Zen Yoga
Zen Yoga embodiment circles are 90mins in duration and includes centering mindfulness practices, yoga, and guided relaxation to end. An optional head massage using home-blended aromatherapy oils is offered at the end of each circle. Zen Yoga places equal emphasis on three elements:
physical alignment|flow of energy in the body|mindful awareness
This class is for you if you are looking for a practice of Embodied Awakening in a circle of community, where you learn to befriend mind and self by observing life and experience as a process of constant change.
During a Zen Yoga class we anchor into our body, noticing sensations that arises. Arriving into the body, we can begin to fully experience ourself. Focusing on alignment, we learn how our posture influences our state of mind and our energy flow. Moving in our body with intention, we come to experience energy, which we also call ki, as a life force that can be nourished and renewed. In Zen Yoga, we focus on two dimensions of energy; working with the meridians, energy as it relates to health and wellbeing, and energy as it relates to non-dual awareness.
In Zen Yoga practice, we aim to grow in awareness of self as part of an interconnected whole, quieten the mind, feel compassion for the experiencing self and begin to awaken to the entirety of a reality we are present for.
Classes are mixed ability and ideal for beginners & intermediate level, with modifications offered for those with restricted movement. A yoga mat is required and a bottle of water for hydration. if required, mats can be purchased at your first class. No special clothing necessary – think comfort and stretchy. For relaxation, you may wish to bring a blanket.
1hr 30mins | £15 per class |Half Term Pass Saver
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Why practice Zen yoga?
Zen yoga leaves you feeling revitalised & energised. We cultivate an abundance of energy that we can utilise off the yoga mat.
With regular Zen yoga practice, we can expect to move more easily in our body with less aches, pain and stiffness.
Zen yoga connects us to our internal resource, in releasing the body we move with more power and agency in the world.
Zen yoga teaches us that breath is a life force that increases our ability to remain calm and steady amidst the challenges of life.
When we practice Zen yoga, we start to notice a different quality of relating to our mind, our self and life. As breath flows freely, so we embody this fluidity.
Zen yoga is empowering - it teaches us that we exist beyond any state or condition that we may experience in duality.
Zen yoga teaches us to make peace with ourselves. Meeting self as we are with understanding and compassion of our ever changing nature.