Exploring the Chakras with Gemma Grinter
Saturday 22nd Feb 2020 11am- 5pm Steep Village Hall Church Road Steep Hants GU32 2DN In this workshop we will be focusing on exploring and rebalancing the chakras, using mudras and affirmations.
Towards Nirvana
Satvikananda is back from her annual trip to Rajasthan! As you are probably all aware FRYOG gives a monthly donation to ‘Towards Nirvana’ a charity of which I am a Trustee. As it is some time since I wrote a piece about ‘Towards Nirvana’ I was asked if I would do so again when I returned from my last visit to The Nirvanavan Foundation just before Christmas. Towards Nirvana [...]
Yoga Retreat at Coldwell Centre Lancashire
Friday 12th June ~ Sunday 14th June 2020 Spend a weekend enjoying Yoga and the warmth and hospitality of this beautiful and tranquil secluded area of Lancashire. Included in this retreat are: 8 Yoga Sessions Including Mantra, Mudra and Meditation Guided country walk to explore the countryside All meals and accommodation
Friends of Yoga Subsidised Professional Development Day – North Area
Saturday 7th March 2020 10:00 to 16:00 At Aston Parish Hall, Aston, Sheffield S26 2DB (1 mile from Junction 31 on the M1) TALKING SHOP/IDEAS SWAP - a CPD Day with a difference. The day allows lots of opportunities to share and swap ideas and all things Yogic and learn something new. Also included will be two taught sessions and a guided meditation and relaxation session.
Yoga Perspectives on Death, Dying and Grief CPD with Patricia Cronin and Jean Danford
REAL YOGA CPD Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December 2019 The Pastoral Hall United Church Egham High Street Surrey TW20 9EX This workshop will combine presentation and group work and will be threaded through with practical exercises to help you explore: Your own attitudes and beliefs about death and dying and the attitudes of society in general
EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITIES in 2020
Have you thought about getting more involved with Friends of Yoga Society? Do you have skills to share and time to spare? Vacancies are opening up in 2020 for the Secretary and Membership Officer positions. Join our friendly team and help to sustain and grow the Friends of Yoga Society. Role outlines are included below.
Spring Weekend Retreat The Abbey Sutton Courtenay OX14 4AF
Friday May 15th – Sunday May 17th 2020 With Gayl Long & Janet George Yoga is more than a physical practice, it’s a whole way of being that helps people to flourish in life – physically, emotionally and mentally. On this weekend you will learn the core principles and philosophy of yoga, explore the links between the body, breath and mind that lead to wellbeing and practise the balance between effort and ease It’s an opportunity to rest, refocus and re-balance, to establish or go deeper into and extend your practice.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 6th October 2019 – Fareham
CHAIRPERSON VACANCY The Secretary reported that she had received an email the evening before the Executive Meeting from Helen Sutcliffe advising that Greta Dabek has volunteered to fill our vacant post of Chairperson. The Committee were delighted and unanimously agreed that Greta should be offered the role. Until September 2020 the role will be known as Acting Chairperson - to be formally voted in by our Members at the Bi-AGM.
Pranayama CPD with Julie Hemmings Saturday 23rd November 2019
10am – 4.30pm Datchet St Mary’s Academy, SL3 FRYOG members £45 Non-FRYOG members £65 (including annual membership) Please bring: yoga mat, blocks, cushions & blankets for your comfort, writing materials and lunch. Refreshments are provided
Mindfulness and Meditation workshop with Darren Cockburn 19th October 2019
10am-4pm £45 Westbrook Hall, Tempest Avenue, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8NU Please email me - amy.yoga@hotmail.com to secure your spot. This is on a first come, first serve basis