British Wheel of Yoga: Wales Region

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Loreto Centre, Abbey Road, Llandudno, LL30 2EL
Sunday 26th May 2013 | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Tutor: Granville Cousins
event fee: members £25 | non-members £30

Bring lunch and yoga equipment. Refreshments will be provided.

Make your cheque payable to 'BWY Wales'
Send booking form and cheque to
Organiser:   01286 660039  

YogaAsana followed by guided meditation. In YogAsana, Granville combines a classical static form of Hatha Yoga with a creative, dynamic practice of Surya Namaskara to open our hearts to the source of wealth within our own selves. His meditation is based on the practice of Mindfulness of Breathing. The purpose is to bring the mind to a place of calm so that one can begin to recognize and cultivate the innate nature of the Mind.

Granville Cousins is a qualified Iyengar Yoga Instructor and teaches both Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and his own developmental form of yogAsana. Over the years he has travelled extensively and studied with some of the world's most renowned yoga teachers. He first came to know yoga in the late 60s and practised extensively on his own for eight years until undertaking training in the Iyengar School of Yoga. His passion is for meditation and he follows the Vajrayana or Tibetan School of Buddhism.

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Shrewsbury Baptist Church, CENTRAL, Claremont Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QG
Sunday 2nd June 2013 | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Tutor: Howard Napper
event fee: members £35 | non-members £45

For more information, visit BWY West Midlands website

The workshop will focus upon uncovering the nature of stress discovering effective coping mechanisms understanding what is meant by good stress. Learn how we are more than capable of dealing with stress through ancient yoga techniques. Manage the effects of stress using dynamic and passive relaxing yoga positions amd pranayama.

Howard Napper is a Yoga Teacher, Author, Broadcaster and Lifestyle Expert. Through his numerous DVDs, books and television appearances, Howard has become one of the best-known faces of yoga in the UK. In recent years, his open and knowledgeable approach has enabled him to reach out beyond the confines of traditional yoga, to address some of the fundamentals of the human condition, including stress and the way in which we age. His unique classes are aimed at offering simple solutions to a host of problems including stress and anxiety, back pain, shoulder issues, longevity and lots more.

He hosts a number of yoga workshops in the UK and internationally, and also runs a unique weekly drop-in stress class in London. Howard has collaborated with a number of leading brands including Kellogg's Special K, GMTV, Boots and WH Smith. He also co-authored the best-selling book Pilates and Yoga and writes for a number of magazines. He can often be seen on TV and has previously hosted his own series of show Simply Yoga with Howard Napper (ITV2).

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Llanellen Village Hall, Llanellen, Abergavenny, NP7 9HT
Saturday 22nd June 2013 | 10.00 am – 12 noon
event fee: FREE for BWY Wales teacher members

Teachers' meeting for all yoga teachers and student teachers in Gwent and surrounding areas.

Gareth Daniels, an 'e marketing' expert, has kindly agreed to come to the meeting. If you have any questions regarding using social media, websites etc. do let me know and I shall pass them on to him before the meeting. I shall report back on the regional committee meeting to be held on 12th May. We will also be looking at Donna Farhi’s book Teaching Yoga for some guidance and inspiration. Do let me know if you are able to attend.

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The Yoga Studio, 5 Talbot Street, Maesteg, CF34 9BT
Saturday 22nd June 2013 | 9.30 am – 4.00 pm
Tutor: Rob Clapham
event fee: members £40 | non-members £40

Please bring your own lunch.

Make your cheque payable to 'BWY Wales'
Send booking form and cheque to
CR Mid & West Glamorgan:   07890 600994  

Emergency First Aid at Work course, to comply with current Health & Safety regulations, taught by practical work and discussion.

Registered first aid trainer

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Llanfoist Village Hall, Church Lane, off Merthyr Road, Abergavenny, NP7 9LP
Saturday 29th June 2013 | 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Tutor: Viola Iken-Kirwan
event fee: members £10 | non-members £10

This is a FREE event for BWY Wales members, but you must book a place and send a cheque for £10 as a deposit. Your cheque will be returned to you if you attend the event.

Please bring a mat, something to sit on for meditation (chairs will be available), a blanket, and wear comfortable clothes.

Make your cheque payable to 'BWY Wales'
Send booking form and cheque to
CR Gwent:   01495 213532  

The Art of Self-Care
The day will be a mixture of meditation, guided awareness and working mindfully through movements with our breath.

Viola’s introduction to the idea of self-care came from her mother who introduced her to ‘Transcendental Meditation’ during her teenage years. Years later, when she moved to Wales, she trained as a Yoga teacher at the Mandala Yoga Ashram. She has taken part in different types of Yoga and meditation trainings which have led her to develop her own particular style. Viola loves to share her experiences on how Yoga and meditation can help us to live a more fulfilled life.

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Over the Rainbow, Tanygroes, near Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2JD
Sunday 30th June 2013 | 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
Tutor: Mahenderpal Sorya
event fee: members £10 | non-members £10

This is a FREE event for BWY Wales members, but you must book a place and send a cheque for £10 as a deposit. Your cheque will be returned to you if you attend the event.

Bring mat/block/straps, and wear light clothes. Refreshments provided. There will be an optional 2-course veggie lunch after the workshop - £8 to all.
A BWY teachers’ meeting will be held after the workshop. BWY teachers not able to attend the workshop are welcome to join us afterwards for the teachers’ meeting and for lunch (£8) or teas.

Make your cheque payable to 'BWY Wales'
Send booking form and cheque to
CR Ceredigion:   01239 621702  

The focus of this relaxed and nurturing day is on approaching Yoga as moving meditation. You’ll be practising Yoga postures, guided meditations and breathing techniques - all with an emphasis on developing concentration and focus during practice. You’ll be directing this focus towards approaching the body as your true home; turning lights on, learning new ways of occupying it, utilising the things you discover and, of course, making it more comfortable and homely!

Mahenderpal (Minz) Sorya is a London-based BWY Yoga and meditation Teacher. Meditation as a means of discovery and personal develop-ment is of particular interest to him, as is his current mission to support busy Londoners to slow down! He currently teaches in a variety of locations (colleges, yoga studios and community centres) in London. When he’s not teaching Yoga, Minz teaches Art History and Painting and Drawing courses. He’s really looking forward to sharing things he’s learnt with others in Ceredigion!

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Goytre Village Hall, Penperlleni, Abergavenny, NP4 0AR
Saturday 20th July 2013 | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Tutor: Andrea Kwiatkowski
Event fee: BWY teachers & student teachers £30 | other BWY members £40

Please bring with you:
• your own light lunch; drinks will be provided
• pen/pencil and notebook
• usual yoga equipment for practical yoga session

Make your cheque payable to 'BWY Wales'
Send booking form and cheque to
CR Gwent:   01495 213532  

Sequencing in a yoga class is for BWY or BWY-accredited teachers who must have knowledge of BWY Asana on the diploma course. If non-teachers wish to attend, provided that they have 2 years' experience or have worked with Andrea before, they will be put on a waiting list and offered a place in the week prior to the event, if places are still available.

The day will include both a practical and a theory session during the day: a morning practical with Andrea using sequences that include kneeling, preparation of asana, standing, backbending, forward bending and twisting; a group practical creative session in the afternoon and a teaching part to show your skill in vinyasa karma. A question and answer session at end of day will assess how sequencing can become a valued part of a yoga class.

Andrea Kwiatkowski is known for her passionate, dynamic and inspirational teaching that incorporates both the physical and spiritual aspects of yoga from the lineage of T Krishnamacharaya. Her classes integrate deep Bhakti-infused practices with the application of precise alignment and deep intention. Andrea believes that yoga can enable us to become self-aware and fill our lives with compassion and love.

She trained as a professional dancer and worked extensively around the world where her interest in yoga and eastern philosophy began. She has studied and taught in India, Thailand, Egypt, France, Sri Lanka, Spain and Turkey.

Andrea is a DCT for the BWY, a certified Jivamukti yoga teacher, Yin yoga teacher and Restorative teacher. She teaches in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, where she lives, at the Jasmine Trust BWY-approved centre, and also at the Jivamukti centre in London. She leads BWY events, retreats and workshops around the country and has taught at the annual BWY Congress. She has set up Santoshayoga, a Yoga centre which gives a percentage of all profits to animal welfare and local charities.

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Salwarpe Village Hall, Copcut Lane, Droitwich, WR9 7JB
Saturday 20th July 2013 | 11.00 am – 5.00 pm
Tutor: Anna Semlyen
Event fee: BWY teachers & student teachers £38 | other BWY members £45

For more information, visit BWY West Midlands website

The day will introduce Ayurveda, the science of self-healing, as the sister science to yoga. The constitutions of Vata, Pitta and Kapha will be examined and how to work out the appropriate yoga practices for each, especially as these may be affected by health issues or the changing seasons. Students will try to ascertain their own constitutions with questionnaires and discussions. The day will include posture work, breathing, meditation and relaxation as well as advice on nutrition and lifestyle for each dosha.

Anna Semlyen is a BWY yoga teacher and researcher with the University of York’s Health Sciences Department where she is on the steering group of researchers into yoga for lower back pain. She qualified in 1999 and is joint author of the Yoga For Healthy Lower Backs manual for students and teachers, and the relaxation CD funded by the Arthritis Research Campaign. Anna is an IST tutor on Ayurvedic Yoga and Dosha, and tutored on this topic at the BWY National Congress 2009. She also tutored at the 2010 Congress on the Gunas, self confidence and energy.

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Rock Chapel Vestry, Pwllyglaw, Cwmavon, Port Talbot, SA12 9HB
Saturday 10th August 2013 | 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Tutor: Elaine Jones
event fee: members £10 | non-members £10

This is a FREE event for BWY Wales members, but you must book a place and send a cheque for £10 as a deposit. Your cheque will be returned to you if you attend the event.

Please bring your own mat, blanket/cushion. Hot drinks and cake will be supplied!

Make your cheque payable to 'BWY Wales'
Send booking form and cheque to
CR Mid & West Glamorgan:   07890 600994  

An afternoon of enjoyable exploration of the anatomy and philosophy of breathing using asana, pranayama and discussion.

Elaine Jones is an experienced adult educator / trainer with a 30-year track record of working with a wide variety of groups, and has been teaching Yoga for more than 10 years in the Afan Valley. She strongly believes that Yoga is for everyone and that everyone can benefit; she enjoys making sense of all aspects of Yoga and trying to make it enjoyable for all. Elaine is a BWY Foundation Course tutor and has recently been involved in the Yoga for Health and Well-being research report.

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Little Shop of Calm, 1 Wesgate, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AQ
Sunday 8th September 2013 | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Tutor: Alistair Shearer
Event fee: BWY teachers & student teachers £30.00 | other BWY members £40.00

Bring your own lunch; refreshments will be provided.

Make your cheque payable to 'BWY Wales'
Send booking form and cheque to
CR South Glamorgan:   0845 094 3393  

Aims of the day
1) to introduce the Upanishads - the thinkers, seers and poets. Explaining how the ancient rishis conveyed their lyrical, life-affirming perceptions of the unity of all life through the medium of recited Sanskrit.
2) to explain how these verses reveal an intimate, mystical bond between worshipper and environment, the individual and the cosmos.
3) to explain their aim to be a vehicle for understanding the meaning and purpose of life. Are they still relevant today?
4) to discuss in more detail the principal Upanishads (Mandukya, Kena, Isha, Chhandogya, Brihadishvara, Katha) in relation to content and meaning.
5) to enjoy and listen to recordings of some of the principal Upanishads.

By the end of the day, participants will:
1) understand the origins of the Upanishads and their historical context.
2) understand how the verses are structured and appreciate they have a compelling beauty and power.
3) understand the purpose of the Upanishads as a teaching to explain the structure, purpose and meaning of life, and be able to form an opinion as to whether they are relevant to modern-day life.
4) be able to name some key Upanishads and understand the essence of what they are attempting to convey.
5) have had an authentic experience of the verse and its transformative energy by listening to recordings.

Alistair Shearer is a writer and lecturer, who has travelled widely throughout south and south-east Asia, particularly in India which he considers his spiritual home. He is also an oriental art historian, with a particular interest in the sacred art of Hinduism and Buddhism. In this capacity has taught courses at prestigious institutions, including the British Museum, London University (SOAS), and the auction houses Christie's and Sotheby’s. He regularly organises and accompanies cultural tours to India. His latest project has been building the Neeleshwar Hermitage, a retreat hotel in Kerala which opened for business this year.

Alistair has practised and taught meditation for many years, running meditation centres in Oxford, Lancaster and Exeter. He currently teaches in Suffolk and London. Among his dozen publications are translations from Sanskrit of classic spiritual texts: the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Upanishads. He is known on the Yoga circuit for his ability to simplify subjects that are all too often confusing, and to present them in a lively and accessible manner; his deep knowledge of the cultural background of the subject adds an extra dimension to his teaching.

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Upton Bishop Millenium Hall, Upton Bishop, Herefordshire, HR9 7TU
Saturday 28th September 2013 | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Tutor: Rajesh David and Upasana

For more information, visit BWY West Midlands website

From Sound to Silence is a natural progression from the earlier course, Nada Yoga - The Yoga of Subtle Sound. Although it is helpful, it is not a requirement that participants should have attended this previous course. It is designed to take the practice of Nada Yoga to a deeper level, and prepare participants for an in-depth study of the Mandukya Upanishad. In this course we effect the transition from sound to silence through music, mantra yoga and body work, and we reflect on the meaning and nature of Silence.

The course covers:
* Overview of the concept of Nada
* Harmony and balance in posture and movement
* Working with mantras
* Sound and the chakra paradigm
* Exploring conscious deep sleep through Yoga Nidra
* Reflecting on the mantra OM through selected verses from the Upanishads
* Meditation

Rajesh David received his yoga teaching diploma from The Yoga Institute, Mumbai, India, in 1980. He is a composer and singer, trained in Indian classical music and, as a professional singer, was an A-grade artist for All India Radio and Television. He was a resident of Mandala Yoga Ashram in Wales for four years, from 2001-2005, during which time he conducted kirtan and chanting sessions, gave concerts of devotional music, and developed the Nada Yoga course.

Upasana received her yoga teaching diploma from the Dharma Yoga Centre, after a five-year course in the Satyananda tradition under the tutelage of Julie Friedeberger and Swami Dharmananda Saraswati. From 2001-2005 she was a resident of Mandala Yoga Ashram, where she continues to teach regularly and is a trustee. She is also a serious practitioner of the discipline of Authentic Movement, and incorporates practices informed by Authentic Movement in an annual course at the ashram entitled Movement, Pleasure and Insight.

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The Yoga Studio, 5 Talbot Street, Maesteg, CF34 9BT
Starts 28th September 2013 for 3 years | 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
Tutor: Audrey Blow and Lynne Jones

For more information, contact 01485 213532 or
01656 738079

This is the new BWYQ Level 4 Diploma in Teaching Yoga - the nationally recognised qualification for yoga teaching. Induction Days will be held on 1st June and 6th July 2013.

How is the Course organised?
The three-year course includes 500 hours tuition and home study. We will meet on one Saturday per month 9.30am to 5.30pm at The Yoga Studio, Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 9BT. There are two residential retreats from Friday evening till Sunday afternoon at Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Penrhos. These are scheduled to be approximately half way through, and near the end of the course.

What does the course offer?
Structural and functional anatomy of asana, from the simplest to the most challenging.
Progressive practices in pranayama - developing the vital life force.
Relaxation and stress management using a variety of yoga practices
Kriya, Bandha and Mudra - cleansing and energizing practices.
Understanding the Chakra system and our energy body.
Chanting practices- the yoga of sound.
Meditation techniques- practical ways of becoming more mindful.
Yoga Philosophy – Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads.
History of Yoga- the background and the various yoga traditions.
Teaching theory and skills- effective communication techniques and teaching adults.
Constructing a sound Lesson Plan.
Considering the needs of individual students.
Teaching and adjusting students safely.
Progressing students in their yoga practice.
Constructing a progressive Course Plan.
Class management and administration, marketing and financial. Aspects of Professional and ethical aspects of teaching yoga.
Developing all aspects of your personal yoga practice.

Audrey Blow is a British Wheel of Yoga qualified teacher, who has studied further in breath control and in meditation. Since 2004 she has been teaching people of all ages and abilities in weekly classes, private tuition and on weekend retreats. Audrey offers the BWY teacher training diploma course with Lynne Jones.

Lynne Jones is a BWY-qualified teacher who has been teaching since 2002. She is interested in the journey of yoga from the external world to the internal and the process of becoming more settled into our true nature. She believes the practice of yoga takes us closer to our unique ability to be creative, and enhances our capacity to express that creativity. Lynne has many years' experience of meditation influenced by the Buddhist tradition, and has been sitting meditation retreats for over 17 years. She also runs ‘yoga and creative expression’ workshops and offers an IST day on Meditation.

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Loreto Centre, Abbey Road, Llandudno, LL30 2EL
Saturday 5th October 2013 | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Tutor: Alistair Shearer
Event fee: BWY teachers & student teachers £30.00 | other BWY members £40.00

Bring your own lunch; refreshments will be provided.

Make your cheque payable to 'BWY Wales'
Send booking form and cheque to
CR North-East Wales:   01352 759333  

Aims of the day
1) to introduce the Upanishads - the thinkers, seers and poets. Explaining how the ancient rishis conveyed their lyrical, life-affirming perceptions of the unity of all life through the medium of recited Sanskrit.
2) to explain how these verses reveal an intimate, mystical bond between worshipper and environment, the individual and the cosmos.
3) to explain their aim to be a vehicle for understanding the meaning and purpose of life. Are they still relevant today?
4) to discuss in more detail the principal Upanishads (Mandukya, Kena, Isha, Chhandogya, Brihadishvara, Katha) in relation to content and meaning.
5) to enjoy and listen to recordings of some of the principal Upanishads.

By the end of the day, participants will:
1) understand the origins of the Upanishads and their historical context.
2) understand how the verses are structured and appreciate they have a compelling beauty and power.
3) understand the purpose of the Upanishads as a teaching to explain the structure, purpose and meaning of life, and be able to form an opinion as to whether they are relevant to modern-day life.
4) be able to name some key Upanishads and understand the essence of what they are attempting to convey.
5) have had an authentic experience of the verse and its transformative energy by listening to recordings.

Outline plan for the day
10.00 – Introduction to the history of the Upanishads in the context of the guru-shishya tradition
10.30 – Structure, verse and sound - including recordings of Upanishadic recitation
11.30 – Coffee break
12.00 – The purpose of the Upanishads.
             Are they a vehicle for understanding the meaning of life and are they relevant today?
13.30 – LUNCH
14.00 – The Principal Upanishads. Which ones are regarded as the Ten Principal Upanishads and why?
             Looking at some of them in more detail and analysing their content.
16.00 – End

Alistair Shearer is a writer and lecturer, who has travelled widely throughout south and south-east Asia, particularly in India which he considers his spiritual home. He is also an oriental art historian, with a particular interest in the sacred art of Hinduism and Buddhism. In this capacity has taught courses at prestigious institutions, including the British Museum, London University (SOAS), and the auction houses Christie's and Sotheby’s. He regularly organises and accompanies cultural tours to India. His latest project has been building the Neeleshwar Hermitage, a retreat hotel in Kerala which opened for business this year.

Alistair has practised and taught meditation for many years, running meditation centres in Oxford, Lancaster and Exeter. He currently teaches in Suffolk and London. Among his dozen publications are translations from Sanskrit of classic spiritual texts: the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Upanishads. He is known on the Yoga circuit for his ability to simplify subjects that are all too often confusing, and to present them in a lively and accessible manner; his deep knowledge of the cultural background of the subject adds an extra dimension to his teaching.

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Lysaght Institute, Orb Drive, Newport, NP19 0RA
Saturday 9th November 2013 | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Tutor: Peter Blackaby
event fee: members £30 | non-members £40

The venue charges £1.50 per head for tea/coffee. The cafeteria is available for light lunches, or bring your own packed lunch.

Make your cheque payable to 'BWY Wales'
Send booking form and cheque to
CR Gwent:   01495 213532  

In the last twenty years there has been a growing shift in thinking about the way the mind and body relate. This has deep implications for the way we teach yoga. The main shift has been a move from a structural, mechanistic view of the body and how it moves, to a functional and sensory perspective. This means that, as teachers or serious practitioners, we need to shift our attention from targeting particular muscles or areas of the body, and focus on movement patterns as a whole and how we sense the changes in ourselves as we practise. This workshop will attempt to clarify the ideas outlined above.

Peter Blackaby has been teaching yoga for over 20 years. He originally trained as an Iyengar teacher, but his subsequent studies in osteopathy, and meetings with other yoga teachers, led him to change his direction, pursuing a more bio-mechanically friendly approach to asana work. Recently this has developed into a broader ‘humanistic’ perspective, with the intention of making yoga more accessible to the western mind by grounding the physical, physiological and psychological effects of yoga practice in a rational context.

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Clydach Community Hall, Vardre Road, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5LP
Saturday 16th November 2013 | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Tutor: Andrea Newman
event fee: members £25 | non-members £32

Please bring your own lunch, mat, blanket and block. Refreshments will be provided.

Make your cheque payable to 'BWY Wales'
Send booking form and cheque to
CR Mid & West Glamorgan:   07890 600994  

Yoga practice is a way of deepening our awareness and awakening to reality. By becoming more and more aware of the subtle (and less subtle) aspects of the dynamic anatomy and physiology of our own body, we develop a greater connection to the world we live in and take steps towards knowing ourselves better. In this workshop we will explore what it means to live in a human body, upright and in gravity. We will look at how our personal perceptions and deeply held beliefs about the world shape our bodies and the way we stand and move. Moving with embodied awareness allows us to grow ever closer towards a pattern of whole health, inner peace and vibrant living. The workshop will include mindful asana, breath work and meditation and is suitable for all.

Andrea Newman has been teaching yoga since 1994 and is an experienced DCT. She qualified as a Rolfing Structural Integration bodyworker in 2008, after nearly 3 years of training at the European Rolfing Association in Munich, and also has a diploma in Stress Management Training. Andrea's practice and teaching has been inspired by yogis and teachers from many different traditions, including the Satyananda, Iyengar, Sivananda, Viniyoga, Kripalu and Scaravelli schools.

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Ynysmeudwy Community Hall, Old Road, Ynysmeudwy Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4PN
Sunday 4th May 2014 | 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Tutor: Marye Wyvill
event fee: members £30 | non-members £40

Please bring your own lunch, mat, blanket, block; teas and coffee will be provided.

Make your cheque payable to 'BWY Wales'
Send booking form and cheque to
CR Mid & West Glamorgan:   07890 600994  

Outline of the day
10 am - 1 pm
• Short relaxation
• Introduction to the day
• Discussing the nature of movement, limitations to movement, and what we mean by pleasure
• Mapping the body: how we create our body maps; practices which help to correct misconceptions about how our body is structured and how it functions
• Focus on the neck and lumbar: reasons for weakness; how to increase awareness in these areas; practices which foster spontaneous reorganization of locomotion and posture
2 pm - 4 pm
• Influence of the birth process on breath
• Yoga Nidra
• Exploring primal patterns of locomotion; what can quadrupeds tell us about optimal body use - practices to illustrate how recognition of our common evolutionary history can enhance movement and posture

Marye Wyvill's background in yoga includes five years' training at the Dharma Yoga Centre, under the tutelage of Julie Friedeberger and Swami Dharmananda Saraswati, and four years as a resident at Mandala Yoga Ashram in Wales. She has also trained on Ruthy Alon's Bones for Life programme, designed to stimulate bone strength through natural movement and weight-bearing posture.

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