Event: May 19th 2018
Canterbury – Embodied Yoga Principles for Relationships YOGA FOR YOUR WHOLE LIFE
May 19th 2018
To escape the Royal Wedding media frenzy why not come and explore the relationships in your own life with Mark Walsh and Karin van Maanen instead?
Regular yoga classes don’t necessarily teach us much about being with others as we tend to stay within the rectangular comfort zone of our yoga mat. So how could yoga inform our relationships?
Embodied Yoga Principles enables us to practice yoga in a very innovative way and make it directly applicable to our daily lives. In this workshop led by Mark Walsh assisted by Karin we will explore how yoga can help us navigate the world of relationship. We are in relationship most of the time. This may be romantic relationships, or how we relate to family, friends or co-workers. Amongst other things, in this workshop we’ll explore giving and receiving in relationships, supporting and receiving support, being seen by others and how we can transform regular yoga postures like warrior by doing them with someone else. This can give us valuable insights into how we are in relationships and how we would like to be, and gives us a chance to practice new ways of being in relationship in a safe, fun and supportive workshop environment.
Mark Walsh designed Embodied Yoga Principles, a pragmatic way of making yoga more meaningful and relevant to our daily lives. This is not a typical yoga workshop – expect to be inspired, laugh a lot and gain some (possibly deep) insights into your own physical/psychological patterns, but in the process expect to be challenged. The day will include sharing experiences with others, group work and some gentle and safe partner work. Your participation is always optional so if any exercises don’t suit you, you can observe or take a break any time.
We don’t recommend signing up for this workshop if you have acute mental health issues or are in the middle of a highly emotional situation such as bereavement or divorce. If in doubt, please contact Karin at karin@yogaandmindfulness.co.uk to discuss.
We recommend you check out the Embodied Yoga Principles website to sample some videos of this work: www.embodiedyogaprinciples.com
About the trainer
Mark Walsh founded EYP. He brings a wealth of psychology, coaching, business training and martial arts experience to twenty years of yoga. He has a Youtube channel with 12 million views, hosts The Embodiment Podcast, founded The Embodied Facilitator Course, has taught in over 30 countries, worked everywhere from The House of Lords to wars zones, and is basically a cheeky bugger with a lot to share. More on Mark’s story is here.
Testimonials
“It brings rigorous self enquiry into my physical practice. It’s a way of bringing self study to life in practical and playful ways. EYP is adaptable, you can use it in simple ways to enhance a general yoga class and in a life changing way in longer workshops.” – Amanda Brown, experienced Yoga Teacher Cornwall, UK”
‘I’d been questioning a lot about the yoga scene in general, as well as what I’m teaching. The EYP weekend has left me inspired and thoughtful. I suspect it could lead to a whole new direction!’ – Catherine O’Mahony, Vinyassa yoga teacher, London
“Embodied Yoga offers a much needed fresh authentic perspective on yoga. Its not offering an opportunity to float off into spiritual la-la and distance oneself from life’s suffering, on the contrary it encourages the participant to become fully aware and to take responsibility for what is going on in their body and mind, becoming aware of patterns and shadows in a safe supported environment.” – Jane D, Sussex UK
“Mark has pressed the refresh button on the yoga world to see the practice of yoga through the eyes of embodiment brings a welcome new view .The methods of embodiment link the practice on the yoga mat and brings it firmly out into the world of our relationships,work and all aspects of life…and extends our range of practices as yoga teachers …” – Hatha yoga teacher, Brighton, UK
“Being encouraged to notice how I approached practice, and how I related to others during the class reflected unhelpful patterns and stories that I recognised play out in my in my life outside the studio, and are limiting me. Powerfully insightful.” – Holly, hot yoga practitioner, Brighton, UK
“Embodied Yoga is a refreshing take on yoga as a method of self-enquiry and transformation. Highly effective for transforming your patterns of behaviour.” – Sindre, Oslo, Norway
Videos and Resources
About EYP: https://youtu.be/1ja0e9Va7vY
EYP self-practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv78-lxRulQ
EYP in daily life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17sTrMa9ID4&t=20s
No posture (example of a posture that relates to other people): https://youtu.be/VYD6Bd8W2j8
EYP method in brief: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NDGQ9iNHZ8&t=496s
Relational yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcnjseUg5oA&t=212s
E-book: https://www.embodiedyogaprinciples.com/yoga-ebook
The Embodiment podcast: http://embodiedfacilitator.com/the-embodiment-podcast/
EVENT INFO
Date: Saturday, May 19th 2018
Time: 9:45am for prompt 10am start – 5pm
Venue: Canterbury Yoga – www.canterburyyoga.co.uk (50 mins high speed rail from St Pancras to Canterbury West Station and easy access from M2 / A2, free parking)
Cost: £50 early bird rate valid until 31st March, 2018. Standard rate of £60 thereafter.
Caution: EYP can be intense. If you’ve had a recent challenging life event such as a bereavement or have active mental health issues please contact us before booking to discuss if it is wise to come.
Booking below by PayPal
If you have any questions, please contact Karin in the first instance: karin@yogaandmindfulness.co.uk
For more information about Embodied Yoga Principles visit: Embodied Yoga Principles Website: http://www.embodiedyogaprinciples.com