Movement & Voice Workshops
Exploring techniques and processes that can improve the body's energy flow, reduce stress and bring greater balance to all levels of our being.
Tai Chi LifeDances
Presenter - Nigel Catterson
The unique 'Life Dances' programme has been designed to help in reconnecting us to all that really matters as human beings. Whether you are young or old this programme of gentle yet profound series of movements will help you to experience a releasing of the powerful, healing energy within you; your relationship with yourself, and our connection to the elements that surround us that give us life.
'Life Dances' is an easily understood 'energy work' programme that has been conceived and developed by Nigel Catterson. Nigel has been trained as a teacher in the eastern martial art of Tai Chi and Qigung. He has been trained by Native Americans and in the Hawaiian tradition of 'Huna' He has been training others in 'energy work' for over 12 years. Having made extensive in depth studies of 'energy work' from many different cultures Nigel has put together his own unique programme of movements based upon the four elements of earth, air, water and fire. Each of these movements can be easily undertaken by participants of all ages. They require no previous experience or for the participant to be particularly fit.
Movements are built around a 'state of being' and are designed to achieve a 'state change' in the participant through movement, visualisation and breathing.
- Air - movements connected to mental energy, producing a state of lightness, unfixed and a sense of being 'out of the head'.
- Water - movements connected to emotional energy, producing a state of flow, sense of direction, stillness and non-resistance.
- Fire - movements connected to spiritual energy, producing a state of vitality, heat, energy and introspection.
- Earth - movements connected to physical energy, producing a state of belonging, connectedness, and a sense of being well rooted.
Cost - £65 + VAT per session or £240 + VAT when booking all 4 (includes lunch) - Reserve your place
- LifeDances Air - Saturday 10 April, 10am - 4pm
- LifeDances Water - Saturday 26 June, 10am - 4pm
- LifeDances Fire - Saturday 18 September, 10am - 4pm
- LifeDances Air - Saturday 13 November, 10am - 4pm
Hatha Yoga Series - Sundays 10:30am - 12:30pm
April 11th, May 9th, July 4th, August 1st, September 5th,
October 3rd & November 7th
Presenter - Yvonne Newton
Hatha Yoga offers a safe and gentle form of exercise to suit everyone - young, old, male or female. Yoga is a great source of stress relief, bringing balance to mind and body and increases energy for use in your daily life. The internal benefits include improving circulation, digestion and can help with respiratory problems.
In these sessions we will:
-- learn about the importance of stretching
-- how to increase suppleness and relieve stiffness in the body to gain strength in joints and muscles and improve posture
-- learn specific breathing techniques helpful in achieving a balanced way of living
-- take part in guided meditation
-- practice relaxation techniques
This course runs over 7 sessions and can be taken as a whole or students can attend individual classes to suit their own needs. Each class will contain the above but will offer a variety of postures (Asanas). Postures will be adapted to meet any personal needs of those attending.
Cost - £30 + VAT for each session or £175 + VAT for all seven
(includes light refreshments) - Reserve your place
Finding your Voice - Saturday July 3rd 10am - 4pm
Presenter - Sarah Fraser
Using techniques created by Roy Hart and Pantheatre, this workshop looks at the psychology behind the voice and the constraints society has put upon us as communicative beings. It is a way to look past the idea of ugly and move towards accepting all vocal qualities.
The workshop will teach ways in which to control aspects of your voice as well as using it openly as an instrument. The voice is not solely controlled by the vocal chords, but is part of our whole being. This workshop requires an open mind, but is also a mind opener! Great for anyone with issues in speaking publically, performers wanting to see a new side to their voice, or anyone interested in discovering something new...
Cost - £55 + VAT (includes lunch) - Reserve your place
Yoga, Energy and Life! - Saturday October 16th 10am - 4pm
Presenters - Jean Danford & Yvonne Newton
How to feel great using the ancient art of Yoga.
A day to explore how yoga can help you to recharge your batteries, find out what depletes you and learn techniques for better energy flow.
The day will include asana practice, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation.
Cost - £65 + VAT (includes lunch) - Reserve your place