FRIDAY 18:30-20:30: RESTORE & RENEW XL
The Restore and Renew Jivamukti class is designed to rest your mind and your body. It involves gentle movements, breathing techniques, meditation, a guided relaxation, Sanskrit chanting, and asana that are held for a couple of minutes. You will feel physically and mentally restored after taking this class. We will use props to assist the body and also guide it to let go… Your fascia will be gently but effectively stretched, your breath elongated, and your mind calmed. It’s a perfect end of the week 2-hour practice.
SATURDAY 10:00-11:30: JIVAMUKTI OPEN CLASS
Whether you’re a beginner, deciphering the difference between vrksasana (tree) and sirshasana (headstand) or an advanced yogi who can put both feet behind their head, the Jivamukti Open class welcomes you, as it is open to practitioners of all levels.
You work at your own pace, following the teacher’s verbal as well as hands-on guidance. Asana options will be provided for beginners, intermediate and advanced students.
A typical Open class incorporates the five tenets of Jivamukti Yoga:A typical Open class incorporates the five tenets of Jivamukti Yoga:
- shastra (scripture)
- bhakti (devotion)
- ahimsa (kindness)
- nada (music)
- dhyana (meditation)
An Open class presents classical yoga teachings as relevant to one’s life on and off the mat, drawn from the Focus of the Month essay, supported by chanting, breath awareness, flowing vinyasa sequences, alignment exploration, hands-on assistance, relaxation and meditation. All Open classes include 14 points—asanas, meditation and spiritual teachings—in a sequence creatively designed by the teacher. Exuberant, eclectic music plays an integral role: you might practice to a shifting soundtrack of ragas, global trance, hip-hop, spoken word, George Harrison, Sting, Krishna Das, Donna de Lory, Michael Franti, Bill Laswell, Alice Coltrane and Mozart.
The class is called “Open” because it is open and suitable to all levels of practitioner. Even so, beginning level students should know that there will not be much detailed “how to do” descriptions; for that a student is advised to attend a Basic or Beginner Vinyasa Class.
About Andrea Radhika:
Andrea has been studying yoga since her twenties and teaching yoga since 2000 . She is an Advanced Jivamukti teacher studying directly from Sharon Gannon and David life and is a mentor on the Jivamukti teacher training faculty teaching at various Jivamukti centres around Europe . Andrea is a Level 2 trained yin teacher under the guidance of Sarah Powers since 2004 when she began yin yoga . She has also trained with Judith Lasater and is certified in Restorative yoga . Andrea has been mentoring teachers since 2008 . She completed the Michael stone Mindfulness training in 2020. She teaches various workshops and retreats both in the UK and abroad. Her teachings are infused with stories , laughter and lightness .
Andrea has taught at the UK In-spa retreat and in Morocco in 2023.
Andrea has been facilitating yoga retreats both in the UK and worldwide since 2004 . She has taught at some of the most prestige retreat centres in the world and now has a series of online courses available at https://www.santoshayoga.co.uk/courses/
Price: 50€ Restore & Renew XL; Drop-in or Pack For Jivamukti Open Class
Cancellation Policy: 48h with credit back on Mindbody account (no refund).