Spring Detox Workshop - Supporting the Liver & Gallbladder
Spring is the time to OPEN, CLEANSE and PURIFY.This is the time of year we need to support our LIVER and GALL BLADDER to relax and discharge, creating more freedom and fluidity in our body and life. Signs of imbalance include:
Stiff muscles and joints, especially after rising; regular cramping or twitching; premenstrual tension & painful menstruation; hot flushes; headaches and migraines; digestive issues including nausea, belching, constipation, diarrhoea; eye problems such as with vision & cataracts; impatience, irritability; nail abnormalities; repressed emotional and creative expression.
The workshop will focus on a yoga practice to stimulate the smooth flow of energy (prana, Ki, chi) through the Liver & Gall Bladder meridians (energy channels). We will use acupressure points to alleviate common symptoms of imbalance and touch on how food and lifestyle can support the healthy functioning of the LIVER & GALLBLADDER.
ADVANCED TRAINING
ASSISTS AND ADJUSTMENTS – A PRACTICAL HANDS ON EXPERIENCE
FOR TEACHERS!!
March 28-29
This training will include:
Class dharma
HEALTH AND SAFETY issues
Assessing risk
Consent
Waivers and Disclaimers
The practitioner will be able to demonstrate verbally and
practically the
following by the end of the session:
1. Teachers should be made aware of:
(a) health and safety issues
(b) risk assessment
(c) the need for a disclaimer at the outset of the session.
2. appropriate assists and use of props for a short sequence of
basic warm ups
and asanas.
3. assists, adjustments and use of props for all the components of
Surya
Namaskara A and B.
4. adjustments and assists for numerous standing, twisting, forward
bending,
backhanding and inverted postures.
5. An introduction to the use of cakras during adjustments
PROGRAMME
Saturday AM
Welcome
Introduction
Ethics and Basics
Sūryanamaskār A & B
Standing āsanas
Saturday PM
Forward bend, balances
Sunday AM
Seated āsanas, back bends and inversions
Sunday PM
The incorporation of vinyāsa
krama and chakras
Summarise
Flow Dance Meditation is a dynamic practice to connect, move, and release. Through guided movement and powerful music, you'll drop into a flow state, shift energy, and let go of what no longer serves you.
Led by trauma-informed facilitator Sara Fakih, this experience deepens self-awareness, helping you break free from reactive patterns and step into your unique flow with more presence and choice. Feel it, heal it, and flow!
Move from your mind into your body, a guided journey of free-form movement, breath, and awareness designed to help you release tension, awaken your energy, and drop into a deep meditative state—through dance.
No choreography, no judgment—just music, movement, and your own inner rhythm.
A gong bath is a deeply immersive, meditative experience where you are surrounded by the powerful and soothing vibrations of a gong. During a gong bath, you lie comfortably on a mat while the sound practitioner plays a large gong, filling the room with a symphony of rich, resonant tones and vibrations. These sounds are believed to promote healing at both a physical and emotional level.
The gong's vibrations help induce a state of relaxation, reducing stress and bringing balance to your mind, body, and spirit. As you lie in stillness, the waves of sound help clear mental clutter, calm your nervous system, and allow for emotional release. Each person’s experience is unique, and many report feeling rejuvenated, peaceful, and deeply centered after a session.
Whether you're looking to unwind from daily stresses, explore mindfulness, or embark on a journey of self-discovery, a gong bath provides a sanctuary for your inner well-being.