Weekly Yoga Class
Thurs 9.30 - 10.45 am
(starting thurs 30th July)
This class is suitable for all levels inc complete beginners.
The All-Inclusive Nature of Yoga
Yoga is a practice that can benefit anyone, regardless of age, size, or fitness level. It is a way of balancing and harmonising the body, mind, breath, and spirit, to bring us back to our true nature.
Using Asana (postures) Breathing (pranayama) and Dhyana (Relaxation/Meditation)
The classes are seasonal, so we balance the natural energy of the environment.
If you have any health issues please contact me before booking to check the class is suitable.
Gong Bath in the Garden
Gong Bath in the garden
Fri 21st 7 - 8.15pm
What happens during a Sound Bath
During a Sound Bath you are taken on a sonic meditative journey. As you lie comfortably with closed eyes, instruments with different vibrations will be played, inviting you to relax and follow the sound's path. You are free to relax and drift off where the sound takes you
Your body is not merely hearing sound, it is receiving vibrations. Sound waves travel through the air and also impact us on a cellular level. Composed of about 70% water, your body serves as an excellent conduit for these vibrations.
The sound of a gong helps the brain reach deep relaxation – specifically the delta and theta brain wave states, which are the slowest brain waves in humans. We tend to reach these states during daydreaming or deep sleep, and they are known to aid relaxation, creativity and are associated with meditative, clear, and peaceful states of mind…
- reduce stress
- clarity & balance
- reduce inflammation
- feeling more connected
- Aids relaxation
The sounds can deeply affect you, evoking feelings of peace or even emotional shifts. These reactions are normal.
You may feel differently after each Gong Bath you experience. There is no right or wrong and sometimes your cant even explain how you feel or what just happened!
You actually dont even need to understand it but sometimes your brain will catch up later and tries to narrate it.
There is no rush to leave and you can take your time to gather your thoughts and belongings before your journey home
IMPORTANT INFO PLEASE READ.
If you have any significant physical, mental, or emotional concerns, please reach out to us beforehand.
If you have a hearing aid, tinnitus, metal implants, are pregnant, epileptic, or have a pacemaker, contact Leigh notleyyoga@gmail.com
Yoga & Gong Baths in the Garden
Sat 25th July
4 - 6pm
Join us throughout the summer for Yoga & Gong Bath sessions in our beautiful garden studio in Fressingfield, Suffolk.
Our spacious marquee is nestled amongst the trees, surrounded by birdsong and the peaceful sounds of nature, creating the perfect setting to relax, unwind and reconnect.
The sessions are suitable for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. Yoga classes focus on calming and grounding practices, helping to balance the heat and fiery energy of the summer while leaving you feeling refreshed, centred and restored.
As the sessions are held in our covered marquee, they can go ahead whatever the weather, allowing you to enjoy the experience come rain or shine.
Spaces are limited, and all sessions can be booked online.
If you have any health concerns or would like to discuss whether the classes are suitable for you, please email me before booking and I'll be happy to help.
I've been sharing yoga for 17 years and leading Gong Baths for the past 10 years, and I look forward to welcoming you for a peaceful practice in nature
The Garden Marquee
Restorative Yoga and Gong Bath
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Seasonal practice 2 hour of restful bliss...
Gently letting go of late summer and dropping into the Mellow Vibes of Autumn. The leaves are beginning turn and we are ready to invite the darkness and restful qualities of the season in.
This practice is designed to soothe your nervous system and gently anchor you in the here and now. Allow your body to soften, to release, to surrender. Let yourself settle into a few hours of deep, nourishing bliss.
Slows Down the Pace of Life
Restorative yoga is an excellent opportunity to disconnect from the frenetic activity of daily life and let your speedometer return to 0 mph. It offers a welcome respite among all the turbulence of life and helps to prepare the mind and body for the inward stroke of meditation and deepened awareness. Moving slowly through the poses allows you to explore your mind and body at a steady and natural tempo. Using props eg Bolsters, blocks, blankets, and sandbags we will marinade each posture for at least five minutes, allowing the body and mind to surrender.
Soothing to the Nervous System
The slower pace and deep breathing that you get in a restorative yoga class trigger the parasympathetic nervous system from the very first pose. This activation helps to mitigate the effects of the regular fight-or-flight stress response that can be damaging to your physiology and well-being. The overall calming effect on the nervous system sets a deeply relaxing tone for the class that comforts your whole being
Once the body is open and receptive after the Yoga practice we are ready to receive the sounds of the Gong and other musical instruments. Led by Leigh we will embark on a deep meditative journey. The Gong bathes the entire body in powerful sound vibrations or tones, which can affect you at an energetic and cellular level. When the gong is played with intention profound healing can occur. A gong bath is a very relaxing experience and can be very effective in dealing with stress, creating a sense of well-being and peace. Participants often receive clarity about issues they are experiencing and the new wave of energy a gong bath produces can create positive change on all levels