Santosha
Santosha translates as contentment, a yogic approach that can enable us to create a sustainable form of happiness. This 6-week course will take you through practices to tap into this innate ability for true inner joy and happiness.
Practices to create a sustainable form of happiness
“There is contentment and tranquility when the flame of the spirit does not waver in the wind of desire.”
~ BKS Iyengar
Santosha is the second niyama and a yogic approach to creating a sustainable form of happiness. Through this 6-week course, we will become aware of what disturbs our minds and work towards creating stability in mind and body.
Our modern world is filled with desire, and we are led to believe that more is essential for our happiness. How often do we tell ourselves ‘I’ll be happy when… x, y, z…’ This can lead to an inner feeling of lacking or not being enough and create low mood, anxiety and even depression.
Through our body mind practices we can tap into our innate ability for true inner joy and happiness regardless of our outer situation. We can build inner confidence, self-belief and enoughness and go beyond the busyness of life and the mind.
This course is for you if:
Although fully practical and lived on the mat through yoga and mindfulness techniques, theory will be weaved in alongside our practices so that you can begin to take what you learn off the mat and into everyday life – I have found this is where real change happens.
This course starts on Monday 7th November 2022 and you have the choice of joining our membership or purchasing this one-off course (1 Live class per week included in this option).
There will be a strong, physical, alignment-based approach to the dynamic flow classes and an insightful, meditated quality to the gentler, slower paced classes.
With 7 classes to choose from, in 6 different styles throughout the week you’ll be spoiled for choice! See the full timetable of classes HERE.
A unique opportunity to pause, reflect and bring healing to your inner and outer worlds
Learn tools to reduce stress levels on and off the mat
Promote quality sleep through reminding your body how to slow down and relax
Receive expert guidance from a senior yoga teacher
A variety of insightful, interesting and varied classes that build on a new theme each week
Become part of a like-minded caring yoga community
'Yoga gives us peace and clarity in order to see the beauty and wonder that is all around us'
Louise Neicho
This course is designed to take you gently and slowly into the deeper layers of the mind, each week building on your understanding of yoga and the tools and techniques that you can use on and off your mat. The difference to regular yoga classes is that we focus on one particular theme, as well as a physical focus in the body each week. You get to explore this theme for a whole week on and off the mat, building your awareness and focus.
There are 5 different styles to choose from each week and how you choose will depend on whether you have practiced yoga before or not and what you would like to gain from your practice. If you are new to yoga or haven’t practiced in a while, I would suggest starting with the Gentle & Restorative, Morning Meditation and Yin Yoga. If you are familiar with vinyasas then you’ll love the Flow & Reflect classes on Saturday mornings and if you’re looking for more stillness, deep physical stretches and meditation techniques then Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra will be for you.
You will need a yoga mat and comfortable clothing that you can easily move around in, PJ’s work well for this! For some of the classes you will need some props, but we have been experimenting with household pillows, cushions and blankets in place of traditional yoga props. I will let you know at the beginning of class what you need.
As a member you are welcome to come to any of the classes on the timetable where we will explore these concepts and themes. All classes are recorded and uploaded to the Exclusive Members Area within 24 hours of taking place so if you miss your favourite class you can catch up at a time suit you. PLUS if you go on holiday, you can still access the live classes or recordings from anywhere in the world (as long as you have internet of course!)
If you decide to invest in the one-off course instead of the membership, then you will have access to 1 in-person or live online class for the duration of the course. You will also have access to all recordings from the course for 3 months from the date of your purchase.
If you have any other questions that are not answered here, then feel free to contact me on [email protected].
Classes start on Mon 7 Nov 2022 and will be uploaded within 24 hours of taking place
Mon AM, Sunrise, Week 1 - Philosophy for Happiness
Mon AM, Morning Meditation, Week 1 - Philosophy for Happiness
Mon PM, Yin Yoga, Week 1 - Philosophy for Happiness
Mon PM, Yoga Nidra, Week 1 - Philosophy for Happiness
Wed AM, Gentle & Restorative, Week 1 - Philosophy for Happiness
Wed PM, Yin Yoga, Week 1 - Philosophy for Happiness
Sat AM, Flow & Reflect, Week 1 - Philosophy for Happiness
Mon AM, Sunrise Flow, Week 2 - Dealing with Desire
Mon AM, Morning Meditation, Week 2 - Dealing with Desire
Mon PM, Yin Yoga, Week 2 - Dealing with Desire
Mon PM, Yoga Nidra, Week 2 - Dealing with Desire
Wed PM, Gentle & Restorative, Week 2 - Dealing with Desire
Wed PM, Yin Yoga, Week 2 - Dealing with Desire
Sat AM, Flow & Reflect, Week 2 - Dealing with Desire
Mon AM, Sunrise, Week 3 - Abundance
Mon AM, Morning Meditation, Week 3 - Abundance
Mon PM, Yin Yoga, Week 3 - Abundance
Mon PM, Yoga Nidra, Week 3 - Abundance
Wed AM, Gentle & Restorative, Week 3 - Abundance
Wed PM, Yin Yoga, Week 3 - Abundance
Sat AM, Flow & Reflect, Week 3 - Abundance
Mon AM, Sunrise Flow, Week 4 - Coming Home
Mon AM, Meditation, Week 4 - Coming Home
Mon PM, Yin Yoga, Week 4 - Coming Home
Mon PM, Yoga Nidra, Week 4 - Coming Home
Wed AM, Gentle & Restorative, Week 4 - Coming Home
Wed PM, Yin Yoga, Week 4 - Coming Home
Sat AM, Flow & Reflect, Week 4 - Coming Home
Mon AM, Meditation, Week 5 - Self-Appreciation
Mon AM, Sunrise, Week 5 - Self-Appreciation
Mon PM, Yin Yoga, Week 5 - Self-Appreciation
Mon PM, Yoga Nidra, Week 5 - Self-Appreciation
Wed AM, Gentle & Restorative, Week 5 - Self-Appreciation
Wed PM, Yin Yoga, Week 5 - Self-Appreciation
Sat AM, Flow & Reflect, Week 5 - Self-Appreciation
Mon AM, Sunrise Flow, Week 6 - Soul Shine Solstice
Mon AM, Meditation, Week 6 - Soul Shine Solstice
Mon PM, Yin Yoga, Week 6 - Soul Shine Solstice
Mon PM, Yoga Nidra, Week 6 - Soul Shine Solstice
Wed AM, Gentle & Restorative, Week 6 - Soul Shine Solstice
Wed PM, Yin Yoga, Week 6 - Soul Shine Solstice
PART 1 - Sat AM, Flow & Reflect, Week 6 - Soul Shine Solstice
PART 2 - Sat AM, Flow & Reflect, Week 6 - Soul Shine Solstice