Winter retreat - Drighlington

Service Description

Venue; Drighlington Methodist Church, King St, Drighlington BD11 1EL Enjoy pressing pause, stepping back from the Christmas chaos, and nurturing your mind, body and spirit with; - Gentle yoga to ease away stress - Yoga nidra and drumming immersion - Tea break and nibbles - A full hour of sound relaxation - Sharing, connection, meditation and reflection WHAT TO BRING; Please bring a yoga mat, pillow and blankets; whatever you need to feel comfortable for the lying down practices. (These can also be done in a chair if that would feel more comfortable.) WHAT TO EXPECT; The yoga practice will be suitable for all levels, and postures/ movements can be adapted to suit any injuries or conditions. Yoga nidra is a lying down practice, similar to relaxation/ meditation; delivered with shamanic drum and followed by rejuvenating drumming immersion. We will then have a short break for tea, coffee and nibbles. The workshop will finish with a full hour of sound relaxation, using shamanic drum, gongs, singing bowls, ocean drum, chimes, shakers and percussion (Please check contraindications below.) The day will be punctuated with short pauses for mindfulness and inner enquiry, noticing how we feel. The day will complete with sharing and reflection, noticing how we feel as a result of these practices. The perfect December pause; I hope you will join me. Cost; £28 CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR SOUND RELAXATION; It is not recommended that you attend sound relaxation if any of these apply; - If you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy - If you have epilepsy, seizures or an ‘unmanaged’ mental health condition (such as bi-polar, schizophrenia, or any form of complex trauma) - Severe heart conditions You may be more sensitive to Sound Therapy If you have metal plates, have had recent surgery, broken bones or other major physical injuries, have a pacemaker, or if you suffer from tinnitus. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any concerns or would like to discuss anything beforehand.