Rhythm + Ritual ~ Hogmanay Class
Dec
31
10:00 AM10:00

Rhythm + Ritual ~ Hogmanay Class

I am really looking forward to sharing a 2 hour practice on Hogmanay

The end of the year is a beautiful time to pause, reflect, + gather our thoughts before moving forward into a new year with clarity + reverence.

We will honour the natural rhythm of winter + the ritual of the turning of the year.

There will be time for meditation, breathwork, journaling, movement, creating Sankalpa, + finally, a deep relaxation.

Warming drinks also provided to sip + toast ourselves + each other.

I have been teaching this Hogmanay/end-of-year ritual most years since 2013.

This class can be attended by making a donation to help a Palestinian family who are desperately trying to raise funds for an Egyptian Visa so they can escape Gaza. You can learn more about Abdullah and his family here

Please book your place in class using the Book Now button below, and make a donation to either the Chuffed.org account linked above or to the following Paypal account which is run by my friend Louise here

I hope you can join me for this special class at the close of the year.

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Deep Rest ~ Restorative Yoga
Nov
22
7:30 PM19:30

Deep Rest ~ Restorative Yoga

Please join me for this deeply nourishing + restful 90 minute restorative yoga practice to support your body, mind + nervous system.

Using props + blankets, each posture (all floor based) will allow your body to be held, supported + cocooned so you can unwind + relax. This practice also provides much-needed time in our busy lives to come back to ourselves + reconnect in a simple yet meaningful way.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket. No previous yoga experience necessary.

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Parent + Baby Yoga Class ~ Nov/Dec 4 week block
Nov
11
to Dec 2

Parent + Baby Yoga Class ~ Nov/Dec 4 week block

  • Balnain Community Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We have 6 funded places available for the next 4-week block of Parent + Baby Yoga at Balnain Community Hall, kindly funded by Soirbheas Glen’s Befriending. These places are aimed at parents + babies from the Glenurquhart and Strathglass area.

Dates are: Mondays 11th, 18th, 25th November + 2nd December

The class will involve some gentle seated movement and breathwork for the parent as well as gentle movement, sound and relaxation for baby.

After class there will be tea/coffee and cake for all parents free of charge. These classes are a wonderful way for parents and babies to come together in a social, class setting. Spend time with baby and also other parents who are at the same stage with their little ones. These classes have been hugely beneficial to the parents and babies that have attended so far.

Babies can join from 6 weeks old until they begin to properly crawl.

To sign up (for free) please click below:

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Rhythm + Ritual ~ End of year class
Dec
30
10:00 AM10:00

Rhythm + Ritual ~ End of year class

I am really looking forward to sharing a 2 hour practice on the 30th December.

The end of the year is a beautiful time to pause, reflect, + gather our thoughts before moving forward into a new year with clarity + reverence.

We will honour the natural rhythm of winter + the ritual of the turning of the year.

There will be time for meditation, breathwork, journaling, movement, creating Sankalpa, + finally, a deep relaxation.

Warming drinks also provided to sip + toast ourselves + each other.

I have been teaching this Hogmanay/end-of-year ritual most years since 2013.

I hope you can join me for this special class at the close of the year.

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Yoga Folk X Wild-Ness ~ Yoga + Wild Swimming
Nov
25
10:00 AM10:00

Yoga Folk X Wild-Ness ~ Yoga + Wild Swimming

Join us for a morning of yoga and cold-water swimming!

As this workshop is at the end of November it will involve our coldest collective swim so far - so you will really be able to experience the benefits of cold water swimming!

We will begin the morning together with an energising yoga practice led by Helen in Balnain Hall to warm our bodies, connect to our breath + calm the nervous system with a lovely relaxation at the end.

Then Kath Jones of Wild-Ness Spa & Retreat, who is an Open Water Swimming Coach + Lifestyle Medicine Physician, will lead a discussion exploring how cold water swimming can calm the nervous system, boost the immune system and improve well-being. Kath will also discuss the benefits of cold water swimming on metabolism and the digestive tract.

Then there will be the option to join us for a communal swim at Loch Meikle.

Afterwards, there will be hot drinks + a snack for everyone.

This will be a lovely morning of yoga, connection, nature, swimming, and community. It is especially a great opportunity to try open-water swimming in a supportive environment or if you are a regular swimmer with some new faces.

If you have any questions please let us know. The swim session is suitable for all except those with heart problems or uncontrolled blood pressure. Once your booking has been made we will send out a checklist of what to bring on the day + a health questionnaire.

PRICE: £30

 
 
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Parent + Baby Yoga Class ~ Nov/Dec 4 week block
Nov
16
to Dec 7

Parent + Baby Yoga Class ~ Nov/Dec 4 week block

  • Glenurquhart Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We have 6 funded places available for the next 4-week block of Parent + Baby Yoga at the Glenurquhart Centre, funded by Soirbheas. These places are aimed at mothers + babies from the Glenurquhart area.

Dates are: Thursdays 16th, 23th, 30th November + 7th December

This class will involve some gentle seated movement + breathwork for the parent as well as gentle movement, sound + relaxation for baby.

After class the Glenurquhart Centre have kindly offered to provide tea/coffee + cake for all parents free of charge. These classes are a wonderful way for parents + babies to come together in a social, class setting. Spend time with baby + also other parents who are at the same stage with their little ones. These classes have been hugely beneficial to the parents + babies that have attended so far.

Babies can join from 6 weeks old until they begin to crawl.

To sign up (for free) please click below:

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Parent + Baby Yoga Class ~ Sept/Oct 4 week block
Sep
21
to Oct 12

Parent + Baby Yoga Class ~ Sept/Oct 4 week block

  • Glenurquhart Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We have 6 funded places available for a 4-week block of Parent + Baby Yoga at the Glenurquhart Centre, funded by Soirbheas. These places are aimed at mothers + babies from the Glenurquhart area.

Dates are: 21st, 28th September + 5th, 12th October

This class will involve some gentle seated movement + breathwork for the parent as well as gentle movement, sound + relaxation for baby.

After class the Glenurquhart Centre have kindly offered to provide tea/coffee + cake for all parents free of charge.

Babies can join from 6 weeks old until they begin to crawl.

To sign up (for free) please click below:

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September Yoga + Hillwalking Retreat at Kinloch Rannoch
Sep
8
to Sep 10

September Yoga + Hillwalking Retreat at Kinloch Rannoch

Kinloch Rannoch Yoga + Hillwalking Retreat 8-10th September

Bunrannoch House Hunting Lodge, Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire.

Moira + I are so excited to be holding our second retreat in this very special part of the world. If you are looking for a nourishing, relaxing yoga retreat with walking, nature and plenty of laughs then this is it!

The retreat will run from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon and there is an option to stay on an additional night on Sunday. It will include a variety of yoga classes (vinyasa, restorative, yin, yoga nidra) taught by Helen and Moira in the beautiful surrounds of the lodge lounge.

On the Saturday we will go for a hill walk up Scheihallion. There will also be time for relaxing, reading, wild swimming in beautiful Loch Rannoch and enjoying the stunning local landscape.

Delicious Vegetarian/Vegan meals + snacks will be provided. If you have any particular dietary requirements, just let us know.

The price is £425 pp for 2 nights or £485 pp for 3 nights, this is for a single bed in a shared room, however, if you want your own room with a double that is an option too, let us know and we can send you the details. All rooms are en-suite.

If you would like to book please let us know as soon as you can as spaces are limited. A deposit of £100 will be required asap to reserve your place and full payment must be made by 31st August.

Please let us know if you have any questions about anything at all.

You can email us both at laneyoga1@gmail.com

Really hope you can join us!

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Yoga Folk X Wild-Ness ~ Yoga + Wild Swimming
Aug
19
10:00 AM10:00

Yoga Folk X Wild-Ness ~ Yoga + Wild Swimming

Join us for a morning of yoga and cold-water swimming!

We will begin the morning together with an energising yoga practice led by Helen in Balnain Hall to warm our bodies and connect to our breath.

Then Kath Jones of Wild-Ness Spa & Retreat, who is an Open Water Swimming Coach + Lifestyle Medicine Physician, will talk about how yoga and cold water swimming can calm the nervous system, boost the immune systen and improve well-being. Then there will be the option to join us for a communal swim at Loch Meikle.

Afterwards, there will be hot drinks for everyone.

This will be a lovely morning of yoga, connection, nature, swimming, and community. It is especially a great opportunity to try open-water swimming in a supportive environment or if you are a regular swimmer with some new faces.

If you have any questions please let us know.

Once your booking has been made we will send out a checklist of what to bring on the day + a health questionnaire.

PRICE: £30

 
 
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Parent + Baby Yoga Class ~ August 4 week block
Aug
17
to Sep 7

Parent + Baby Yoga Class ~ August 4 week block

  • Glenurquhart Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We have 6 funded places available for a 4-week block of Parent + Baby Yoga at the Glenurquhart Centre, funded by Soirbheas. These places are aimed at mothers + babies from the Glenurquhart area.

Dates are: Thursdays 17th, 24th, 31st August + 7th September

This class will involve some gentle seated movement + breathwork for the parent as well as gentle movement, sound + relaxation for baby.

After class the Glenurquhart Centre have kindly offered to provide tea/coffee + cake for all parents free of charge.

Babies can join from 6 weeks old until they begin to crawl.

To sign up (for free) please click below:

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Summer Solstice ~ Yoga, Storytelling + Celebration!
Jun
21
7:30 PM19:30

Summer Solstice ~ Yoga, Storytelling + Celebration!

Join us for a beautiful evening of Yoga + Storytelling to celebrate the Summer Solstice.

We will begin the evening by gathering at Balnain Hall for some yoga with Helen. This will be an uplifting, joyful class to celebrate the turning of the wheel of the year as we reach the halfway point, the Summer Solstice or “Litha”.

Then we will walk the short distance to the shores of Loch Meikle to continue our evening with Alis Ballance of “Seanchas” for “orain agus seanchas nan ron” Songs and Stories of the seals. “Seanchas” is Gaelic for Lore + Storytelling and Alis is committed to keeping our ancient Highland traditional stories alive.

Afterwards, we will celebrate with something sparkling to drink by the loch and some may want to go for a solstice swim.

This will be a wonderful evening of yoga, connection, nature, folklore and community and we can’t wait to share it with you!

If you have any questions please just let us know.

PRICE: £30

 
 
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Parent + Baby Yoga Class ~ June 4 week block
Jun
8
to Jun 29

Parent + Baby Yoga Class ~ June 4 week block

  • Glenurquhart Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We have 6 funded places available for a 4-week block of Parent + Baby Yoga at the Glenurquhart Centre, funded by Soirbheas.

Dates are: Thursdays 8th, 15th, 22nd + 29th June

This class will involve some gentle seated movement + breathwork for the parent as well as gentle movement, sound + relaxation for baby.

After class the Glenurquhart Centre have kindly offered to provide tea/coffee + cake for all parents free of charge.

Babies can join from 6 weeks old until they begin to crawl.

To sign up (for free) please click below:

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Yoga Folk X Wild-Ness ~ Yoga + Wild Swimming
May
13
10:00 AM10:00

Yoga Folk X Wild-Ness ~ Yoga + Wild Swimming

Join us for a morning of yoga and cold-water swimming!

We will begin the morning together with an energising yoga practice led by Helen in Balnain Hall to warm our bodies and connect to our breath.

Then Kath Jones of Wild-Ness Spa & Retreat, who is an Open Water Swimming Coach + Lifestyle Medicine Physician, will explain the benefits of cold water immersion to your health and well-being and the ways we can undertake this safely. Then there will be the option to join us for a communal swim (or quick dip!) at Loch Meikle.

Afterwards, there will be hot drinks for everyone to warm up,

This will be a lovely morning of yoga, connection, nature, swimming, and community. It is especially a great opportunity to try open-water swimming in a supportive environment or if you are a regular swimmer with some new faces.

If you have any questions please let us know.

Once your booking has been made we will send out a checklist of what to bring on the day + a health questionnaire.

PRICE: £30

 
 
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Parent + Baby Yoga Class ~ 4 week block
Apr
20
to May 11

Parent + Baby Yoga Class ~ 4 week block

  • Glenurquhart Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SOLD OUT ~ NEXT BLOCK TBA SOON

We have 6 funded places available for a 4-week block of Parent + Baby Yoga at the Glenurquhart Centre, funded by Soirbheas.

Dates are: 20th April, 27th April, 4th May, 11th May

This class will involve some gentle seated movement + breathwork for the parent as well as gentle movement, sound + relaxation for baby.

After class the Glenurquhart Centre have kindly offered to provide tea/coffee + cake for all parents free of charge.

Babies can join from 6 weeks old until they begin to crawl.

To sign up (for free) please click below:

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Rhythm + Ritual ~ Spring Equinox Class
Mar
25
2:00 PM14:00

Rhythm + Ritual ~ Spring Equinox Class

I am really looking forward to sharing another Rhythm + Ritual practice with you!

This time we will be celebrating the Spring Equinox - Ostara. This is the halfway point between the Winter Solstice (Yule) + the Summer Solstice (Litha), according to the Celtic Wheel.

As we the seasons shift, new life emerges all around us in nature + the feeling of Spring is now firmly in the air. We will honour this time by moving + warming our winter bodies to welcome the renewal + brightness within us that comes with more light.

There will be time for meditation, breathwork, writing, movement, + finally, a deep relaxation. Afterwards, we will share a warm drink + enjoy being together in community.

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Kinloch Rannoch Retreat
Mar
3
to Mar 5

Kinloch Rannoch Retreat

Kinloch Rannoch Yoga Retreat 3-5th March

Bunrannoch House Hunting Lodge, Kinloch Rannoch, Perthshire.

Moira + I are so excited to be holding our first retreat of the year in this very special part of the world. If you are looking for a nourishing, relaxing yoga retreat with plenty of laughs then this is it!

The retreat will run from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon and there is an option to stay on an additional night on Sunday. It will include a variety of yoga classes (vinyasa, restorative, yin, yoga nidra) taught by Helen and Moira in the beautiful surrounds of the lodge lounge.

There will be plenty of time for relaxing, reading, wild swimming in beautiful Loch Rannoch and also optional hikes in the stunning local landscape!

Delicious Vegetarian/Vegan meals + snacks will be provided. If you have any particular dietary requirements, just let us know.

The price is £415 pp for 2 nights or £475 pp for 3 nights, this is for a single bed in a shared room, however, if you want your own room with a double that is an option too, let us know and we can send you the details. All rooms are en-suite.

If you would like to book please let us know as soon as you can as spaces are limited. A deposit of £100 will be required before the end of January and full payment must be made by 28th February.

Please let me know if you have any questions about anything at all.

Really hope you can join us!

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Rhythm + Ritual ~ Imbolc Class
Feb
11
2:00 PM14:00

Rhythm + Ritual ~ Imbolc Class

I am really looking forward to sharing another Rhythm + Ritual practice with you!

This time we will be celebrating Imbolc - the halfway point between the Winter Solstice (Yule) + the Spring Equinox (Ostara), according to the Celtic Wheel.

We will honour the natural rhythm of this time + the ritual of the turning of the wheel as we move through the seasons.

There will be time for meditation, breathwork, writing, movement, + finally, a deep relaxation.

Afterwards, we will share a warm drink + snack + enjoy being together in community.

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Rhythm + Ritual ~ Hogmanay Class
Dec
31
10:00 AM10:00

Rhythm + Ritual ~ Hogmanay Class

I am really looking forward to sharing a 2 hour practice on the 31st December.

Hogmanay is a beautiful time to pause, reflect, + gather our thoughts before moving forward into a new year with clarity + reverence.

We will honour the natural rhythm of winter + the ritual of the turning of the year.

There will be time for meditation, breathwork, journaling, movement, creating Sankalpa, + finally, a deep relaxation.

Warming drinks also provided to sip + toast ourselves + each other.

I have been teaching this Hogmanay ritual most years since 2013 and this year I am delighted to be teaching it in Balnain. I hope you can join me for this special class at the close of the year.

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MUDRA YOGA 200 hr TEACHER TRAINING 2018
Apr
28
to Sep 16

MUDRA YOGA 200 hr TEACHER TRAINING 2018

Mudra Vinyasa 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training will be based in Edinburgh and will be run over an 8 day intensive & weekends between April and September 2018. 
Mudra’s 200 hour teacher training is open to both yogi’s who wish to develop the tools and skills to teach yoga, as well as individuals who would like to delve deeper into a heartfelt personal practice surrounded by an intimate community. 

The 200 hour teacher training is a rich vinyasa based training to enable trainees to dive deeper into the practice of yoga, the philosophy behind it, and cultivate a richer way of living. The training will explore both classical and tantric philosophy, with a big emphasis placed on the ritual, asana, mantra, meditation, pranayama, elements of tantric yoga. 
The essence of this training is to deliver the comprehensive tools for new teachers contained in an intimate and authentic community. The content of the training will be rooted in tradition and applicable to daily life. There will be space for in-depth study, both as a group and individually. The course will be made up of an 8 day intensive and weekends, as well as homework, including study, journalling, assisting and teaching practicum.

Mudra is a Yoga Alliance registered school and graduates of the training will be 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers. 

DATES
8 day intensive // 28th April - 5th May at Gathering Essence, Edinburgh

May // 19th & 20th
June// 2nd & 3rd, 23rd & 24th
July// 14th & 15th
August// 4th & 5th
September// 1st & 2nd, 15th & 16th


Santosa Yoga, Edinburgh

Please note, the weekends will be held at Santosa Yoga Studio in Leith, whilst the 8 day intensive will be at Gathering Essence. 

If you are interested in joining us and would like more information please email hey.mudra@gmail.com

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Mudra December Urban Retreat
Dec
10
3:00 PM15:00

Mudra December Urban Retreat

December offering ~

This practice open to both beginners and experienced yogis, the bottom line here is to chill. We have been developing the urban retreat over the past couple of years to be an antidote to the yang energy of life. 
It's a simple offering of both yin and yang practices, delivered by Demelza and Helen to revitalise and restore. 

Each of our sequences are infused with tools of remedy in the form of movement, breath and stillness. 
Each Urban Retreat is a gentle offering of space for you to connect and reset, a coming home to yourself.

Cost: £25
Time: 3-5.30pm

We look forward to sharing this practice with you. 
Please use this link to book your place:  mudraurbanretreatdecember.brownpapertickets.com

 

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Mudra November Urban Retreat
Nov
12
3:00 PM15:00

Mudra November Urban Retreat

Come and join Demelza and I for our next Mudra Urban Retreat

Each Urban Retreat is a gentle offering of space for you to connect and reset, a coming home to yourself. Each of our sequences are infused with tools to remedy in the form of movement, breath and stillness.

Cost: £25

Time: 3 - 5.30 pm

Please click HERE visit: to book your place.

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