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Love your life, Do more yoga
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February is a month that images of love and hearts are everywhere. I have always felt one of the most powerful insights in yoga is being fully present inside your body, loving and accepting yourself in that moment.   It reminds us we have a choice to love our lives.   What really motivates us?  What ignites a passion inside?  
We can be fuelled by an appreciation and gratitude for the gifts that we already have, or we can be fuelled by dissatisfaction, fear and a constant drive for self-improvement.
Of course both of these will move us forward in life, but by tending to and nurturing the goodness that is already present, we can experience ways to thieve in our lives and less burnout.
If choosing to love your life as it is right now feels difficult and unreal, then yoga invites us to practice making that choice consciously breath by breath. 

Centre News -
The centre is thieving and I so grateful for those who have believed this was possible with me and joined our team.  The wellbeing rooms are busy with massage therapies including pregnancy, aromatherapy, Indian head massage, reflexology, homeopathy, and reiki. WOW
Read more and meet our therapists at the studio.  CLICK HERE to meet the team.


More details are below of our workshops for February or CLICK HERE for the full upcoming events list on our website.  

Prenatal yoga classes - Wed. 6-7.15pm with Liz and Thurs. 11.15-12.15pm with Jo.  Both classes can be booked online in a 4 week block to be used in 6 weeks.

Make sure you read below the Student spotlight it is amazing and heart opening this month and highlights just how much yoga impacts our lives. 

Last few spaces for the Cultivating the Witness Yoga Meditation workshop on the 4th February and Yoga for Runners 5th February.  


CLASS SCHEDULE and bookings can also be found at our website.

Namaste,
Grace 

Cultivating the Witness Yoga and Meditation Workshop with Grace Bowker
Sat. 4th Feb, 9:00am-12:00pm  

This workshop focuses on the practices of yoga, asana (movement), pranayama, (Breathwork) and meditation to free us from the attachments of the mind.

The witness is your awareness of your own thoughts, feelings, and emotions. The witnessing is like waking up in the morning and then looking in the mirror and noticing yourself — not judging or criticizing, just neutrally observing the quality of being awake.

To shift your inner dialogue and awaken your intuitive mind, the workshop will be split between movement and seated meditation practice.
All levels welcome
BOOK HERE

£16 (£14 for series pass membership)

This Workshop Counts towards CPD for Yoga Alliance UK teachers

Yoga For Runners Workshop with Jo Davey
Sunday 5th February, 2017
10:00am  12:30pm

The morning will start with a yoga sequence designed specifically for runners.  Common ailments will then be addressed specifically (lower back pain, knee problems, tight IT bands, hip pain, muscles imbalances etc).  Throughout the workshop we will focus on breath control, helping with concentration and maximising chest capacity.
MORE INFO
 
Yoga Nidra Practice
Friday, February 10, 2017
7:00pm  8:00pm

In this special one hour class we will begin with a brief overview of the practice of Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep), moving into a guided Yoga Nidra experience, finishing with time for mediation and reflection.
MORE INFO
Freedom in Motion -Five Rhythms Workshop
Saturday, February 25, 2017
11:00am  4:00pm

5 Rhythms is a profound dynamic meditation suitable for all abilities. It is a catalyst for embodiment, creativity and healing. It couldn't be simpler, we dance ourselves free. It is about your dance so you really can't get it wrong. Funky, fun and ecstatic; this is soul food for your inner-raver and your inner-Buddha.
 This workshop is an excellent introduction to 5 Rhythms and a delightful way for those with some experience to deepen their practice.
MORE INFO
Introduction to Homeopathic Natural First Aid Course
Saturday 11th February
2-3.30pm

A practical introduction to using natural remedies for you and your family.
Learn how you can use remedies such as Arnica and calendula
safely at home for many common ailments
MORE INFO 
Kundalini Yoga Workshop
Sunday, February 26, 2017
11:00am  2:00pm

This workshop will provide the participant the opportunity to look at how they react and cope with stress. Offering a range of Kundalini Yoga techniques and tips to create a strong foundation of resilience and Vitality to live a fulfilled life.
MORE INFO

 

'Your task is not to seek love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.' – Rumi

March / April / May  Workshops 

Gentle Restorative Yoga Back Care with Grace Bowker - Friday 3rd March 7 to 9pm
Techniques of Handstanding with Ian Wadsworth - Saturday 4th March, 10-12.30pm 
Transformational Breath® Workshop with Angela Leake- Sunday 26th March 1-4pm
Align and Thrive Spring Day Retreat with Grace Bowker - Saturday 22nd April 10-3.30pm
Jivamukti Yoga Workshop - Bhakti Yoga Workshop with Jac Godfrey - Saturday 6th May 10-1pm

We would love to hear from you or leave us suggestions or comments
email  to info@centralwellness.uk

Wellbeing 

We now have a range of different holistic therapists at the studio.  
MEET THE TEAM - 

Jill Fisher - Qualified Remedial Massage Therapist offering a range of treatments and techniques that are tailored to your individual needs. BOOKING INFO

Hayley Creasey - Pregnancy massage is a deeply relaxing treatment for mothers to be focusing on aches, pains and niggles associated with pregnancy.  BOOKING INFO

Ann Parkinson - Fully qualified chartered physiotherapist specialising in treating people with neurological conditions and persistent pain. BOOKING INFO

Wendy Jackson - Qualified Homoeopath for 10 years, a range of remedies that are tailor made to each person which can include Homoeopathy, flower essences, tissue salts and herbal tinctures. Wendy has 20% off treatments this month at Central Wellness. BOOKING INFO

Maddie Wilson - Specialising in Aromatherapy, Hopi Ear Candles, Indian Head Massage and sports massage.  has 30% off treatments this month at Central Wellness BOOKING INFO

Becca Britton - Qualified Reiki therapist, a natural, gentle, healing process that boosts, re-balances & promotes wellbeing  BOOKING INFO

Student Spotlight
What Yoga Means to Me  by Ryan Henry

2 years ago my youngest son Daniel had a very serious illness called HSP. We were in and out of hospital for about 6 weeks. His immune system had broken down, every part of his body swelled up beyond your wildest nightmare, he had a horrific rash all over him and couldn't walk. I literally had to carefully pick him up and carry him everywhere he was in so much pain. It was just heart breaking and as his Dad I found it extremely difficult to cope with. The lowest point was one Sunday night when the doctors in Lincoln were so worried about him they had him blue lighted in an ambulance to Sheffield just in case an emergency operation was needed. There was every chance he was going to have kidney damage for the rest of his life. Thank goodness that over time he beat this horrible illness and has made a full recovery.

I will NEVER forget the feelings I experienced during that period and I often think about "what could have been". The only thing that kept me going during this period (believe it or not) was running. I think it was because it was time to let out the fear and frustration inside me, time to be alone, time (as the Dad of the family) to get myself together.

I kept my running going and over the next 18 months and I competed in 5 half marathons. The only trouble was that I kept turning up to the events injured and could never do the race justice......my training deserved so much more. 

I began to do some research and everything I read kept mentioning yoga. I dismissed it at first as "yoga?....no not for me" but for some reason eventually I thought "why not". That led me to finding and meeting Grace. I instantly felt at ease with her. I found it quite scary walking into a room full of all yoga enthusiasts but Grace made me feel at home straight away. I knew from the first class it was for me. I love the way it gets you to understand not only your body but also your mind in certain situations and to say it's helped me with my running is the biggest understatement ever. The strength in my legs and my core has improved unbelievably, plus my balance and flexibility I now have is making a massive difference. The biggest surprise for me though is how using the ujjayi breath can control how you get through those "intense" moments. I was doing this while running up Yarborough Hill a few months ago and I didn't even realise. 

I really don't want to tempt fate but I haven't been you know what (rhymes with hinjured) for about 6 months now. Yoga has done that for me I have absolutely no doubt. 

It's must be fate though discovering yoga which has in turn changed my running because I recently got accepted by the "kids kidney research charity" (the very charity we would have needed if Daniel hadn't got better) to run for them in this year's London marathon! I am already deep into my training which includes running, cycling and yoga (thanks to Grace for the amazing classes) and its going......well again I don't want to tempt fate....so all I'll say for now is so far so good. I'm feeling strong and I need to help the families that weren't as lucky as mine. This is my motivation and with everyone's support I know I can do it. I always say to people "fight and believe" well it's time for me to do just that. 

I need to raise a certain amount of money so if you want to sponsor me (and I'd be so massively grateful if you do) my just giving page is;

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RyanHenry1

March Highlight

In this workshop we will be looking at the techniques and mechanics of the handstand, working to overcome our fears and learning to fly!
Wherever you are with your yoga practice this workshop is a must as the handstand can be of benefit to so many postures!   

Suitable for all ability levels, have fun and try
£16 or £14 series pass membership

BOOK HERE

 

Central Wellness Yoga Studio Lincoln
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