Yoga with Joanna

Yoga

'No yoga....No peace. Know yoga….Know peace.' Bikram
Begin where you are right now. Yoga can be practiced by anyone, irrespective of age, sex, culture or religion. You don’t need to be thin, flexible, strong or spiritual to practice yoga. Yoga is seen as the union of mind, body and spirit. Come to yoga with an open mind, a willingness to learn and a real sense of purpose and you will find a balance in all aspects of your being – emotional, physical, mental. Renewed energy and strength, tone and flexibility and calmness of mind will eventually grow within you. Through regular Asana (posture) practice yoga will help to re-shape your body, tone and strengthen muscles, increase balance and co-ordination. Through Pranayama (breathing) and Meditation practice stress levels are reduced, the mind becomes clear and calm helping you to become more present and aware. Live up to your full potential by practicing yoga and experiencing harmony in mind, body and soul.
‘Now Yoga is revealed. Yoga is stillness of mind, then awareness of our essential nature is established.’ Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 1 (1-3)

About Joanna

Joanna was inspired and encouraged to follow the path of yoga teacher training after many years practicing and enjoying yoga classes. Her love of dynamic flowing sequences led her to pursue Astanga Yoga Teacher Training 200 hrs Yoga Alliance which she completed in 2004 with Brian Cooper and Nawajyoti at Union Yoga in Edinburgh and Shanti Griha in Scoraig, Scotland. Joanna continues to deepen her yoga practice and draws inspiration from workshops and intensives with a wide range of well known yogis such as Sri Dharma Mittra, David Swenson, Matthew Sweeney, Paul Grilley, Kausthub Desikachar, Shiva Rea and Sarah Powers. She also continues to practice with her yoga teacher Granville Cousins. Joanna holds classes in Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Yoga with Relaxation and Yin Yoga in the Bolton and Manchester area. Yoga one-to-one – always available.

Vinyasa Yoga

'Don't look at your feet to see if you are doing it right ……. just dance.' Kobi Yamada
Vinyasa means ‘ to flow’ – connecting breath and movement, linking postures in a dynamic flowing sequence. Joanna places emphasis on connecting with the breath as a constant point of reference. The practice is relaxed yet alert, focusing on the present moment and moving in and out of Asanas in a graceful and grounded way.

Yoga with Relaxation

'Peace comes from within Do not seek it without' Buddha
A gentle yoga practice beginning with Pranayama and moving through Asanas in a soft flow to keep the link with the breath, warm up the body and relax the mind. A slow down at the end in Savasana for deep relaxation to soothe the spirit and renew the body.

Yin Yoga

'In your body is the garden of flowers. Take your seat on the thousand petals of the lotus. And there gaze on the infinite beauty.' Kabir
Seated Asanas are held for 3 – 5 minutes to enable the connective tissue and the joints to strengthen and re-vitalise. Emphasis is placed on the breath and nurturing inner awareness with mindfulness and integrity in the postures. Deep Savasana is a perfect ending to this slow, steady yoga practice.

Yoga One-to-One

Are you stuck in your yoga practice? Having trouble with certain postures? Would you like to learn more about Pranayama and Meditation? Or simply cannot attend regular classes? Yoga One-to-One may be for you. Taking a series of private lessons can dramatically improve your practice.

Omnitom Yoga Wear

JOANNA HAS BEEN ASKED TO BECOME AN ‘OMNITOM ANGEL’ - AN AMBASSADOR FOR OMNITOM, A NEW COMPANY SUPPLYING BEAUTIFUL YOGA CLOTHES! OMNITOM IS A LINE OF YOGA WEAR BORN OUT OF THE DESIRE TO WEAR CLOTHES FOR PRACTICE THAT FEEL SOFT, FIT COMFORTABLY AND GET YOU IN THE MOOD FOR YOUR BEST PRACTICE. JOANNA WILL BE WEARING THESE BEAUTIFUL CLOTHES AT HER CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS SO YOU CAN SEE THEM FIRST HAND.

The designs and colors are inspired by the array of emotions, moods, sensations and feelings that arise during the practice.

The outfits incorporate the needs of a yogi:
• security and stability at the chest area without limiting your breath
• freedom of movement for arms and shoulders with our especially designed armpit shape
• a soft and natural organic fabric that breathes with your skin
• the clothing feels as if it wasn’t there, so that you can focus on your practice.

All the clothes are designed, knitted, organically, dyed and sown with the utmost care by people who love their work. The organic fabrics used are carefully selected and tested, so that the garments can be enjoyed for a long period of time. All sewing is done with the utmost attention and eye to detail, giving you comfort and security.

Please visit www.omnitom.com to see the beautiful collections – Prana Power, Chakra Chic and Embrace – and to receive your 5% Discount quoting the code UKJN1 at the checkout.

5% of all sales goes to ‘Yoga Gives Back -’ www.yogagivesback.org - a charity organisation that helps people in India with micro-credits to set up their own business. These small loans make a huge difference to the lives of so many families

Workshops

'Your body is precious. It is your vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.' Buddha
At times our yoga practice may not allow us to go deeper in to areas we wish to improve on. Workshops, holidays and retreats are ideal to inspire and motivate us. They fill this gap and give us the opportunity to take the time to channel our focus and energy into improving certain aspects of our practice. Visit this page regularly to see what is coming up:

YogaLibre
A CREATIVE YOGA WORKSHOP WITH LIZ LARK
Don’t miss this chance to practice with one of the UK’s
top Yoga Teachers!
Saturday 20th February 2010

Hotter Than July
with Leading hot Yoga Teacher AMANDA TEAL
A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE HOT YOGA HERE IN MANCHESTER!
Saturday 6th March 2010 - 2 to 4pm
at David Lloyd Leisure, Barton Embankment, Manchester

Spring Fever!
Come and Spring Clean your Body, Mind & Soul!
A YIN AND YANG YOGA WORKSHOP
with Granville Cousins and Joanna
Saturday 13th March 2010 - 12.30 to 5.30pm
at David Lloyd Leisure, Barton Embankment, Manchester

Simon Low
A YIN & YANG PRACTICE LED 2 DAY YOGA WORKSHOP
EXPLORING THE PANCA KOSA
Wilmslow Parish Hall, Wilmslow
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th April 2010

Jivamukti Yoga Workshop with Durga Devi
The theme for the workshop will be Inversions and Arm Balances. What happens when our world literally gets turned upside down? In this workshop with Durga, students will explore ways to find stability and a sense of grounding in being inverted.
Saturday 8th May 12.30pm - 6.00pm

Heart Flow Vinyasa Yoga Workshop
with CLAIRE MISSINGHAM
For this special series we focus on simple heart opening Vinyasa flow sequences for liberating and opening vital heart energy.
Saturday 2nd October 2010

Holidays

Spring Yoga Weekend with Joanna
Haybergill, Appleby in Cumbria
Friday 21st– Sunday 23rd May 2010
Unwind, relax and practice yoga at our lovely retreat in the Lakes!
Click here for more info and the booking form

Yoga Holiday In Spain at Molino Del Rey, Andalucia
6th - 13th June 2010
Click here for the flyer and booking form

Autumn Yoga Weekend with Joanna
Haybergill, Appleby in Cumbria
Friday 26th– Sunday 28th November 2010
Another opportunity to unwind and relax and practice yoga at our lovely retreat in the Lakes!
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