & is registered as a Senior Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance.
She also qualified as a yoga therapist, with the Yoga Biomedical Trust & The Life Center, Jill has witnessed the healing benefits of yoga. Jill has gained experience in using traditional yoga practices to assist in the healing process & pain management of a large variety of ailments & conditions and specializes in Yoga for those Living with Cancer. She is a registered Yoga Therapist with the CNHC – the Complimentary & Natural Health Care Council.
Jill is privileged to study with many inspirational teachers including Sianna Sherman, Tias Little, Christina Sell &
Shiva Rea.
She is a Contact Teacher and Mentor for the Yoga Teacher Training Program and the Yoga Therapy Diploma run by Yoga Campus in London. Jill is also now teaching on both of those training programs too.
Jill is passionate about promoting healing, vitality & wellbeing through yoga. www.bluelotusyoga.co.uk

Singing bowl workshop and Yoga & Sound experience 2017
2016-10-09 19:52 | England
Introduction to singing bowls workshop + Mindful yoga practice and a sound bath experience with Szilvia Bajada-Gardian
*Do you enjoy sound baths and you would like to learn more about how they work?
*Have you always wanted to try playing a singing bowl but never had the chance?
*Do you own a singing bowl and you would like to get ideas on how to use it at home?
*Or are you just looking for a pleasant, interesting and relaxing day with yoga & sound?
This workshop day is ideal for anyone who would like to deepen their experience and knowledge of sound relaxation with singing bowls.
Suitable for all levels, no experience required.
The workshop will consist of 2 sections:
PART 1 – from 2.30 to 4.30 pm: Introduction to Himalayan Singing bowls. £25
Learn about the origin of singing bowls and their therapeutic effect. Play a singing bowl and try different sounding techniques. Deepen your experience with the help of interactive exercises.
• The origin, history and composition of Himalayan singing bowls and how are they made
• Characteristics of singing bowls and mallets
• How do they work? Learn about, and experience, the effect of the singing bowls’ sound
• Learn and practice singing bowl playing techniques
• How to use your singing bowl at home for yourself or for your family
• How to choose, buy and clean your singing bowl.
PART 2 – from 5 to 7.30 pm: A Pampering Yoga & Sound Bath experience £15
Invite your awareness into this session with a short relaxation and a simple breathing exercise. Szilvia will guide you through some gentle yoga poses which will help you open your body and mind. This practice is designed to effortlessly ease you into a state of relaxation so that you can fully absorb the positive effects of the sound bath. Enjoy the relaxing, energising and harmonious vibrations of a gong, traditional Tibetan singing bowls, temple cymbals and chimes.
Special Price: both sessions booked together £ 35
To book your space please contact Pure Yoga directly on info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk and phone 07909144414
About the teacher:
Yoga & Sound founder Szilvia Gardian (www.szilviagardian.com ) is dedicated to share her specialised knowledge and her love for singing bowls during her workshops.
Szilvia has been teaching various forms of movement for over a decade. Soon after graduating as a yoga teacher she found her calling when she got introduced to the art of using singing bowls by her aunt, Szilagyi Zoltanne Balint Gyorgyi, who is the founder of the Sound Therapy Institute Budapest. After her initial singing bowl training Szilvia was eager to explore the possibilities of combining sound work and yoga.
Under the professional guidance of her aunt and mentor, Szilvia spent 2 years developing Yoga & Sound, her interpretation of how a mindful yoga practice and the use of Himalayan singing bowls can best support the process of uniting mind and body in a relaxing and energising experience. Yoga & Sound has been launched at the Yoga Show Manchester in 2014.
After a popular workshop last spring Szilvia is back at Pure Yoga this autumn to BATHE us IN HARMONY during her “Introduction to singing bowls workshop” and “Yoga & Sound Masterclass”.

Yoga Weekend in Glastonbury 21st - 23rd Oct 2016 (FULLY BOOKED)
2016-10-21 15:21 | England
Glastonbury, King Arthur’s ancient isle of Avalon, has been a centre of pilgrimage for a wide range of people of different faiths and spirituality since ancient times.
Glastonbury Tor rises dramatically from the mystical landscape of the Somerset levels. Nestled just beneath the Tor, and within easy walking distance from the town, is Shekinashram , the special location for Andrew’s weekend retreat. The retreat offers the perfect opportunity to wind down, relax and practice yoga in a very spiritual surrounding. The Ashram offers Bhakti yoga sessions which are optional, but wonderfully inspiring and very traditional in the Vedic traditions of India. Discover more about Bhakti Yoga as you join the Friday evening chanting and the early morning fire ceremonies.
Price £295 for a twin/double room sharing and includes all meals, all activities and the use of a real sauna.
Bookings are confirmed with a deposit – £100 non refundable. Due to the very limited amount of spaces available, we encourage you to contact us and pay a deposit as soon as possible. Cheques, bank transfer and cash are accepted.
This is a sample for the timetable – please note that times might change slightly:
Friday
3 pm Arrive.
4 pm Wind down Yoga practice – Asana and Pranayama
6.30 pm Light supper
7.30 pm Kirtan at the ashram (optional)
Saturday
6.30 am Meditation and Pranayama
7.30 am Puja Ceremony at the ashram (optional)
8.30 am Breakfast
11.30 -13.00 am Asana
13.30 pm Lunch – main meal of the day
5:00- 6.30 pm Asana and Pranayama
7.00 pm Light supper
Sunday
7.00 am Vedic Fire Ceremony (optional)
OR
7.00 am Silent Walking Meditation to the Tor to watch the Rising of the Sun

8.30 am Breakfast
11:30 -13:00 pm Asana
1.30 pm Lunch
2:30 – 3:30 pm Gentle Asana and Pranayama
Departure.

Writing for Wellbeing Workshop: Change and Growth
2016-10-29 15:40 | England
Saturday 28th of October from 1 pm to 4 pmOnly £30
To book a place call 07909 144414
or email: info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk

Writing is good for you!Writing for Wellbeing uses guided writing activities as a gentle approach to personal growth. A developing body of research shows that expressive writing helps calm the mind and emotions, and increases feelings of happiness and wellbeing. People who have done Writing for Wellbeing say it sparks their imagination and helps them release both personal and creative limitations. As well, they find it focusing and meditative, and say it helps them be kinder to themselves.

In this workshop, Laura Napran will guide you through specific activities designed to help release the words within you in a positive and creative way. Our focus will be on change and growth. These enjoyable activities will help you find clarity in approaching fresh challenges and ideas for new paths to growth. Writing for Wellbeing increases self-awareness, fosters clarity and insight, and lifts your mood.All writing levels welcome, and no previous writing experience is needed. Anyone can do it. You never have to read aloud anything you have written. Whatever you write is the right thing for you.We all have a wellspring of creativity in us, and sometimes all we need is a little guidance to help us use that creativity to open up our potential.

Laura Napran, PhD, is an experienced teacher, writer, and storyteller, and a member of Lapidus (Literary Arts for Personal Development) and NAWE (National Association of Writers in Education).
www.writingforwellbeing.co.uk

Yoga Workshop with Andrew at BWY North West Yoga Seminar
2016-11-05 14:39 | England
Awakening to the Delight of Your Yoga.
An inquisitive and stimulating day to discover the joy in our yoga practice. Suitable for all levels.
Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Trinity Gardens, Bramhall Lane, Woodwomoor, Stockport SK3 8TP
Saturday November 5th 2016 – from 10 am to 3 pm
9.30 – 10 am: Arrivals
10 am – 12 noon: Introduction, exploring Asana through gentle limbering “circles of delight”, finding movement, articulation & how this relates to matters of the heart and mind. With the cultivation of awareness, physically, mentally and emotionally, we can explore some of the more classical postures.
12 -1 pm: Lunch break
1 – 3 pm: Questions and Answers followed by gentle, awakening and restorative yoga in preparation for pranayama and meditation. Finishing with relaxation (please bring a warm blanket).
Cost £20 – free for BWY Members
For more information and bookings: please contact British Wheel of Yoga directly www.bwynorthwest.org.uk

Yoga Nidra with Maryline
2016-12-04 10:05 | England
Sunday 4th of December 2016 – 5.30 to 6.30 pm £10 – payable by cash or bank transfer.
Pure Yoga Cheshire looks forward to helping you relax at the start of a potentially very busy December month. Join us for a delightful one-hour guided Yoga Nidra relaxation class with guest teacher Maryline Higham.
The perfect end to your weekend, in readiness for a busy weekly schedule!
Yoga Nidra is a proven resource for healing, insight, and empowerment. It helps us to re-encounter the essential truth of who we really are and provides us with the opportunity to experience deep freedom.
Yoga Nidra is practiced whilst the body is resting in a supported lying down position (or seated), allowing the subconscious mind to be highly receptive to cues of letting go and achieving peace.
This class is designed to help you to relax, settle your thinking patterns and give your body and mind a full recharge.
In this special 1-hour session, Maryline will guide you through not one, but two Nidra practices. The relaxations will be combined with mindful awakening exercises, reflection and meditation time.
Suitable for every body and level, with or without previous Yoga experience.
Book early to secure your place. Cost: £10. Please wear comfortable clothes, long sleeves tops, socks and long pants / bottoms. Mats, blankets and props will be provided and already set out for you; bring your own cosy blanket if you wish.
Phone Pure Yoga 07909 144414 – email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk
Abour Maryline Higham:
Maryline is a qualified Hatha Yoga teacher with 10 years teaching experience in the Manchester and Cheshire areas. Specialising in Restorative and other forms of Yoga, she enjoys balancing the physical challenge of postures with the calming journey towards inner peace.
She is registered with the British Wheel of Yoga, Birthlight and Yoga Alliance.
Maryline teaches in a caring and relaxing way. Her approachable nature comes across in class to leave students feel strong and nourished.
Maryline has always had a deep interest in Yoga Nidra since the beginning of her practice and teaching career. She first experienced the method in Sivananda classes in 2001 and has since used it for her students’ and her own relaxation.
Her studies with the UK’s leading relaxation expert Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, have inspired her to offer Yoga Nidra relaxation classes weekly in Manchester city centre and in Hale. Maryline wants to encourage people to take relaxation breaks as part of their daily life. She believes this promotes peace of mind – especially to folks with fast-paced lifestyles.
To find out more about Maryline’s classes, visit yogaspirits.co.uk.

Candle lit "Chill Out" Yoga Sunday Evening
2016-12-11 11:09 | England
Sunday 11th of December 2016 from 5.30 to 7.00 pm.
Our Annual Festive Relaxing yoga sharing… join Francesca for this special Sunday evening Chill Out before Christmas.
We’ll open the gathering chanting the Om Mantra and the Yam Mantra to connect deeply with our heart essence. Continuing with Restorative chest opening posture, Yin Yoga, Pranayama and finishing with Relaxation. Enhancing your wellbeing during the busy Festive Season, taking a break to nourish deeply your Heart, Mind and Soul.
Class pass Holders: stamp on card + £5
Unlimited members: £9
Drop in : £12

Its Selfie Time for our Young Trainees
2016-12-24 08:00 - 2017-12-24 17:00 | New Orleans, Louisiana, peelmedu , coimbatore, 95412, India
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