June Friday Flourish evening retreat

Name: June Friday Flourish evening retreat
Start: 2024-06-21T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-06-21T22:15:00+01:00
Location: Halton Village Hall HP22 5NG

Schedule

Fri Jun 21 2024 at 08:30 pm to 10:15 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Halton Village Hall HP22 5NG | Aylesbury, EN

Thank you so much for your enquiry into the Friday Flourish evening retreats.
What are these?
These are stand alone classes/events based around seasonal yoga themes.
With the unrelenting demands placed upon us in daily modern life, I hope to offer you a respite by connecting with our own and the earth's natural rhythms. The evenings are designed to keep you fit, flexible, calm and energized all year round. It's about connecting with the season you are in, and reflecting on how you wish to use your energy and set your intentions for the coming season.
I appreciate you might not want a regular class on a Friday evening so these are roughly once a month and are designed to give you time to flourish - physically, emotionally, spiritually.
Maybe you can’t commit to a weekly class but would like to come to a one-off; maybe you want to come with your friend; your mum; your sister; your daughter.
Maybe the last time you saw me was at a pregnancy or postnatal class but you would like to occasionally dip into an evening just for you.
Maybe you are intrigued about my style of teaching and this is a good way to see if my weekly classes will be a good fit.
Maybe you already come to my women’s classes and want more.
These are just for women (my specialism).
Please don't worry about your level of experience; your age; fitness; flexibility; or any other self-imposed doubts which might be creeping in. Everyone is welcome with open arms, and if you are a seasoned yogi, there are lots for you too.
Just 1 hour and 45 mins of time for yourself 20.30-22.15 at Halton Village Hall.
Old School Close
Halton Village
Aylesbury
Bucks
HP22 5NG.
Our remaining schedule for the year is:
21 Jun - Pause (Summer Solstice)
19 Jul - Warmth (Summer)
No Friday Flourish in August
20 Sep - Abundance (Autumn Equinox)
18 Oct - Letting Go (Autumn)
22 Nov - Light (Autumn Turns to Winter)
No Friday Flourish in December
The June Friday Flourish: Pause
Summer Solstice
In our 1 hour 45 minutes together, we have a beautiful blend of movement and relaxation.
We will hit the reset button by initiating the evening with a summer clouds guided relaxation and delve into the themes of the Summer Solstice. The Summer Solstice is a doorway into the second half of the year. It is a fiery, fertile, exuberant, passionate time, when the earth's loveliness just seems to go on and on. Energy-wise the Summer Solstice is like the full moon; it is pregnant with possibility. Our monthly theme is to PAUSE; at the solstice the sun appears to stand still before it changes direction. It is our opportunity to stand still, pause, and take time to reflect. We have reached the top of the mountain and stop to take in the view. We look over the journey we have taken since winter and look ahead to the path that leads us into the darker half of the year.
Our opening postures invite us to be still, pause and regather our energy. We will move into a seated or writing meditation (whichever you would prefer) with our Summer Solstice Meditation questions. We then practice waterfall breathing, and our physical practice continues the theme of the evening with sun salutations, postures mainly focusing on the lower back, knees, glutes and abdominals. The three lower chakras are stimulated and the postures are largely chosen to stretch, strengthen and bend forward.
Finally we end the evening with a 15 minute guided relaxation in which we submit into a sanctuary of peace and muse on the influences of the month of June.
Everyone goes home with a Yoga With Alice D cotton bag, affirmation notebook and pen (which you might use as part of the writing meditation).
The cost of the evening is £15 per person.
How do I book a space?
Please complete the booking form, where payment will also be made.
You can also book another month's Flourish at this time.
What do I need to bring?
I will provide all yoga equipment (mats, blankets, pillows, straps and eye masks) to use at your discretion. It is your choice if you would like to bring your own mat in addition to place on top.
I would advise that you bring a bottle of water and wear some loose comfortable clothes for your yoga practice, including layers so you can easily adjust depending on whether you are lying still in relaxation or being more physical.