‘U Can Yoga’ Events

Hatha Flow Yoga – **NEW FREE/DONATION CLASS**

FREE/Donation Class – ALL proceeds go to the Music4Children charity

Join me in Streatham SW16 for a new yoga class.  This is donation yoga, so it’s free to attend or anything you can donate whether it’s pennies of £’s goes straight to the fantastic Music4Children charity (learn more about their wonderful work here: http://music4children.org/).  The only condition is that you bring your own yoga mat please and a smile :)

WHEN: Tuesdays 12.00-12.45pm from 11^th June for 6 weeks

WHERE: The Streatham Stables (entrance via The White Lion, 232-234 Streatham High Road, London SW16 1BB)

COST: FREE or donate what you can into the Collection Box each week – ALL proceeds go to Music4Children

ABOUT THE CLASS: With an emphasis on alignment and breath awareness, you will be guided through a mix of energetic sequences and longer-held postures. Release tension in the body and mind while developing stamina, mobility, focus and flexibility. Set to music, this upbeat class will leave you feeling re-energised. 

NB - **Bring Your Own Yoga Mat Please**

Hope to see you there! :)

Be Love Apparel - EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY OFFER - Deadline 5th May 2013

If you've checked out my Paula Likes page you'll have seen that Be Love are a clothing company with a special interest in serving the community and making a difference.  (Check out their clothes on their website and read all about their work on my blog here.) Now Be Love are generously giving away one top to a lucky reader (Women’s and Men’s styles are available, so Guys you are not left out on this one!). To be in with a chance of winning all you need to do is 'Like' Be Love on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. The deadline is 5th May and the lucky winner will be announced shortly after by Be Love via Facebook and Twitter so keep your eyes peeled! Good Luck!”

Yoga, Pilates & Detox Weekend at Marsh Farm House 19th-21st April 2013

As recommended by The Metro.

Join myself and Sally Parkes on this weekend retreat at the charming Marsh Farm House in Binstead near Arundel, West Sussex.  The venue is a historical sixteenth century farmhouse surrounded by beautiful countryside and gardens, providing an ideal space for you to relax and unwind. Over the weekend I will be teaching energising Dynamic Hatha Yoga in the mornings followed by a more restorative Hatha practice later in the day. The Pilates classes will be taught by Sally. (All levels of yoga and Pilates experience are welcome including beginners.)  All food is vegetarian, dairy and wheat free and we are happy to cater for vegan and other special diets. 

There will also be the opportunity to pamper yourself with a range of treatments from expert therapist Jo Poxon.

Prices start at £277 per person (shared room).  This cost includes all classes, accommodation, meals and snacks.

This retreat is brought to you by Sally Parkes Yoga. For full details and to book please visit www.sallyparkesyoga.com. 

Revitalise Detox Retreat – Yoga, Pilates & Detox 22^nd-24^th March 2013 - SOLD OUT 

As featured here in the Jan/Feb 2013 issue of OM Yoga Magazine.

Join us on this detox retreat for increased energy and weight loss taking place at luxury venue, Brooklands Barn in Arundel, West Sussex. If you're tired of being tired and are feeling bloated and heavy, then this retreat is for you. With its proven approach of yoga, Pilates and effective nutritional plan, this detox retreat will restore your vitality and enthusiasm for life. Small groups only. No experience of yoga or Pilates is necessary as we welcome beginners. 

The 22nd-24th March retreat will also include a vegetarian detoxers cookery lesson with detox and nutrition expert Kathy Kohl. 

FREE GIFT: To ensure you have a wonderful retreat, you will also be provided with a recipe booklet to take away with you as well as a goodie bag including a handmade lavender eye pillow to help you relax. 

22nd-24th March: Single and twin share rooms available.

This retreat is brought to you by Sally Parkes Yoga. For full details and to book please visit www.sallyparkesyoga.com. 

Relax and Restore New Year Retreat 11th-13th January 2013 **SPECIAL OFFER** Bring a Friend for Half Price

Welcome in 2013 by restoring balance to your body and mind.

Join Sally Parkes and I at Florence House, East Sussex for a wonderful blend of Dynamic, Hatha, Restorative Yoga and Pilates. I will be teaching Hatha and Restorative Yoga while Sally will be teaching Dynamic Yoga and Pilates. Classes are suitable for all abilities including beginners.

On the brow of Seaford Head, Florence House is situated in between the stunning Sussex coastline and surrounding wild landscape.  There will be plenty of time during the weekend to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

There will also be the opportunity to pamper yourself with a range of treatments from expert therapist Jo Poxon.

**Book here to Bring a Friend or Partner for Half Price**

For further information and to book please visit www.sallyparkesyoga.com.

Work Your Warrior at Sweaty Betty

On Monday 3rd December I'm back at Sweaty Betty Kings Road! Join me for a FREE dynamic yoga class from 6.45-7.45pm. We'll be generating some heat (much needed in this wintery weather!), working our warriors and there’ll be lots of grounding poses to help you feel centred, stable and balanced in preparation for the Christmas season. Call the store on 020 7349 7597 to book your place. See you on the mat!

Sweat in Style with Urban Lucy!

I'm excited to be a new Ambassador and Blogger for Urban Lucy! Urban Lucy is a growing online yoga and active wear website for fitness focussed, fashion savvy women. From comfortable yoga pants and accessories to running leggings and tops from brands including Beyond Yoga, Spiritual Gangster, OmGirl and more, Urban Lucy believes there's no need to leave your stylish self at the door when working out. They're on a mission to get women moving and feeling great about themselves inside and out, which sounds pretty good to me!  Check out their website where you can also sign up to their newsletter for special offers and news of new arrivals.

Back in the Flow at Sweaty Betty Kings Road!

Join me on Monday 29th October at Sweaty Betty Kings Road for a fun, FREE flow class from 6.45-7.45pm.  We'll be generating some heat to warm ourselves up in this chilly weather! You can book your free place by calling the store on 020 7349 7597.

Yoga, Pilates & Vegetarian Cookery Retreat 19th-21st October - **SOLD OUT**

Join me for a wonderful weekend of yoga, Pilates and vegetarian cookery at the charming Marsh Farm House in Sussex. Learn to make simple, easy and delicious meals with in-house retreat chef, Lucie and practise yoga with Sally Parkes and I. 

Yoga classes are a combination of energising Hatha Yoga in the morning followed by a more restorative practice later in the day. Beginners are welcome and all abilites will be catered for. 

All food is meat free as well as dairy and wheat free and we are happy to cater for vegan diets and other special diets. You will also receive a free list of recipes to take away with you. 

This retreat is brought to you by Sally Parkes Yoga. For more information and to book, please visit www.sallyparkesyoga.com

Get your Flow on at Sweaty Betty!

On Monday 3rd September I am returning to Sweaty Betty Kings Road to bring you a juicy, fun, FREE flow class from 6.45-7.45pm.  There will be a strong focus on hips - great if you do a lot of sitting!  Supple hips can also ease back pain and even help to improve circulation in the legs. You can book your free place by calling the store on 020 7349 7597. Come and play!

Sweaty Betty - Yoga for Runners

I will be teaching a FREE yoga for runners class at Sweaty Betty Kings Road on Monday 19th March from 6.45-7.45pm.

Being a keen runner myself, I am all too aware of the benefits that incorporating yoga into your routine can have on your performance, as well as helping to prevent injury. If you would like to learn more then, come along for a fun yet challenging hour. You can book your place by calling the store on 020 7349 7597.

Restorative Yoga

If you fancy taking an hour out for yourself over the next few Saturdays I am teaching three donation-based restorative yoga sessions at yogahaven in Clapham.

Places are limited so please contact me here if you’d like to come along.

WHAT IS RESTORATIVE YOGA?

This style of yoga promotes deep relaxation. Supported poses (with the aid of props such as bolsters and blankets) allow for this experience of deep relaxation to occur. In complete relaxation there is no effort and the body and mind are still. Restorative yoga has been reported to aid stress and fatigue, ease back pain, reduce muscle tension and more.

DATES: Sat 28th Jan, Sat 4th Feb & Sat 11th Feb - 2.30-3.30pm.

WHAT TO WEAR: Anything comfortable that allows you to move freely. Maybe some socks in case your toes get chilly and an extra layer (like a zip up hoodie) that you can easily remove if you need too. You don't need to bring anything except maybe a small bottle of water if you want to.

We'll work on a short sequence over the hour with handful of postures (mostly seated and lying down) that we'll stay in for a several minutes at a time. I'd like everyone to come away with a couple of things they can easily do at home too.

COST: Up to you!

Please pay what you choose. All the proceeds will go to cancer charity, Yogabear - a U.S. based, non-profit organisation connecting cancer patients and survivors with free therapeutic and restorative yoga classes.

Oregon-based yoga teacher and writer, Bee Bosnak who I am in touch with on twitter put out a call to teachers across the globe who might like to join her in teaching donation classes. So, by attending you can feel good in the knowledge that you will be supporting a wonderful cause.