Past event - Weekend Yoga Retreat at Samye Ling Monastery - June 2019
2019-06-06 11:01 UTC
Yoga retreat in Scotland at Pureland Retreat Centre, Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Scotland
From 6th to 9th of June 2019

Experience serenity, calm and restoration with Andrew’s annual Yoga retreat set in the grounds of the oldest Buddhist Monastery in Europe. Andrew has run this retreat successfully for over 10 years.
Looking out over the River Esk in the peaceful hills of the Scottish borders, ‘Purelands’ at Samye Ling is an ideal setting to inspire, exhilarate and offer time for reflection in our busy lives. The retreat offers asana, pranayama, meditation and mantra. There will be time and opportunity to walk around the meditation garden, venture up the fairy hill or take a stroll along the river bank, maybe catching a glimpse of the otters in the unspoiled natural surroundings.
Arriving on the evening of the 6th and getting together for an early supper, we will enjoy a relaxation/yoga nidra session to ground ourselves after travelling.
Early morning Meditation and Pranayama sessions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, followed by a mid morning Asana (yoga postures) practice. Afternoon session including questions and answers, Asana, Pranayama quiet sitting on Friday and Saturday. Departure is after lunch on the Sunday. Silence time will be limited to every morning until after breakfast.
Friends are also welcome to observe or participate in the meditations and puja performed in the very colorful traditional Tibetan Buddhist temple.
All accommodation is in basic but comfortable single rooms with three home cooked vegetarian meals a day, drinks available throughout the day.
Price £ 355 which includes all tuition, a single room per person, breakfast, lunch and supper on Friday and Saturday, supper on Thursday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. The retreat offers fruit and hot drinks available throughout the day. Arrival time is flexible, departure is after lunch on the Sunday.

Bookings are now being taken, £150 deposit (non refundable) secures place, full payment by 15th of May 2019 please.
The monastery is about three and half hours drive from Manchester and Macclesfield.
Car sharing may be available.
Address: Samye Ling Buddhist Monastery Eskdalemuir Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
NB this is a yoga retreat not a Buddhist retreat and is open to everyone from beginners to advanced students.

PAST EVENT - Kundalini Yoga Workshop with Jenni Kaur
2019-06-16 14:54
Breaking The Mask: Detoxing The Body and Mind – Kundalini Yoga with Jenni
Sunday 16th of June 2019 – from 1 to 4 pm – £30
Just as the seasons change, our habits and routines changes. Our behaviors are based on habits, first we create a habit and then the habit creates us.
“The mind has a capacity to act like a recorder. A habit enters the recorder and then begins, automatically, to play itself back in your behaviour, feelings, and thoughts. Layer after layer of habit forms in the subconscious mind of each person. Used with awareness, habits help you act quickly, and automate actions that require little change. Used without a relationship between you and the mind, they steal your spontaneity, uniqueness, and projection. You have a choice: live in excellence and awareness or live subject to the stereotypes of your subconscious habits.” -Yogi Bhajan
How do we break the cycle of habitual thoughts, emotions and behaviour? Kundalini Yoga! It is an amazing and effective way to help “rewire the brain” – to break demoting and habits and create new promoting habits!
Join us for an uplifting, fun and energising workshop where you will shed demoting habits and bring in life, fun and playfulness using body movement, mantra, meditation and relaxation.
Suitable for beginners.
Advance payment required to secure your spot. Bank transfer welcome: Pure Yoga Cheshire – Sort Code 162432, Account Number 10979409

Past Event: Heralding the Start of Summer - The Outward Manifestation
2019-06-23 15:50
SEASONS, CYCLES AND THE SPIRITUAL LABYRINTH – A SEASONAL JOURNEY BACK TO WHOLENESS !
Join Amber over the natural cycle of One Year.
Sunday 23rd of June 2019 – from 12.30 – 4 pm.
Cost £30.
These events are a celebration of the Season’s and Cycles of life. Knowledge of the seasonal cycles can bring us the wisdom to align and harmonise ourselves with nature and universal life force energy…….If we choose to put it into practice! The quality of this life force energy determines our health on every level.
An on-going Spiritual Journey of Personal Development and Celebration.
You can step into the cycle at any point or take a pause!
These events are inter-connected, yet independent of each other!
We will commence each event with a meditation that resonates with the energies of the season.
Then we will explore how each season’s energy affects us – Emotionally . Mentally . Physically . Spiritually
and gives us an opportunity to work in harmony with nature to heal ourselves.
Each Season will give offer us a portal of opportunity – something to address! – a pivotal point for change and to grow stronger – and an opportunity to put what we have learned into practice!
In each of the eight festivals we will look at the Seasonal energies around us and within us and Choose what we want to;
Let go of: Change: or Nurture – learning to trust our own innate wisdom. To facilitate this we will be symbolically Walking the Spiritual Labyrinth An Ancient symbol for wholeness, Incorporating the circle and ascending energetic spiral.
To walk the Spiritual Labyrinth teaches us to walk our life path – one step at a time, focusing on the present moment,neither projecting forward nor backwards, keeping one foot in front of the other, being mindful of the moment.
On the most basic level The Spiritual Labyrinth is a metaphor for the journey to the centre of your deepest self and back out into the world with a broader understanding of who you are! Keeping in step with the Earths Seasons and Rhythms of nature, will teach us when to act, when to pause, when to reflect – do inner work and when to bring things out into the light of day and put it in to practice what we have learned .
SUMMER SOLSTICE – HERALDING THE START OF SUMMER! – “The Outward Manifestation”
We commence with a meditation on the themes that resonate with the energy of the powerful ‘Yang’ Summer Solstice energy – Celebration
Joy – fulfilment – Completion!
The seed (intention) planted in the depths of winter, We can now see outwardly what we planted – Consciously or unconsciously! and is reflected in our mental, emotional, Physical and Spiritual state.
So where are you now? What is going on in your life?
This is a time of fulfilment and joy Do you have them in your life? Why not? HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THIS?
How is your self-esteem and Confidence at this time of High Energy?
Have you a well balanced ego or are you hiding your “light” under a bushel?
These are the Themes of The Summer Solstice to explore!
Sunday 23rd of June – from 12.30 – 4 pm.
Cost 30 Pounds.
NEXT EVENT DATES

4th Aug. First Harvest / Lammas – Summers high point!
22nd Sept. Autumn Equinox – Autumn begins!
3rd. Nov. Last Harvest / Samhain – Touching Spirit -‘The Inner Journey begins’!
22nd. Dec. Winter Solstice / Winter begins!
2nd. Feb. First Light / Imbolc
22nd. March Spring Equinox
3rd. May Beltane – High point of Spring!

Amber Moon – Simply Spirit! U.K. and Australia:
Spirit is all there is! Spirit is pure energy!
Amber feels passionately about Women’s Health, Wisdom and Empowerment.
Amber shares her personal perception and learned ‘Crone Wisdom’
Amber is a Natural intuitive / 6th generation of Russian wise women Psychic Healers.
An experienced Women’s Homeopathic (pure energetic medicine) Practitioner and Teacher.
Spiritual Mentor and Guide, with 40 years experience.

PAST EVENT - Sound Wave™️ with Mr and Mrs Brilliant
2019-07-26 10:52
Friday 26th of July 2019 from 7 to 9 pm
Join us as we share a time honoured practice: Metta Bhavana – Loving Kindness Sound Wave with Mr and Mrs Brilliant
It’s all about relating to people, friends & family and ultimately yourself, helping you better understand what belongs to you and perhaps even where difficult relating comes from. Combining guided meditation with our signature SoundWave™️ you will feel extremely peaceful and full of loving compassion for yourself, and if your lucky may lead to a eureka moment; forever transforming your relating not only with yourself but with all others.
Metta Bhavana is an immense practice and a total joy; like all great teachers and practices it will challenge you to expand and break through barriers with vast love and understanding.
About Gareth and Laura:
Gareth is a Harper, Jazz Pianist, Bowen and Flower Essence therapist. He has trained at Leeds College of Music and studied Orff-Schulwerk (specialist music teacher training) at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland & San Fransisco School, setting up his own music tuition agency and music school. He is an Ultra Distance Runner and Swimmer and has an established clinic and field clinic for ultra distance sporting events.
Gareth started off his musical training as a Classical & Jazz Pianist and in his mid 30’s discovered the Harp. His interest with the Harp spans two worlds, the folk tradition and spiritual practice. He has dedicated years to travelling across Britain, learning from the masters of the tradition, enjoying playing in the darkest corners of the most isolated public houses and under the Sun & Moon for meditation, Spiritual and Shamanic practice.
Laura is an award winning Soprano and as such enjoyed an 18 year international career as an opera, concert and recital singer. She trained at the Royal College of Music, The Benjamin Britten International Opera School and The National Opera Studio. Alongside this she trained as a level 1 Clear Mind Institute mindfulness teacher, British Wheel of Yoga Hatha yoga teacher, an Integrated Yoga Therapist, and Esalen Practitioner. She is a member of the Sound Healers Association and a sound healing practitioner from The Colour of Sound Institute.
Laura is very experienced in using Sound and Meditation for deep healing, transformation and transcendence. She is dedicated to the transformation, health and wellbeing of humanity and the universe through the use of mantra and sound.
£12 Pay in Advance, £14 on the Door
Booking required and confirmed via email: info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk
Pay in advance via Bank Transfer:
Pure Yoga Cheshire
Co-operative Bank
Sort Code 089299
Account number 69775596

PAST EVENT - Jivamukti Yoga Workshop with Andrea Everingham
2019-08-11 15:25
Sunday 11th August 2019, 1-4pm
Jivamukti Yoga Workshop and Masterclass on the 5 Tenants of Jivamukti Yoga
Including 2 hour practice on Manipura Chakra

Jivamukti Yoga is a rigorous practice incorporating 14 points of asana , Dharma Talk, music and mantra.
As a path to enlightenment through compassion for all beings, Jivamukti Yoga is grounded in the original meaning of the Sanskrit word asana as “seat, connection” – relationship to the Earth. Earth implies all of life.

Citing Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, which states that asana should be sthira and sukham, Jivamukti Yoga maintains that one’s relationship to others (asana) should be mutually beneficial and come from a consistent (sthira) place of joy and happiness (sukham). This is a radical idea that, when put into practice, can dismantle our present culture, which is based on the notion that the Earth and all other animals exist for our benefit and to be exploited for our own selfish purposes.
So the practice of asana becomes more than mere physical exercise to keep one’s body fit or to increase strength or flexibility; it becomes a way to improve one’s relationship to all others and thus lead to enlightenment – the dissolution of the sense of separateness, the realization of the oneness of being, the discovery of lasting happiness.

About the teacher:
Andrea Everingham is an internationally renowned Yoga Teacher, locally treasured in her home town of Manchester.
She brings 20 year+ experience and over 1000hrs training to the table, but most importantly a warm, loving and humble heart dedicated to sharing the transformative power of Yoga to all. Andrea is delectably unique but most importantly she is real – a real woman with a real story. She pours her realness into each practice – from the dharma talk, to the breath work, to the movement and alignment, all set to a playlist to get your soul dancing – by the time Svasana is reached it’s almost guaranteed something will have shifted within you. By providing a fully integrated yoga experience on the mat, she has built an intensely loyal following, with practitioners flocking from all over to join the party!

Classes are absolutely not limited to the experienced Yogi. Andrea’s naturally approachable personality and caring delivery will take you to the edge of your ability. Her sophisticated knowledge of the human body will keep you safe to explore. And the sheer joy of her teaching will keep you coming back for more.
The style is totally Andrea’s, with recognisable fusions of Jivamukti, Yoga Therapy, Yin and Somatic Movement amongst other elements.
Investment £30

Advance payment required to secure your spot
Pure Yoga Cheshire
Co-operative Bank
Sort Code 089299
Account number 69775596

*Past Event * Autumn 2019 Yoga Retreat in Tuscany
2019-09-14 14:44
With Andrew and FrancescaFrom 14th to 21st September 2019
Welcome to our third retreat in the beautiful Tuscan hills for a week of rejuvenation, relaxation and reconnection with nature.
Surrounded by a Mediterranean forest, Casale Pundarika is the special location for our week long retreat. A typical Tuscan country house ideally set in a magical place 2km from the village of Riparbella on the Maritime Hills a few km from the Tyrrhenian coast. A mixed landscape of woods, olive groves, vineyards and a skilfully-worked countryside reflect the agricultural origins of the town.
The house offers comfortable shared accommodation, ample practice rooms and the possibility to practice yoga outside on the gorgeous terrace, from which the rising sun can be contemplated during our morning practices.
As part of the retreat process we ask to respect each other’s space and sanctity by limiting the use of electronic devices, and honouring the daily periods of silence. Mornings will be silent until 12 o’clock, and there will be one full day of silence where we will ask you to switch off your mobile phone. We understand this might be a unique occurrence in this day and age, but there will be a 24 hour contactable phone number for the retreat centre in case of emergency.
The programme offers:

Meditation and Pranayama early morning (one hour approx)
Yoga asana (postures) mid-morning (one and half hour)
Afternoon practice – Question and Answers followed by Yoga postures and Pranayama (one and half hour)
Late evening gatherings on some days.

There will be time for quietly enjoying contemplation and personal time. We will observe silence each morning until lunch time, as well as a full day of silence as part of our practice.

Cost from £710 to £820. Single occupancy is possible, just inquire for details. Accommodation, all delicious and locally sourced vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch and supper), yoga practices and the use of the heated outdoor bath tub.
The nearer airport is Pisa – flights from Manchester and other major UK airport are excellent and can be booked well in advance. Transport from and to the airport can be arranged.
Numbers are strictly limited, so bookings are confirmed with a (non returnable) deposit of £150 with the balance to be paid by 1 st of September 2019. Cheques made to Pure Yoga Cheshire, bank transfer, Pay Pal or cash are all accepted.
Pure Yoga Cheshire
Co-operative Bank
Sort Code 089299
Account number 69775596
For more information and bookings – email us info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk – phone +44 7909 144 414

Past event: An Evening of Chants, Songs and Meditation with Kula Grace
2019-09-27 12:26
Friday 27 of September 2019 from 7.45 to 9.15 pm – £8 on the door
“Kula Grace” is a group of friends, drawn together by a mutual passion to spread joyful energy through sacred chants and songs.
Described as Bhakti Yoga, our emphasis is on a devotional celebration of Love, Grace, Divinity and Creation. Our chants and songs are drawn from mostly Eastern essences, with the addition of
some Western flavours, and from any belief system based on Love, whether religious or not. Our emphasis is mostly on the up-beat, celebratory energies, but grounded with more subtle practices. Everyone is welcome to join in, as we journey together with everything from deep healing mantras, to foot-stomping bhajans, interweaved with moments of meditation. Feel free to sing, go deep, listen, clap, dance, and play anything from our popular ‘instrument bag’! Namaste.
John

PAST EVENT - Pure Yoga Saturday Morning class in Glastonbury
2019-10-05 14:44
Pendragon House – 3 Butleigh Rd, Glastonbury BA6 8AS
Weekly Saturday morning class from 5th October to 9th November
From 9 to 10 am. Donation £5
Join Andrew and Francesca for a practice of Hatha Yoga incorporating Asana (yoga postures), Yoga Flow, Pranayama and Meditation.
A simple practice to delight, challenge and reveal…
Including standing, chest opening, sitting and perhaps some inverted poses, gradually working on the correct body alignment and mind attitude to include these intense postures.
For those just starting on their yoga journey there will be plenty of postures to work with, including gentle yoga flows, traditional pranayama and stillness.
About Andrew:
I’m a British Wheel of Yoga trained Teacher with influences from classical and more contemporary Hatha Yoga traditions. I share my practice as a fusion of breath coordinated movements and classical postures which promote strength, flexibility and balance, culminating in a practice adaptable to all.
Having a background based in biology and an interest in different philosophical systems I discovered the benefits of Yogic practice in my late 20’s. As a life-long asthmatic I turned to the yogic breathing techniques when my doctor prescribed stronger medication for the condition. Instead of increasing the medication I am now almost totally free from the symptoms and medication.
Since the late 90’s I have maintained a daily practice which has had a profoundly positive effect upon my physical and mental well-being. I am continuing to develop my practice and understanding of the principles and philosophy of yoga by exploring different approaches and attending retreats lead by international teacher Clive Sheridan.
My inquiry has drawn me to the traditions of Tantra and Advaita Vedanta. I’ve been travelling to remote sacred locations in the West Bengal area, diving deeply into the sacred roots of Yoga.
I have taught and led retreats in Europe, Middle East and India. My wish is to pass on my experience and understanding of yoga instructively, yet also with delight and passion.
I teach regularly on the leading European Yoga website Ekhart Yoga.
I am married to yogini Francesca, and we enjoy sharing our passion for yoga at our studio Pure Yoga Cheshire in Macclesfield and leading Workshops in the Uk, Ireland and Europe
About Francesca:
I was born in Italy and I have lived in different countries since my early twenties – from England to Egypt and Spain, to Australia and Ireland. I moved to Macclesfield in 2012 after meeting my now husband Andrew on our teacher’s yoga retreat in India.
I initially trained as a yoga teacher in 2004 at the Yoga Arts School in Byron Bay, Australia, after practising Ashtanga yoga for several years. The wealth of the teachers’ wisdom opened a door to philosophical investigation and practices such as pranayama and meditation, which I incorporates into my practice and teaching.
I completed my second teacher training in Ireland in 2007 with David Curtis from Dublin, who is a direct student of Maty Ezraty and Chuck Miller. I was also drawn to the Iyengar Yoga method, and I studied with Sarah Powers deepening my practice of Yin yoga.
Very early in my yoga journey I became interested in the transformative aspects of Pranayama and Meditation. My passion for my own yoga journey allows me to integrate my experiences in my own practice before sharing it with my students; I firmly believe in self practice – including daily meditation, Pranayama (breathing techniques) and Asana (yoga postures).
I spend time with my teacher Clive Sheridan attending his 3 week retreat in India, as well as shorter retreats with him in Europe.
I am one of the original teachers with the Ekhart Yoga Team since they first established themselves in 2012, and I deliver full online classes. Watch some of my short videos here.

Past event: Kirtan, an evening of heart-warming chants
2019-11-02 18:13
Saturday 2nd of November 2019 – from 7 to 8.45 pm
As the nights draw in and the beautiful autumn leaves fall, lets gather and build a cosy sense of warmth inside through collective voice. Chant simple yet powerful mantras with others to awaken a deep and potent brightness in the heart. No experience necessary. You don’t need to be a singer!
Just bring an open mind, your voice as it is, and a willingness to be present. Some people may also wish to meditate, lie-down, dance, or just be in the space. Together we’ll create something beautiful and unique. Facilitated by Liam, accompanied by the blissful and mysterious chords of the harmonium.
Liam has been chanting mantras and playing the harmonium for over 5 years. He loves to bring people together and cultivate the conditions for the mantras to work their magic.
£8 – pay cash at the door.

Past Event: Kundalini Yoga Workshop: Reflect, Restore and Refocus
2019-11-10 12:00
Kundalini Yoga Workshop with Jenni Kaur – Soul Light Yoga

Reflect, Restore & Refocus
Sunday 10th November 2019 – from 1 to 4 pm

You are invited to join us for a Sunday afternoon of Kundalini Yoga, Mantra, Meditation, Relaxation and Sound Healing to draw upon the energy of Winter as a portal for your spiritual growth for the rest of the year.

It is in the colder months, with less light available, that we can look inwards to nourish our soul and being. Instead of ploughing on, with nature just being a background, lets be brave and really honour what we are meant to be doing in Winter months.

Kundalini Yoga to warm up the heart, to help loosen the heavy bonds of the mind and to celebrate your inner light.

Yummy Yogi Tea and Cacao to share 🙂

Suitable for beginners and experienced practioners.

Sat Nam

£30

Pay by Bank Transfer to secure your mat:
Pure Yoga Cheshire
Sort Code 089299
Account Number 69775596

Past Retreat - Weekend of Yoga at Samye Ling Monastery - November 2019
2019-11-21 15:09
Yoga retreat in Scotland at Pureland Retreat Centre, Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Scotland
From 21st to 24th November 2019

Experience serenity, calm and restoration with Andrew’s annual Yoga retreat set in the grounds of the oldest Buddhist Monastery in Europe. Andrew has run this retreat successfully for over 10 years.
Looking out over the River Esk in the peaceful hills of the Scottish borders, ‘Purelands’ at Samye Ling is an ideal setting to inspire, exhilarate and offer time for reflection in our busy lives. The retreat offers asana, pranayama, meditation and mantra. There will be time and opportunity to walk around the meditation garden, venture up the fairy hill or take a stroll along the river bank, maybe catching a glimpse of the otters in the unspoiled natural surroundings.
Arriving on the Thursday evening and getting together for an early supper, we will enjoy a relaxation/yoga nidra session to ground ourselves after travelling.
Early morning Meditation and Pranayama sessions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, followed by a mid morning Asana (yoga postures) practice. Afternoon session including questions and answers, Asana, Pranayama quiet sitting on Friday and Saturday. Departure is after lunch on the Sunday. Silence time will be limited to every morning until after breakfast.
Friends are also welcome to observe or participate in the meditations and puja performed in the very colorful traditional Tibetan Buddhist temple.
All accommodation is in basic but comfortable single rooms with three home cooked vegetarian meals a day, drinks available throughout the day.
Price £365 which includes all tuition, a single room per person, breakfast, lunch and supper on Friday and Saturday, supper on Thursday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. The retreat offers fruit and hot drinks available throughout the day. Arrival time is flexible, departure is after lunch on the Sunday.

Bookings are now being taken, £150 deposit (non refundable) secures place, full payment by 15th of October 2019.
Pure Yoga Cheshire bank details:
Co-operative Bank
Sort Code 089299
Account number 69775596
The monastery is about three and half hours drive from Manchester and Macclesfield.
Car sharing may be available.
Address: Samye Ling Buddhist Monastery Eskdalemuir Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
NB this is a yoga retreat not a Buddhist retreat and is open to everyone from beginners to advanced students.

Past Event - YIN YANG Yoga Workshop in Glastonbury
2019-12-08 13:40
Goddess House, 28 Magdalene St, Glastonbury BA6 9EJ
Sunday 8th of December 2019 from 10.30 am to 1 pm
Join Andrew and Francesca for a practice of Yin/Yang Yoga with strong asana (yoga postures), still yin yoga, Pranayama and Meditation.
This yoga special is suitable for all, those just starting on their yoga journey and those who want to be challenged. We will practice standing poses, inversions and stilling yin yoga postures to calm the nervous system. We will break down some of the more engaging postures so there will be options to be practised by all.
The opportunity might reveal itself to introduce some Mantra chanting. There will be a little time for questions and answers, introducing some of the physical and philosophical aspects of yoga.
Strong and gentle practices, traditional pranayama and stillness.
The cost is £20.
Deposit required to secure your spot payable via bank transfer or pay pal.
Pure Yoga Cheshire
Co-operative Bank
Sort Code 089299
Account number 69775596

Christmas 2019 Timetable at Pure Yoga
2019-12-22 15:18
Delight with Yoga this Yule time, practice with us all the way through the Festive Season!
Regular yoga classes are on as between Christmas and New year with a slightly reduced timetable.
We are closed on 25th and 26th December and 1st of January.
This is the list of scheduled classes, timetable will be up to date:
Sunday 22nd December: 10.30 to 11.45 am Sunday Morning Yoga with Ali – 5 to 7 pm Sunday Meditation and Dru Yoga with Ann (more information on our events page)
Monday 23rd December: 10 to 11.30 am Vinyasa Yoga with Hazel – Extra 15 minutes of Relaxation and Sound!
Tuesday 24th December: 10 to 11.30 am Dru Yoga with Ann
Christmas Day and Boxing Day: CLOSED – Happy Yule to All!
Friday 27th of December : 10:00 to 11.15 am Yoga for All with Andrew – 5.30 to 6.45 pm Yin Yoga and Meditation with Andrew
Saturday 28th of December : 10 to 11.15 am Yoga for All with Francesca
Saturday 28th from 1.30 to 3.30 pm: Yule-tide Yoga with Andrew Wrenn, more information on our website page
Sunday 29th of December: 10. 30 to 11.45 am Yoga for All with Francesca
Monday 30th of December: 10 to 11.15 am Vinyasa Yoga with Francesca – 6 to 7.15 pm Yoga for All with Andrew
Tuesday 31st of December: 10 to 11.30 am Dru Yoga with Ann
Wednesday 1st of January 2020: CLOSED – Happy New Year!
Thursday 2nd December: 10 am Yoga for All with Ann, 5.45 – 6.45 pm Restorative Yoga with Andrew, 7 pm Intermediate Hatha Yoga with Andrew.
All classes as usual in 2020 – New and exciting classes and events coming soon!

Past Event: Yule-tide Yoga with Andrew Wrenn
2019-12-28 13:07
Join Andrew on this special practice on Saturday 28th December 2019 from 1.30 to 3.30 pm – booking recommended as only a few spots available.

Reawaken your Yoga practice after the merriment of Yule-tide!

Awaken to yourself embracing and welcoming the changes brought in with the New Year whilst leaving behind anything that doesn’t serve you anymore…

We will practice Asana with Backbends and inversions which are considered a boost for our mental and physical wellbeing, they are said to benefit the immune system, to give mental clarity whilst viewing yourself and the world from a different prospective…

We will practice Pranayama, Meditation and we will finish with a long relaxation.

Cost £18

Booking recommended for this busy event, advance payment required with cash, cheque or bank transfer. Bank details: Pure yoga Cheshire – sort code 089299 – Account Number 69775596

*Past Event* New Year Gong Bath and Yin Yoga*
2020-01-19 14:15
Sunday 19th of January 2020 from 5 to to 6.30 pm – £20
Taking bookings for the next Sound Bath and Yin Yoga on Sunday 19th January. Booking is only secured with advance payment as spaces are limited for this popular event.
Recharge and replenish your Self at this busy time of the year with a nourishing practice of Yin yoga and sound with Francesca and Jane.
You will be guided through gentle and deep postures which will unlock deep tensions held within the physical, mental and spiritual body. You can also be supported by props like yoga bolsters, blankets, blocks while receiving the healing effects of sound through planetary gongs.
A gong bath is a form of sound therapy where the gong is played in a therapeutic way to bring about healing in the body. It is a very effective way of stimulating the natural good feeling of the body and most often leaves the recipient grounded with an indisputable sense of well-being.
The experience is often likened to ‘being massaged all over’ by those who are sensitive as they feel their skin tingle and deeper sensations as the waves of sound vibrate through the body and trigger a tangible release of tensions. Often during a gong bath, a deep sense of neutrality is felt and nerve rejuvenation is achieved.
The practice of Yin yoga will calm your body and mind and help you receive fully the benefits of the final 30 minutes sound bath, leading to experience feelings of peace and calm. All levels are welcome, this is a gentle and quite deep yoga practice.
Our beautiful room at Pure Yoga will be candle lit… the small flames will give a warm glow to the space and will add to the special calming quality of this exceptional experience.
We do supply mats and some blankets, but please bring anything you might want to have to make your experience even more relaxing, like an extra blanket and a pillow.
Please pay in advance via bank transfer: Pure Yoga Cheshire – Sort Code 089299 – Account number 69775596
More information and bookings: info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk – phone 07909144414

Gong Bath Meditation 16th of February 2020 *Fully Booked*
2020-02-16 13:25
NEXT AVAILABLE DATES: Sunday 1st and 15th of March 2020
Please arrive a few minutes earlier to settle as we will start on time, door locks at 5.30 pm sharp.
Cost £12 – Student rate £10 – Full payment required to secure your booking. Contact Pure Yoga: email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk, phone 07909 144 414
Upcoming dates:
March 1st, March 15th, April 5th, May 3rd, June 7th, Jul 5th, Aug 2nd, Sept 6th, Oct 4th, Nov 1st, Dec 6th.
Gong Bath Meditation is a practice that aids healing by synchronising our brain and restoring balance & harmony in our human system.
No, water is not involved in a Gong Bath Meditation.
Instead, you are bathed in the sounds and vibrations of gongs, & crystal bowls. It is a sound bath that creates profound relaxation.
Gong Bath Meditations alter brain wave patterns from the Beta (waking state) to Theta & Delta (meditative) states. Science teaches that meditative brain frequencies enable us to access our deeper subconscious and superconscious, which are key states for healing.
Sound healing is not a new fad. The gong is one of the oldest musical instruments in the world. Based on ancient wisdom, gongs vibrate at the same frequency as the body allowing the body to heal itself.
These ideas might sound kind of “woo-woo”, but Sound Energy Healing is a physical phenomenon based on universal physical and biological principles called Sonic entrainment, where rhythmic vibrations of similar frequencies resonate in unison.
The universal principles of sound mean you do not have to believe in Sound Energy Healing or understand it, to benefit from sessions. However, you might be like many people, and want to know what proof exists for energy healing.

Okay, here comes a little Science lesson.
The sounds during a gong bath can be used to rebalance our human system. There is a profound effect on our cardiovascular, autonomic, endocrine and immune systems. It is an excellent therapy for stress-related issues, such as depression and anxiety.

What to expect in a group Gong Bath session:
Ideally you will experience the gong bath lying comfortably on your back. You will need to bring along a blanket and a pillow.
All you have to do is lie comfortably and close your eyes and relax. I then begin by playing the gongs very softly, increasing the volume as the session progresses (the volume never gets unbearable as I am playing therapeutically). I change the playing technique frequently so there is no fixed rhythm which results in the brain not being able to follow and entrainment takes place. Entrainment is the changing of brainwave frequencies.
After a continuous 40 minutes of gong playing, I start to wind down and play very gently for five minutes fading away to nothing. I then spend a little time talking you back to awareness.
The gong is an amazing and powerful instrument for healing work; I recommend that you take it easy for the rest of the day to allow the treatment to continue to do its work. I also advise that you drink plenty of water.

Setting the intention or creative visualisation
Difference between stress and relaxation short set of exercises to help you relax ready
Sound bath with gongs
Gentle return to full awareness

Out of respect to all participants and due to the sensitive nature of the work, DOORS CLOSE once a sessions has started there will be no admission:
If you would like to reserve a place, please purchase your ticket early. Gong bath sessions are very popular. We would like to fit everybody in but tickets will be limited to space so we ensure that everybody has enough space to be comfortable and also so that everybody can be looked after.

A few things to bring with you:
• A yoga mat to lie on, a pillow for your head and a blanket as some people might get a bit chilly during the session (we do provide them but feel free to bring your own cosy blanket). We try and make the room as warm as possible for you, but if you feel the cold please make sure you wear plenty of layers and thick socks.
• Please try to be on time so we hope you can be there for the whole session and share this experience together.
• Please bring with you….your honesty, your compassion, your courage and your fears, your dreams and your doubts, your joy and your tears, your sense of humour, your voice if you want, and your unique self.

Bank transfer welcome!
Bank details:

Pure Yoga Cheshire
Co-operative Bank
Sort Code 089299
Account number 69775596

*Past event* Kirtan with Jim Fox
2020-03-06 17:07
We are very excited to host Jim Fox for the very first time in Cheshire, join us for an evening of uplifting chants!

Friday 6th of March 2020 from 7.30 to 9.30 pm.

£12 – either drop in and pay cash at the door, or secure your spot by paying via bank transfer.

Bank details: Pure Yoga Cheshire, Sort Code 089299 – Account number 69775596.

Having been a professional musician for many years, performing at venues and festivals throughout the UK and Scandinavia, Jim now focuses on sharing Kirtan sessions around the UK and at various Bhakti events including Beltane Bhakti Gathering, Sundara and Santosa.

In 2018 he released a live double CD, “Namaste”, the profits of which go to support the work of Skanda Vale Hospice in West Wales. Jim is also the author of three books, his latest, “The End is Insight”, being an account of his “karmic life journey” that has brought him to his immersion into Bhakti Yoga. He is currently working on his next book, which look at what it really means to practice Bhakti Yoga.

Jim is looking forward to visiting Pure Yoga Cheshire to share Kirtan in March.

Pay in advance via bank transfer: Pure Yoga Cheshire, Sort Code 089299 – Account number 69775596.

“Bhakti Yoga is not just something that we do, it is like breathing, it is our life”.

Past Event: Deep Cleansing Kundalini Yoga Workshop with Jenni Kaur
2020-03-15 12:28
Sunday 15th of March 2020 – From 1 to 4 pm – £30

March is the perfect time to cleanse the body and the mind as we prepare for regeneration and renewal that the Springtime brings.

Shake those cobwebs off energetically and physically as we start to tip toe into the season of Manifestation, Creativity and Inspiration.

Join this Kundalini Yoga Workshop to clean out the waste in the liver that builds up over the Winter. Clean the mind of thought patterns that aren’t serving your highest purpose. Refresh yourself for new growth and incoming inspiration!

“Springtime is when new blood starts coming in. It’s a good time to cleanse.” –Yogi Bhajan

Kundalini Yoga is practical and powerful. It works quickly to open up the body, keep the mind calm and to be able to move through life with acceptance and ease.

You learn techniques to elevate yourself, shed old baggage and reduce stress in your life. You do not need any experience of yoga or meditation and it is open to everyone.

Secure your mat for this popular workshop, contact us on info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk and pay via bank transfer, bank details as follow:

Bank details:

Pure Yoga Cheshire
Co-operative Bank
Sort Code 089299
Account number 69775596

Postponed * Early Morning Vinyasa Flow Yoga
2020-03-19 15:05
Early Morning Vinyasa Flow with Chloe Domville. Every Thursday Morning from 6.30 to 7.30 am.
Set yourself up for the day by getting out of your head, into your body & connecting to breath with a powerful, energizing Vinyasa flow.
Chloe Domville is a local girl, raised here in Macclesfield. Recently qualified at The House of Yoga in London where she trained for her 200 hours yoga teaching. She is very much looking forward to sharing an energising practice with us all!
Drop in £7.50 to be paid at the door – cash or bank transfer only

Pure Yoga goes "Live" on Facebook and Zoom
2020-03-19 20:48
Now that the studio in Macclesfield is temporarily closed, we are absolutely thrilled that we can still share yoga with you from 2 virtual platforms:

Through our Facebook group Pure Yoga Cheshire Live Classes – where you can pay for classes via Bank Transfer.

Via Zoom Rooms through our booking system Bookwhen Pure Yoga – where you can pay for the class either by bank transfer or via PayPay.

Both platforms share LIVE yoga classes, streamed directly for you to enjoy from our home to yours.

You need to be added to our group on Facebook in order to enjoy the classes.

You don’t need to be on social media to book a class via Bookwhen.

How to contribute for classes shared via our Facebook group:

£5 suggested donation per class taken – if you feel you got more (or less) from the session you can make donation accordingly, also if you are struggling financially (as we are).

£20 suggested donation per week of classes – this works well for those who will join us for 4 or more classes, and it will help you to motivate you to practice your yoga!

There are at least 2 or 3 yoga classes shared from Monday to Friday, and at least one yoga class at weekend

We will be able to see who attends classes and we will be able to say hi to each other, you can also leave comments, questions and communicate with us in real time. The bank details where you can make the donations are:

Pure Yoga Cheshire – Sort Code: 089299 – Account Number 69775596

You can just send us a quick message to let us know that you have paid.

Thank you very much, from the bottom of our heart!

Pure Yoga Studio in Macclesfield is closed for the time being.
2020-03-20 14:24
We had the best intention to carry on our classes and stay open at the yoga studio in Macclesfied for as long as we could, but the time has come and we have to shut our doors – only temporarily of course, business will resume as soon as the situation returns to normality.

Our honest experience of teaching classes recently was that when anyone sniffed or coughed (which is perfectly usual under normal circumstances), it created a tense atmosphere. Some people even feeling the need to justify why they were coughing. We stayed open not out of financial gain, but to provide a tranquil space. When the environment in which we teach yoga isn’t calm and relaxed then it ‘s not an ideal platform from which to share and practice yoga.

So it is with a heavy heart we are writing this to say Pure Yoga Cheshire will be closed for the foreseeable future in it’s present form. However, Myself (Andrew) and Francesca have got 9 years experience of teaching online yoga and so we look forwards to sharing what we do on line in the form of classes and private one to one sessions.

We never set up Pure Yoga as a business minded venture, it was born out of our love for yoga (and the love Fran and I share for each other!). Stay safe and well, all things are transient and will pass, including all of this today. See you online and back at the studio in (hopefully) the not too far future.Love to you all.

Andrew and Francesca x

Postponed * Slings / Trapeze Yoga in Macclesfield
2020-03-25 14:21
*Strictly booking only class, contact us to book: phone 07909 144 414 or email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk*
Full payment required to secure your booking
We are proud to be one of the very few places to offer YOGA SLINGS in the North of England! Be upside down with confidence and ease, and have fun along the way. A unique opportunity to practice yoga without the pull of gravity – some of the benefits of practising with slings:

build up core strength
release stress from the joints
lengthen and ease the spine
be upside down without adding stress on the neck and shoulders area
deeply relax

Andrew will guide you safely and easily into a yoga sequence that will be based on the use of the sling and will include inverted postures, chest opening, strength building and also a gorgeous “suspended” long relaxation. This class is suitable for those who have practiced some yoga.
£12 for drop in session – Unlimited class pass holders £ 9 – 10 class pass holders £5 (plus a stamp on their card).
Bookings for private groups also being taken, inquiries are welcome.
Payment by Bank transfer is welcome: Pure Yoga Cheshire
Co-operative Bank
Sort Code 089299
Account number 69775596

Pregnancy Yoga Live on Zoom
2020-03-25 17:05
Join Francesca’s weekly Pregnancy Yoga class on Wednesday at 6.30 pm from the comfort of your home!

Book your Zoom class with us via our booking system:

BookWhen Pure Yoga Cheshire and South West

Prenatal yoga that is intimate, friendly, joyful and supportive for your body/mind/spirit during the most special time in your life. We provide a safe and nurturing environment, helping you to connect with your changing body and to feel calm and grounded. All equipment (yoga bolsters, blankets, chairs, cushions, blocks etc…) is provided in our beautiful dedicated Yoga Studio.

We practice effective breathing and relaxation techniques to invite calm, and yoga postures to manage common physical ailments. Yoga in pregnancy is an invaluable tool to connect with your baby and to prepare for their arrival. Here’s some of the benefits:

connect with your inner wisdom to build confidence and to support you during labor and birthhelp to keep the body supple without strainingboost energyhelp to relieve stress and anxietyrelax and promote restful sleephelp to relieve pain in labor and childbirthhelp to relieve common minor ailments during pregnancy (e.g. swollen joints, heartburn, constipation)help the expectant mother to bond with the unborn baby through breathing and visualisation techniques.

Open to all level of pregnancy. Francesca is a qualified Pregnancy Yoga teacher, she trained with Yoga Campus in 2012 and has been teaching prenatal yoga since.

Donation of £5 accepted for our Online classes, payable via bank transfer: Pure Yoga Cheshire – Sort Code: 089299 – Account Number 69775596

Cost for Pregnancy Yoga at our studio in Macclesfield: £48 (cash or bank transfer – no card payment facility at the studio) for 6 classes to be taken within 8 weeks. Drop in rate once you have passed your 33rd week: £10 per session.

*Postponed* Kirtan with Tim Chalice
2020-03-27 17:21
We are postponing this event due to the current situation. Please stay in touch for future dates.

Tim returns to Macclesfield, accompanied by Damien Mahoney on percussions, for a beautiful evening of devotional chants.

By repeating simple mantras Kirtan is an effortless and very accessible way to experience some freedom from the endless chatter of the mind, revealing a graceful state of being and inner peace.

The moment we begin to chant there is a feeling of letting go, a deepening of the breath and a sense of coming home. We can let go of the doership and simply be in the present. As we immerse ourselves in these repetitive sounds our thoughts begin to recede and when the chants end, we can bathe in the silence that remains. It is a beautiful, simple practice. Feelings of fear, anger and separation are gently transformed into feelings of love, compassion and Oneness.

Kirtan is for everyone. No prior experience of chanting is necessary to gain the many benefits it has to offer, simply an openness to what may occur. Whether you wish to still your mind, awaken your heart, de-stress or simply enjoy singing with others kirtan is for you!

Tim is a regular at UK Bhakti Festivals and yoga gatherings and in 2012 released kirtan CD, Devotional Heart, produced by Tabla Tom. The follow-up ‘Give It All Away For Love’ was released in 2016.

“Tim is a dedicated pilgrim of prayerful chant and song. His devotional heart sound and meditative mantras, penetrate your mind, inspire participation, and awaken your heart.” – Chloe Goodchild – Singer, Author “The Naked Voice”.

“Tim Chalice is a chanter for the people. His heartfelt tones inspire an immediate sense of coming together and an earthy spirit. Tim is highly original in his approach and you just want to join in at once as he wholeheartedly draws you in to the chant!” – Nikki Slade, Free the Inner Voice

For more information about Tim visit http://www.timchalice.com/ .

His CDs Give It All Away For Love, Devotional Heart & Planting Peace will be available to buy.

Advance payment accepted via cash, cheque or bank transfer:

Pure Yoga Cheshire, Sort Code 089299 – Account number 69775596.

Please confirm your attendance and payment with an email.

Gong Bath Meditation Summer 2021
2020-04-05 16:24
Gong Bath Meditation is a practice that aids healing by synchronising our brain and restoring balance & harmony in our human system.
Please arrive a few minutes earlier to settle as we will start on time, door locks at 5.30 pm sharp.
Bookings only via our Timetable on the “Book Now” page. Cost £15, non refundable and on transferable

No, water is not involved in a Gong Bath Meditation.

Instead, you are bathed in the sounds and vibrations of gongs, & crystal bowls. It is a sound bath that creates profound relaxation.

Gong Bath Meditations alter brain wave patterns from the Beta (waking state) to Theta & Delta (meditative) states. Science teaches that meditative brain frequencies enable us to access our deeper subconscious and superconscious, which are key states for healing.

Sound healing is not a new fad. The gong is one of the oldest musical instruments in the world. Based on ancient wisdom, gongs vibrate at the same frequency as the body allowing the body to heal itself.

These ideas might sound kind of “woo-woo”, but Sound Energy Healing is a physical phenomenon based on universal physical and biological principles called Sonic entrainment, where rhythmic vibrations of similar frequencies resonate in unison.

The universal principles of sound mean you do not have to believe in Sound Energy Healing or understand it, to benefit from sessions. However, you might be like many people, and want to know what proof exists for energy healing.

Okay, here comes a little Science lesson.

The sounds during a gong bath can be used to rebalance our human system. There is a profound effect on our cardiovascular, autonomic, endocrine and immune systems. It is an excellent therapy for stress-related issues, such as depression and anxiety.

What to expect in a group Gong Bath session:

Ideally you will experience the gong bath lying comfortably on your back. You will need to bring along a blanket and a pillow.

All you have to do is lie comfortably and close your eyes and relax. I then begin by playing the gongs very softly, increasing the volume as the session progresses (the volume never gets unbearable as I am playing therapeutically). I change the playing technique frequently so there is no fixed rhythm which results in the brain not being able to follow and entrainment takes place. Entrainment is the changing of brainwave frequencies.

After a continuous 40 minutes of gong playing, I start to wind down and play very gently for five minutes fading away to nothing. I then spend a little time talking you back to awareness.

The gong is an amazing and powerful instrument for healing work; I recommend that you take it easy for the rest of the day to allow the treatment to continue to do its work. I also advise that you drink plenty of water.

Setting the intention or creative visualisationDifference between stress and relaxation short set of exercises to help you relax readySound bath with gongsGentle return to full awareness

Out of respect to all participants and due to the sensitive nature of the work, DOORS CLOSE once a sessions has started there will be no admission:

If you would like to reserve a place, please purchase your ticket early. Gong bath sessions are very popular. We would like to fit everybody in but tickets will be limited to space so we ensure that everybody has enough space to be comfortable and also so that everybody can be looked after.

A few things to bring with you:

• A yoga mat to lie on, a pillow for your head and a blanket as some people might get a bit chilly during the session (we do provide them but feel free to bring your own cosy blanket). We try and make the room as warm as possible for you, but if you feel the cold please make sure you wear plenty of layers and thick socks.

• Please try to be on time so we hope you can be there for the whole session and share this experience together.

• Please bring with you….your honesty, your compassion, your courage and your fears, your dreams and your doubts, your joy and your tears, your sense of humour, your voice if you want, and your unique self.

Bank transfer welcome!

Bank details:

Pure Yoga Cheshire

Co-operative Bank

Sort Code 089299

Account number 69775596

Postponed * Going Deeper: Yoga and Meditation on Sunday Evening
2020-04-19 11:56
A Sunday Evening treat: Meditation and gentle Yoga with Dru Yoga teacher Ann Flentje.
A 2 hour workshop including gentle movements and preparations for sitting, relaxation, sitting meditation and energy work.
Cost for the event:

£12 drop in

A stamp on your 10 class pass + £3

Unlimited class pass: £5.

Suitable for all, from beginners to seasoned practitioners alike. No meditation or yoga experience needed. Relax and surrender to the inner silence in this delightfully gentle, recharging and balancing practice.
We will be exploring meditation practice using the five levels of being:
Anamaya kosha – the physical body as a gateway to the quiet mind
Pranamaya kosha – awareness of energy, increasing our perception of energy
Manomaya kosha – Meditation as a tool for working with the energy of emotions
Vijnaamaya kosha – working with the power of mantra and chants to remove blocks
Anandamaya kosha – meditation on the nature of the self
The classes will contain – a short activation, some gentle yoga, breathwork, relaxation and meditation
No need to book, just turn up a few minutes before the class.

*Postponed* Red Tent Cheshire - Monthly Meeting
2020-04-24 11:54
Upcoming dates for 2020: Apr 24th, May 22nd, Jun 19th, Jul 17th, Aug 21st, Sep 18th, Oct 16th, Nov 13th, Dec 11th.
The ‘Red Tent’ is a timeless tradition observed by ancient cultures the world over as a regular circle support group for empowering one’s feminine sense of self.
Our meetings are a fantastic way to connect with like minded women as well as have a safe and sacred space provided for you to express, offer and receive support and recharge each month.
A donation is required when attending meetings.
(all equipment and craft materials are provided at no extra cost).
We meet on the Friday evening closest to the New Moon every month at Pure Yoga Cheshire – Shiva room (upstairs).
For more information please contact Wendy wendy@redtentcheshire.co.uk – Check the Red Tent Cheshire website
About Wendy-Louise Jones, Red Tent Facilitator:
Through my work as a holistic healer and entrepreneur, I was led into the world of red tent circles, I fell in love with the whole red tent philosophy of empowering women so I immediately trained as a ‘star of Ishtar red tent women’s circle facilitator’.
I am happy to be able to provide this wonderful opportunity for women local to me who wished for a sacred space to meet each month.
I’m an intuitive healer, author, naturopath, advanced soul realignment™ practitioner and holistic health consultant.
I work with highly conscious individuals who want to create holistic wellness in their lives investing in their spiritual and personal development, so red tent meetings seemed like the natural next step for my own personal and business development as well.
In my business, I specialise in Soul Realignment™,Herbalism, Akashic Record Readings, Reiki, Homeopathy, Stress Management, Flower Remedies,and Nutritional Therapy. I am also an Independent Usui Shiki Ryoho, Kundalini and Tibetan Reiki Master.
I’m registered as an associate member of The Professional Therapists Training Academy(P.T.T.A) and The School of Natural Health Sciences (S.N.H.S) which is accredited by the International College of Holistic Medicine (I.C.H.M). I am also a full member of The International Institute for Complimentary Therapists (I.I.C.T)

Spring Yoga Weekend in Glastonbury - May 2020
2020-05-28 14:51
From Thursday 28th to Sunday 31st of May 2020

Relax, unwind, recharge and explore… Andrew’s popular Yoga retreat in Glastonbury is back in the Spring for another wonderful weekend – book quickly as spaces are limited.

Glastonbury, King Arthur’s ancient isle of Avalon, has been a centre of pilgrimage for a wide range of people of different faiths and spirituality since ancient times.

Glastonbury Tor rises dramatically from the mystical landscape of the Somerset levels. Nestled just beneath the Tor, and within easy walking distance from the town is Shekinah Yoga Retreat, the special location for our weekend retreat. The retreat offers the perfect opportunity to wind down, relax and practice yoga in a spiritual surrounding. The teyreat offers Bhakti yoga sessions like Friday evening Kirtan chanting and early morning fire ceremonies, which are optional and free for you to join.

About Andrew Wrenn:

Andrew began his Yoga journey as an asthmatic more than 20 years ago, and a regular practice of pranayama (breath work) over the years has helped him to fully overcome his condition. Embracing a daily Asana (posture) and Pranayama practice he found a perfect combination for strength, flexibility and wellbeing. He also found that his practice enhanced a balanced and focused mind and an inner depth that he explores everyday in his Meditation.

He is a British Wheel of Yoga trained teacher with influences from different backgrounds, having practised with many yogis and yoginis in different styles over the years. He joins his beloved teacher Clive on his annual 3 week retreat in the jungle, where he challenges his fear of aquatic creatures swimming in a reservoir populated by crocodiles! You can find him teaching at his studio Pure Yoga Cheshire in Macclesfield, UK , leading yoga retreats and workshops in the UK and abroad, and also teaching online at Ekhart Yoga. You can learn more about Andrew on his website www.yogawithandrew.co.uk

Prices:

£355 single bed, room sharing

Prices include full accommodation and all meals, yoga sessions, all activities and the use of a real sauna.

Bookings are confirmed with a deposit – £150 non refundable. Due to the very limited amount of spaces available, we ask to confirm your booking with a deposit as soon as possible. Cheques, bank transfer and cash are accepted. Balance is due by 1st of May 2020.

Bank details:

Pure Yoga Cheshire – Sort Code: 089299 – Account Number 69775596

This is a sample for the timetable – please note that times might change slightly:

Thursday

Arrival time flexible between 4 and 5.30 pm

6 to 6.30 pm Arati and Kirtan (Chanting) at the retreat (optional)

6.30 pm Light supper

7.30 pm Gentle Wind down Yoga practice

Friday

6.15 – 6.45 am Meditation and Pranayama (breath work)

7.00 am Puja Ceremony at the ashram (optional)

8.30 am Breakfast

11.30 -13.00 am Asana (yoga practice)

13.30 pm Lunch – main meal of the day

5:00- 6.30 pm Asana and Pranayama (yoga and breath work)

7.00 pm Light supper

7.30 pm Kirtan (chanting) at the retreat (optional

Saturday

6.15 – 6.45 am Meditation and Pranayama

7.00 am Puja Ceremony at the ashram (optional)

8.30 am Breakfast

11.30 -13.00 am Asana

13.30 pm Lunch – main meal of the day

5:00- 6.30 pm Asana and Pranayama

7.00 pm Light supper

Sunday

7.00 am Vedic Fire Ceremony (optional)

OR

7.00 am Silent Walking Meditation to the Tor

8.30 am Breakfast

11:30 -13:00 pm Asana

Departing time flexible.

*Postponed to May 2021* Glastonbury Spring Yoga Weekend.
2020-05-28 16:29
Relax, unwind, recharge and explore… Andrew’s popular Yoga retreat in Glastonbury is back in the Spring for another wonderful weekend – book quickly as spaces are limited.
Glastonbury, King Arthur’s ancient isle of Avalon, has been a centre of pilgrimage for a wide range of people of different faiths and spirituality since ancient times.
Glastonbury Tor rises dramatically from the mystical landscape of the Somerset levels. Nestled just beneath the Tor, and within easy walking distance from the town is Shekinah Yoga Retreat, the special location for our weekend retreat. The retreat offers the perfect opportunity to wind down, relax and practice yoga in a spiritual surrounding. The teyreat offers Bhakti yoga sessions like Friday evening Kirtan chanting and early morning fire ceremonies, which are optional and free for you to join.
About Andrew Wrenn:
Andrew began his Yoga journey as an asthmatic more than 20 years ago, and a regular practice of pranayama (breath work) over the years has helped him to fully overcome his condition. Embracing a daily Asana (posture) and Pranayama practice he found a perfect combination for strength, flexibility and wellbeing. He also found that his practice enhanced a balanced and focused mind and an inner depth that he explores everyday in his Meditation.
He is a British Wheel of Yoga trained teacher with influences from different backgrounds, having practised with many yogis and yoginis in different styles over the years. He joins his beloved teacher Clive on his annual 3 week retreat in the jungle, where he challenges his fear of aquatic creatures swimming in a reservoir populated by crocodiles! You can find him teaching at his studio Pure Yoga Cheshire in Macclesfield, UK , leading yoga retreats and workshops in the UK and abroad, and also teaching online at Ekhart Yoga. You can learn more about Andrew on his website www.yogawithandrew.co.uk
Prices:
£355 single bed, room sharing
Prices include full accommodation and all meals, yoga sessions, all activities and the use of a real sauna.
Bookings are confirmed with a deposit – £150 non refundable. Due to the very limited amount of spaces available, we ask to confirm your booking with a deposit as soon as possible. Cheques, bank transfer and cash are accepted. Balance is due by 1st of May 2020.
Bank details:
Pure Yoga Cheshire – Sort Code: 089299 – Account Number 69775596
This is a sample for the timetable – please note that times might change slightly:
Thursday
Arrival time flexible between 4 and 5.30 pm
6 to 6.30 pm Arati and Kirtan at the Ashram (optional)
6.30 pm Light supper
7.30 pm Gentle Wind down Yoga practice
Friday
6.15 – 6.45 am Meditation and Pranayama
7.00 am Puja Ceremony at the ashram (optional)
8.30 am Breakfast
11.30 -13.00 am Asana
13.30 pm Lunch – main meal of the day
5:00- 6.30 pm Asana and Pranayama
7.00 pm Light supper
7.30 pm Kirtan at the Ashram (optional
Saturday
6.15 – 6.45 am Meditation and Pranayama
7.00 am Puja Ceremony at the ashram (optional)
8.30 am Breakfast
11.30 -13.00 am Asana
13.30 pm Lunch – main meal of the day
5:00- 6.30 pm Asana and Pranayama
7.00 pm Light supper
Sunday
7.00 am Vedic Fire Ceremony (optional)
OR
7.00 am Silent Walking Meditation to the Tor

8.30 am Breakfast
11:30 -13:00 pm Asana
Departing time flexible.

Late Summer Tuscany Yoga Retreat
2020-09-10 - 2020-09-19 | Casale Pundarika, Località Cordarzingoli, 18, 56046 Riparbella PI, Italy, Riparbella, Pisa, 56046, Italy
Welcome to our fourth retreat in beautiful Tuscany, this year extended to 9 days by popular demand.
Go deeper into your practice, rejuvenate, relax and connect with nature…

Surrounded by a Mediterranean forest, Casale Pundarika is the special location for our late summer retreat. A typical Tuscan country house ideally set in a magical place 2km from the village of Riparbella on the Maritime Hills a few km from the Tyrrhenian coast. A mixed landscape of woods, olive groves, vineyards and a skilfully-worked countryside reflect the agricultural origins of the town.

The house offers comfortable shared accommodation, ample practice rooms and the possibility to practice yoga outside on the gorgeous terrace, from which the rising sun can be contemplated during our morning practices.

During this retreat we will be practicing mostly outside on the newly built decking which is ideally located under a canopy of native trees, a beautiful setting for this magical time of the year. Last year some people choose to spend the night on the decking as part of their practice – feeling at one with Nature and contemplating the beauty of the magical land (this is optional).

As part of the retreat process we ask to respect each other’s space and sanctity by limiting the use of electronic devices, and honoring the daily periods of silence. Mornings will be silent until 12 o’clock, and there will be one full day of silence where we will ask you to switch off your mobile phone. We understand this might be a unique occurrence in this day and age, but there will be a 24 hour contactable phone number for the retreat centre in case of emergency.

The programme offers:

Meditation and Pranayama early morning (one hour approx)
Yoga asana (postures) mid-morning (one and half hour)
Afternoon practice – Question and Answers followed by Yoga postures and Pranayama (one and half hour)
Late evening gatherings on some days.

There will be time for quietly enjoying contemplation and personal time. We will observe silence each morning until lunch time, as well as a full day of silence as part of our practice.

More details on cost and accommodation:

Accommodation: €540 for apartment sharing, €675 for double/twin sharing, € 1080 for single use occupancy (figures are in € currency). Please note this has to be paid to Casale Pundarika directly – bank details available. This includes accommodation, all delicious and locally sourced vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch and supper) and the use of the heated outdoor bath tub.

Yoga tutoring: £ 425 for the 9 days – 3 to 5 yoga sessions per day with one afternoon free. Deposit required to secure your spot – £150 non returnable.

The nearer airport is Pisa – flights from Manchester and other major UK airport are excellent and can be booked well in advance. Transport from and to the airport can be arranged.

Numbers are strictly limited, so bookings are confirmed with a (non returnable) deposit of £150 with the balance to be paid by 1 st of September 2020. Cheques made to Pure Yoga Cheshire, bank transfer, Pay Pal or cash are all accepted.

Pure Yoga Cheshire

Co-operative Bank

Sort Code 089299

Account number 69775596

For more information and bookings – email us info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk – phone +44 7909 144 414
