<p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Join Mark on Thursday mornings to move, explore, and wake up to your true nature.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Mark teaches Zen Yoga, a form of yoga based in Zen Buddhist philosophy. Zen Yoga emphasises a balance of the yin and yang aspects of practice, awareness/mindfulness, physical alignment, and the flow of energy in the body through the acupuncture meridian lines.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Mark&#39;s classes are all about re-connecting the body and mind in order to find a sense of health, integration, freedom and kindness. Most of the time his classes are based around the seasons, since the Chinese energy system is very connected to the time of year and changing seasons.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This class is suitable for all levels.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Practising online</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Create a clear and comfortable place to practice. Make sure you&#39;re not going to be disturbed. Have an extra layer handy for the relaxation period at the end just in case.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Caution</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Not all asanas (postures) or movements are suitable for everyone. You should consult with your medical practitioner before beginning and yoga or exercise programme. I assume no responsibility or liability for any injuries or losses that may result from practising yoga via these online classes.</p>

Join Mark on Thursday mornings to move, explore, and wake up to your true nature.
Mark teaches Zen Yoga, a form of yoga based in Zen Buddhist philosophy. Zen Yoga emphasises a balance of the yin and yang aspects of practice, awareness/mindfulness, physical alignment, and the flow of energy in the body through the acupuncture meridian lines.
Mark's classes are all about re-connecting the body and mind in order to find a sense of health, integration, freedom and kindness. Most of the time his classes are based around the seasons, since the Chinese energy system is very connected to the time of year and changing seasons.
This class is suitable for all levels.
Practising online
Create a clear and comfortable place to practice. Make sure you're not going to be disturbed. Have an extra layer handy for the relaxation period at the end just in case.
Caution
Not all asanas (postures) or movements are suitable for everyone. You should consult with your medical practitioner before beginning and yoga or exercise programme. I assume no responsibility or liability for any injuries or losses that may result from practising yoga via these online classes.

Mark Westmoquette

Mindfulness

Yoga

Join Mark on Thursday mornings to move, explore, and wake up to your true nature. Mark's classes are all about re-connecting the body and mind in order to find a sense of health, integration, freedom and kindness. Most of the time his classes are based around the seasons, since the Chinese energy system is very connected to the time of year and changing seasons.

Zen Yoga, Thursdays 10am (ONLINE)

General Admission

<p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">During this workshop we&#39;ll explore the paired energy systems of the Pericardium and Triple Heater.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Normally assocated with the summer season, particularly the early part of the summer, this timely workshop will give you:</p><ol fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">the opportunity to find out more about these organs - from both a Western anatomical and Eastern energetic perspective,</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">the chance to learn a sequence of linked postures and breath designed to enliven the organs and associated energy lines</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">practice a guided heart-opening meditation.</li></ol><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">We&#39;ll also discuss how you can continue working with the energy of these organs in your everyday yoga practice.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Suitable for all with an established yoga practice of any description. Not suitable for beginners.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This workshop is designed to dovetail with the format of my Zen Yoga Shugyo Course. But please note <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">you do not</strong> need to be on this course or need to have already done it to attend.</p>

In this Zen yoga workshop we'll be exploring aligning our practice with the energy of autumn time, focusing on letting go like a tree full of rust-red leaves and letting come like the fresh autumn breeze.
Learn the new autumn yoga sequence from my Shugyo course
Practice pranayama, dynamic movements and longer stretches that will help you let go and let come
Chanting and a fire ceremony designed to help us let go of things that are no longer serving us
We'll also discuss how you can continue working with the energy of autumn in your everyday yoga practice.
You'll leave feeling lighter, invigorated, relaxed, spacious and inspired.
Suitable for all with an established yoga practice of any description. Not suitable for beginners.

Pranayama

Hatha Yoga

In this Zen yoga workshop we'll be exploring aligning our practice with the energy of autumn time, focusing on letting go like a tree full of rust-red leaves and letting come like the fresh autumn breeze.

Autumn Zen Yoga Workshop - Let Go and Let Come

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				<p>Do you struggle with the day-to-day stresses of life? Are you looking to become a Mindfulness Coach or Zen Yoga Teacher? </p><p>The <strong>Zen Lifestyle</strong> course is for anyone looking to learn about Zen philosophy. It will teach you how to embrace the Zen way of life to attract positive energy in your life and achieve your goals. You will also learn some beginners meditation techniques and breathwork that will help you to minimise stress and appreciate the present moment.</p><p>Through this course, you will unleash the power of the brain to change your perspective and simplify your life. It will train you to let go of old pain and reach for your goals, eliminate fear and make the most of now! Start your spiritual journey today and enrol in this complete Zen beginners course online.</p><p><strong>Learning Outcomes:</strong></p><ul><li><ul><li>Fully embrace the Zen lifestyle through everyday mindfulness meditation</li><li>Gain an in-depth understanding of the history and philosophy of Zen</li><li>Learn some effective breathwork techniques that are used in Zen yoga</li><li>Change your perspective and simplify your life in just one week</li><li>Understand the importance of being present in the present moment </li><li>Train your brain to live with less and appreciate the little things in life</li><li>Establish a daily routine that complements the Zen way of life</li><li>Unleash the power of positive thinking to attract success in your life</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Career Path</strong></p><p>On successful completion of this course, you will have a complete understanding of Zen philosophy and its benefits, with a practical knowledge of meditation and mindfulness, which is required for the following professions:</p><ul><li><ul><li>Zen Yoga Teacher</li><li>Mindfulness Coach</li><li>Aromatherapist</li><li>Reiki Healer</li><li>Crystal Healer</li></ul></li></ul>					</div>
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Zen Yoga, Thursdays 10am (ONLINE)

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Autumn Zen Yoga Workshop - Let Go and Let Come

By Mark Westmoquette

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