6 Chair Yoga courses in Leeds delivered Live Online

Are you feeling stressed or tired after a long week at work? Perhaps with the new hybrid working arrangement you are working from home? Then come and join me every Friday morning at 8AM (UK) for a rejuvenating yet relaxing somatic movement-based class.  This class is based on the floor with the support of a blanket. Expect a class that involves gentle movements through the spine, hips, shoulders and other areas of the body. The aim is to release stress but also mobilise all of the key joints of the body, helping you to build strength, release tension and create new energy. ‘Yoga for Stress Relief & Fatigue Reduction‘ lasts around 45 minutes. No previous experience is necessary.  All levels are welcome. Bring a blanket and mat with you.

Chair Yoga 5 week block on Monday evenings at 19.00. Beginning 8 April - 13 May (no class 6 May)

SPRING CLEAN YOUR QI – 2024 EIGHT WEEK ONLINE QIGONG COURSE FOR SPRING FEEL HEALTHY VIBRANT AND GET YOUR ZING BACK FOR SPRING When: Tuesday Evenings 6-7.15pm and Thursday mornings 8-8.30am (via Zoom) All classes are recorded so you can catch up in your own time. Dates: * Tuesdays 6-7.15pm: March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th and April 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th * Thursdays 8-8.30am: March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and April 11th, 25th and May 2nd SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE NO MATTER YOUR EXPERIENCE Spring can be a tricky time for us, as our bodies are moving from the most still Yin restful time of the year to a very Yang active energy of new growth. It’s a massive about-turn for our whole energy system and it can be bumpy!  In Chinese medicine the liver is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi or energy in our body, and in the spring this liver Qi is being challenged, as we come out of the winter stillness it can take a while for us to feel lively and able to take on the new challenges. If our Liver Qi is struggling it can leave us feeling grumpy, irritated and restless, with headaches and brain fog, we may have sore, dry or itchy eyes and tired stiff achey joints. During this course we will use Qigong exercises, meditations, sounds and breath practices, to help bring us into our healthy balance, giving our liver the support it needs so we can move from Winter to Spring, feeling healthy and vibrant and ready to take on the new.  Together we will learn “The Eight Brocades” a simple and easy to practice Qigong form you can use every day to improve your energy and feel great. “The Eight Brocades” is one of the most popular Qigong practices dating back nearly 1000 years in China. it is made up of eight Qigong movements, each opening different meridian or energy pathways in the body, to release fatigue and harness our healthy Qi. Benefits include improved energy, vitality, bone density, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and longevity to name a few. Also, a great practice for reducing blood pressure, cancer support, thyroid issues, back pain, arthritis, and more. What is included:  * Eight live 75min evening zoom classes  * Eight live 30min morning WAKE UP YOUR QI classes on zoom  * Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. * Learn “The Eight Brocades” A simple and powerful Qigong form to help you feel amazing * Weekly supporting material for home practice including: * – 10min video Guided Qigong Practice  * – Learn how to clear meridian pathways in the body for greater balance * – Key acupuncture points for self massage * – Weekly nutrition tips for a healthy spring body cleanse  What will i get out of this course? * Reconnect with your body * Clear your mind * A healthy detox for your organs * Increased flexibility for all your joints * Improved circulation * Healthy hormonal balance * Clear vision – bright eyes * Better sleep * Reduced pain * Improved mood * More energy * Less stress

Weekly class running every Wednesday evening at 6.30pm online.  Contact me to join us, everyone is well and drop ins also welcome.

Are you suffering from back pain? Has your doctor suggested you join a yoga class? If so, these masterclasses are for you. Our increasingly sedentary lives have contributed greatly to the back pain epidemic spreading across the Western world, which affects 8 out of 10 of us at some point during our lives. Join us for this series of classes to improve your understanding of your anatomy and make lasting improvements to your posture and movement, changing your experience of movement on the yoga mat and in everyday life.

Movement for Calmis an exercise-based workshop exploring yogic and muscle relaxation techniques from a range of practices. The aim is to release tension within the body. When we are stressed or anxious, we produce adrenaline, the 'fight' or 'flight' chemical response. Movement for Calm will help explore ways to restore balance to the chemical reactions produced in the body, loosening muscles and in turn calming both body and mind. This workshop has been developed for forward-thinking organisations wanting to make a real commitment to improving workplace wellbeing. This workshop will help participants identify areas of tension in the body, and learn exercises and movement-based sequences to release anxiety and stress caused by unnecessary muscle tension. The aim is that people leave the workshop relaxed and refreshed, ready to take on the toughest of corporate challenges.