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A Taste Of What's On
Brixton Windmill Open Day
A chance to visit Brixton’s unique landmark! Find out more about the fascinating history of the Ashby family and the mill. Book a full guided tour via our website or drop in for a free short tour. Our shop and cafe are open throughout the afternoon. We also offer bookable local history walks on Sundays and selected Saturdays.
Workshop: introduction to backbends at Yoga Point Brixton
Introduction to Backbends – Overcoming fear and finding balance. There is a link to book this workshop here. Nina will lead this workshop to introduce and develop backbends. Not suitable for absolute beginners; you should have a reasonable level of fitness and regular asana practice. Our body’s natural response to danger is to curl in, protecting our most vulnerable part – our heart, both the physical heart and the energetic heart space (anahata). Backbends do the very opposite action opening us up to the world. We are exposing ourselves and that takes courage – but also builds more of it! Overcoming our fears on the mat can give us courage off the mat too. Anahata is the center of compassion, and a positive balance in the heart chakra cultivates sensitivity and unconditional love for self and others. Our spines are an incredible combination of strength and flexibility – of Sthira and Sukha. Practicing backbends can open up the front body, increase your hip flexibility, and improve the mobility of your lumbar and thoracic spine. Backbends are invigorating and strengthening. They stretch the quads and hip flexors and help open up the shoulders and chest, an area where lots of us hold…
Spring Equinox Yin Yoga Gong Bath
Join Kanwal and San for a two hour yin yoga and gong bath healing workshop to harmonise the energies and elements within your body. The session beings with yin yoga poses typically held for several minutes, involving twists and hip/groin work to stimulate the Liver and Gallbladder energy channels. This will encourage the rehydration of the fascia, unblock stagnant energy and release tension held deep in the body. During this time, a 111hz tuning fork or a Tibetan singing bowl will be placed on your body to support deeper healing in targeted areas. Finally, you will lie back to surrender to the resonant vibrations of the ancient gong, to promote deep relaxation, stress reduction and a sense of peace. Fore more information and to book: Early Bird Tickets: £45 (available until 1 week prior to event); Standard: £50 Book via Book when (no fees) or Eventbrite