Spring Awakening - Queer Yoga Flow & Restore Workshop

Spring Awakening - Queer Yoga Flow & Restore Workshop

We welcome you to join Annabel (they/them), Ruth (she/her) and the Queer Yoga Edinburgh community in the beautiful Tidal Yoga studio on Leith Walk for a nurturing afternoon of Flow and Restore yoga.

Schedule

Please aim to arrive10-15 minutes before the start, so you have plenty of time to get in, settle and get comfy.

2-2:55pm - Gentle flow with Ruth. We'll energise, stretch and strengthen the whole body by linking movement to breath as we move through some playful sequences inspired by nature's offerings.

2:55-3:05pm - Short rest break, feel free to bring a drink or snack along with you!

3:05-4pm - Restorative yoga with Annabel. To rest and restore, we'll settle into a grounding selection of warm, comfortable positions on the mat. We'll use plenty of bolsters, blankets, and blocks to support our bodies to fully relax the breath, body and mind. Movement will be minimal during this session as you are encouraged to let yourself sink into a deep, conscious rest.

Level
This practice is open to all levels of experience. We are expecting the group size to be between 10-15 people. We aim to create a supportive, non-judgmental and welcoming space for all within our community of LGBTQ+ folks.

Pricing

We offer reduced and tiered pricing options as we are aiming to make our events financially accessible. Please pay what you are able and if you are unable to pay, please just get in touch. All donations go directly back into our community and support us to deliver subsidised classes.

Getting Here

The studio is situated towards the bottom end of Leith Walk. There are limited on-street parking spaces available on the smaller side streets, but there are plenty of of public transport options including a tram stop just a couple of minute's walk from the studio, and bus stops for the 7, 14, 16, 25 and 49 right outside.

About the Space

The main studio space is on one floor at street-level with one small step to the front door . There is a seating area to remove shoes, two all-gender bathroom stalls, and a small room to leave bags and coats. The studio will be locked during our workshop so your belongings are secure, but you can leave the room at any time if you need a break.

We will be playing some quiet music through the workshop and will be lighting the space with dim lighting and/or small electric candles, otherwise, there is natural light coming through the windows. There is frosting on the windows so passer-bys can't look in, but you may hear some noises from vehicles or pedestrians outside during our practice.

We will not be using incense or essential oils during this session, and we will not be offering hands on assists.

What to Bring

Mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Blocks, blankets and bolsters will be provided, as well as straps and eye pillows wherever needed or wanted. Chairs can also be provided if needed for some or all of practice. We suggest you wear comfy clothes you can freely move in (joggers, shorts, T-shirts etc). Layers may be helpful to stay warm during the restorative session.

We hope to see you there! Please do get in touch with any questions: [email protected]

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