Newsletter, February 2020

* YogaBellies 

with Claire

YogaBellies for pregnancy is a unique class where we practice breathing techniques for labour and birth, safe yoga postures and a lovely long relaxation followed by tea. We also cover different topics each week such as bonding with baby and preparing for the big day. Suitable from 14 weeks, postures will be adapted as per your trimester.
Classes are booked in rolling blocks of 8 and booking is essential.

YogaBellies for pregnancy class starting Monday 20th January 7pm
Contact Claire on clairejk@yogabellies.co.uk / 07595516016 to reserve your mat.
 

* Nurture - Postnatal Class

by YogaBellies

Coming to The Swansea wellbeing centre from Monday 2nd March at 11.30am

A class created to support Mother immediately postnatally with or without baby (this is not a yoga class!).
Embracing Ayuvedic and eastern post partum principles of post partum self and infant massage techniques, rituals and philosophies we have created 'the village' modern Mothers are missing.

Sessions are an hour and a half and include, a yogic sleep session and our 'tranquilitea ' to close class where we have tea and discussions. 

Classes are booked in 8 week blocks. For further info please contact Claire on clairejk@yogabellies.co.uk / 07595516016

* Tai Chi 

Contact Helen on 01792 523766 / swanseataichibythesea@gmail.com 
 

* State of Mind 

with Platform 

State of Mind is a positive and empowering mental health skill building programme for young people aged 14 – 17 who may be experiencing detrimental impacts of mental health conditions and illness. The programme will support them to build skills for successful life outcomes that will impact on their overall wellbeing.

We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for young people to explore and experience day to day skills to support and alleviate negative outcomes and minimise those impacts for better development for their future lives.

We base the weekly session on a State of Mind journal that further consolidates the learning outcomes and provides a personal record of quantifiable progress.

We will also explore activities like yoga, mindfulness and have lots of fun!

The course will be running from Monday 27^th January at 16:30 – 17:30 and please contact Sarah for more details and to book your space!

Sarah Hamilton 07972 631978 / sarahhamilton@platfform.org
 

* Monthly Job Coaching 

* YOGA TEACHER DEVELOPMENT STUDY PROGRAM  

 with Aurolab Yoga 
- for teachers of any style of Yoga SEP 2020 - JUNE 2021 

Yoga is a moving meditation where time acquires a wonderful plasticity, where as we understand the essence of movement we experience the power of stillness. It is a philosophy, a science and an art. In essence it is a practice. The practice of becoming more aware, more conscious of all the aspects of our organic, psychic and spiritual realities. When fully integrated the practice expands into life, which becomes fluid, celebratory, and we feel able to take action in the world.

The program is inclusive and will evolve with the group’s level
of integration and aspiration. It aims to meet each person where they are without judgement as well as building community and finding common ground between all the styles of contemporary practice.
So you are ready for the adventure of taking your teaching to a whole new level?
Please view the brochure here.

Get in touch with Sama Fabian for more information 
07805 048689 / samyoga@btinternet.com

Saturday 1st February 7-10pm

Midwinter Imbolc Women’s Circle

with Lucy Heavens

Connection, Creation, Celebration!
An enchanting and powerful evening- when women gather with honour and intention, magic happens!
The moon is full and we mark the midwinter with ritual, ceremony and joy.
Clearing out the deadwood and creating a welcome space for the new.

There will be singing, dancing and crafting your own guardian angel peg doll to take home and keepsake all the possibilities you are standing for this year!

£15 all materials & refreshments provided

Wear beauty and flowers and prepare to feel the love and support of your kindred sisters!

Contact Lucy Heavens lucy@wellbeingswansea.co.uk
To reserve your place please send payment to paypal.me/LUCYHEAVENS (£15)
 

Saturday 8th February 2-5pm

Moon, Sun, and Fire!

with Adam

Traditional Tantric Hatha Yoga. 

100% of the content covered in this workshop has been passed down through the ancient practice of Parampara (from teacher to student). I am not an innovator, I am sharing this knowledge taught to me at The Practice Bali from Octavio Salavdor and there lineage of Sri Vidya Tantra by Yogarupa Rod Stryker, senior disciple of Pandit Rajmani Tigunait Ph.D., who is the current head of the Himalayan Institute. We will cover key Tantric methods including ASANA, PRANAYAMA, BANDHA, MUDRA and KUNDALINI KRIYA MEDITATION. This is suitable for all levels and will give you a great understanding of your practice and how to receive the most power from it.

Contact Adam on Instagram, Facebook or joinyogadam@gmail.com. Payments are made directly to Adam through PayPal.

Price £35
 

Saturday 15th February 9.30am-4pm

Resilience and Yoga day

with Roha Yoga

I’m excited to announce following the popular resilience workshops I ran through 2019 I am offering another opportunity to come learn about resilience. This will take the form of a practical one day workshop. As with previous days you can expect gentle movement, exploration of breath work, compassion practices and deep relaxation as well as structured exercises to help you reflect on strategies that help you as an individual to cultivate resilience.
Cost: £35 if booked by 20th January
(£45 after this/ concessions available on request)
BOOKING: You can pay via paypal here – please select friend and family option to avoid additional fees paypal.me/rohayoga or contact Kate Bergson for bank details to make a transfer direct. Places can only be confirmed when paid for in full.
QUESTIONS: please give me a call on 07840 008659 or email ktbergson@gmail.com

Saturday 15th February 6-7.30pm

Soundbath Journey

with Gail Stewart

You are welcome to join us for a beautiful healing Sound Journey in our hall and the this will take place as you lie or sit. It will be a magical journey that each of us will be on as the great gongs, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, strings rattles drums etc waft over us and helps to relax ad restore.
The cost is £10 and booking is essential.

Please contact Gail Stewart
07726360584
gaildstewart@icloud.com
Paypal.me/SOUNDWAVESCardiff (£10)

Monday 17th February 10-11am

Half Term Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation for Kids (7-10 years)

by Gaia Kids Meditation
Add some calm to your half term.  This session will consist of mindful breathing, exploration, body awareness and sound meditation.  
The aim of which is to introduce children to mindfulness and meditation using fun exercises, designed to spark their interest. This is a taster session but with a good response I will look into running a regular class.  
The continued practice of both mindfulness and meditation are where we reap the true benefit.  
Regular practice helps reduce anxiety, stress and encourages concentration and focus as well as better quality sleep. With practice this will develop into a life long skill which will enable the children to manage life’s roller coaster moments.
Limited spaces available.  
Please phone/text to book. Lucy Haines 07725852920.
Payment by donation on the day (suggested donation £3 per child).
 

Sunday 23th February 2-4pm

Maintaining Stability in Crisis

with Brahma Kumaris
This free interactive talk explores ways to unlock the latent power within each of us which can enable us to face the challenges in today's world. The session will include some guided meditations which help to generate inner power and transform our perception. 
 

Saturday 29th February 10am-4pm

Mini Healing Festival

with Phoenix Body and Mind Healing
A day of holistic healing hosted by various instructors with a vegan lunch.
In this day and age we are each bombarded with psychological noise from external influences. In the first of our sessions we are looking at how to quieten our inner selves so that we can better deal with those external influences. We look at some of the methods available for a healthier body and mind and how we can incorporate these into daily life. This will include

Energising Meditation with Steve Newton
Mindful Martial Arts with Luke Newton
Vegan Lunch from The Vegan Market
Relaxing Meditation with Steve Newton
Yoga with Pauline Bowden-Jones
Sound Healing with Amelia Tereszkiewicz
Tea & Coffee
https://www.facebook.com/events/528709921322584/permalink/528763651317211/

£50 per ticket.
Please email on facebook Phoenix Body and Mind Healing or via phoenixbodyandmindhealing@gmail.com