Hello and welcome,
THANK YOU so much to those who managed with so little notice to join me for the Yoga Nidra in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society – the recording is available if you’d like to try it. The class was part of a wider fundraising day “Stress Less for MS” that my niece, Kirstin, is running in memory of her dad, David Wiggins. I will be recording another class for this event – it will be a 30 minute class that can be practiced when you can’t get to class or you have less time. As with the yoga nidra this class will be available live and as a recording – donation based – details to follow.
Our next Restorative class is on Tuesday 30th May “Down in the Back” and our extended Yin class with massage, also focusing of good back health, is on the 7th June – both now open for booking.
Belgrave Hall Wellness Festival – 8th and 9th July – I’ll be running classes fro 11am to 4pm on both days – details to follow soon.
Our focus this week is “Seat of the Soul”. We know that holding a steady gaze helps us to hold a steady posture. It is also your perspective, what you look for, what grabs your attention. If you focus on what’s wrong with yourself, with your practice, or with those around you, that will colour your experience. if you focus on aooreciating the good, your interior experience will shift. A deeper level of yoga is learning to command your perspective.
Shine well sweet souls.
Namaste,
Kim Xx
YOGA NEWS W/C 22nd May
BLOCK 3, 2023 – VASANTA 6 – Seat of the Soul
Perceive, Command
ON OUR MATS: The attitude you bring to your mat will shape your poses. We give too much power to the poses to change us and too little power to ourselves to change the poses. This week before you practice asana, do something you really love: bake a cake, sing, dance, play. Notice how it affects your joy. Then take this joy to the mat, and watch what happens to your practice.
LIVING OUR YOGA: The mind is not a thing; what you think will change. The mind reflects how everything changes. Think back to how your opinion on any number of things has changed. Practice this mantra for daily living: Everything changes. This will give you some freedom from the tyranny of your thoughts
TIMETABLE
MONDAY
Beginners Yoga: Studio Bhāvanā & via ZOOM (Ref: BY-KWYSB-2) 9.30am – 10.45pm
Dates: April 17, 24, May 15, 22
Cost: 4-week block £40 or PAYG £12 per class
Evening Flow Yoga: Smeeton Westerby Village Hall (ref: EFY-SWVH-2) 5.15pm to 6.30pm
Dates: April 17, 24, May 15, 22
Cost: 4-week block £36 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) 5.30pm – 6.45pm
Dates: April 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23
Cost: 6-week block £60 or £12 per class if space available.
Evening Flow Yoga: Studio Bhāvanā (ref: EFY-KWYSB) 7pm – 8.15pm
Dates: April 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23
Cost: 6-week block £60 or £12 per class if space available.
Restorative Yoga: Studio Bhāvanā (ref: RY-KWYSB). 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Dates: Next class: Down In The Back – 30th May
Cost: £12 per class (Not included in multi-class discount offer)
WEDNESDAY
Over 50s Yoga (Gentle Flow Yoga): Smeeton Westerby Village Hall (ref: GFY-SWVH). 2pm to 3.15pm
Dates: April 19, May 3, 10, 17, 24 – NB No class on the 26th April as hall closed for renovations
Cost: 5-week block £45 or PAYG £11 per class.
TeenYoga: Studio Bhāvanā (ref: TY-SBC). 5pm – 6pm
Dates: TBC
Cost: TBC
Yin Yoga: Studio Bhāvanā (ref: YY-KWYSB). 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Dates: Next class: 7th June – Yin Practice and self Massage for back and shoulders
Cost: £12 per class (Not included in multi-class discount offer)
THURSDAY
Moderate Flow Yoga: Stoneygate Baptist Church Hall & Via ZOOM (ref: MFY-SBC). 9.30am – 10.45am
Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25
Cost: 6-week block £60 or PAYG £12 per class
Mindfulness Yoga (adapted for all): Stoneygate Baptist Church Hall (Ref: BY-SBC). 11.00am – 12.15pm
Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25
Cost: 6-week block £60 or PAYG £12 per class
Evening Flow Yoga: Space to Breathe. 6pm to 7pm. Book direct: https://spacetobreathecollective.co.uk
Yin Yoga for back and shoulders: Space to Breathe. 7.15pm to 8.15pm. Book direct: https://spacetobreathecollective.co.uk
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
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.
Blissful Full Day Retreat including techniques for self-massage – Yoga for Myofascial Release (Qualifies for 7 hours CPD) – dates to follow
Private classes, corporate classes, specialist events etc – contact Kim to discuss.
BOOKING
Email/call to book, and please request health questionnaire if this is your first class with me or your details have changed. REMINDER: payments are due on or before the day of any class taken. THANK YOU.
Multiple class discounts (excludes restorative, yin and other ad-hoc classes and workshops, also excludes classes at the Space to Breathe as we are a NOT FOR PROFIT collective – excellent packages available direct). The second (and third) booked class in a given week will be charged at 50% discount.
Payment secures place (CONCESSIONS are available to those who need them, please contact me). My preferred payment is via bank transfer (Ref: Course Ref) but I am able to accept card or cash payments in class.
Courses are non-refundable once started but if you miss any classes you are welcome to do one of the following:
- take another class in the same block at a different time/location providing there is space
- or join a class via zoom
- or have access to the recording
Kim Woods Yoga
Nurturing the light within 🧘🏼♀️
Kim Woods Yoga @ Studio Bhāvanā (भावना)
Bhāvanā (bha-vana) loosely translates to “cultivate.” This earthy word reminds us that for any plant to grow well, the health of the soil is most important. So we must look to nourish and nurture the soil (our minds & bodies) to provide an environment that will benefit us spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally. To cultivate, you must pull out the weeds (aka the most persistent, deeply ingrained ways of being and thinking) and plant the ways of being that you want to bring into your life. That’s when you can begin to sow love, kindness, joy, happiness, humility, gratitude, and peace.