Sometimes you have to hit the bottom to re-bounce again. This teaches us to practice, Santosha, contentment – one of Yoga’s basic principle. Once you have found the equanimity in and the beauty of tears, there’s not much which can shake your world and the next ride up takes you further and beyond the highest mountain top which you had ever thought possible.
For me, this has meant taking a decision over the past few weeks to sell our beloved boat and floating home and head back home to Sydney for a while. Of course, this wasn’t going to happen without saying goodbye to the UK which, together with Malta, had both provided fabulous wintering homes during our years of family sailing in the Med. Let’s see if you can match our spontaneity and make it to one or both double yoga classes next week.
Monday, 16 Nov’15, 7-9 pm, Badger Farm Community Centre, Winchester
Two hours of the well proven mix of a strong Vinyasa Flow, with a focus this time on strengthening our immune system, followed by a meditative and relaxing Yin Yoga session – with my current specialty of surrendering to and staying open and loving towards, even unexpected events and sensations.
PRICE: 15£ one class, 25£ both classes.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN YOGA MAT AND ANY OTHER PROPS YOU MIGHT WANT.
LOCATION:Badger Farm Community Centre, Badger Farm Rd, Winchester, SO22 4QB
Saturday, 21 Nov’15, 10 am-Noon, Hilt Community Centre, Chandler’s Ford
The first hour of Vinyasa Flow will be more gentle and open to anyone. We will revisit alignment of common and not-so-common poses and explore how Bandhas, inner energy locks, can boost our practice and energy levels in general. The second hour will include cleansing Pranayam (breath control), longer meditations (guided and in silence) and a soothing and deeply relaxing Yoga Nidra. Bring a blanket and/or cushion to make sitting more comfortable and assure you stay warm.
PRICE: 15£ one class, 25£ both classes.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN YOGA MAT AND ANY OTHER PROPS YOU MIGHT WANT.
LOCATION: Hiltingbury Recreation Ground, Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 5NP.
SPECIAL PRICE FOR ALL 4 CLASSES: 40£.
To secure your spot in any of the classes, please confirm your attendance by leaving a comment to this post or contacting me directly. Thanks.
As usual, I am also available for private yoga classes and Ayurvedic Consultations.
When we least feel connected with ourselves and furthest away from our usual comfort zone, is when we most get to know who we are, what deepest believes drive us, and which ones unnecessarily hinder us.Change can be painful, but without it, there is no growth.
Namaste. My soul greets your soul – as usual, with love and gratitude.
Sailing Yoga Family 