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Live Classes, Courses and Conversations with Yogamatters
For almost 3 years the Yogamatters community have joined together to share a weekly online class.
We have partnered with teachers and studios to share the practice, share knowledge, conversations and connection. We are delighted to welcome you to view our schedule and discover the classes and courses we have coming up, we hope you'll join us soon!
Expand and let go: an exploration of breath and yoga for World Cancer Day
Sunday 4th February | 3.00 - 5.00pm
Vicky Fox has over a decade of experience teaching yoga for cancer classes and has joined forces with Sophie Trew and Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel on World Cancer Day to share the combined force of yoga and breathwork with you. To support the class there is an optional chance to donate to Oncio, a free app offering support and integrative oncology tools for those affected by cancer.
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Friday 8th March | 12.00 - 1.00pm
To celebrate International Women's Day we welcome Karen James, a yoga teacher with a passion for making yoga accessible to all. With a deep understanding of the benefits of yoga for all body types and abilities, Karen is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all practitioners.
Join Karen’s class to experience the transformative power of yoga in a safe and supportive space. An invitation to move on a chair at your desk, at lunch or on a break. We may sit for
Most of the day so here’s a way to use a chair with flair.
THIS MONTH
April 2024
This month is an exploration of Soul Soothing for self-regulation – a conscious effort to break free from the impulsive distractions that often dominate our lives. Join Dirish this month as we delve into the chakras, intentional breathwork, and posture resets for the neck and shoulders, let these rituals be a balm for the burnout.
Meet our host Dirish Shaktidas
Dirish is a trainer, business welness coach, mentor and the author of Chakrasize Your Life. Dirish is also the founder behind Euphoria Yoga Dance Training and Trailblaze Business coaching.
Chakra Fitness for Total Alignment
with Dirish Shaktidas
Thurs 4th April | 7-8pm
Discover balance and inspiration in a dynamic Chakra yoga class. Learn to access your balanced state for lasting bliss.
Flex and Flow for Healthy Joints
with Dirish Shaktidas
Thurs 11th April | 7-8pm
Liberate your joints, this class combines fluid movements, targeted exercises and mindful breathwork to revitalise your joints.
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Relieve Shoulder Tension
with Dirish Shaktidas
Thurs 18th April | 7-8pm
This session is created to counter the strain of device use, offering a refreshing sequence that targets shoulder and neck tension.
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Yinovation for Soothing Bliss
with Dirish Shaktidas
Thurs 25th April | 7-8pm
Immerse yourself in the restorative embrace of long-held Yin Yoga poses designed to gently stretch and soothe your mind, body and soul.
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Join Tawny Cortes and Nikki Slade as we go on a journey of sound this April.
Crystal Sound Bath
with Tawny Cortes
Wednesday 17th April | 7-8pm
This class will integrate breath awareness, soothing touch and a guided mindful self-compassion practice to self-soothe and re-establish balance. The class will culminate in an extended savasana (relaxation) accompanied by a crystal bowl sound bath to nourish mind, body and spirit.
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with Nikki Slade
Wednesday 24th April | 7-8pm
Come and join us for an enriching session of opening the heart through the beautiful practice of Kirtan. We will chant together in call and response accompanied by harmonium and drum. You do not have to be a singer as you will simply use your voice as a resonant tool to connect with your inner voice.
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Live Series
These series of classes can be enjoyed on a regular basis. Discover Paul Fox's Yoga for NHS staff and Men's Yoga with Pablo Imani.
Yoga for NHS: Staff Wellbeing
with Paul Fox
Monthly class | Thursday 18th April | 9:30 - 10:30am
Yoga4NHS is a six series class aimed at NHS workers and accredited by the Royal College of GPs. Yoga4NHS will equip you with self-care skills using yoga techniques. The emphasis is on developing your own yoga toolkit and developing a sustainable home and work-based practice lasting as little as 5 minutes per day.
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Men's Yoga
with Pablo Imani
Every 2 weeks | Next class Thursday 11th April | 9:30 - 10:30am
Confidence Courage and Consistency for Men through YogaJoin Pablo Amani, founder of Afrikan Yoga for a five class series aimed specifically at men. Each class will be filled with fluid motion to improve mobility, balance, flexibility and strength and are open to all levels.Every 2 weeks until 23rd May 2024
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Book Launch with Harriet and Theo
Join Harriet and Theo to celebrate the launch of their new book The Yoga Teachers Survival Guide.
Book Launch and Panel Discussion
with Harriet and Theo
Monday 29th April | 7-8:30pm
This is a yoga book with a difference, embarking on a ground-breaking exploration of the multifaceted challenges faced by yoga teachers in today's complex world. Harriet and Theo will be joined by a panel drawn from the book’s incredible contributors for a discussion of the key themes. This event is aimed teachers and long-term practitioners interested in the teaching of yoga.
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Wriggle into Rest
with Harriet and Theo
Tuesday 30th April | 7-8pm
Join Harriet and Theo for a gentle and accessible evening practice. Harriet will lead some movement to help unwind and find ease, setting you up for a delicious yoga nidra (yogic sleep). You are welcome to join this practice from your mat (or your bed!). You’ll need a few cosy blankets and cushions, plus any other props you like to use for your practice.
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Live Series
Exploring Ayurveda with Emma Newlyn
Thursdays throughout May | 7.00 - 8.00pm
Emma will lead a month of workshops every Thursday throughout May all about using the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda to balance your body and mind. Through each class, you’ll be introduced to the three doshas (mind-body types) and learn how to eat, move, live and plan your daily routines to help you feel balanced and well. You’ll also understand how to live more seasonally for greater wellbeing in body and mind. Join these insightful workshops and learn how to bring ancient wisdom to your modern life.
Meet our host Emma Newlyn
Emma is a yoga teacher, holistic health coach and trainer. She has extensive training in restorative yoga and has pursued deeper education in yoga, Ayurveda and ancient wisdom.
THIS MONTH
May 2024
Veronique will lead a month of classes around the topic of Energy & Burnout with the aim to explore various approaches to keep burnout at bay and enjoy a life full of energy. She interviews medical doctor Ela Manga who wrote a book called Breathe: Strategising energy in the age of burnout and welcomes guest teachers who all share a keen interest in burnout, fatigue, energy and resilience. Join these empowering classes and discover new ways to look after your authentic energy.
Meet our host Veronique Gauthier-Simmons
Veronique is a yoga teacher, yoga therapist and Advance Breathwork Practitioner specialising in yoga for burnout and MS.
Conversation with Dr Ela Manga
with Veonique Gauthier
Sun 5th May | 7-8pm
Join us to discuss Dr Manga’s book, her professional and personal experience of burnout as well as her Energy Zone Map.
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Nurture Your Life Force Energy
with Veronique Gauthier-Simmons
Tues 7th May | 7-8pm
Véronique shares her favourite practices to connect with and nurture prana with movement and Breathwork.
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Nurture & Settle Your Nervous System
with Esther Ekhart
Tues 14th May | 7-8pm
This session focuses on gentle, yet profoundly effective practices that promote relaxation, healing, and balance.
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Relax and
Restore
with Stacey Landau
Tues 21st May | 7-8pm
Yoga therapist Stacey Landau invites you to relax in a deeply nourishing, relaxing and slow moving session.
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Rest for
Resilience
with James Reeve
Tues 28th May | 7-8pm
James will share theory of Yoga Nidra and a practice that targets resilience through finding and experiencing Deep Rest.
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COMING SOON
May 2024
Emma will lead a month of workshops all about using the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda to balance your body and mind. Through each class, you’ll be introduced to the three doshas (mind-body types) and learn how to eat, move, live and plan your daily routines to help you feel balanced and well. You’ll also understand how to live more seasonally for greater wellbeing in body and mind. Join these insightful workshops and learn how to bring ancient wisdom to your modern life.
Meet our host Emma Newlyn
Dirish is a trainer, business welness coach, mentor and the author of Chakrasize Your Life. Dirish is also the founder behind Euphoria Yoga Dance Training and Trailblaze Business coaching.
Introduction to Ayurveda
with Emma Newlyn
Thurs 2nd May | 7-8pm
Emma will guide you through the key principles of Ayurveda, teaching you to use your intuition to feel more balanced.
Exploring Ayurveda
The Pitta Dosha
with Emma Newlyn
Thurs 9th May | 7-8pm
Emma will guide you through the various nutritional, lifestyle and yoga practices that can help balance the Vata dosha.
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Exploring Ayurveda
The Vata Dosha
with Emma Newlyn
Thurs 16th May | 7-8pm
Understand how to recognise when you are excessive in Pitta energy, and how to find balance in body and mind.
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Exploring Ayurveda
The Kapha Dosha
with Emma Newlyn
Thurs 23rd May | 7-8pm
In this workshop, you’ll learn all about the three doshas (mind-body types), finishing with the ‘Kapha dosha’.
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