Masterclasses: NEW!

EVERY OTHER SUNDAYS AT ALCHEMY CHALK FARM time 14.00-16.00 (for more information visit www.alchemythecentre.co.uk)

Backbends: Free your spine
Sun 4 May 2-4pm
Free the spine, awaken you heart! Backbends can help strengthen the back by creating space and length in the spine and surrounding muscles. Moving out the stagnant fluid that accumulates and gets trapped in this area. Back bends can ease tight muscles and strengthen weak muscles. They improve circulation and stimulate the release of pain-relieving endorphins. With this special master class you will learn back bends with a quality of attention that frees energy and strengthens mindfulness. Special attention to learning appropriate warming up and warming down for backbends so that we may all stay injury free and create an entirely new dimension and depth to explore in your yoga practice.  Please note that this class is not suitable for absolute beginners. 

Twists: the poses of neutralization
Sun 18 May 2-4pm
Forward bends, side bends, and backbends bring relief, but twists really get to the core of your tension. Only twists can effectively stretch the deepest layer of back muscles: the small ones closest to your spine. The more you practice twists, the more you realize they don't just release tightness; they also dissipate the frustration, anxiety, or fear that's often behind physical tension. On many levels, twisting is more about what you let go of than what you accomplish. Twists are poses that slow us down, making us move with great care and intelligence. They stretch the muscles of the sides of the body and can be very useful for “changing gears” after both backbends and forward bends, allowing the long muscles of the trunk to be released. Twists also effect the abdominal organs in powerful and healthy ways. Throughout this class we will explore both in static and flowing style, standing, sitting and lying twists, discovering what benefits they create energetically and physically. Students will have fun exploring a deeper asana experience and work safely towards more demanding postures. This class is geared to all level but no absolute beginners please.  Participants should have a minimum of six months of active yoga practice.