Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini yoga was brought to the West by Yogi Bhajan in 1969 and is a safe, comprehensive technology that can be practiced by everyone. It combines breathing, movement, stretching, and sound (Naad) giving an experience of deep inner calm, self confidence and awareness.

Step 11: Kundalini Yoga in Recovery
A Kundalini yoga and meditation class that supports those working a 12 step programme and is designed to bring a restoration of the physical body , balance to the mind and to improve a conscious contact with a Higher Power.

Kundalini Master Class
The purpose of practising physical discipline is not only to develop your muscles, or strengthen your bones, and increase tissue flexibility of you body and mind, but also to awaken your soul. This set is designed to prevent misalignment of the spine by adjusting your body. It will elevate the longing of your soul to experience the higher states of consciousness by allowing the vitality of the lower chakras and the wisdom of the higher chakras to flow into your heart so that you can live in alignment with your Divine nature.

Gong class and Meditation
The sound from the Gong creates deep relaxation, releasing us from our thoughts. The sound vibrates the energy meridians in the body and brings them into balance, reducing tension and releasing blocks. Kundalini energy, which begins at the base of the spine, is released, travelling up the spine through the body.

Hatha Flow/ Hatha
Hatha Flow Yoga and Hatha Yoga offers a series of flowing postures linked by the breath to detoxify, stretch, and strengthen the body and build life force energy. The pace at which postures are practiced can vary depending on the teacher.

Himalayan Hatha Yoga
A traditional form of yoga incorporated to work holistically on the physical body, mind and emotions. This is taught by Yogi Ashokananda who is from a line of yogis from the Himalayas.

Himalayan Hatha Yoga Level 2
We start class by sitting or lying down with a very short meditation. In the beginning, we practice very gentle and deep stretches to warm up our muscles and joints.We continue with a dynamic series of asanas from Authentic Hatha yoga combined with sukshyam vyayam and mudras, followed by Pranayama which restores and rejunenates our subtle body and mind, preparing us for the day ahead. As we come to the end, we practice deep relaxation, followed by chanting which serves to awaken and liberate. We connect and channel energy to heal
our beautiful bodies. We come full circle, having explored new postures each day.

In this class, you will become more conscious of your physical existence through the postures and become more aware of your mental and emotional state. If the participant wishes to go deeper they can close their eyes and experience the joy of self going beyond the stretches and pain. Overall ,this class is dynamic and food for the whole being. After the class, you will be left with joy and peace, with a relaxed body and calm mind.


Hatha Master Class This extended 2 hours masterclass is suitable for students of all levels but not complete beginners, and offers the opportunity to go deeper into the practice within a single class. Every week will be a different topic of study: opening a lotus, inversions, twists, backbends etc.). To know more about each individual masterclass please email Margherita at shantiyoga@gmail.com or visit her website www.yogam.co.uk.

Iyengar Yoga
Yoga in the style as taught by BKS Iyengar. It focuses on physical alignment and postures held for a longer period of time in order to explore more deeply the blocks held within the body and mind.

4 Week Beginner Yoga Course

4 Week Beginners Course with Natasha
This 4 week course aims to make your integration into a class run smoothly, gifting you with familiarity and confidence in your practice. During thiscourse we will look at what's "expected" and what's "not expected" of the student. A number of yogic concepts will be explored to prepare you for deeper enquiry into a whole new world within.

The body and breath are the vehicles through which this exploration will take place. Emphasis will be placed on bringing intentionality and awareness into movement and breath: the importance does not lie in the struggle to achieve the posture but how the posture is approached. The next stage is to take all this off the mat and into daily life.

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All levels welcome.
Saturdays 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
28th Jun, 5th Jul, 12th Jul & 19th Jul
Four week course £50
Individual sessions £13

Alchemy the Centre's Beginners Yoga course is designed to help you to build an understanding of the general principles of Yoga. It introduces you to basic postures (asana), breathing (pranayama), philosophy and relaxation (meditation).Together we explore fluid sequences of movements such as the 'sun salutation', together with standing and sitting postures.This four week course is suitable for absolute beginners and also for those who want to return to the basics in order to revisit the foundation of their practice and understanding.

The course will be taught by Rachel, a passionate, inspirational and intuitive yoga teacher. She draws from her studies in the Hatha, Vinyasa and Astanga yoga systems and delights in sharing the power and magic of this sacred practice.

Dynamic Yoga
Dynamic yoga is a creative style of Hatha yoga, principles of Ashtanga and lyengar yoga. Dynamic yoga is not only meditative but also physically challenging. Correct breath control is used to create a seamless flow of postures.

Mysore self practice
Originating from Mysore India, this form of yoga is practised by Sri K. Pattabi Jois and his followers. It is the traditional way of practising Ashtanga yoga and students practice at their own pace. Must be familiar with the Primary series of Ashtanga yoga to attend.

Jivamukti

"Jivamukti Yoga is a method of yoga that was created by David Life and Sharon Gannon in 1984, which reintegrates the physical, philosophical and spiritual aspects of Yoga. The emphasis in the west has been on Yoga as mostly a physical practice. More and more people are achieving firmer bodies through regular yoga classes. But many are finding something more: what starts out as a purely physical practice creeps into the hearts and minds of even the least spiritual practitioners. David and Sharon became teachers because they were passionate about communicating Yoga as more than just a system of exercises, but also as a spiritual practice; a path to enlightenment.

From their earliest classes, they have taught a living translation of the Indian system of yoga in a way that western minds can comprehend. That is why Jivamukti Yoga emphasizes vigorous asana as its primary technique, but other practices such as meditation, devotional chanting and study of the ancient texts play an important role as well. The Jivamukti method of Yoga is one of the nine internationally recognized styles of Hatha Yoga. The other eight being: Ashtanga, Iyengar, Viniyoga, Sivananda, Integral, Bikram, Kripalu, and Kundalini. Jivamukti London."
(Jivamukti Yoga London website)

Alchemy is pleased to to offer a few Jivamukti classes in our programme. For more information on their centre please go to www.jivamuktiyoga.co.uk

Vinyasa
A dynamic form of yoga derived from Ashtanga which synchronizes breath with an asana (posture) sequence very precisely.

Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a practice where postures are held for 3 minutes or more. This length of time is used to open into the thicker layers of connective tissues around the joints that a moving, dynamic practice may not as effectively access. During this time of stillness, the physical, energetic, emotional and mental states of being are refined and aligned through heightened inner awareness. When this inner awareness is allowed to grow in stillness, knowledge is gained in maintaining a quiet and conscious state at all times; whether the external environment is one of calm or chaos. Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to a dynamic (Yang) style practice and an extremely subtle and profound practice on its own.

African Drumming (Intermediate)
West African Rhythms for Djembe Intermediate level. Over centuries drumming has been a very important part of African culture. The powerful rhythms accompanying almost every activity of their daily routines. Beat gives them inner strength and adds a different meaning to actions, transforming work into something enjoyable. Learn about sounds and techniques, hand coordination, cross rhythms, 'solo' playing. Explore African rhythm for self healing, empowerment and lot of fun. Drumming promotes your creativity and well being, works as a stress relief, builds-up team work and leading skills, enhances brain balance and memory, increases self-esteem and confidence.

Shakti Dance
Shakti Dance is the 'yoga of dance' - the conscious practice of dance, infused with the wisdom of yoga to develop awareness and understanding of body, mind and emotions.

Shakti Dance 4 Week Course
A 4 week course Shakti Dance is the 'yoga of dance' - the conscious practice of dance, infused with the wisdom of yoga to develop awareness and understanding of body, mind and emotions.

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Pregnancy Yoga
Pregnancy Yoga - Practicing yoga while pregnant can help women to have a happy pregnancy and birth. It helps to alleviate common pregnancy symptoms, boosts energy levels, develops the necessary suppleness and strength required to give birth and relieves anxiety and stress during a time of much uncertainty and change. Learning to focus on the breath, along with specific breathing techniques can enable greater control of the breath during labour. Pregnancy yoga also encourages the development of a bond between mother a baby and prepares women physically, emotionally and spiritually for childbirth. These classes are open to women from 13 weeks of pregnancy onwards and no previous yoga experience is required.

For more information on Pregnancy Yoga:
http://www.allaboutyoga.co.uk/about/aboutyoga/pregnancy/preg_yoga.aspx

Mummy and Baby Yoga
Yoga adapted for post natal integrated with safe and playful exercises with your baby. Movements and exercises help to combat fatigue and tone muscles after giving birth. Classes suitable from 6 weeks after giving birth to crawling.

Himalayan Hatha
Taught by Yogi Yogacharya Yogi Ashokananda.

We start class by sitting or lying down with a very short meditation. In the beginning, we practice very gentle and deep stretches to warm up our muscles and joints. We continue with a dynamic series of asanas from Authentic Hatha yoga combined with sukshyam vyayam and mudras, followed by Pranayama, which restores and rejuvenates our subtle body and mind, preparing us for the day ahead. As we come to the end, we practice deep relaxation, followed by chanting which serves to awaken and liberate.

We connect and channel energy to heal our beautiful bodies. We come full circle, having explored new postures each day. In this class, you will become more conscious of your physical existence through the postures and become more aware of your mental and emotional state. If the participant wishes to go deeper they can close their eyes and experience the joy of self going beyond the stretches and pain. Overall ,this class is dynamic and food for the whole being. After the class, you will be left with joy and peace, with a relaxed body and calm mind.

Gong and Meditation
The universe is powered by sound. The gong is the basic creative sound. Out of the gong come all music, all sounds, and all words. The sound of the gong is the nucleus of the World. It allows moving beyond the boundaries of the mind and connects us to the source creating a sense of oneness The sound from the Gong creates deep relaxation, releasing us from our thoughts. The sound vibrates the energy meridians in the body and brings them into balance, reducing tension and releasing blocks. Kundalini energy, which begins at the base of the spine, is released, travelling up the spine through the body to align the Chakras, clean the Aura and release the subconscious mind.

Alchemy offers esoteric and powerful Gong and Meditation classes. The Gong moves us beyond the boundaries of the mind and creates a sense of oneness. The sound from the Gong releases us from our thoughts and brings about deep relaxation.

For more information about the Gong Meditation:
http://www.harijiwan.com/yoga.htm

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