When?
September 28 at 12:00 (Saturday)
October 12 at 12:00 (Saturday)
November 9 at 12:00 (Saturday)
November 23 at 12:00 (Saturday)
Where? SHP Health, Denbies Wine Estate, Bradley Ln, Dorking RH5 6AA
Fee? £400 all in OR attend singular class for £125
“Join us over 4 Saturdays for a transformative yoga immersion designed for intermediate yoga students seeking to deepen their practice and explore the intricacies of advanced asanas. This workshop series offers a focused opportunity to refine your understanding of challenging postures such as Pincha Mayurasana (forearm stand), Sirsasana (headstand), Adho Mukha Vrksasana (handstand), and various arm balances.
You'll delve into the mechanics and alignment of each pose, learning how to build strength, stability, and confidence in your body. Our intimate setting allows for personalized guidance and hands-on adjustments, helping you safely progress toward advanced postures at your own pace.
Each day will begin with a dynamic vinyasa flow, designed to warm up the body and cultivate mindfulness, followed by workshops dedicated to mastering key components of advanced asanas. Afternoons will include restorative practices, pranayama (breathwork), and meditation, creating balance and fostering a deeper connection to the inner self.
Whether you are looking to enhance your technique, unlock new capabilities, or cultivate greater awareness in your practice, this immersive weekend is your space to explore and grow within a supportive and encouraging environment. Return home with a renewed sense of confidence, greater knowledge, and tools to evolve your personal practice.
What to expect:
In-depth workshops on Pincha Mayurasana, Sirsasana, Adho Mukha Vrksasana, arm balances and Eka Pada Rajakapotasana.
Daily dynamic vinyasa practice and restorative sessions
Personalized guidance and hands-on adjustments
Mindfulness techniques, pranayama, and meditation
Time for reflection and connection with fellow practitioners
This is an intimate and empowering experience for dedicated students who are ready to elevate their yoga practice to the next level!
Week 1: The Fundamentals to Power Yoga and Advanced Asana.
Dive into the dynamic world of powerful, breath-driven yoga practices in this energizing workshop designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of Power Yoga, Ashtanga, and Rocket Style Yoga. This workshop will explore the common threads between these styles while highlighting their unique benefits.
This workshop will break down key sequences, focusing on the fundamentals of strength, alignment, and breathwork that these practices share. Through detailed instruction and modifications, you'll gain confidence in moving through Vinyasa flows, exploring more advanced poses, and developing the stamina and mobility needed to thrive in dynamic yoga classes.
The workshop will close with a guided relaxation and meditation to let the day go.
Week 2: Deepening Your Backbends: Journey to King Pigeon Pose
An immersive yoga workshop designed to guide you deeper into the art of backbending, with a focus on safely progressing toward the majestic King Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana). This workshop is ideal for intermediate to advanced yogis looking to improve their backbend technique, strengthen core muscles, and increase flexibility in the spine, shoulders, and hips.
We will break down key elements of backbends, including how to open the heart and chest, cultivate strength in the back body, and stretch the hip flexors. You'll learn preparatory poses and alignment tips that build toward deeper backbends such as Camel, Wheel, and Bow Pose. The session will culminate in King Pigeon, with guidance on modifications for all levels.
Week 3: Mastering Arm Balances: Workshop with Pincha
A dynamic and focused workshop dedicated to exploring the art of arm balances. Designed for yoga practitioners looking to advance their practice, this session will guide you through key arm balances such as Pincha Mayurasana (forearm stand), Bakasana (crow pose), and other foundational postures that build strength, balance, and control.
This workshop will break down the essential techniques needed to safely enter, hold, and transition through these challenging poses. We will focus on alignment, core engagement, wrist and shoulder stability, and finding lightness through controlled movement. Whether you're working on your first arm balance or refining your existing practice, you'll receive personalized guidance and modifications tailored to your needs.
Week 4: Mastering the Upside Down: Foundations of Headstands & Handstands
Are you ready to turn your world upside down? This engaging and empowering yoga workshop is designed to help you build the foundations for two iconic inversions: Headstands (Sirsasana) and Handstands (Adho Mukha Vrksasana). Whether you’re brand new to inversions or looking to refine your practice, this workshop will provide the essential techniques, strength-building exercises, and alignment principles needed to safely and confidently explore these challenging poses.
What You’ll Learn:
Headstands (Sirsasana): We’ll start by breaking down the essential components of headstands, focusing on proper alignment, neck safety, and core engagement. Through preparatory drills and exercises, you’ll learn how to distribute your weight evenly and find stability while upside down. We’ll explore various headstand entries, such as tripod and supported headstand, to help you discover what feels best for your body.
Handstands (Adho Mukha Vrksasana): Moving into handstands, we will emphasize shoulder strength, wrist mobility, and core stability. You’ll practice controlled kick-ups, wall-supported variations, and alignment drills to build strength and confidence. Special attention will be given to overcoming fear, finding balance, and developing awareness of your body in space.
Breath & Focus: Inversions require not just physical strength but also mental focus and breath control. Throughout the workshop, we will explore breathing techniques and mindful approaches that help you stay calm and centered while practicing inversions.
What to Expect:
Step-by-step guidance on entering and holding headstands and handstands
Alignment cues to protect your neck, shoulders, and wrists
Strength-building drills to engage your core, arms, and shoulders
Techniques for finding balance, improving body awareness, and cultivating patience
Modifications and progressions for all skill levels, including wall-assisted variations
This workshop retreat will provide a safe and supportive environment, encouraging you to explore these advanced poses at your own pace. Whether you’re working toward your first inversion or seeking to refine your skills, you’ll leave feeling empowered, stronger, and with a clearer path to achieving your goals.”