DEEPER STILL - SOMATIC YOGA, MANTRA & MEDITATION @ Yogasara
Spring Edition: Saturday 31st May 2.30-5.30pm
Yogasara, 10-12 Picton Street, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5QA
Please book directly at Yogasara
Yogasara, 10-12 Picton Street, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5QA
Please book directly at Yogasara
A lot of us crave more freedom in our movement, breath and body, more expression & deeper insight, leading towards an attuned and loving inner presence. We want to properly know and accept ourselves, at our most clumsy and most elegant, at our most calm and most wild. This is life energy wanting to taste more of itself through us - pure prana!
This impulse can get a little masked amidst swathes of yoga styles, techniques, sequences, comparison, habits, and thinking there is a right or better "way" we must adhere to.
This impulse can get a little masked amidst swathes of yoga styles, techniques, sequences, comparison, habits, and thinking there is a right or better "way" we must adhere to.
Working somatically (which means of the body, from the inside out) we open ourselves up to not-knowing, and enter an exploration to meet ourselves as we are - physically, energetically and emotionally. The key principles are enquiry (svadyaya), gravity, breath, and sensing the difference between effort & yielding. This way of moving and enquiring is inspired by the intuitive legacy of Vanda Scaravelli, who herself was massively inspired by nature.
Jill was lucky enough at the outset of her yoga journey to meet teachers who were steeped in these types of enquires – Florence Krol, Diane Long, John Stirk and Catherine Annis. When we work in this way, the Asana or posture practice becomes fuel and insight for your inner-revelations, not something that is imposed on the body from the outside.
It’s usually fun, deep and revealing! And you're welcome to suggest Asanas you'd like to include for particular exploration.
As well as a nourishing movement practice, we will work with the breath throughout, and offer an opening and closing Mantra and Meditation, as well as a generous space for rest.
This workshop is suitable for all bodies and all levels of experience.
Jill was lucky enough at the outset of her yoga journey to meet teachers who were steeped in these types of enquires – Florence Krol, Diane Long, John Stirk and Catherine Annis. When we work in this way, the Asana or posture practice becomes fuel and insight for your inner-revelations, not something that is imposed on the body from the outside.
It’s usually fun, deep and revealing! And you're welcome to suggest Asanas you'd like to include for particular exploration.
As well as a nourishing movement practice, we will work with the breath throughout, and offer an opening and closing Mantra and Meditation, as well as a generous space for rest.
This workshop is suitable for all bodies and all levels of experience.
SOmatic Movement & Meditation Workshops @ Trika Yoga
Spring Edition: Saturday 5th April 3.30-5.30pm
Autumn Edition: Saturday 20th September 3.30-5.30pm
Autumn Edition: Saturday 20th September 3.30-5.30pm
How often do you take the time to explore the deeper aspects of your own yoga practice? This somatic movement & meditation workshop offers the space to connect more intentionally with your own inner knowing and the quality of listening to and sensing with the body. We might explore:
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● What is the underlying emotional tone in which our movements arise?
● How are we relating to good and bad, tension and freedom? ● What happens if the mind softens its grip on how we should do things in yoga? ● Can we experience the Yamas and Niyamas through movement? |
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These inquiries, inspired by the somatic, intuitive legacy of Vanda Scaravelli, support us in becoming present with ourselves moment by moment, rather than focusing on pre-set ideas or sequences. This approach works with the intelligence of the inner knowing, the felt-sense, and nervous system, not overriding it, but allowing it time. It can be gentle, and it also demands everything we have got – making it a beautiful metaphor for life!
As well as nourishing movement practice, we will weave in breath, meditation and rest. Suitable for all bodies.
As well as nourishing movement practice, we will weave in breath, meditation and rest. Suitable for all bodies.
WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES
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MONDAY'S
07.30-08.30: GROUND & EXPLORE @ YOGASARA, MONTPELIER 13.00-14.00: YOGA @ NUFFIELD HEALTH, CLIFTON FRIDAY'S 19.15-20.15: FLOW + YIN TO UNWIND @ TRIKA, BEDMINSTER SATURDAY'S 10.00-11.00: YOGA @ BS7 GYM, BISHOPSTON 11.30-12.15: YOGA @ TORQUE TRAINING, HARBOURSIDE |
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Family Constellations Day WORKSHOPS
Open workshop dates will be listed here. If none are scheduled, please enquire for 1-2-1 sessions, or group workshops can be scheduled privately with six + participants.
1. INTRODUCTION TO THE WORK
Family Constellations workshops are an opportunity to give attention to issues that are ready to surface for you, and which may have their roots in your family system. This process is particularly useful in revealing what is not being seen or spoken, and working to resolve limitations in your life which haven't yet found a solution, despite your best attempts. The issues seeking resolution could be around relationships, family, health conditions, projects, children, work, money, personal fulfillment or more.
Read more below, and join us for a deeply enriching process in support of your growth.
1. INTRODUCTION TO THE WORK
Family Constellations workshops are an opportunity to give attention to issues that are ready to surface for you, and which may have their roots in your family system. This process is particularly useful in revealing what is not being seen or spoken, and working to resolve limitations in your life which haven't yet found a solution, despite your best attempts. The issues seeking resolution could be around relationships, family, health conditions, projects, children, work, money, personal fulfillment or more.
Read more below, and join us for a deeply enriching process in support of your growth.
2. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A FAMILY CONSTELLATION WORKSHOP WITH JILL?
We gather in a circle, and typically start with a short meditation, introduction and orientation to the work, which includes creating a confidential space, and an atmosphere of embodied listening and presence in service of everyone's healing. The work is experiential and participatory, with a firm grounding in systemic principles. We may move into some short exercises to allow the gathering of personal insights, then work as a whole group, with someone bringing a personal issue to be worked with. The rest of the group are in support, and may be asked to represent something on behalf of the person working. There should be time for 5-6 personal issues during the day, and everyone will likely be moved in some way by each other's process.
Jill has a 10+ year background in therapeutic yoga practices, and creating ritual spaces for tending to wellbeing. Her family constellations workshops are responsive to the needs of the group in every moment, and may include somatic practices, and sound or musical accompaniment.
3. WHO ARE THESE WORKSHOPS FOR?
The workshops offer wonderful insights for anyone interested in personal growth, and especially in the deeper dynamics of themselves, their families, their communities and the wider systems in which we exist.
They can be particularly helpful if you are meeting a repeating pattern in your life that you would like to see from a new perspective.
You do not need to have any prior knowledge or experience of constellations. Typically a group will form with a mixture of people who have never attended one of these workshops before, and others who have a little or more experience behind them. Experience won't necessarily benefit you as a participant, as the main ingredient is to show up as you are, with an attitude of openness to the unknown.
This work does not replace any conventional medical or psychotherapeutic treatment, and attendees should ensure they have capacity to take care of their own wellbeing before, during and after. You should not attend if you have had recent episodes of psychosis, schizophrenia or other severe mental health problems, and should seek other specialist support.
4. HOW SHOULD I PREPARE?
The most helpful preparation is to become inwardly curious about the longing or change that you are seeking. Holding the intention in your heart is enough. For some, it might mean taking a moment to journal or reflect. You are very welcome to bring an object or image related to your life or ancestors to the workshop to be placed on the altar, but the most important thing is to show up as you are.
Please email [email protected] in advance with any questions.
4. HOW SHOULD I PREPARE?
The most helpful preparation is to become inwardly curious about the longing or change that you are seeking. Holding the intention in your heart is enough. For some, it might mean taking a moment to journal or reflect. You are very welcome to bring an object or image related to your life or ancestors to the workshop to be placed on the altar, but the most important thing is to show up as you are.
Please email [email protected] in advance with any questions.
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5. LOCATION & LOGISTICS
Subud Hall 29 Wesley Place, Clifton Bristol BS8 2YD The workshop takes place as Subud Hall, close to Whiteladies Road and Clifton Downs Station. There is a kitchen for self-serve teas and coffees, and local cafes and grocery stores for grabbing lunch. Please arrive at 9.45am for a prompt 10am orientation and meditation. |
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6. BOOKINGS & CANCELLATIONS
Workshop places are £85 per person, bookable directly at the link above. Should you need to cancel your place, you will receive a refund only if the workshop is full, and we have someone from the waiting list that can take your place. This will be subject to a 15% admin fee. The group is limited to 16 people. A small number of concessionary places will be available- please email Jill for the code to apply at checkout.
Workshop places are £85 per person, bookable directly at the link above. Should you need to cancel your place, you will receive a refund only if the workshop is full, and we have someone from the waiting list that can take your place. This will be subject to a 15% admin fee. The group is limited to 16 people. A small number of concessionary places will be available- please email Jill for the code to apply at checkout.