Duration: 1 Hour
Frequency: Once a month
Cost: Free of charge
Who can attend the workshop?
Anyone with a cancer diagnosis from point of diagnosis and beyond. IMPORTANT: it is recommended you do not attend a session until at least 12 weeks post-surgery and whilst the exercises covered are gentle, please check with your nurse or consultant before booking that you are safe to do so. Please also check it’s OK for you to join us if you are wearing a PICC line.
What can I expect from the workshop?
Kirsty is a Yoga teacher and wellness practitioner and has worked in the professional beauty and spa sector for over 25 years. Kirsty was introduced to Yoga from an early age as her mother practised and is a qualified Yoga teacher. She met her own Yoga teacher, Kate Appleton of appleyoga, over 20 years ago and completed a 300-hour Yoga teacher training in 2018. Kirsty believes “Yoga is not about a pose but rather an invitation to explore, it speaks to my soul, and I will share how it can speak to yours.”
The session is perfect for those who have tried Chair Yoga or Mat-based Yoga and is for all levels of experience as well as being beginner friendly.
Here is a summary of what the class will include:
- A short welcome
- 5-10 minutes: Centering practise incorporating a breathing technique
- 30-minutes: Gentle Flow Yoga with guided sequencing
- 10-minutes: Savasana practise- finding the still point
- 5- 10 minutes: Questions
After the workshop you will receive a summary of the exercises for you to follow at home. You will also receive a link to Kirsty’s Instagram page so you can follow her if you wish to.
What do I need to bring to the workshop? Just yourself in loose fitting clothing, which is easy to move in with some water handy. If you have a mat at home and either yoga blocks or books, and a belt from a dressing gown, these will also come in handy, but are not essential.
How do I book my place? By clicking the button below.However, if you have any questions you would like to ask before making a booking, please email [email protected]