Weekend Workshop with Garth McLean - Full weekend

We all have a nervous system. Sometimes we may face a challenge that is nervous system related.
In this workshop we will seek to soothe and balance the nervous and immune systems to calm any chaos and restore a sense of balance, physically and emotionally, according to the individual's needs and ability. Health is simply a by-product of proper yoga practice.

Through iconic alignment of asana (physical postures) and pranayama (breath work) we can fortify stability and mobility to keep mobile and endure what may not be able to be cured. Garth offers his years of experience steeped in compassionate exploration and incorporating a creative, adaptive approach to encourage, elevate and empower students of all levels of ability with and without physical challenges to go beyond any perceived limitations of the body and mind. Garth’s goal is to help provide all practitioners with tangible, practical tools to further enhance your health.

The weekend will be of special interest for persons with MS, Parkinson's, Long Covid, neurological and movement challenges, and teachers of yoga. Adaptations offered according to the individual’s ability and condition. As the weekend is cumulative, attending the entire weekend is strongly recommended though not a pre-requisite.

Friday June 6^th 18:00 – 20:00 Restorative session

A restorative practice can offer the practitioner rest, recovery and recuperation for the muscles and internal organs of the body. This can often provide a deeper rest for the body and mind than sleep. When asanas are done in preparation for and in combination with pranayama (breath work), a restorative practice can revitalize and aid in physical and mental recovery from any fatigue that may be present.

Saturday June 7^th 10:00 to 16:00 General Asana class (with lunch break)

Taking into consideration the needs, ability and level of those in attendance, we will explore a range of asanas to enhance mobility, strength and balance.

Sunday June 11^th 10:00 to 14:00 (with break) General to Intermediate Asana

Building upon the previous sessions and taking into consideration where one is in their practice, in this empowering class, practitioners will be safely guided, one step at a time, to proceed towards finding pathways to realize goals that might otherwise seem inaccessible.  Of course, it’s great to aim high, but it is also vital to respect where we are on any given day with awareness, compassion and self-acceptance. Through the Iyengars’ inventive use of props we can practice asanas to remove barriers and discover a transformative, rewarding experience one step at a time.

Full weekend price £120.  Early bird £110 until 30th April. Individual sessions on Friday and Saturday may then become available and will appear on our timetable.

Cancellation Policy - if you need to cancel please let us know ASAP and, if we can allocate your place to another person you will be refunded less a small admin fee.