Name: Find your flow: yoga for creativity
Price: 45 GBP
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Edinburgh

On this 3-hour well-being focussed workshop we explore how yoga techniques can enhance our creative practice.&nbsp;Yoga is designed to cultivate mindfulness, focus and inner peace through physical asanas (postures), breath control and meditation. These practices impact the body and mind, helping to reduce stress and improve our overall well-being, as well as rid our minds of the clutter that blocks our progress allowing us to be at our most creative.Local yoga teacher and creative collaborator Jo Harbisher will share beginner-friendly yoga practices. Over a course of three sessions - which can be booked individually - we will explore the synergies between these two ancient disciplines, and how they can help us discover untapped reservoirs of creative potential.<blockquote fr-original-style="" style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(94, 53, 177); color: rgb(94, 53, 177); margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 5px; box-sizing: border-box;">&ldquo;My poetry became less intellectual&hellip;and my writing became more alive in image, detail, and syntax&rdquo;. (Jeffrey Davis, Poet)</blockquote>At the start of each session, we will make a simple zine to use for mark-making and recording any thoughts, words and images that come to mind during the morning. This will be followed by the yoga session led by Jo, and we will conclude by creating individual content for our personal zine. 28 May 2024: Session One - Chair Yoga This workshop aims to explore the connection between settling the mind and body to enhance your creative flare. We will start with grounding, feeling connected to the earth, breathwork to help quieten down the mind and rejuvenate the body, movement through the form of chair yoga, a beautiful guided meditation and perhaps a yoga nidra to close.18 June 2024: Session Two - Roll &amp; ReleaseThis is a fun workshop rejuvenating the body using therapy balls to self massage, roll and release any aches and pains and learn about fascia, the connective tissue in the body for improved mobility and awareness. There will be a guided meditation, and an opportunity to enjoy the stillness in savasana. (Therapy balls will be provided by Jo.)23 July 2024: Session Three&nbsp;- Yoga NidraWe will start with an introduction to yoga nidra, termed the &lsquo;yogis sleep&rsquo;, learning of its origin, the benefits to body and mind and how this can bring clarity, inspiration, motivation and release mental blockages that will enhance your natural creative spirit. We will then begin with grounding, feeling connected to the earth, a little breathwork to help quieten down the mind and rejuvenate the body then you will lie down in savasana, keeping cosy while Jo delivers a beautiful yoga nidra for the ultimate relaxation.There will be allocated time at the end of each session for reflection on the morning&#39;s practice, and for exploring a variety of mediums to create your unique zine.What you need to bringPlease bring a yoga mat, and wear comfortable clothing. If you don&#39;t have your own mat and are not yet sure about investing in one, please let us know as we have a few available to borrow and/or can provide you with a discount code.What&#39;s includedAll the materials you need for your zine making are included, though you are also welcome to bring your own if you like. Light refreshments are provided, including access to drinking water. You will take home your personalised zine.<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">More information&nbsp;The Arienas Collective workshops, courses and events are run from a supportive and welcoming home-based environment within a Georgian mews home in Edinburgh&rsquo;s City Centre New Town. We invite you to join us, leave any day-to-day worries behind, and immerse yourself in being creative.Spaces on our workshops and courses are limited so that our creative team of artists and makers can offer you the hands-on help and support you need to make the most of your time with us.&nbsp;All the equipment and materials you will need are included in the price, unless stated otherwise, plus light refreshments (a selection of Shibui teas, coffee, hot chocolate, and sweet or savoury snacks).&nbsp;On full day workshops you are welcome to bring your own lunch to eat inside or out; or there are a wide range of independent sit-in or takeaway delis, caf&eacute;s, and restaurants, plus supermarkets, within a 5-10 minute walk.PLEASE NOTE:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Our workshop space is on the first-floor of a Georgian mews building and unfortunately we do not have lift access.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The workshop space is in our home which is&nbsp;not&nbsp;nut free. Please let us know of any skin or food allergies before booking.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">We require a minimum number of bookings to ensure we can pay our creatives a fair fee, and for this reason bookings are non-refundable. Should we have to cancel, we will offer you the option to swap to an alternative date or workshop, or to request a refund.</li></ul>Private workshop bookingsMost of our workshops are also available to book for small private get-togethers; themed wedding and birthday celebrations; corporate team building and well-being purposes; and as in-store retail events. For larger groups, many of our workshops can be brought to a location of your choice. <a href="mailto:lynn@thearienascollective.com" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Email Lynn</a> for more information.Age restrictionsOur workshops are planned with adults in mind. Many are suitable for teenagers, but some may require under 16s to be accompanied for insurance purposes. Please check with us before booking.

On this 3-hour workshop we explore how yoga techniques can enhance our creative practice. 
Yoga is designed to cultivate mindfulness, focus and inner peace through physical asanas (postures), breath control and meditation. These practices impact the body and mind, helping to reduce stress and improve our overall well-being, as well as rid our minds of the clutter that blocks our progress allowing us to be at our most creative.
Local yoga teacher and creative collaborator Jo Harbisher will share beginner-friendly yoga practices. Over a course of three sessions - which can also be booked individually - we will explore the synergies between these two ancient disciplines, and how they can help us discover untapped reservoirs of creative potential.
“My poetry became less intellectual…and my writing became more alive in image, detail, and syntax”. (Jeffrey Davis, Poet)
At the end of each session we will pause to record any thoughts, words and images that came to mind during the morning. 

Session One - Chair Yoga 
This workshop aims to explore the connection between settling the mind and body to enhance your creative flare. We will start with grounding, feeling connected to the earth, breathwork to help quieten down the mind and rejuvenate the body, movement through the form of chair yoga, a beautiful guided meditation and perhaps a yoga nidra to close.
Session Two - Roll & Release
This is a fun workshop rejuvenating the body using therapy balls to self massage, roll and release any aches and pains and learn about fascia, the connective tissue in the body for improved mobility and awareness. There will be a guided meditation, and an opportunity to enjoy the stillness in savasana. (Therapy balls will be provided by Jo.)
Session Three - Yoga Nidra
We will start with an introduction to yoga nidra, termed the ‘yogis sleep’, learning of its origin, the benefits to body and mind and how this can bring clarity, inspiration, motivation and release mental blockages that will enhance your natural creative spirit. We will then begin with grounding, feeling connected to the earth, a little breathwork to help quieten down the mind and rejuvenate the body then you will lie down in savasana, keeping cosy while Jo delivers a beautiful yoga nidra for the ultimate relaxation.
What you need to bring
Please bring a yoga mat, and wear comfortable clothing. If you don't have your own mat and are not yet sure about investing in one, please let us know as we have a few available to borrow and/or Jo can provide you with a discount code. If you have a personal journal or diary you'd like to record your thoughts in, please bring it along.
What's included
A selection of refreshing and relaxing teas from local, family-run business Shibui.



More information 
The Arienas Collective workshops, courses and events are run from a supportive and welcoming home-based environment within a Georgian mews home in Edinburgh’s City Centre New Town. We invite you to join us, leave any day-to-day worries behind, and immerse yourself in being creative.
Spaces on our workshops and courses are limited so that our creative team of artists and makers can offer you the hands-on help and support you need to make the most of your time with us. 
All the equipment and materials you will need are included in the price, unless stated otherwise, plus light refreshments (a selection of Shibui teas, coffee, hot chocolate, and sweet or savoury snacks). 
On full day workshops you are welcome to bring your own lunch to eat inside or out; or there are a wide range of independent sit-in or takeaway delis, cafés, and restaurants, plus supermarkets, within a 5-10 minute walk.
PLEASE NOTE: 
Our workshop space is on the first-floor of a Georgian mews building and unfortunately we do not have lift access.
The workshop space is in our home which is not nut free. Please let us know of any skin or food allergies before booking.
We require a minimum number of bookings to ensure we can pay our creatives a fair fee, and for this reason bookings are non-refundable. Should we have to cancel, we will offer you the option to swap to an alternative date or workshop, or to request a refund.
Private workshop bookings
Most of our workshops are also available to book for small private get-togethers; themed wedding and birthday celebrations; corporate team building and well-being purposes; and as in-store retail events. For larger groups, many of our workshops can be brought to a location of your choice. Email Lynn for more information.
Age restrictions
Our workshops are planned with adults in mind. Many are suitable for teenagers, but some may require under 16s to be accompanied for insurance purposes. Please check with us before booking.

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Relaxing yoga class suitable for beginners and to help you release your creativity in Edinburgh City Centre 

Find your flow: yoga for creativity

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