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This 3-hour workshop is an opportunity to explore how we can practice even the more challenging postures with an attitude of ahimsa or 'non-harming’, a key principle in the philosophy of yoga. So, what does this look like in practice? Physically, we'll focus on the heart space (the Anahata Chakra) and explore backbend poses that strengthen the lower, mid and upper back whilst bringing space to the chest. At the same time, we'll explore the place of the heart as a centre of strong emotions so that we can practice with awareness and kindness to ourselves, reminding us to carry this compassion and self-care with us off the mat too. We'll start with a 75-minute class, warming up gently and moving into vinyasa sequences (flowing with the breath!) which incorporate a range of backbends. After a break, we'll take things down, exploring breath work techniques to calm the mind and then we'll finish with a candlelit, guided 'Yoga Nidra' relaxation which will calm the central nervous system and take you into a state of blissful calm. Schedule: 10:00 am​​ Greeting and introduction to the day 10:15-11:30​​ Practice 11:30​​​ Tea and cake 11:50 -12:20​​ Guided Pranayama/Breath work practice​​ 12:30 - 13:00​ Candlelit Guided Yoga Nidra relaxation Who is this for? ​This workshop is open to anyone, whether a seasoned yogi or new to their practice, as options to modify poses will be ​​​offered. However it is not available to women who are ​​​​pregnant. What do I need? ​I will have mats and props available. You are welcome to your own if you prefer. I recommend you bringing a ​​​​pillow and blanket for the guided relaxation.