Pure Yoga Cheshire

Sun Salutations event for Charity
2014-10-12 09:19 UTC
Thanks to all who joined us on Sunday 29th of June for our first Charity event! We practiced 108 Sun Salutations – an auspicious number in Yogic tradition and we raised £330 to help young people dealing with cancer. It was a fantastic fully attended event and everybody enjoyed the wonderful sense of achievement!
Join us for the next one on 12th of October 2014 from 10.30 to 12.00.
Pure Yoga is delighted to invite you all to a Sun Salutation event in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust and Christie Children’s Hospital.
This event is opened to all, regardless of yoga experience or practice. Andrew and Francesca will lead this refreshing mildly dynamic practice ending with a lovely long relaxation. Sun Salutation is suitable for everybody and it stretches and tones the whole body, energizing and calming the mind as well.
All money will be donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust operating from Christie Hospital – check their website
Donation £ 10 – 15 or as much as you can afford to spare…
Please let us know if you are planning on coming so we have an idea about numbers. Om Shanti.

Fluid & Delight - Yoga Workshop with Andrew and Francesca.
2014-09-28 13:17
Sunday 28th of September 2014 – 10.30 to 4 – one hour break to explore the lovely Treacle Market in Macclesfield Town.
On the “Fluid and Delight” Yoga Day we are going to deepen the practice of “stillness”. We will have the opportunity to share what really Yoga is about, with time for questions and answers to clarify some of the practices…
The day will include fluid sequences of postures (Continuous Flow), Pranayama and Meditation. All practices will be explored with playfulness and a deep sense of self inquiry. You will be challenged and delighted and you will find your “edge” in this juicy event that promises to be profound and fun.
10.30 – 12.30: Asana, Bandha, Mudra, Mantra. Bandha, Mudras and Mantras are powerful tools to plug into deeper awareness. Asana (yoga postures) will be fluid and will include inversions – or preparation for inversions, according to one’s level. Prana (vital energy) will be stimulated in this revitalizing practice – perfect to support body and mind during the change of season.
13.30 – 16.00 – Asana, Pranayama, Mantra, Meditation. Complementing the revitalizing nature of the morning’s practice, we will move into more introverted practices including classical Pranayama (breathing) to awaken the flow of our inner energy (Shakti). Some long held postures to prepare the body and to settle the mind into a guided Meditation. Finishing with Relaxation and some time for questions and answers.
Yoga is better practiced on an empty stomach. We suggest you have a moderate breakfast one and half hour before starting the practice and a light snack at lunch time, planning to have your main meal after the workshop.
Cost: £40 for the whole day
A deposit secures your space – email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk or phone 07909 144 414
We want to say a big THANK YOU to all the wonderful people from Macclesfield and Cheshire, and to those who travelled from as far as Wales and Chester, who made our previous event a real success. Your presence is making Pure Yoga what it is – a place to share the benefits and the truths of Yoga in its many forms. We are delighted with the warmth of those who enjoy sharing their yoga practice with us and who make the hard work of running a yoga studio well worth it! THANK YOU from the bottom of our heart…

Kundalini Yoga Workshop 31st August 2014
2014-08-31 15:23
Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan is known as the yoga of awareness. It’s a complete science that includes yogic postures (asanas), sound, chanting (mantra) and meditation so that we can merge with our inner light! Come and experience this for your self!
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone who is new to kundalini yoga, and would like to find out more. A day of dance, kundalini yoga and meditation to open the heart and gain a deeper awareness of who we are. As we have just entered the Aquarian Age, it’s vital that we activate our naval centre, build our inner strength and connect to our unlimited self.
Please bring:Yoga mat or sheepskinHead coveringBottle of water to sip through the dayBlanket for relaxation.Wear loose fitting clothesA vegetarian lunch to share
Kundalini Yoga WorkshopSunday 31st of August10am – 3pm£35/£25 concessionTo book please contact Claire/ Sat Nadar 07547138700 or email clairecampbell2000@hotmail.com or please go to www.kundaliniyogamanchester.com to book through paypal
If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch on the above number or email.Love xxx

Yoga Workshops with Peter Roussel
2014-08-10 14:56
Introducing a yoga workshop by dedicated Yogi and friend Peter Roussel who will be visiting us this summer. Originally from South Manchester, Peter spends most of the year in India and teaching yoga in different countries, including Japan and Europe. He will be sharing his deep knowledge of asana (yoga postures) in this workshop that is suitable to all levels. Visit his website Byoga.
Sunday 10th of August from 10.30 to 17.00 ( break between 13.30 to 14.30).
Step by Step: Developing leg function with asana from 10.30 to 13.30.
Improve strength and alignment of the legs. Develop ‘habits’ in the leg function that support joints and bring lightness to the body.
This workshop will focus on joint actions and the muscles that stabilise them to begin to build a improved walking pattern. Looking specifically at ankle and knee action to protect joints (like our precious knees that help us navigate this life). We also work with actions of the legs that are supportive to the upper body. Functional habits from the feet up can even effect neck issues and eye sight! Includes slow start and breath work.
Lighten the Load: Improved muscle function and freedom in upper body from 14.30 to 17.00.
Shoulders can accumulate tension associated to mental stress as well as physical disfunction. In this workshop we will take a closer look at the way the shoulders function to discover ways to make them powerful and free.
Building upper body strength and functional muscle patterns keep tension away from the neck. Residual neck tension lowers ‘brain power’ and feeling of energy. If you feel a bit low this workshop is likely to lighten the load!
Special offer for both Workshops: £45
Morning Workshop only: £30
Afternoon Workshop only: £25
About Peter:
Peter draws on Iyengar yoga and ‘Scaravelli inspired’ practice to present techniques and ideas to create safe practice. He gives specific directions to explore but also directs your attention to the reactions in the body so you can find what works in your circumstance.
Learning to feel the response to what happens as you apply techniques in the practice, you develop power for self determination.
Detailed instruction and challenges will be included in this workshop but it is strictly non-competitive and open to all levels.

Yoga Playshop ‘Going with the Flow’ with Alison Faith
2014-07-13 14:33
Our lovely friend and ispired Yogini Alison Faith will be back from the 10th to 22nd of July to share her insight at Pure Yoga – join her in this brand new workshop (or like she likes to call it “playshop”) where the water element will be explored. Alison is a deeply committed Yogini who will be travelling from Ireland this summer to teach in different locations around Europe…
Yoga Playshop
‘Going with the Flow’ on Sunday 13th of July from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm
Inspired from a second scrumptious dose of Fluid Power training with Simon Park, this time in Utrecht, Netherlands I am looking forward to sharing with you this creative, flowing, liquid style of practice.
The emphasis is upon self expression, building from solid foundations of safe technique and inner listening we will develop a sequence of movement (asana) together and then start to add a layer of individual interpretation, softening the boundaries between poses, following the fluid internal rhythms of our intuitive bodies.

The ‘playshop’ will include
• Grounding, centring meditation
• Pranayama
• Development of a sequence of movement
• Creative self expression
• Guided relaxation
Price £20
Please bring your body, an open mind and a sense of humour. Please leave your inhibitions at home!
This practice will be relatively active. Some experience of Yoga is beneficial but not essential.
For more information or book your place, contact info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk or phone 07909 144 414 – Alison’s email: alisonfaith.yoga@gmail.com

Slings and Yin Yoga.
2014-06-28 16:22
Yoga Workshop – Saturday 28th of June from 11.30 to 13.45
Swing your way in this unique workshop limited to just 10 attendees. Half the group will take to the air using slings for inversions, core and balancing postures, whilst the other half will enjoy a deep fascia releasing practice.
We’ll swap around for the whole group to have a balanced practice on both aspects – the strength building Yoga Slings and the calming and balancing Yin Yoga. We will end the session with a grounding relaxation for all. Join the bliss with Andrew and Francesca…
Strictly booking only, £15 deposit required to secure your space. Phone Andrew or Francesca on 07909 144 414 or email us on info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk
Cost £25

A day of Yoga with Jenny Beeken
2014-06-22 15:26
Jenny Beeken is founder of the Inner Yoga trust & author of ‘Ancient Wisdom’, ‘Yoga of the Heart’, ‘Your Yoga Body Map’ & ‘Don’t hold Your Breath’
Summer Solstice celebration
A time to signify new beginnings, the Summer Solstice heralds the beginning of Summer and represents the time of fulfillment. Come and share this day of Yoga Asana, Meditation and Pranayama.
Sunday 22nd June 2014, 10am-5pm, £35 for the day
Pure Yoga Cheshire, 29 Charlotte Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JB
For more information and to reserve a place please contact
Vicky Carr. Tel: 07869 142210 – email: yogawithvicky@gmail.com

Midsummer Yoga Retreat in Scotland.
2014-06-17 16:00
6 Days Yoga retreat at Pureland Retreat Centre – Samye Ling Buddhist Monastery.
From Tuesday 17th to Sunday 22nd June 2014.
Experience serenity, calm and restoration with Andrew’s annual Yoga retreat set in the grounds of the oldest Buddhist Monastery in Europe. This retreat has been run successfully for about 8 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 will offer asana, pranayama, meditation and mantra. There will be time and opportunity to walk around the meditation garden, venture up the fairy hill or talk a stroll along the river bank, maybe catching a glimpse of the otters in the unspoiled natural surroundings.
Every morning will be silent as well as one full day of silence (mouna).
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 (excellent!) home cooked vegetarian meals a day, drinks available throughout the day.
Price £ 495 which includes all tuition, a single room per person and all meals. Arrival 4 pm, depart 4 pm.
Bookings are now being taken, £100 deposit (non refundable) secures place.
The monastery is about three and half hours drive (from 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.

A Day of YogAsana and Meditation with Granville Cousins on Sunday 11th of May.
2014-05-11 10:30
Join Senior Yoga and Meditation Teacher Granville Cousins on Sunday 11th of May 2014 at Pure Yoga Cheshire.

We are thrilled to host Granville again in this special event where he will share some of his immense knowledge of yoga. One of the most renowned and respected teachers in the North of England, Granville has been teaching Yoga for over 20 years in Britain, Ireland and internationally. We are very lucky to have him with us in Macclesfield.
Sunday morning
10:30am to 12:30pm
During this morning session Granville will be guiding you through a sequence of postures to bring freedom to the spinal column, build strength, stamina and co-ordination. These postures are mainly standing poses and are practiced in a particular way of stepping into and out of the postures. This particular method is designed to create less loading on the muscles and joints in the back and have proved to be very beneficial to those who enjoy a strong yoga practice but who may have developed some postural issues in this area. The morning session will conclude with inverted poses including Headstand and Shoulderstand.
Sunday afternoon
13:30pm – 15:30pm
For the afternoon session we will be practicing a more gentle form of yogAsana postures. These are done in a more passive way and the asanas are held for a period of 3 to 5 minutes. We will be working on the Hip Series of postures which prepare the pelvic area and lower spine for sitting postures and meditation. There will be a guided meditation period with an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.
Cost is £35 for the whole day.
A deposit is required to secure your space, please contact Pure Yoga on 07909 144 414 or email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk.
More information about Granville:
Granville teaches Yoga Classes and Workshops in the Manchester area. He has practiced yoga for over 40 years and studied with Yogacara Mr. B.K.S. Iyengar at the Ramamani Institute in Pune, India, and the late Derek Ireland at The Practice Place in Crete. He teaches yogAsana and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Classes also on a private basis in Manchester and the Rochdale areas. Amongst his clients are sports oriented individuals and groups from the fields of Football, Tennis, Cricket, Golf etc. He also leads Yoga Holidays and Workshops in such countries as Ireland, Turkey, Portugal, Tobago, Jamaica, Sri Lanka and the Middle East

Winter Yoga Retreat in Lanzarote with Andrew Wrenn
2013-10-31 18:00
Yoga in the Sun, one week yoga retreat in Lanzarote from Thursday 31st of October to Thursday 7th of November 2013
A unique setting for a Yoga retreat aimed at personal transformation through your yoga practice in a wonderful natural
environment.
Enjoy the quiet location, the superb views over the Ocean and the Volcanoes. A perfect place for deepening the practice of Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha and Meditation.
This is an intimate retreat for the dedicated practitioner.
Lanzarote has fascinating landscape of volcanoes and gorgeous beaches. This week long retreat will allow some time to enjoy the amazing artistic displays and lovely markets as well as swims in the pristine clear waters of the Ocean.
Please contact us if interested, very limited availability.
Price: £585 includes
Accommodation in residential Villa overlooking the Ocean, quiet location;
Full board (except one dinner that will be taken at a local restaurant) with delicious home cooked vegetarian food;
Three yoga classes a day (including Meditation – Pranayama early morning, Asana late morning, Asana and Pranayama in the evening).
Car hire to be added to the cost once bookings have been finalized.
A deposit of £200 is required to secure your booking.
FB us or email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk or phone us 07909 144 414

Chanting and Meditation Event
2013-09-28 19:00
Chanting and Meditation
Saturday 28th of September 2013 from 7 to 9.30 pm.
Join our alternative evening with uplifting chanting to open the heart and meditation to find stillness, clarity and delight. This is one of our regular events and everybody is welcome, no experience is needed. Enjoy being in our beautiful and welcoming studio and chant with us (if you like…)
Minimum donation: £5 per person (including tea and biscuits).
