AYS Events

Friday Workshops at Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton
A series of workshops designed for experienced practitioners and teachers to develop their practice and understanding of yoga.
This year’s theme is the panca maya – the 5 ways of understanding ourselves as described in the Taittiriya Upanisad.
Although you can take each workshop separately (space permitting), it is highly advised to come to the complete set to get a good overview of this beautiful model.
Friday 16th March: Anna Maya: The Food Body – exploring ourselves at the level of structure

As the dormancy of winter approaches this practice will focus on the exhalation and the BK (pause after exhalation) to create a sense of lightness in the body, and space in the mind. This practice will primarily focus on twists and forward bends.

Cost £15 on the door.

Contact Jane Harris: 07775 672 777, 01392 675 831, jane.yogini@gmail.com or www.athayoga.org.uk

This practice could also have been called "Maintaining Your Immune System." As the winter beckons with all its attendant sneezes and diseases we shall look particularly at some practical ways of optimising the immune system, in yoga terms this involves stoking the digestive fire (agni), important for a strong immune system. We shall therefore be focusing on twists, and some cleansing pranayama's (breathing practices).

Cost £15 on the door.

Contact Jane Harris: 07775 672 777, 01392 675 831, jane.yogini@gmail.com or www.athayoga.org.uk

A practice for the legs in which we find most of the major muscle groups, and perhaps some you had forgotten about. Followed by a relaxing stepped pranayama (breathing practice).

Cost £15 on the door.

Contact Jane Harris: 07775 672 777, 01392 675 831, jane.yogini@gmail.com or www.athayoga.org.uk

A warming practice that will fill you with energy, and put a spring in your step. Practice will focus on backbands, the inhalation and invigorating pranayamas (breathing practices).

Cost £15 on the door.

Contact Jane Harris: 07775 672 777, 01392 675 831, jane.yogini@gmail.com or www.athayoga.org.uk

ASANA and BEYOND:
Linking Theory to Practice

Sunday March 18th 2012 Sunday April 15th 2012

St Mary's Church Hall, Bridport, Dorset
with Ranju Roy

A two-day course at St Mary's Church Hall, Bridport, designed for group class and individual students who wish to take their yoga practice & knowledge a step further. It provides a grounding in the fundamental principles of “Viniyoga”, adapting yoga to the needs of the individual student.

 Practice Planning: WHAT constitutes a rounded practice, and
how can you devise one to suit your needs?

Asana (body postures) are generally taken to be synonymous with yoga today. However, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali show us that asana are but one limb and that much of the work in yoga is on the level of mind. In this workshop we shall look at the role of meditation in yoga. This involves dharana (concentration), dhyana (meditation) and samadhi
(absorbtion).
The workshop follows on from previous workshops on ‘Prana,’ ‘Prana &

Hatha Yoga Study Course 15-17 June 2012, 7-9 Sept, 16-18 Nov, 1-3 Feb 2013
with Ranju Roy & Dave Charlton
Primarily for qualified Viniyoga teachers.
A chance to considerably enrich our understanding of yoga with an in-depth study of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and how to link this text both to our teaching and practice. Over 4 weekends, we will explore the main themes of Hatha Yoga and this text in particular, comparing these ideas with those of the Yoga Sutra..

Whatever your knowledge, experience or level of fitness, this enjoyable 3-hour workshop will give you a realistic understanding of the foundations of Yoga practice and allow you to experience and start practicing in a supportive environment.

There will be time to explore the core principles of Yoga practice, to explore some key postures common to many Yoga classes, and to deepen your understanding of the wider, essential aspects of Yoga.

This will be the ninth aYs Annual Convention.
This event can be attended on both a residential and non-residential basis.
The teaching offered is varied so that there is something substantial for both the teacher wanting to fulfil In-Service Training requirements, and the non-teacher.

For booking information please contact Debbie Falchi.
Email: events@ays.org.uk
Tel: 07748 484510

This retreat will focus on Parinama – the fundamental nature of change and transformation. We will explore the teachings on parinama from the 3rd chapter of the Yoga Sutra and seek to reflect the themes in the practices on the weekend.

The Green Hotel is a wonderful venue to have as a ‘home’ base for a yoga course and to explore the surrounding area.
This small and simply restored Chitteranjan Palace is set in large gardens and is a perfect contrast and oasis to the busy clamour and colour of Mysore which surrounds it! The care and attention as well as the wonderful meals make the stay feel very special.

The two-week course includes yoga sessions and a 24 hour mid course stay in Daramsala
Basunti is an idyllic private retreat in northern India with amazing views of the Himalayas.
Look at www.basunti.com
It is possible to fly to Amritsar and stay a night or 2 en route to visit the Golden Temple.
There will be short excursions for those who want to venture into the local area
Contact sheila.stonesby@btinternet.com for further details and photographs

This weekend retreat is an opportunity to take time for ourselves & explore the value of yoga in our everyday lives using yoga practice, teaching sessions exploring the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and creative workshops linked to the weekend theme.
Accommodation is mainly in single rooms with en-suite facilities
The cost includes all meals, tuition, handouts and materials. In 2011 the cost for a single room is £295.
Contact Sheila to book on 01664 464852
sheila.stonesby@btinternet.com
A booking form is attached

This weekend retreat is an opportunity to take time for ourselves & explore the value of yoga in our everyday lives using yoga practice, teaching sessions exploring the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and creative workshops linked to the weekend theme.
Accommodation is mainly in single rooms with en-suite facilities
The cost includes all meals, tuition, handouts and materials. In 2011 the cost for a single room is £295.
Contact Sheila to book on 01664 464852
sheila.stonesby@btinternet.com
A booking form is attached

Saturdays monthly
11.00 am - 12.30 pm

Contact Lynne on lscott888@hotmail.com
or phone 0131 669 0407

Monthly on Saturdays
2.30 - 4 pm

Contact Lynne lscott888@hotmail.com
Or phone 0131 669 0407

Mondays 5.30 - 6.30 pm
Spaces occasionally available - please contact me

Teachers (and others) who work for Dundee Council are welcome to join the tired teachers class at Harris Academy, Tuesdays term time at 4.00-5.00 pm.

Class in St Andrews has been discontinued

Cupar YMCA Bonnygate
General Class
10.00-11.00 am Thursdays

For further details, contact Margo Romberg
mromberg@blueyonder.co.uk

Chant Sangha
with Geoff Farrer & Margaret McGlashan

The London chanting Sangha meets on a monthly basis and is on the second Sunday in the month from 2-4.30pm with a tea break in the middle. We cover Vedic chants and also chant the Yoga Sutra. They are held at Margaret McGlashan's home in Raynes Park near Wimbledon.

If you wish to come please contact Geoff on 0207 703 1495 or email maxgeoff@maxgeoff.demon.co.uk

Geoff Farrer
http://ays.org.uk/member/geoff-farrer