An essential aspect of rejuvenating the body involves deeply relaxing the senses: the skin, mouth, nostrils, ears, eyes, and brain. Often, our senses are unconsciously gripped by tension, causing the body to contract and become tense as well.

Openness and relaxation can be achieved through gentle and welcoming visualisations and soft listening, enabling sensations to unfold naturally.

By allowing objects to come to our senses, we can cultivate a greater connection to pure perception, free from mental interference. When the senses are truly liberated, the entire body engages in the acts of seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting, and smelling spontaneously and effortlessly.

In this practical and explorative fun one-day workshop, we will learn about anatomical ideas and concepts of elasticity and bio tensegrity, revisit ‘stretching’ with pandiculation, and experience freedom, space and the power of mind-body connection with somatic and mindful movements.

We will utilise various movement techniques like somatic yoga, Feldenkrais, Mindful yoga, and Qigong.

We will explore and understand a new body map through spontaneous and intuitive movements and the complete freedom of movement to fully grasp this concept.

In this 90-minute masterclass, we will delve into the cornerstone of meditation, focusing on maintaining proper posture and comfort. We'll explore tips and techniques to achieve a serene posture, enhancing our experience of subtle inner work.

Furthermore, we'll engage in a classic Buddhist mindfulness technique involving meditation on the body, its sensations, and its presence.

This often-overlooked foundation is crucial for mastering meditation, as refining awareness of the body precedes delving into more subtle aspects of the practice.

Breathwork and mental health specialist Laurent Roure will lead a 2.5-hour workshop at Yogahaven Clapham focusing on stress and anxiety.

Discover practical techniques to regulate your nervous system and cultivate inner calm daily. This session involves simple somatic (body), breathwork, and meditative practices designed for easy integration into your routine. The workshop includes practical methods such as gentle movement, breath regulation, and supportive meditation techniques.

Understanding, listening, and ‘watching’ your breath deeply enables you to understand not only your body but also your mind.

When distractions inevitably arise, challenging our meditation practice, the breath is an anchor and a pole. It enables us to focus and shield ourselves from the noises of the external world and the internal chatter within ourselves.

Being with the breath is calming and grounding, the most relevant benefit in our life and meditation practice.

In this experiential one-day retreat, we will unravel the profound connection between the body and mind by exploring Somatic Yoga techniques enhanced by the wisdom of ancient yogic traditions.

During this workshop, we will explore the fundamental principles of Somatic Yoga and its integration with traditional yoga.

Whether you are a yoga practitioner, a teacher, or someone with a keen interest in the mind-body connection or need calm and peace, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to expand your understanding and experience of yoga.