Monday 16th August 7:30-9:30pm CEST
FIRE!! We spend so much of our lives living in our sympathetic nervous system, fighting or fleeing from imaginary fires in our work life, in our relationships and in the world around us. Our bodies have become so used to this state of stress that we find it difficult to down-regulate and drop back into our parasympathetic nervous system where we are able to rest, digest, conserve our energy and make thoughtful, considered choices rather than merely reacting to the next perceived threat.
During this two hour workshop, we will guide you through a short introduction to the nervous system and the role it plays in our everyday lives. We'll practice a 1-hour yin yoga class where I'll guide you into this more restful state so that you can pause and stay a while, noticing how the body and breath become more harmonious when they feel safe to relax and recuperate.
Once you've experienced firsthand how it feels to be in this peaceful place, Izzy will guide you through some gentle, explorative art making. We’ll make space to express the messages of our bodies, and learn some creative tools to calm the nervous system and soothe the soul.
What you’ll need:
Yoga mat & comfy clothes
Art materials: No experience necessary. You’ll need one of the following: coloured pens, pencils, crayons, paints, pastels or collage materials