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Forthcoming workshops - Save the Dates

2/25/2023

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Dates for my upcoming workshops are:
Sat 25 March
Sat 29 April

Sat 20 May


TWISTS & INVERSIONS WORKSHOP 

SATURDAY 25 MARCH  3PM - 5.30PM

£30/£35

BOOK HERE 


https://www.thesecretspace.org.uk/workshops/twist-inversions-workshop-adrienne

In this monthly workshop we focus on twists and inversions which, when done mindfully, have a refreshing effect on the body and mind. They have a cleansing effect on the body, reduce common ailments and improve energy 
 
Connecting deep with the Muladhara (root chakra) region of the body, the grounding element, we practice poses that feel great on the tired muscles of the back, induce mobility in the spine, free up the breath and energetic blocks, and have a wringing effect on the inner organs…squeezing out stagnant blood and encouraging a fresh flow of blood to the area. Through the Muladhara connections and kriyas we explore how the standing poses give us access and understanding to inner Self, and to other groups of asana and pranayama.
 
The effects of this work will leave you feeling extremely refreshed, invigorated and inspired.
 
This workshop is part of Adrienne's “Monthly Iyengar Yoga ” series at the Secret Space.
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Why practice yoga?

1/8/2023

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Yoga does wonder for reducing stress and creating mental peace enhancing the action of the parasympathetic nervous system. Many studies have found links between stress and diseases therefore creating harmony and peace of mind also helps in maintaining health and achieves mental concentration, improves memory, focus and clarity of thought, balanced perspectives. 

However Yoga, is not just a few shapes and stretches, it is a path of development of the Self, a holistic exploration which penetrates the moral, and spiritual Self. We learn to open our hearts, love ourselves, discover ourselves, and in turn open our heart to love others. We become a better person, and a changed person. 

If you would like to begin this path of transformation then hop on board to this new term of classes.

Click on to the link heer to see where to join the Yoga family.

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Wisdom of the Yoga Sutras for the New year of 2023

12/31/2022

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My seasonal holiday reading has been to revisit The Yoga Sutras,  a seminal ancient text compiled between 500BC and 400CE by Sage Patanjali. I have been reading the  interpretations of both BKS Iyengar and Sri Swami Satchidananda. Satchninandas commentary is  more accessible and full of anecdotes whereas Iyengar's is more scholarly and poetic. It has been so interesting to study them both side by side. If I were to impart one yoga sutra for the transition into the new year, my choice today would be Sutra 1:12.

abhyāsa vairāgyaābhyāṁ tannirodhaḥ
Practice and non-attachment are the way to still the mind

Through continued practice and repeated effort we learn correct understanding i.e. we see the world through an untainted lense- a lense where we are free from desires. Our minds fluctuate between pain or non-pain, however we can detach these fluctuations through repeated yoga practice. Each time we practice, we create an action which is like the pulsation quivering on the surface of the lake. When the vibration dies out, impressions are left (Sanksaras). When we have left a large number of these impressions on the mind we create a habit and from new habits a new life state can arise.  A life state which leads us perfect the communion of the body, soul and mind.

New yoga classes begin on the 9th January - if you would like to join me click the link here. I wish you all a peaceful 2023 and a dedicated Yoga practice that brings you to a state of Samadhi. 


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Teaching on the Long Covid Iyengar Medical Study

11/10/2022

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For 10 weeks last year I was a Teacher on The Iyengar Yoga (UK) Long Covid pilot medical study with York St John University. It proved to be a great success. 55 adults took part in an individualised programme, all suffering from Long Covid, and each student had a weekly session with two Iyengar Teachers. 

The programme revealed positive gains in aspects of both physical and mental health were found to be statistically significant. The students interviewed were profoundly moved by the care and attention. Some feedback included life-transforming effects for students who had been bed-ridden for significant amounts of time, feeling stronger, Improved mental and physical health, and improved ability to sleep. 

I’ve attached some suggested poses for various stages of long covid as illustrated by @svenjakarstens. The student I worked with initially could only manage a few gentle poses on week 1, and we slowly built up her practice. The teachings were bespoke to the individual. We worked carefully together to try not to exhaust the student, yet find a way to open and restore her body and mind and help her on her healing journey.

For more information on the study visit the IY(UK) website. 

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Yoga workshops Autumn Season

10/24/2022

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I have quite a few workshops this season. My next few workshops are:-


The Art of Restorative Yoga
Sat 19 Nov 22 3 - 5.30pm
​£30 earlybird/£35
Click here to book
https://www.thesecretspace.org.uk/workshops/restorative-workshop-adriennewww.thesecretspace.org.uk/workshops/restorative-workshop-adrienne














Hips and Psoas focus
Sat 10 Dec 22  3 - 5.30pm
£30 earlybird /£35
Click here to book: https://www.thesecretspace.org.uk/workshops/hips-workshop-adrienne-december 

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Both of these take place at The Secret Space and are booked directly with them. To find out more about these workshops click through to my workshop page here



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New Yoga Term September 2022

9/9/2022

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As Autumn arrives, we step into a new term of yoga. 
All yoga classes are back and running from 12/9/22. Here is a glimpse below. For full details and address of locations click here. 

Mon   6.30pm -8.00pm  General Yoga  Emmaus Centre B/S
                                     book this class directly with me!

Tue    6.45am - 7.45am  Nuffield Health B/S

Wed   7.30am - 8.30am Zoom yoga

Fri      7.30am -8.15am  Grange Paddocks yoga B/S

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Coming home to your body

5/27/2022

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Our bodies hold so much wisdom and many of us disconnect, ignore, distract or mask (in the form of pain killers for example). We often looking outside of ourselves for answers and are constantly searching.  When we don’t listen to our bodies, we feel disconnected, from ourselves and others and often feel lost in the world.

From my experience of movement, breath and touch, both as as a student and teacher, I have come to understand that the real connection to our 'true self'- our spiritual awareness, is increased when we practice conscious movement, develop somatic intelligence, sense the power of touch and access the internal healing power of the breath. Over the years I have observed my clients leave treatments and yoga classes softer, more open, and some have such a profound sense of relief they are moved to tears as they compassionately reconnect with themselves. Some arrive at this space on their own and others, especially in the treatments, benefit from being held compassionately in a safe, contained space in order to give themselves permission to let go.

When we arrive at this place of connection we come home to the wisdom of our bodies and gain a sense of balance, safety, resilience, and ease, while opening a connection between body, psyche, and spirit. This is a fundamental part of a practice in Yoga, Breathwork (Pranayama), Meditation, Pain Management classes and Mindfulness. 

Part of my growth journey both professionally and personally has been to understand how we can access the lost parts of ourselves through the practice of conscious embodiment. We all have the capacity to connect to the essence of ourselves and to come to a place of healing and transformation. 
As our loyal 'soul-friend', the body expresses its wisdom in each moment we just need to learn to listen.

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A few spaces left on the Pain Management Course

4/30/2022

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Phase two of the successful Pain Management course  started this week. We have 2 spaces left, so if you want to join us on week 2 , this Thursday 5th April 4pm- 5.30pm please contact
Simon Marlow at the NHS
07545 562528
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Pain management classes - feedback from the pilot group

4/5/2022

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It has been a most satisfying journey teaching the pilot group Pain Management. We reached the end of our 5 week course last week, and not only did we go on a deep dive, into physical and emotional blocks, but we bonded and made new friends over a cuppa at the end of each session. We will be signing up again soon for the next block after Easter. I shall update this blog when the dates/times/places are released which will be within the next week hopefully. In the meantime here are a few testimonials. 

​Thank you for what you are doing to help people in pain. I was told by a leading pain management consultant once that unless you are dealing with someone that is qualified to deal with chronic pain then there was no point discussing your condition or situation with them as they would never understand it. I have spent so many years dealing with a most demoralising approach through so many medical appointments.
Thank you for doing what you do & just the understanding you give to those suffering from chronic pain is priceless.
Alison.


Thank you again for my 4 weeks of pain management. It has woken up things I had put to sleep unsorted and undervalued and I am excited by this and grateful. Returning to the mindful aspect of  "Letting be" has helped me so much to think more happily about my family relationships. This brings me some comfort. 
Margaret.
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Pain Management class for the NHS

3/18/2022

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Each week at the New Apton Day Centre I am running a Pain Management 5 week course. 

Working with Somatic movement, meditation and MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) the class is designed to help people suffering from pain, learn self management skills to help them find a place of ease.

​We are nearing the end of the first course and already we are receiving great feedback from the attendees. The second phase will begin after Easter, if you are interested in joining us on the next phase of Pain Management, please get in contact with:

Simon Marlow at the NHS
07545 562528


Location: New Apton Day Centre, Apton Road, Bishop's Stortford, Herts

Day: Thursday 3.30pm - 4.30pm



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    Hello I'm Adrienne 

    ​I help people connect to their inner wisdom and come home to their bodies through the modalities of Iyengar yoga, mindfulness, meditation, pain management and holistic and energetic therapies. I teach with kindness, intuition and with a deep study of the art and science of each modality.

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