Find your flow: yoga for creativity

Description

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: 

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.