Cacao Ceremony and Sacred Sound Journey with Gavin and Yasmin
2017-10-29 16:00 UTC
Sunday 29th of October 2017 – From 5 to 7 pm – £25.
Intuitive sound duo Gavin and Yasmin return to Pure Yoga for a unmissable evening of sacred ceremony, sensual chocolate and soothing sounds following their magical sell out visits in October and February.
Indigenous myth recounts how whenever the balance between humans and nature becomes threatened, cacao leaves the rainforest to open people’s hearts and return the planet to harmony. If you hear the call of this ancient art, join us for a shamanic sound journey through the elements to re-emerge refreshed, replenished and rejuvenated!
A cacao ceremony opens the doors of the heart to deep transformation. Whichever your path, the intention of the ceremony is yours to set, and, when called upon with reverence, the cacao Deva aligns you with the insight and awareness required to move towards that shift.
One treasure of working with ceremonial cacao is its capacity to facilitate extremely rich and often visionary, perceptive inner work. Ixcacao, the cacao Deva, has an intelligent, gentle and well-crafted means of delivery that allows participants to slip effortlessly within to explore these deep, inner terrains. After guided meditations and a shamanic sound journey through the elements, space for journalling is provided so insights can be noted – it can often take days, weeks or even months for the revelatory meaning of these whispers from the beyond to be fully understood.

With over one thousand chemical constituents, the bitter beans from the chocolate tree might well be the most pharmacologically complex food in nature. The alkaloids, neurotransmitters, neuromodulators, vitamins and minerals specific to cacao have a particularly nourishing effect on the human body, and these effects are amplified when using beans that have been fermented by burying underground in the traditional way.

This ancient method of processing distinguishes ceremonial grade cacao from raw or processed chocolate powders available in health shops and supermarkets.

About Gavin and Yasmin:

Gavin is a sound healer, bodyworker and herbalist who has been crafting exquisite elixirs from these beans since 2014. Alongside his partner Yasmin, Gavin creates mystical soundscapes in a safe, strongly-held space, combining overtone singing with acoustic and sacred instruments from different cultures around the world. Instruments that may be used to guide the journey include the Reverie harp, didgeridoo, jew’s harp, koto, monochord, tambura, handpan, ocean drum, frame drum, Koshi chimes, Himalayan singing bowls, sansula and tuning forks.

Avoid eating heavy foods before the ceremony. We have some blankets at the studio, but feel free to bring your own and a pillow to make yourself as comfortable as you can.

Read some of last year’s testimonials:

Cocooned in a warm sanctuary at Pure Yoga Cheshire, Yasmin and Gavin lead the most beautiful cacao ceremony. The experience was expansive, yet nurturing as we connected with mother natures gift of cacao. The sound healing that followed took me into a deep meditative state which was a truly special experience, a sound scape enhanced with scents and vibration. I can’t wait to join Yasmin and Gavin again to share natures medicine and succumb to the healing sounds.

The cacao ceremony with Gavin & Yasmin at Pure Yoga was amazing! I came not knowing what to expect at all, I laughed & I cried but really loved the whole experience! It was a such a treat & I cannot wait for the next one!
I really enjoyed it – I was unsure as to what it would be like but some of the sounds were really unusual and at one point I found myself crying! Loved the smells as well – in fact I wanted to ask what they were…
The ceremony was a beautiful, relaxing and indulgent experience. I would thoroughly recommend it.
I thought the ceremony was excellent – very informative about the cacao itself (which was unbelievably delicious!) and the sound journey took me into some truly weird and wonderful places. I was very moved by it all and felt warm and happy for hours afterwards! I’m really grateful for the experience and wouldn’t hesitate to do something similar again.

Deposit required to secure your spot – payable via bank transfer, cash or cheque. Contact us to book info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk – phone 07909144414

Yoga, Movement and Kirtan with James Boag
2017-11-19 10:12
Sunday 19th November 2017 14:00-18:30
Broad Spectrum, Whole Life Yoga: Movement and Kirtan Explorations with James Boag
14:00-16:00 Yoga and the Next Movement: Recreation and Evolution: Bringing yogic principles of balance and sustainability to broader spectrum movement.
In this yogic movement workshop/playshop we will first use yoga principles to explore how we can cultivate healthy neuro-muscular patterns and efficient kinetic chains through the body. This will include working with yoga postures ‘actively’, against gravity, inspired particularly by the work of hatha yoga teacher Simon Borg Olivier. We will then explore these principles through a broader spectrum of movement to invite greater vitality, presence and rejeuvenation, inspired particularly by Movement teacher Ido Portal.
16:30 – 18:30 Kirtan: Yoga and the Power of Sound: Call and response singing and chanting with James Boag
The yoga tradition offers myriad tools we can work with to cultivate integration and recover our innate capacities for deep presence and sustainable wellbeing. These include many sound-based techniques and practices. The extraordinary visionaries and research scientists of the ancient yoga tradition recognised the pervasive, penetrative power of sound and how the readily accessible resources of our own voices can be harnessed to foster harmony through the whole of our being.
The call and response singing and chanting of kirtan, is simple, yet powerful, cleansing and uplifting. James will also speak briefly about kirtan, Sanskrit as an energy-based language, the symbolism and effects of the words we use in the practice, and how kirtan relates to other practices and paths of yoga.
Everyone welcome! Do not worry if you are not a virtuoso singer. The joy and practical benefits of yoga are open to everyone.
Investment: £18 per workshop – £30 for both. Deposit required to secure your spot. Payment accepted cash, cheque, paypal, bank transfer. Contact us on info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk or phone 07909 144414
About James
Originally from Yorkshire, James teaches yoga and applied yoga philosophy globally.
James is known for his storytelling, his rich kirtans, deep meditations, principle-based approach to asana and movement, and for bringing the timeless wisdom of the traditional scriptural teachings vividly into the context of our lives today. He has been teaching for over twenty years, teaching yoga since 2003 and leading integrated programs on applied yoga philosophy around the world since 2009. He regularly returns to Mysore in South India where he completed his MA in Sanskrit, to lead courses on the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras and Indian Mythology.
Check out James’ courses on the Yoga Sutra-s, Yoga Mythology and the Bhagavad Gita on www.yogaanytime.com, use code JAMESBOAG for 30 days free access.

Kundalini Yoga: an introduction with Jenni
2017-11-26 14:22
FULLY BOOKED – Sunday 26th of November from 1 to 4 pm
Known as the Yoga of Awareness, Kundalini Yoga is potent and powerful and will shake you up – in a good way. It gets you physically and mentally fit – and fast.
The energy of Kundalini is powerful and awakens your Soul. We start to stir this energy up by physical practice, mantra, breath control and meditation. When we start to wake up to our Authentic Self, we live by our dreams and visions, we start to create the life we have always wanted. We loosen up the hold of the mind and find a deep sense of stillness inside which we call “Sat Nam”.
The Workshop is designed for you to have your own experience of “Sat Nam”. Developing yourself from the inside out, so what we project into the world is only a True, Natural version of ourselves. The eyes are closed through the practice to encourage you to develop internally.
This workshop will Include:
Philosophy on the Origins of Kundalini Yoga
Physcial Excercise Set (Kriya)
Meditation to help you bust through blocks, fears and negativity
An uplifting mantra meditation
Raw chocolate!
Suitable for complete beginners to Yoga. No previous experience necessary.
Investment £30
PureYogaCheshire
To book, please email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk, phone 07909 144 414.

Zhan Zhuang ("Jam Jong") sessions at Pure Yoga.
2017-12-02 10:22
Zhan Zhuang (pronounced Jam Jong) or ‘Standing like a Tree’ is a form of Chi Kung or Energy Exercise.
It is the art of standing still in carefully designed postures, not only to train the body and mind, but also to build up and move natural energy around the body. This increase and movement of natural energy around the body has the benefit of improving health and well-being.
For many years this exercise system was shrouded in secrecy in China; it was brought to the West by Master Lam Kam Chuen, author of ‘The Way of Energy’.
Benefits of practising Zhan Zhuang include:
Increased body fitness, including strengthening of muscles and core muscle groups.
Increased flexibility of muscles, tendons and joints.
Relief from aches & pains.
Mental and bodily relaxation with an increased ability to deal with stress.
Better sleep.
Strengthened immune system.
Increased energy levels & zest for life.
Greater creativity in approach to life – due to increased energy and clarity of mind.
Beginners are very welcome.
@ 2pm to 3.30pm
Cost: £10

Upcoming dates:
Saturday 2nd of December

Booking essential – For more information email info@silkhousetherapypractice.co.uk or call 01625 614754
About the teacher: Les Fullerton
Les Fullerton was born and grew up in Northern Ireland. He moved to London in 1985 to study at university. He worked for the Imperial Cancer Research Fund from 1991 to 1999, when he moved to Buxton, Derbyshire to start his own business.
He has long-held interest & passion for many forms of physical & mental fitness. He has trained in Zhan Zhuang under the tuition & guidance of Master Lam Kam Chuen since 2001.

Yuletide Yoga special with Andrew and Francesca.
2017-12-22 15:08
Friday 22nd of December – from 5.30 to 7.30 pm
A Joyous and Relaxing cocktail of Movement, Breathing, Sound and Merriment.
Andrew and Francesca exceptionally teaching together for Christmas!
We welcome you to this two hour special where we will immerse ourselves in an evening of deep peace with smooth movement, Yin Yoga, mantra chanting and pranayama to nourish body, mind and soul.
We will end our practice with a sound relaxation, followed by mince pies and a cup of tea!
Class pass Holders: stamp on card + £5
Unlimited members: £9
Drop in : £12

Trekking Memories from Avalanche
2017-12-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, Codissia, Coimbatore, 24785, India
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Yoga - The Journey into the God
2017-12-24 17:00 - 2017-12-27 17:45 | Arlington, Virginia, peelamedu, coimbatore, 56987, India
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Kundalini Yoga Workshop with Jenni - NEW DATE
2018-02-25 15:53
Sunday 25th of February 2018 from 1 to 4 pm
Known as the Yoga of Awareness, Kundalini Yoga is potent and powerful and will shake you up – in a good way. It gets you physically and mentally fit – and fast.
The energy of Kundalini is powerful and awakens your Soul. We start to stir this energy up by physical practice, mantra, breath control and meditation. When we start to wake up to our Authentic Self, we live by our dreams and visions, we start to create the life we have always wanted. We loosen up the hold of the mind and find a deep sense of stillness inside which we call “Sat Nam”.
The Workshop is designed for you to have your own experience of “Sat Nam”. Developing yourself from the inside out, so what we project into the world is only a True, Natural version of ourselves. The eyes are closed through the practice to encourage you to develop internally.
This workshop will Include:
Philosophy on the Origins of Kundalini Yoga
Physcial Excercise Set (Kriya)
Meditation to help you bust through blocks, fears and negativity
An uplifting mantra meditation
Raw chocolate!
Suitable for complete beginners to Yoga. No previous experience necessary.
Investment £30
PureYogaCheshire
To book, please email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk, phone 07909 144 414.
phone 07909144414

PAST EVENT - Kundalini Yoga Workshop with Jenni.
2018-04-08 10:40
Sunday 8th of April 2018 from 1 to 4 pm
Known as the Yoga of Awareness, Kundalini Yoga is potent and powerful and will shake you up – in a good way. It gets you physically and mentally fit – and fast.
The energy of Kundalini is powerful and awakens your Soul. We start to stir this energy up by physical practice, mantra, breath control and meditation. When we start to wake up to our Authentic Self, we live by our dreams and visions, we start to create the life we have always wanted. We loosen up the hold of the mind and find a deep sense of stillness inside which we call “Sat Nam”.
The Workshop is designed for you to have your own experience of “Sat Nam”. Developing yourself from the inside out, so what we project into the world is only a True, Natural version of ourselves. The eyes are closed through the practice to encourage you to develop internally.
This workshop will Include:
Philosophy on the Origins of Kundalini Yoga
Physcial Excercise Set (Kriya)
Meditation to help you bust through blocks, fears and negativity
An uplifting mantra meditation
Raw chocolate!
Suitable for complete beginners to Yoga. No previous experience necessary.
Investment £30
PureYogaCheshire
To book, please email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk, phone 07909 144 414.

Yoga Slings
2018-04-10 14:26
*Contact us to book your session, phone 07909 144 414 – full advanced payment required to secure your sling*
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.

PAST EVENT - Sunday evening Chill Out Yoga
2018-04-22 12:43
Sunday 22nd of April 2018 – from 5.30 to 7.30
Take time out to recharge, restore, regenerate and clear your mind…
When was the last time you dedicated 2 full hours to yourself? A Sunday night treat where we will reflect, recharge and relax… Join us at our studio where we are blessed with a quiet and beautiful space conducive to peace and tranquillity.
In this special we will practice Yin Yoga and Restorative postures, Pranayama and Meditation. We’ll introduce Bija Mantra (Seed Sounds) that correspond to energy centres in our body to tune up and refine our energy awareness. Culminating in a long and profound relaxation – some sound might also be introduced to resonate with our energy body…The perfect end to the weekend to restore your energies before the start of a new week.
Yin Yoga allows us to ground and to slow down, balancing our busy lifestyle. You will be holding certain sitting postures for a little longer than usual and this will benefit your joints and your inner body, calming both prana (upper body energy) and apana (lower body energy). It’s the ideal practice to ground and prepare the body and the mind to sitting meditation.
Restorative postures are truly comfortable simple seated postures, where the body rests over props like bolsters, blocks and blankets. The quiet environment and beautiful setting is perfect for enhancing relaxation and wellbeing.
Pranayama is the actual essence of Yoga. Very simple breathing techniques to focus and calm the mind, and to recharge the body’s vital energy. It is said that Prana (vital energy) dissipates through an overactive lifestyle, so this is the perfect way to replenish your deep resources!
Drop in rate: £16
Special price for Pure Yoga members:
10 class pass holders: £8 plus a stamp on their card – Unlimited pass holders: £14
Please contact us for more information and for booking. Phone 07909 144 414 – email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk

PAST EVENT - Poetry for Healing: Writing for Wellbeing Workshop
2018-05-12 14:22
SATURDAY 12th of May 2018 1 pm to 4 pm
Write your way to a more positive outlook on life!
Poetry has a way of touching our heart and emotions, and can provide a pathway to healing. We will do enjoyable activities inspired by beautiful poems, which encourage us to be more self-aware and practice kindness towards ourselves. You don’t need to be a poet to come to this workshop! In Writing for Wellbeing, whatever you write is the right thing for you – so you can choose either to write in prose or have a go at writing poems. Do what is best for you.
All writing levels welcome, no previous writing experience is needed – only a willingness to explore your own creative potential in a nurturing and non-judgemental environment.
Laura Napran, PhD, is an experienced teacher, writer and storyteller,
a member of Lapidus (Literary Arts for Personal Development)
and NAWE (National Association of Writers in Education). writingforwellbeing.co.uk
Call 07909 144414 or email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk to reserve your place. Cost £30

PAST EVENT - Hatha Yoga Pure and Simple with Andrew and Francesca in Glastonbury
2018-05-27 16:33
Goddess House, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EJ
Sunday 27th of May 2018 – 10.30 am to 1 pm
Join Andrew and Francesca at the beautiful Goddess House in Glastonbury GlastonburyGoddessHouse.co.uk with a practice inspired by traditional Hatha Yoga incorporating Asana, Pranayama and Meditation.

The Universe as we know and experience it, is a dance of Shiva and Shakti. Shiva being the masculine energy, the contemplative, the steady, the grounding. Shakti being the creative principle, the life force, the manifestation of any creative sparkle – the Goddess! We will explore these aspects of our Selves and our energy in relation to our feminine (also called Yin) and our masculine (also called Yang) dimentions. Asana will include standing postures to stimulate the yang energy body, and seated deep release in the yin yoga fashion. Balancing Physical, Emotional and Spiritual bodies.

Expect both strong and gentle practices, traditional pranayama and stillness. This event is suitable for all, both experienced and beginners yoga practitioners.

The cost is £20 for 2 and half hour of bliss. Deposit required to secure your spot payable via bank transfer or pay pal.

More information email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk or phone us 07909 144 414

PAST EVENT - An evening of Heart warming Chants
2018-06-22 16:12
Friday 22nd of June – from 7.15 to 8.45 pm. Suggested donation £8.
Come along, express your voice, and 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 “good” singer! Just bring an open mind 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 about 5 years. He loves to bring people together and cultivate the conditions for the mantras to work their magic.

Yoga for Teens Training with Chloe
2018-06-29 15:21
3 Day Yoga for Teens Training led by Chloe Thorogood
Friday 29th of June from 10 am to Sunday 1st of July 4 pm (approximately 4 sessions per day)
Investment: Early Bird cost of £180 if paid in FULL by 31st of May 2018 – Full cost £200

For yoga teachers, graduates and current trainees and also for
anyone working within the education system, especially
teachers of High School students in the areas of fitness and
health.
Chloe Thorogood has been working with and teaching yoga to
teens for the past 10 years. As a qualified High School teacher
she has an intricate understanding of the education system and
the practicalities of teaching yoga to teens. Chloe has been
working with a number of schools in the Byron Bay area in
Australia she has explored various techniques and practices
that are most effective to introduce and sustain yoga and
meditation for teens.
This is a groundbreaking training to introduce both yoga and
mindfulness to teenagers within schools. An ideal course for
those currently teaching in schools in areas such as fitness or
health and want to introduce yoga into the curriculum, or for
yoga teachers who would like to expand their skills to offer
specialist classes to teens.
The training will cover exploration of all aspects of yoga and
mindfulness and its contributions to physical, emotional and
spiritual health.
The program will combine both practical and theory workshops
complimentary to the key objectives of the Personal
Development, Health and Physical Education Key Stages 4-6
Curriculum. A comprehensive training to equip those who work
with young people with skills and knowledge of teaching yoga
and mindfulness to adolescents.
Participants will gain a toolbox of resources to create yoga and
mindfulness classes for adolescents that aim to enhance
connectedness, sense of self and advocates lifelong
commitment to health.
• Learning to teach yoga postures safely and effectively to
teens
• An introduction to philosophy, pranayama and mindfulness
techniques for teens
• An overview of anatomy, psychology and philosophy for
adolescence
• Explore the differences between genders and level of
instructions
• Gain an understanding of the management of the learning
environment to maximise participation including sequencing, classroom
management techniques, rules and regulations
• Learn how to establish and implement self care strategies
in accordance with the Department of Education guide
• Practical sessions to fill your toolbox with self esteem
exercises, techniques to promote positive mental health with plans for the yoga
classes
• Gain an understanding of the teen ‘mind’ adolescent psychology and an introduction to understanding anatomical / physiological development
This 25 hour training program will focus on building your knowledge so you gain a toolbox of skills to guide teenagers through practical yoga and mindfulness sessions for wide ranging benefits.

About Chloe:
Chloe Thorogood has been working with and teaching yoga to teens for
the past 12 years. As a qualified teacher she has an intricate
understanding of the education system and the practicalities of teaching
yoga to teens.

Currently working with a number of schools in the London
area she has explored various techniques and practices that are most
effective to introduce and sustain yoga and meditation for teens.
The first of its kind training to introduce both yoga and mindfulness to
teenagers within schools. An ideal training for practitioners that are
already teaching in schools and want to introduce yoga into the
curriculum, or for yoga teachers who would like to expand their skills to
offer specialist classes to teens.
The programme will combine both practical and theory workshops
complimentary to the key objectives of the Personal Development,
Health and Physical Education Key Stages 4-6 Curriculum.

A comprehensive training to equip those who work with young people with
skills and knowledge of teaching yoga and mindfulness to adolescents.
A toolbox of resources to create yoga and mindfulness classes for
adolescents that enhances connectedness, sense of self and advocates
lifelong commitment to health. Exploration of all aspects of yoga and
mindfulness and its contributions to physical, emotional and spiritual
health.

PAST EVENT - Kundalini Yoga Workshop with Jenni
2018-07-08 13:57
Sunday 8th of July from 1 to 4 pm
Known as the Yoga of Awareness, Kundalini Yoga is potent and powerful and will shake you up – in a good way. It gets you physically and mentally fit – and fast.
The energy of Kundalini is powerful and awakens your Soul. We start to stir this energy up by physical practice, mantra, breath control and meditation. When we start to wake up to our Authentic Self, we live by our dreams and visions, we start to create the life we have always wanted. We loosen up the hold of the mind and find a deep sense of stillness inside which we call “Sat Nam”.
The Workshop is designed for you to have your own experience of “Sat Nam”. Developing yourself from the inside out, so what we project into the world is only a True, Natural version of ourselves. The eyes are closed through the practice to encourage you to develop internally.
This workshop will Include:
Philosophy on the Origins of Kundalini Yoga
Physical Excercis Set (Kriya)
Meditation to help you bust through blocks, fears and negativity
An uplifting mantra meditation
Raw chocolate!
Suitable for complete beginners to Yoga. No previous experience necessary.
Investment £30
Pure Yoga Cheshire
To book, please email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk, phone 07909 144 414.

PAST EVENT - Yoga Weekend at Samye Ling Buddhist Monastery - September 2018
2018-09-20 15:08
Yoga retreat in Scotland at Pureland Retreat Centre
From 20th to 23rd of September 2018

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 20th 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 10th of September 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.

FULLY BOOKED - Autumn 2018 Yoga Retreat in Tuscany
2018-09-29 14:40
With Andrew and FrancescaFrom 29th of September to 6th October 2018
Welcome to our second 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.

The cost of £695 includes full 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 to Pisa with Jet2 and Easyjet can already be booked and both company have excellent prices for a return flight. 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 15th of September 2018. Cheques made to Pure Yoga Cheshire, bank transfer, Pay Pal or cash are all accepted.
For more information and bookings – email us info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk – phone +44 7909 144 414

PAST EVENT: Heart Songs and Sacred Chants with Ravi - SOLD OUT
2018-11-02 10:08
Friday 2nd of November 2018 from 7 to 9.30 pm.
We are absolutely thrilled to have Ravi Ji with us in Macclesfield during his visit to the North.
A regular performer at Chalice Well in Glastonbury, Ravi will delight us with soulful songs delivered by a master of his craft. Featuring kora (a west African mandinka harp), guitar and Ravi’s rich vocals. Ravi will be accompanied by Damien Mahoney on tablas.
HEART SONGS AND SACRED CHANTS
with RAVI
devotional singing with songs & chants from around the world plus sound journey
the evening consists of an hour of singing followed by a sound journey (including gong bath)
and ends with more singing
“Ravi is a rare talent – a musical shaman who knows no fear. He has been an inspiration to us over the years as he continues to cross borders and boundaries in his quest for musical expression and freedom” DEVA PREMAL & MITEN
Ravi is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and one of the longest established Western players of the kora (West African harp). His music is the result of a lifetime exploring the edge, through world music, tribal cultures, throat singing and a journey that has taken him from India to the Amazon.
As well as over 20 CDs, international performances and workshops and the invention of the electric/stereo kora, Ravi has also worked with artists such as Nigel Kennedy, Jon Lord, Phil Manzanera, Baaba Maal, Dr John, Ronu Majumdar and Marlui Miranda.
The most recent albums are “Songs for the Golden Age” and “Two Rivers” with master flautist Adrian Freedman
As well as devotional singing events, Ravi also offers Overtone Singing and Voice Workshops
which take participants on a transformational journey of discovery into the voice
www.koratone.com

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti – May All Beings Know Peace
Raising the vibration, we lift up our hearts with our music and voices
This event is now SOLD OUT!
Early Bird (pay in advance via cash at the studio, paypal, bank transfer) £12.

PAST EVENT - Kundalini Yoga for Transition - Workshop with Jenni Kaur
2018-11-11 14:01
Kundalini Yoga with Jenni – Sunday 11th of November 2018 from 1 to 4 pm
Kriyas, Dynamic Breathwork, Meditation and Shamanic Drumming.
As the seasons change, we must also acknowledge the shift into our transition period where we can prepare for the next cycle and phase. Slipping into a more introspective time, we can look at where we are being held back, mostly by ourselves, and use the technology of Kundalini Yoga to seed and embody intentions for healing.

In this workshop “Kundalini Yoga for Transition”, we will use Kundalini yogic technology called Kriya’s to move through stagnation and tension in the body. Powerful breathwork will be used to elevate and meditation to seal the journey. You will receive Shamanic drumming to enable deep relaxation and healing. Superfood Cacao treats will be on offer to aid in the uplifting of mind, body and spirit!
Kundalini Yoga teaches the art of elevation, self-healing and courage to help us journey through life’s obstacles. Although this is a dynamic and powerful practice, all are welcome regardless of ability, flexibility and strength. Just an open mind and heart!
Contribution: £30
Please book your spot with us, email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk or phone/text 07909144414. Advance payment required for this busy event – cash, bank transfer, PayPal, cheques.

Forrest Yoga Introduction with Gill Slater - Open Yoga
2018-12-01 14:13
Saturday 1st of December 2018 – from 1 to 3 pm. Investment £18
Come and join us as we explore some Forrest Yoga. We will be spending time learning to breathe deeply and connect to feeling in our bodies.
The breathing then supports and informs the asana practice, enabling longer holds and working in a way that allows for integrity and safety in the poses.
Forrest Yoga is a strong practice leading to a deep connection to centre and the whole of the core.
This yoga event is all about learning more about the practice and yourself.
This workshop is suitable for all – from those who are just beginning their yoga journey to those more experienced.
“Forrest Yoga is renowned as an intensely physical and internally focused practice that emphasizes how to carry a transformative experience off the mat and into daily life. The practice challenges students to access their whole being and to use Forrest Yoga as a path to finding and then cleansing the emotional and mental blocks that dictate and limit their lives. Students cultivate an acute awareness of their own practice and life process, creating a unique and powerful opportunity for them to make practical life decisions based on their own experiences.”(From Forrest Yoga Philosophy www.forrestyoga.com)
About Gill Slater (Open Yoga):
I began my working life as a primary school teacher, teaching in the UK and in Kenya. That was a long time ago and much has happened since then. Some of it by design but much of it was unplanned. It turned out just fine.
On returning to the UK from Zimbabwe in the mid ’80’s I trained as a counsellor and worked both privately and within the public sector. I worked for several years at MIND as a counsellor and went on to be employed by GMP and St Mary’s Hospital as a Counsellor and Crisis Worker at The St Mary’s Sexual Assault Centre. Alongside my teaching in primary education and counselling I began my training in massage. Massage became my passion and for the past 17 years has been my ‘job’.
I began as a Remedial Massage Therapist dealing with injuries and general aches and pains. I went on to do Sport’s Massage and then No Hands Massage which prolonged my working life and gave me many tools to work with. On reaching 61 years of age (October 2016) The Universe poked me strongly and, after much deep thought I decided to ‘retire’ from my massage work. However, my knowledge of the body hugely informs how I teach yoga and so nothing is ever wasted.
Twenty years ago I went to an Iyengar Yoga class and stayed for nine years soaking it all up. Training to teach seemed the perfect next step and so I trained with Brian Cooper in Astanga Yoga. I went on to work with various wonderful teachers including Sandra Sabatini who was a pupil of Vanada Scaravelli and most recently Ana Forrest. I completed my Forrest Foundation Training in 2012 and have taught a small, very dedicated group since then. I currently teach one external class a week and several private sessions and from my Therapy Room at home. Ana Forrest’s training underpins all that I now share with my wonderful yoga folk. It has also been instrumental in healing me physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The practice is intense but achievable and I, who can no longer take part in an Astanga/Vinyasa practice due to back issues, delight in my Forrest time on the mat.
Most recently I have returned to my interest in The Feldenkrais Method and Hanna Somatics to broaden my understanding of the body’s capacity to move, heal and feel. Three years ago I completed my Pregnancy Yoga Training with Sally Parkes and along the way I have trained in Reiki to Master Level and Reconnective Healing with Dr Eric Pearl. I am married, very happily to John who is a retired Civil Engineer and we have a gorgeous daughter, Katie. Last year I spent a wonderful two weeks teaching yoga to all who passed by during their stay at the beautiful Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa. All my teaching skills proved immensely useful as I had a wide variety of people from the total beginner to those who practice daily back home.
Information and bookings: info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk – phone 07909144414

Qigong and Mindfulness Workshop with Liam Thomas & Simon Haves.
2018-12-08 10:25
Saturday 8th December 2018. 2 to 5pm. Contribution – £30
In this 3 hour workshop we’ll go on an experiential journey into the Art of Mindfulness, weaving together the practical tools of Meditation and Qigong.
Drawing on several thousand years of Chinese wisdom, Qigong offers gentle yet powerful movements that focus on cultivating and circulating our essential life energy (or Qi). We’ll explore techniques to loosen tension and become more grounded in the physical body, before working with aspects of healing Qigong that focus specifically on energizing and centering our whole being. Liam Thomas has been studying Qigong for 7 years, and recently certified as a Qigong teacher with the Shiatsu School, Bristol. He has taught Qigong in both community settings, and as part of longer retreats.
Mindfulness is the practice of being in the present moment without judgement. Practising mindfulness can help you to live with the day to day stresses of life. It also supports the development of
self awareness and compassion. To foster these qualities, Simon will guide you through practices such as body scan, awareness of breathing, and meditations on compassion. Simon has been practising Mindfulness since 2010 and has taught mindfulness to a wide audience including youth workers, educators, LGBTQ young people, plus his regular group in a local barber shop! He qualified as a Breathworks Mindfulness teacher in 2017.
Maximum workshop capacity 8 people. Please book in advance to reserve a place by contacting Liam at Liam_thomas@riseup.net or phone 07547 885016. We look forward to welcoming you.

Past Event: Sunday evening "Extra Chill Out" Yoga - Festive Edition
2018-12-09 15:52
Sunday 9th of December 2018 – from 5.30 to 7.30
Take time out to recharge, restore, regenerate and clear your mind… a well needed relaxation evening at this busy time of the year!
A Sunday night treat where we will reflect, recharge and relax. Join us at our studio where we are blessed with a quiet and beautiful space conducive to peace and tranquillity.
In this special we will practice Yin Yoga and Restorative postures, Pranayama and Meditation. We’ll introduce Bija Mantra (Seed Sounds) that correspond to energy centres in our body to tune up and refine our energy awareness. Culminating in a long and profound relaxation – some sound might also be introduced to resonate with our energy body…The perfect end to the weekend to restore your energies before the start of a new week.
Yin Yoga allows us to ground and to slow down, balancing our busy lifestyle. You will be holding certain sitting postures for a little longer than usual and this will benefit your joints and your inner body, calming both prana (upper body energy) and apana (lower body energy). It’s the ideal practice to ground and prepare the body and the mind to sitting meditation.
Restorative postures are truly comfortable simple seated postures, where the body rests over props like bolsters, blocks and blankets. The quiet environment and beautiful setting is perfect for enhancing relaxation and wellbeing.
Pranayama is the actual essence of Yoga. Very simple breathing techniques to focus and calm the mind, and to recharge the body’s vital energy. It is said that Prana (vital energy) dissipates through an overactive lifestyle, so this is the perfect way to replenish your deep resources!
Drop in rate: £16
Special price for Pure Yoga members:
10 class pass holders: £8 plus a stamp on their card – Unlimited pass holders: £13
Please contact us for more information and for booking. Phone 07909 144 414 – email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk

Heart-warming chants with Liam: Kirtan at Pure Yoga Cheshire
2018-12-14 12:14
Friday 14 December – from 7.15 – 9 pm. Suggested donation £8.
Come and join us for a cosy evening of energizing and meditative
devotional chants. With the colder weather and longer nights, now is the
perfect time to nourish your heart with the warming vibrations of
unified voice and harmonium. Chanting simple mantras together, we’ll
create the container for something profound and beautiful to manifest.
Liam Thomas has been chanting and playing harmonium for over 5 years.
The warmth, peace, and connection that he feels whilst chanting in a
group move him to create these nourishing spaces for the benefit of
others.

SOLD OUT - Yuletide Yoga Special - Friday 21st December 2018
2018-12-21 14:58
Friday 21st of December 2018 – from 5.30 to 7.30 pm
A Joyous and Relaxing cocktail of Movement, Breathing, Sound and Merriment.
Andrew and Francesca exceptionally teaching together for Christmas!
We welcome you to this two hour special where we will immerse ourselves in an evening of deep peace with smooth movement, Yin Yoga, mantra chanting and pranayama to nourish body, mind and soul.
We will end our practice with a sound relaxation, followed by mince pies and a cup of tea!
Class pass Holders: stamp on card + £5
Unlimited members: £9
Drop in : £12

Welcome the New Year - Yoga workshop with Andrew and Francesca
2019-01-05 15:10
Saturday 5th of January 2019 from 11.30 am to 2 pm
Letting go of the old, Bring on the New.
Welcoming the New Year with the delights of Yoga! In this 2 and half hour special we will practice with an intention of letting go of past energy and inviting new potential for 2019.
We begin with Asana in the tradition of Satyananda yoga practices, aiming at cleansing the Koshas (different layers of our Being). Other cleansing practices (Kapalabhati and Nadi Shodhana pranayama, Nauli Krya,) will be introduced.
Inversions are also considered a boost for our mental and physical wellbeing, they are said to benefit the immune system, mental clarity and viewing yourself and the world from a different prospective…
We will complete our practice with opening the heart and liberating our mind with some joyful chants with Francesca and her harmonium!
Finishing with a long relaxation.
Drop in rate: £17
Special price for Pure Yoga members:
10 class pass holders: £9 plus a stamp on their card – Unlimited pass holders: £14
Please contact us for more information and for booking. Phone 07909 144 414 – email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk

PAST EVENT - Healing Sound Bath with Jane Blackburn
2019-02-10 14:09
Sunday 10th February 2019 from 4 to 6.30 pm – Investment £30. Please note this event will be capped at 16 participants, your booking is confirmed with advance payment.
Welcome to a seriously Chill Out Healing Sound Bath!
In this 2.5 hour session we will using active meditation to release any thoughts feeling or pain that has outlived its use in our life then move on to breathing exercises to prepare for the sound meditations. The group session will end with an active meditation to bring abundance and prosperity in to our lives.
Jane will use Chakra Crystal Singing Bowls and a collection of Gongs that will work on the body, mind and soul, changing your vibration and bringing your energy (Chakra) system back to a healthy balance.
As each cell gently opens, sound releases accumulated tension and restores your natural vitality, gives way to a deep state of relaxation, releases mental and emotional negativity, along with balancing the hemispheres of the brain.
Benefits of the Healing Sound:
Relaxes and reduces stress, anxiety
Calms and soothes
Improves sleeping and concentration
Balances the hemispheres of the brain
Balances the Chakras
Expands awareness, consciousness
Helps to heal the body, emotions and calms the thinking process
Sharpens clairvoyance
Why don’t we feel truly happy? Because we are so busy, we need to make a conscious effort to slow down every process and see that we create our own reality. Our journey is to know ourselves. Thinking takes us outside. Busy mind creates busy life. We need to learn to quiet the mind, so we can access the deeper parts of ourselves and feel inner peace. Life is Divine.
We need to learn the art of deep relaxation.
There are three steps to total relaxation. First, you need to relax your body, then relax your mind, then your heart. When we are free from tension, free from regrets about the past and worries about the future, we can live in the present and be joyful. Relax and purify your body, your mind and heart! Become aware of your words, of your thoughts, of your feelings and actions, and you will experience profound joy and inner peace.
Relaxation brings a transformation in you! The more deeply you relax your body and mind, the more conscious and awake you are.
It is amazing how the sounds cascade and flow around you like waves. You can feel them entering you as tingling, lightness, coolness, or heat. The sounds put everything back into balance, health and wellbeing- making you feel happy, calm, and fully empowered.
Just lay and relax and enjoy the beautiful experience without any effort on your part!
This sound immersion will leave you feeling Relaxed Rejuvenated and Reconnected.
A guided meditation will be part of this session, facilitated by Jane Blackburn.
What to expect in this 2 and half hour session:
We begin with a crystal bowl healing session balancing each chakra after which there is a short break during which we can enjoy a cup of herbal tea. We follow this with a guided meditation inviting participants to let go / release anything that has out lived its usefulness in your life. Another short comfort break and then a long gong bath and a few moments at the end for Q&A or discussion.
There will be also time to choose a card for positive affirmation to focus on in the coming days
Investment is £30 – advanced payment is recommended for this busy event. Pay via bank transfer, cash, cheque or paypal. Contact us on info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk or text 07909144414

Past Event - Kundalini Yoga: Soul Success - Miracles and Abundance with Jenni Kaur
2019-02-17 14:43
Kundalini Yoga Workshop with Jenni Kaur – Sunday 17th of February 2019 from 1 to 4 pm – £30
Kundalini Yoga teaches us that happiness is our birthright, yet we can come across many fears and blocks along the path that can take us out of our magic frequency.
Sometimes life flows, sometimes it doesn’t, but in this Soul Success Workshop, guaranteed you will shift your vibration. You will be open to possibility, prayer and miracles that can permeate your life.
Let the teachings of Kundalini Yoga awaken you to your ultimate successful self.
Want to know the secret of abundance? Be You.
Yogi Bhajan, the Master of Kundalini Yoga, had a unique perspective on how to achieve success. It’s all within you; in fact, there is only you.
Here are the three keys to Success and the Spirit:
One—know who you are
Two—allow everything to come to you
Three—give it away
Join us for a 3hr workshop using kriyas, powerful meditations, mantra and healing with Shamanic drumming to breathe into an abundant You.

Contact Pure Yoga to book – we require advanced payment for this event via cash, cheques, PayPal or bank transfer – email info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk
Payment via bank transfer to Pure Yoga Cheshire bank account: Sort Code: 162432 – Account number 10979409

PAST EVENT- Heart Womb Connection Circle with Rebecca Wilson
2019-02-24 19:26
Sunday 24th of February 2019 – from 2 to 5.30 pm
Join us in circle On a journey back into connection
We will come together in our wholeness
Just as we are
To Re-Member
The wisdom that lives within
Womb Connection > Heart Womb Connection
invites you on a journey home back to your true self, the essence of your divine feminine power and the cyclic nature of life.
A space to re connect to your creative energy source which is abundant within you… to fall deeper in to love with the whole of who you are… to tune into your body and her wisdom… and to take rest to fully restore body, mind and soul.
The offers –
• Opening meditation
• Womb Yoga & Movement
• Mantra
• Meditation
• Yoga Nidra
• Womb Connection practice ~ Connecting Heart Womb & Earth
• Deep relaxation & Integration
What to bring –
• warm layers, blanket and pillows
• journal & pen
• sweet offerings for the alter
• open heart
Herbal teas & raw treats will be provided through out the afternoon.
In your wholeness
Love
Rebecca xx
www.rebecca-wilson.com
Your Womb is your sacred source space. She is the very embodiment of your feminine essence and power.
It is from a deep connection to this space that you fully embody the sacred light that lives within you, a deep sense of knowing, and clarity that comes from true presence with yourself and within each moment you experience life.
A woman who is deeply connected to her womb space doesn’t seek answers from outside, as she knows herself, her truth and the wisdom that rises from within her own being.
Womb connection supports you to release fear and other emotions from the heart and womb space creating inner connection, clarity and love in your body.
Benefits of Womb Connection –
– Healing & Awakening
– Womb healing from past trauma
– Connection to feminine flow
– Balanced Womb Energy
– Clear decision making
– Clear Boundaries, energetically, emotionally, physically, sexually, spiritually
– Clearing old energy from past lovers
– Supports menstrual Health
– Attract Healthy relationship
– Increased libido
– Awakened sexual energy
– Zest for life
– Supports creativity & fertility
Investment: £30
Contact Pure Yoga to book: info@pureyogacheshire.co.uk – phone 07909144414
Payment via bank transfer to Pure Yoga Cheshire bank account: Sort Code: 162432 – Account number 10979409
Contact Rebecca for more information about the content of the workshop: rawloveyoga@gmail.com

PAST EVENT - Authentic Yoga Retreat in Tenerife with Andrew and Francesca
2019-03-02 11:36
Masca, Tenerife – from 2nd to 9th of March 2019.
Join us for a week of immersion in Hatha Yoga practices, powerful tools for spiritual and physical transformation on the magical island of Tenerife!

Leave it all behind and enjoy precious time for self inquiry, reflexion and nurturing.
The retreat is situated on a unique and breathtaking six hectares of private mountain terrain in a beautiful valley on the Canary island of Tenerife, only 28 degrees north of the Equator. Surrounded by beautiful nature, birds singing in the valley, the clean oxygen, the freshness of the water directly from the spring, the shapes of the rocks, the light of the stars and the wide mountain views will help you to activate all of your senses to reconnect and find your love inside. Explore the wonderful surroundings while you take in nature at its most pure. Take a walk, climb a mountain, explore the seaside and the beaches, or take a swim in the pool with the view over the valley.

The daily rhythm begins early with Meditation followed by Pranayama and Yoga Asana in the morning. The Yoga Asana will be a combination of gentle and strong practices, including Sun Salutations and Vinyasa flow, as well as more traditional Hatha Yoga postures work.
The afternoon’s Satsang is an opportunity to share our insights and philosophical outlooks, as well as your chance to voice questions and insights of a spiritual nature. We complete the afternoon with Asana (with inversions, Yin Yoga and restorative practices) and Pranayama. There will also be the opportunity for walking meditations to special locations on the island and mantra chanting. We offer this retreat open to all abilities – from complete beginners through to seasoned yogins, so whether this is your very first retreat or not, we invite you to take this opportunity to experience each new day, each new moment as totally new and unique with us in Tenerife.
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 (40 minutes – 1 hour) followed by Yoga postures and Pranayama (one hour approx)

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.

Investment:

£ 715 – €799 based on a shared triple room

£ 840 – €949 based on a shared double room
£ 1150 – €1299 single use of a room
Deposit of £200 (non refundable) confirms your spot.
Direct flights from Manchester and most UK airports are already available and can be booked easily. Transfer to and from airport will be arranged.

Andrew and Francesca’s bios:

Andrew Wrenn began his Yoga journey as an asthmatic more than 20 years ago.

The regular practice of pranayama (breath work) helped him to 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, and also exploring the roots of Yoga and Tantra visiting remote sacred locations in West Bengal. You can find him teaching at his studio Pure Yoga Cheshire in Macclesfield, UK (www.pureyogacheshire.co.uk) of which he is a co-director with his wife Francesca, leading yoga retreats and workshops in the UK and abroad, and also teaching online at Ekhart Yoga ( www.ekhartyoga.com)

Francesca Giusti also teaches yoga online at www.ekhartyoga.com. She practiced the traditional Ashtanga Yoga sequence as taught in Mysore for many years, before embarking in a deeper journey that led her to train with the Yoga Arts school in Australia. The depth of her journey inspired her to share her practice with others and she has been teaching since 2004 in Italy, Ireland (Cork area until 2012) and now England.

Her passion for Yoga began in 1997 and deepened with a daily practice since 2000. Many trainings, retreats, workshops and teachers later she is very much a student of yoga herself, and she likes to share her practice with precision, compassion and integrity. Her daily practice includes Meditation, Pranayama and Asana. She is forever grateful to all her teachers, especially to Clive, whom she joins every year in his 3 week retreat in India.

After almost 12 years in Ireland, she moved from Cork City to the North of England after meeting her now husband, Andrew Wrenn, in India. Francesca teaches at her studio Pure Yoga Cheshire (www.pureyogacheshire.co.uk), workshop and retreats in the Uk, Italy and other European locations, and online at Ekhart Yoga ( www.ekhartyoga.com).
