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Yoga is almost back to full schedule this week—ready to get back into your routine? Click here to see the schedule.
There’s still time to book! If the start date doesn’t work, you can join late—just reach out to discuss any needs or injuries. With 11 years of teaching over 4 classes per week and 25 years of practice, I’m here to support you and tailor the practice to your abilities. Additionally, my experience includes working with various movement modalities, massage therapies, and private clients with both medical and therapeutic needs, addressing mental and physical well-being. Foundation Level 1 begins on 16/9, Covering basic yoga principles, Iyengar techniques, and beginner poses. Learn body alignment, prop usage, and the benefits of yoga . Level 2 is for those with a solid practice, focusing on advanced poses and techniques, following the 'Pune system' established by the Iyengar family in India. Each week features a different theme, such as standing poses, forward bends, backbends, restorative, or pranayama. Within these themes, I weave in various focuses, as Iyengar sequences are designed to create specific effects. The beauty of Iyengar is that we teach you to learn, rather than just to do. This is what makes the teaching so special—the bespoke attention and deep knowledge of how poses, actions, and sequences work together to transform your practice. Zoom classes offer a condensed version of Levels 1 and 2. General level classes integrate elements from both levels but without the in-depth focus. I look forward to seeing you on the mat!
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 I'm really Happy to announce my next Yoga workshop.
Sat 27 April 27th 10:00 am -12:30 pm Emmaus Centre, St James Church, Bishops Stortford, CM23 4BE Exchange: £35 To book: please pay via Paypal.me/AdrienneKarmaspace or email me at: karmaspaceyoga.com for the BACS details. Or text on 07970 841999 for a swift response! Twists directly impact the powerhouse of the spine, offering both physiological and energetic strengthening. In the realm of Yoga science, twists play a vital role in detoxifying both mind and body, fostering fresh blood and pranic flow. This family of asanas can be profoundly emotionally balancing, enabling a deep connection to our core being and fostering mental clarity and emotional equilibrium. Discover how each twist targets a different part of the spine, depending on your posture, and learn the specific actions required to deepen the pose. We'll also explore the use of various props to either ease, support, or challenge the twists. I'm looking forward to welcoming you all for the next block of Monday classes.
We begin again next Monday and classes run 26/2, 4/3, 11/3, 18/3, 25/3 General level class 6.45pm - 8pm Foundation level class 8.15pm - 9.15pm  Peaceful wishes to you all for 2024!
I’ll be starting off the new year with another workshop which takes place on Saturday 20th January 10am - 12.30pm at Emmaus Centre, St James Church, Bishop’s Stortford. This workshop focuses on backbending with a typical focus on the anatomy using props to develop sensitivity and openings into the deeper recesses of the body and mind. Backbends can be an emotional journey, and one that takes you deep into the centre of yourself as you learn to open parts of the body that are often closed. Within this practice we can find inner courage and uplift the spirits. During this deep dive practice workshop we can learn to cultivate patience and bravery. The workshop will finish with Pranayama, an ancient breathing practice to draws our awareness deep inside. Capacity: 17 people £35.00 per person To book your place visit the classes and workshop page or just click here: As an experienced yoga teacher, I've always valued making yoga accessible for everyone. From my therapy training to working with students facing various emotional and physical challenges and medical conditions, I've learned to adapt and customise my teachings for each unique individual. It's interesting to see the recent 'accessible practices' trend. In the Iyengar tradition, we've long embraced props and creative approaches to cater to individual bodies. Restorative yoga for example has been a core part of my practice and teaching since the very beginning of my yoga journey (which goes back decades...shh!). I'm endlessly grateful to the Iyengars for their profound wisdom about the human body and spirit. 🕉️✨   My next yoga workshop is Sat 28/10 @secretspaceyoga
Bookings will open on Tues 10/10/23 I am limiting this workshop to 10 people so be quick to book if this calls to you. Tickets will be £35. This popular workshop has consistently been a favorite with my students , and I am thrilled to revisit it this year, Often referred to as the ‘seat of the soul,’ the Psoas has a profound connection to our physical and emotional well-being. It serves as the primary responder to stress, potentially holding deep-seated past traumas and emotions that remain largely unconscious. When the Psoas functions optimally, it empowers us to feel emotionally resilient while maintaining a healthy spine and posture. However, prolonged sitting or chronic stress can compromise the Psoas, leading to significant back pain and discomfort. Join us for this enriching experience as we explore and nurture the intricate relationship between our physical and emotional selves. Everyone is invited, especially those in search of tension relief and emotional balance. Happy Autumn Equinox! As we transition from the open and expansive energy of the summer months, nature begins to turn inward. This season provides an opportunity for many of us to deepen our yoga practice or indeed embrace some of the holistic practices I have to offer, as we come to a place of introspective self-care and reflection. Lately, I've noticed this growing interest among my therapy clients and yoga students as they take a deep interest in their inner journey, bodies, minds and subsequently their studies and practices, and it beautifully mirrors the introspection of this new season. It's important to remember that this journey extends beyond the classroom and into our daily lives. I'll be discussing this further throughout the term in my yoga classes and workshops 🍂 A student recently asked me for recommendations on reading B.K.S. Iyengar's books, and I would suggest that a great starting point is "The Tree of Life." In The Tree of Yoga, Iyengar offers his thoughts on many practical and philosophical subjects including family life, love and sexuality, health and the healing arts, meditation, death, and Patañjali's Yoga Sutras. Moreover, 'The Tree of Yoga' is a collection of lectures given over an extended period, and the publisher has thoughtfully included two very helpful glossaries within the small paperback to assist you in learning the terminology. As we embrace the autumnal season and its theme of introspection, I wish you happy autumnal studying and a deeper connection to the wisdom of yoga.   AUTUMN TERM YOGA CLASSES 2023 - SIGNING UP NOW!Bookings are now available for the Karmaspace Yoga private group Autumn classes. The general class kicks off on Monday 4/9/23, so make sure to secure your spot ASAP!
Monday General Level Class - 7 week block 4th Sept - 16th Oct £77 6.45pm- 8pm For students who have been practicing yoga regularly for one year or more. Work is more intensive than at Foundation and you’ll be introduced to a wider variety of asanas, basic pranayama and restorative classes. Monday Foundation Course- 5 week course 18 Sep - 16 Oct £55 8.15pm - 9.15pm Suitable for students with less than 2 years experience or complete beginners. Yoga postures from the introductory syllabus are taught to develop strength, stamina and flexibility. This course is suitable for any age group. Any missed classes can be made up via either attending live to the Wednesday zoom class which runs from 7.30am - 8.30am, and/or you can receive the recording which is valid for 7 days. If you wish to join my Monday night private class - where we take a deeper dive into the yoga practice there is still time to join. It is £70 for 7 weeks starting Mon 5th June - 17th July.
Get in touch here. More details on my classes here:- Yoga for Emotional Stability
Studio workshop Saturday 29th April 15:00-17:30 BOOK HERE https://www.thesecretspace.org.uk/workshops/yoga-workshop-hertford This workshop with Adrienne Bagnall is based on Guruji BKS Iyengar’s restorative programme for emotional stability that he described as quietening for the body and the mind. This practice will help you understand the use of props tailored to your individual needs and will feature longer holds in supported poses. We shall work through a series of asana and pranayama that calms the mind and cools the brain, balances the intellectual and emotional centres, stimulates positive thinking, and brings about inner silence. Everyone is welcome at this workshop which is for all levels of students from confident beginner (min 6 months practice) to advanced. |
Hello I'm AdrienneI help individuals connect to their inner wisdom and fully return to their bodies through Iyengar yoga, mindfulness, meditation, pain management, and holistic body work and energetic therapies. With 11 years of Yoga teaching experience, including 4-6 classes per week and weekly private sessions, along with 25 years of dedicated practice in yoga, breath work, and mindfulness, I bring extensive, embodied knowledge to my work. My expertise covers various movement modalities, massage therapies, and addressing both medical and therapeutic needs. I’ve also taught yoga for the Iyengar Long Covid medical study in collaboration with St. John’s University. My teaching is characterised by kindness, intuition, and a deep understanding of the body, mind, art and science behind each modality. Archives
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