Returning for the third year…

Yin Yoga & Reiki Cocktail Hour!

Saturday 6th December 2:30pm - 4:00pm East Peckham Village Hall, TN12 5LL £20

With such ease this event is returning for the third year running and I know it’s one that you have been waiting for! For those of you that missed last years cocktail hour..please read on in anticipation!

The perfect cocktail we think, to retire yourself within an extended session of Yin Yoga with me, Alex combining Reiki energetic therapy with Kirsty.

Travelling through a series of Yin postures finely tuned with each Chakra you can expect to enjoy 1.5 hours of floor based Yin Yoga. Believed to unthread stress harboured within the body, Yin Yoga asks you to hold a sensation of ‘deep stretches’ whilst Kirsty works generously with each of your Chakras. Working together Kirsty and I hope to restore some clarity and dissolve any stress harboured within both the physical and energetic body. Before we close our practise there will a moment where everyone receives a personal experience of Reiki through the Crown Chakra.

Once the practice is over there will be a light elderflower refreshment (sorry no alcohol - I know we teased you in the name of this event!) and the chance to regroup your thoughts before heading on with you day.

Please reach out with any questions :) WE welcome you with open arms to invite in….

Much love, Alex x

This morning is all about being held in a fun and lighthearted space. Many of you may know Sarah from our weekly practises and we have decided to team up and take flight :)

Sarah is a teacher and performer with over 25 years experience in dance, aerial circus, stilt walking and Yoga - we are in safe hands! But have no fear..we will not be high rope walking, with a progressive practice inclusive for beginners, Sarah will encourage achievement using the sling. I’m most excited about Shavasana, simply lying in the sling - in the air. We could even visualise a sandy beach and a piña colada (I mean green smoothie..) Shavasana, hanging like a bat in a cave will encourage the feeling of being held.

This air dance will lead us nicely into the beauty of Yin Yoga & Restorative Yoga lead by me, Alex. For most of this practise you will be lying down, supported using bolsters, blocks and blankets to restore calm in the nervous system.

SO HERE GOES…

The morning will look a little like this:

1:45 - Arrival

2:00 - 3:00 - Aerial Yoga with Sarah

3:00 - 3:15 - Break

3:15 - 4:00 - Yin & Restorative Yoga with me, Alex

See you there!

Love Alex x

More info to come but expect the day to look a little like this:

1:00 - 2:30 Gentle Yoga flow with me

2:30 - 3:00 Break with snacks :)

3:00 - 4:00 Yoga Yin and relaxation with me

4:00 - 4:45 Cacao ceremony with Trudi

4:45 - 6:00 Sound bath with Sharon

Read on to find out more…

Yoga Flow - Opening the the retreat with a fully immersive practice of Flow Yoga will not only shift unspent doubt but will refuel the tank for the day ahead. Don’t be put off by the title ‘Flow Yoga’ this will not be as intense as it sounds. Expect a continual Flow of Asanas, tracing through the body’s chains, stomping out any mind interference by finding stillness in motion. This practice will include Asana (movement), Pranayama (breath work) and Meditation, closing with an extended guided Savasana.

Break - Water in and water out break. (Or chai tea and gingerbread..) Let’s see what I can mix up up in the kitchen!

Yoga Yin - After a Flow Yoga practice the fascia of the body will sure be receptive to a dose of Yin. This whole practice will be floor based with each posture lasting a few minutes. To the logical mind, a deep stretch with the aim of increasing circulation and improving flexibility. To the energetic mind, a beautiful journey of clearance, re-set with a more meditative journey of inner silence and universal connection.

Cacao Ceremony - After many requests from you I am so excited to invite Trudi to be a part of our day. Cacao is an ancient medicine, shared in ceremony for thousands of years with the most amazing health benefits, when drunk regularly.
When drinking with intention, Cacao has the ability to connect us to our hearts and shine on our creative and mystical souls. Allowing us to feel free to express our true nature, in whatever form that may take. Drinking this raw chocolate elixir before going into a Sound bath, will allow our thoughts to come from our hearts and not our heads.

Sound Bath - Sharon and I have collaborated many times and I know you are excited about her return to the village! Sharon’s sound baths are mixture of music by her rather impressive Himalayan singing bowls, chimes, drums and her sweet, sweet voice. Usually you are lying down for this experience but finding any comfortable positions and resting back to the sound as it works within the space of your body is most important. The echo of the vibrations dusts stress residue out of the body and creates calm. Bring pillows, duvets, eye masks, warm socks and anything else that will give you comfort as we close the day with a climax :)

The returning due of Rowena and I!

Expect 75 minutes of a complete mindful Yoga flow practise with me, inviting a domino effect of Asanas that will hold your attention and unwind the thread off your bobbin :) This practise will be gentle, smooth and lushy. Moon will be in waxing cresent…beautiful timeing to get things going!

There will be time to enjoy some chocolate strawberries, oat biccies and mint water…a time to set intentions, explore your gift and then…

Rowenas Gong Bath! Fully clothed and not in a bath…you will be invited to find a lying position to rest in for 75 minutes whilst Rowena moves through the sounds of the Gong inviting the stress relieving benefits of sound healing, helping the brain understand there is no danger and it can R E L A X.

A fusion of body strengthening Pilates and breath enhancing and nervous system settling Breath Work.

Set your Saturday right with a morning moment of movement and breath work focussing on the lower back and scaral chakra.

45 minutes of Pilates with Felicity Milligan

45 minutes of breath work with me

Our 2nd year running this event and can’t wait!

Alex & Felicity X

My taster before I return to full time teaching after Mat leave.
Enjoy the hour with me as we revisit the practise of Yin by candlelight.
All postures will be floor based with a meditative spur towards manifesting the minds images.
It’s a warm, delicious space but please bring as many blankets, props and comforts to enhance your practise.
See you there
Alex x

Sunday 8th September 2:00PM - 5:00PM East Peckham Village Hall, Bush Road, TN12 5LL

Rowena Turrell is returning with her strong vibrations! AND a Sensual Somatic flow…

As most of you know this is close to my given due date, so I have to put on my logical head and hand over the reins to Rowena who will be the epicentre of the day.

I’ll be loitering around, to settle you in and serve you the most important part of the day…the seasonal refreshments…!!

Enjoy a sip of tea as you check in and find your spot for the afternoon. Candles will be lit and the space infused with incense..

From here you can expect to unwind from frozen senses, regaining connections between brain and muscle.

Rowena will guide you through 75 minutes of Yoga practise, opening with a sensual somatic awakening, inducing a mind body integration and gentle moisturising of the tension found within the subtle body. But WAIT! It doesn’t end there…you can expect to find a peak in your practise with some intense moments as the session climaxes, for it then to be taken back to a place of restoration. Enjoy the closing part of practise in restorative Yoga, relaxing into the space you created. All in time for the Gongs to sponge away past tensions… this is suitable for everyone :)

Break for 30 minutes of seasonal treats (and of course my powerballs!), tea, coffee or local apple juice. Come and meet the new dinner lady (me) in the kitchen!

Already drying in the stables are Lavender from the garden, to be used for your take home gifts…lets see what I can rustle up..

And last but not least…75 minutes of Gong and release. Rowena with her knowing way will settle you into the space that will become the Gong bath. Wrap up and nestle down with blankets, cushions and home comforts which we encourage you to bring. Let us hold this sacred space for you whilst you reach brain waves state of alpha streaming with creativity and relaxation, inviting stress release and deep relaxation.

I’m ever so excited to be along side Rowena as she holds this space with me and we welcome you with open arms. Please reach out to me if you have any questions alexandra@thejambi.com or click the button below to book right in :)

Much love,

Alex x