YOGA & PILATES WORKSHOPS:

We have weekend yoga workshops and masterclasses for all levels of experience, whether you’re a teacher, keen student or total novice. Guest teachers who visit the studio include Gary Carter, Michael Hutchinson and Lorna Chapman.

For new Pilates students we recommend attending an introductory workshop, even if you have practised Pilates elsewhere. These are usually held at the start of each term, and will give you a chance to go over the basics before joining a group class.

Upcoming workshops are listed below:

GARY CARTER – ANATOMY, MOVEMENT & FASCIA IN YOGA:

Studio Yoga is delighted to welcome back Gary Carter for a series of 3 half-day yoga anatomy workshops in 2018 on Friday February 23, Friday June 29 and Friday November 2 from 1.30-4.30pm.

The sessions are run as an on-going practice group with work on and off the mat, discovering how to refine our practice by moving with efficiency and intelligence. They are open to teachers, trainee teachers and experienced students (Yoga teachers can claim up to 3 CPD points per workshop).

Limited spaces so advance reservations are essential. Book through the website. Cost: £32 per session.

Gary Carter is one of the UK’s leading teachers of anatomy as it relates to yoga and Pilates. He has over 30 years of experience of working with physical movement training, anatomical study and movement practices, from which he has created his own unique way of working and ‘seeing’ which he incorporates into his teachings, where students learn techniques and methods of training that bring long term results to the feel, movement and look of the body. Gary teaches and lectures throughout the UK and internationally in addition to running his highly acclaimed Anatomy & Myofascial courses for yoga and Pilates teachers.

THE ART OF INVERSIONS:

Headstand and shoulder-stand are sometimes called the king and queen of asanas. The ancient yogis called inverted poses ‘active reversals’ which helped keep them youthful and free from illness, but today some teachers believe the risks outweigh the rewards. Join yoga teacher-trainer and physicist, Michael Hutchinson, to explore what really happens to our bodies, breath and mind when we go upside down.

This half day workshop on April 14, 11am – 2pm, is suitable for teachers, trainee teachers and committed students. Modifications and alternative poses will be suggested to make the asana practice suitable for everyone. BOOK HERE

YOGA TASTER WORKSHOPS:

Want to learn yoga but not sure where to start? Worried you’ll be the only super stiff person in a room full of bendy people? Nervous about joining a group of experienced students who might be taking it all a bit too seriously?

Everyone has to start somewhere, so some and give it a go at a taster workshop. You’ve nothing to lose but your tight hamstrings. All equipment provided. The next workshop is on Saturday April 21 from 2.30 – 4.00pm – BOOK HERE

PILATES FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS:

If you’ve never done Pilates before we strongly recommend having an induction session before you join a beginners group. Our experience is that people who start this way get more benefit from their classes and make faster progress.

We run beginners workshops where you will be taken through the basics and enjoy a taster session to get you up to speed before joining a group class. Another option, available at any time, is to have a 1:1 session (or share it with a friend). The next workshop is on Saturday April 21 from 11.00am – 12.30pm. BOOK HERE

MINDFULNESS TASTER SESSION:

Our 8-week Mindfulness Based Approach course has been described as a game changer, teaching you skills for life and giving you a new perspective. It’s been shown to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and chronic pain, but anyone can practise mindfulness.

Learn some simple exercises to make your everyday life more mindful in this short taster session with Dr Gail Loudon on Saturday April 21 from 1.00 – 2.00pm and discover the benefits it can offer. BOOK HERE

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY:

You may cancel any booking for a course or workshop (an ‘Event’) so long as you do so at least 30 days before the start of the Event, in which case we will refund you the amount you have paid for that Event, less an administration fee of £20 (£10 for events costing less than £35). If you cancel within 30 days there will be no refund unless we are able to transfer your booking to another participant, in which case we will refund you as explained above, less an administration fee of £20 (£10 for events costing less than £35).

Studio Yoga reserves the right to cancel an Event for any reason, though we will endeavour to do so only in exceptional circumstances or if there are insufficient numbers booked onto a course for it to be commercially viable. Should this happen we will notify you promptly and refund you in full the amount you have paid us for the Event.