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...

Free community event celebrating May Day traditions in Windmill Gardens. Family art and nature workshops, live music, milling demonstrations, food and beer stalls, May Pole dancing and more!

Join us for a relaxed and friendly evening when you will learn the art of mosaic making to create your own small decorative tile or functional coaster to take home at the end of the evening.    During the evening you will discover: An introduction to mosaic making Basic health and safety when creating mosaics Demonstration of techniques and styles to create your own mosaic tile An explanation on grouting your tile There will be hands on support available through the session to help you learn how to cut and shape ceramic and glass tiles to make your perfect piece.  We will also demonstrate and explain how to grout your piece; as we might not have time to do this in the session, we will provide the materials and resources for you to be able to do this at home. Who is it for? 18+, the class is beginner friendly. All materials will be provided. What you need to consider:  This is a taster session therefore it is suitable for people with no experience in mosaics. All materials and tools will be provided. A good level of dexterity is needed to use tools safely when making your mosaic tile. The...