Description

Props are an important component of our asana practice, they “are guides for self-learning." B K S Iyengar. Any aid for our practice is a wonderful help on our path. This workshop is a modest attempt to show how we can deepen our practice using one simple yet useful prop- the yoga belt/ strap.  The aim of this workshop is to ignite your curiosity and imagination by showing how it can be used in a variety of ways, allowing for a new approach to some asana allowing for many hours of joyful experimentation and exploration and hopefully offering increased awareness, support and the possibility of some therapeutic uses for our everyday yoga belt.

The workshop is therefore open to all abilities. Heather will demonstrate practical uses for the belt and how to use the belt for your body, bringing extra support and stability where you didn't know you could. The yoga belt is so versatile and thus an essential tool you will build undiscovered awareness with into your practice.

 

More about Heather

Having experienced first-hand yoga’s ability to restore and transform, Heather teaches from the heart with a long-term love of yoga and a down-to-earth methodical approach to alignment which encompasses her joy of the freedom that movement and the breath allow for individual expression.

YOGA IS FOR EVERYONE.

Heather is sensitive to individual needs and teaches in a style that caters for all using props and personal adjustments . Each session is delivered with passion and a sense of fun whilst encouraging contemplation and introspection.

YOGA ISN’T SOMETHING TO DO ON YOUR MAT ITS AN AWARENESS TO TAKE INTO EVERYDAY LIFE.

Heather trained with Anna Ashby and Joey Miles at London’s Triyoga and has gone on to work on the teacher training team. She has studied in India, trained in meditation with the renowned Sally Kempton, and trained in breath work with Richard Rosen, the author of two of the most renowned books on breath work. She has also studied for an additional two years in yoga therapy and is fully qualified in restorative yoga. Further trainings in- Yoga for Cancer, Accessible Yoga, Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR)

Recently spending a further two years in study to complete her advance teacher training, Heather has been using that time to explore the value of home practice for all students and to further study the philosophy behind our yoga practice. She has attended philosophical trainings with Bill Mahoney, Carlos Pomeda, Christopher Hareesh Wallis, and teachings by the wonderful academic team at SOAS London- Jim Mallinson, Mark Singleton, Jason Birch, Suzanne Newcombe.

Heather now lives in North Norfolk.

 

Additional Information

Teas and coffee will be provided for the break.

Please note that cancellation is in line with the BWY's cancellation policy.

If you are unable to attend this event, you should apply for a refund to the organiser via email. 
 
Refunds will be given as follows: 
Cancellation up to 60 days prior to the event date - full refund. 
Cancellation between 59 days and 15 days prior to the event - 50% of the fee. 
Cancellation between 14 days and the day of the event - no refund will be given. 

What to Bring

Your usual equipment to practice; mat, blocks, bricks, belt, bolslter.