We hold regular workshops throughout the year, at ROKPA and other venues. Topics range from intensive and in depth work on asanas to the philosphical and spiritual aspects of yoga.

Workshop Dates for 2008

Sunday 3rd August 2008, ROKPA House, Glasgow

YIN Yoga  

11a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Most forms of Yoga practiced today emphasise muscular movement and contraction. By contrast Yin Yoga targets the connective tissue of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Yin postures are held three to five to ten minutes at a time. This type of practice complements the more muscular (Yang) styles of Yoga  and echoes much of the classical Hatha yoga teachings which emphasise asana as a preparation for sitting in meditation. Yoga practised in this style is accessible to anybody with any level of experience. It should appeal to anyone who wishes to focus on the health and mobility of their joints and in particular may benefit dancers, sports-people and athletes who may wish to focus on joint mobility or who may experience joint issues.

This workshop with experienced teacher of Hatha and Yin Yoga, Jude Murray, will explore various Yin sequences and some of the theory associated with practising yoga in this style. Jude had the pleasure of studying Yin Yoga with one of its leading exponents and teachers and renowned teacher of yoga anatomy, Paul Grilley.  £30

Saturday 13th September  2008, Red Cross Centre, Dunoon

Yoga and Sacred Sound

With Gong Bath

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Sacred sound refers to a variety of practices in which music and sound are used to increase health, well-being, and a balanced sense of harmony, for individuals and for communities. This sense of well-being and harmony is often connected to an understanding of music and sound as pathways to the divine, which facilitates an awareness of integration, wholeness, and well-being.

 

Drawing on many world cultures and spiritual traditions, sacred sound practices encompass music's ability to calm and soothe, as well as sound's capacity to awaken, balance, and energize. This may range from the use of sound and music in medical or workplace settings, to the learning of spiritual languages or melodies for self-study and/or worship, to the use of repeated sound formulas for spiritually-healing and meditational purposes. Spiritually therapeutic, sacred sound practices are varied and universal.

 

This weekend will comprise a morning yoga asana practice with an afternoon sacred sound session or “sound journey” led by Sacred Sound Therapist Fiona McLaren . Fiona will work with various sound “tools” such as crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, bells, tingsha, drums, shakers and the beautiful and resonant symphonic gong. Morning yoga will draw on the power of the voice through mantra to aid and empower our meditation. Suitable for all. . Overnight retreat accommodation and morning/evening meditations on offer at Fasgadh  for those who wish to travel and stay the nights before and after the workshop. £30 for the day

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Saturday 18th October 2008, ROKPA House, Glasgow

Intensive Asana Workshop

"Back to Basics"

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

This workshop  is for those who would like to look at deepening their practice by breaking down a number of key asanas, with an in depth look at the anatomy and structure of the postures. In particular the workshop aims to help you  iron out or "fix" some common errors with standing  and backbending postures through observation and adjustment. The workshop is ideal if you have been practising for more than a year,  if you  are doing, or thinking of doing yoga teacher training, or if you are a recently  qualified teacher.  £30 

Sunday 14th December 2008, ROKPA House, Glasgow

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Mid-Winter Stillness

This workshop will be a gentle and meditative reminder of peace  and   stillness amidst the inevitable buzz of the festive period. You are invited to  take a break from the shopping and join Jude  for a relaxing morning  combining gentle asana, meditation, chanting and deep relaxation. We’ll also share some festive light refreshments. Open to all. £20

Glasgow workshops are held at ROKPA House , 7 Ashley Street, Glasgow

or at  Yoga Glasgow , Studio 6 , St Georges Studios , Charing Cross (above Grassroots Cafe)

Cowal Workshops will be held The Red Cross Centre in  George Street, Dunoon

To book please contact Jude by e-mail  at mahashaktiyogi@aol.com or telephone: 07721 468039 or complete the attached booking form and send to the address on the form.

Payments: The full costs of workshops are payable in advance. You can pay by cheque (payable to J Mills), by direct banking or by debit/credit card using PayPal using  link below (£2.50 additional fee required). If you normally see me at class you may also pay  in cash if you prefer. Please ask for details for whichever payment method you choose.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: If you have booked a place and are unable to attend a workshop for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible so that your place may be offered to someone else. If you cancel  up to 2 weeks in advance of the course and your place is able to be sold to someone else, you may receive a full  refund. Unsold places and cancellations within 2 weeks of the course, as well as non-attendance on the day are completely non-refundable. In certain circumstances, you may be able to transfer the payment to an alternative future workshop or course.

In the event of the cancellation of an event by Mahashakti Yoga, you will receive a full refund of the course fee. If an event is moved from its advertised venue and / or the date is changed, your payment will remain valid if you  wish to attend the rescheduled event. If not, we will refund the full payment by cheque.