Block 2, 2023 is now open for booking. Our new term starts next week and our theme is “Rhythms of Life” inspired by the Yoga Sutra 1.36: Viśokā vā jyotismatī – Or by concentrating on the supreme, ever blissful Light within. There will be different practices to suit each individual class but this theme will unite us as a group. Please note the slightly later start time, 7pm for Tuesday Evening Flow Yoga and new YOGA class starting at 5.30pm on Tuesdays
Also booking Yin, Restorative and new workshops – details below.
Take care everyone, I look forward to seeing you next week.
Namaste,
Kim Xx
YOGA NEWS W/C 27th February
BLOCK 2, 2023 – Rhythms Of Life
Inspired by the The Sūtras of Patanjali 1.36 – “When we enquire into what life is and what keeps us alive, we may find some solace for our mental distractions”
One of the greatest mysteries of life is life itself. Consideration of things greater than our individual selves helps put ourselves in perspective.
ON OUR MATS: The more difficult a thing is, the more it require softness. When we encounter a difficult person, or situation, or asana, we often respond with hardness. In your practice this week, choose a difficult pose and approach it with both mental and physical softness. Become like the water that flows around a boulder, gently washing against its edges.
LIVING OUR YOGA: “You can imagine a brilliant divine light which is beyond all anxieties, fear and worry – a supreme Light in you. Visualise a brilliant globe in your heart representing your Divine Consciousness. Or imagine your heart to contain a beautiful glowing lotus. The mind will easily get absorbed in that, and you will have a nice experience. In the beginning one has to imagine this Light, which later becomes a reality.” Translation of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra 1.36 by Sri Swami Satchidananda.
TIMETABLE
MONDAY
Beginners Yoga: Studio Bhāvanā & via ZOOM (Ref: BY-KWYSB-1) 9.30am – 10.45pm
Dates: February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Cost: 5-week block £50 or PAYG £12 per class
Evening Flow Yoga: Smeeton Westerby Village Hall (ref: EFY-SWVH-1) 5.15pm to 6.30pm
Dates: February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Cost: 5-week block £45 or PAYG £11 per class
TUESDAY
Morning Flow Yoga: Space to Breathe. 9.30am – 10.45am. Book direct: https://spacetobreathecollective.co.uk
Every Tuesday – Not for profit so not included in multi-class discount offer.
Yoga: Studio Bhāvanā (ref: HY-KWYSB-2) 5.30pm – 6.45pm
Dates: February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28
Cost: 5-week block £50 or £12 per class if space available.
Evening Flow Yoga: Studio Bhāvanā (ref: EFY-KWYSB-1) 7pm – 8.15pm
Dates: February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28
Cost: 5-week block £50 or £12 per class if space available.
WEDNESDAY
Over 50s Yoga (Gentle Flow Yoga): Smeeton Westerby Village Hall (ref: GFY-SWVH-1). 2pm to 3.15pm
Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Cost: 5-week block £45 or PAYG £11 per class.
TeenYoga: Studio Bhāvanā (ref: TY-SBC-1). 5pm – 6pm
Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Cost: 5-week block £50
Yin Yoga: Studio Bhāvanā (ref: YY-KWYSB). 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Dates: Next class: 15th March – Whole body Yin Practice
Cost: £12 per class (Not included in multi-class discount offer)
Restorative Yoga: Studio Bhāvanā (ref: RY-KWYSB). 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Dates: Next class: 29th March
Cost: £12 per class (Not included in multi-class discount offer)
THURSDAY
Moderate Flow Yoga: Stoneygate Baptist Church Hall & Via ZOOM (ref: MFY-SBC-1). 9.30am – 10.45am
Dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Cost: 5-week block £50 or PAYG £12 per class
Mindfulness Yoga (adapted for all): Stoneygate Baptist Church Hall (Ref: BY-SBC-1). 11.00am – 12.15pm
Dates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Cost: 5-week block £50 or PAYG £12 per class
FRIDAY
Teacher day. CPD events. Mentoring. Training.
SATURDAY
Morning Flow Yoga at Space to Breathe. 10.30am – 11.45am. Book direct: https://spacetobreathecollective.co.uk
Every Saturday – Not for profit so not included in multi-class discount offer
Private classes and Specialist Workshops at Kim Woods Yoga – Studio Bhāvanā
Open your Heart – half day retreat
“And the day came when the need to remain closed became more painful than the risk to open.” Anonymous
Yoga practices to balance our heart chakra including a cooling Yin practice, an energising Yang practice. We take a break for tea and cake before finishing with a blissful restorative yoga practice and yoga nidra (yogic sleep).
Saturday 11th March 2pm – 5.30pm, Studio Bhāvanā – 3.5 hour workshop including tea and cake – Studio Bhāvanā – £30 – booking open, payment due w/c 6th March
Blissful Full Day Retreat including techniques for self-massage – Yoga for Myofascial Release (Qualifies for 6 hours CPD)
‘Fascia is the biological fabric that holds us together. It is our connective tissue network, the 3D spider web of fibrous, gluey, and wet proteins that binds all our trillions of cells together in their proper placement. Understanding fascia is essential to the dance between stability and movement – crucial in high performance, central in recovery from injury and disability, and ever present in our daily life from our embryological beginnings to the last breath we take.” Anatomy trains by Tom Myers
Friday 14th April 9.30am to 4pm – reserve place now – payment not due until w/c 10th April. (6.5 -7 hours – £65, includes workbook and massage kit, tea and cake provided, bring own lunch).
Yoga, mala and mantra – make your own unique mala and use it at the end of practice to assist with our mantra recitation – dates to follow
I am Strong and Balanced – a fun arm balance workshop… dates and details to follow.
Private classes, corporate classes, specialist events etc – contact Kim to discuss.