Workshops
These workshops usually take place on weekends. For daily classes please see the Timetable
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Sunday, 15th December 2019
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Full Moon Tea Ceremony and Women's Circle - COLD MOON
6:00pm — 8:00pm | All Levels
“The growing and dying of the Moon reminds us of our ignorance, which comes and goes. But when the Moon is Full, it is as if the eternal light of the Great Spirit were upon the whole world.” – Black Elk (Many Moons book)
This month we will use the power of Ceremonial Tea together with the power of Vortex Healing, followed by the Medicine of Sharing.
Women’s circles are a magical place for connection with ourselves, our sisters, our tribe. Something that most of us are missing and longing for in our hectic modern lives – deep sense of community, sisterhood, belonging and meaningful connection with likeminded women. Here we grow and heal together. Tea Ceremony deepens this connection and also our connection to Nature and Moon. Through the magical ritual of Tea Ceremony we are able to relax, go deeper into our bodies and connect to our own knowing and wisdom.
Some of you know, some don’t, but I have been doing Vortex Energy Healing for a few years now, and after the Tea Ceremony I will be doing a group healing for those areas that this Full Moon will be highlighting.
This particular full moon is called Blue Moon, because it occurs twice in the same month, making it a powerful time for reflection. This Moon asks us to question the foundation on which our thoughts, feelings and actions are based. That means to leave safety of the known and predictable to the “unsafely” of the unknown… And this can create a lot of anxiety and pain within us. However this is all necessary for our growth and unfolding of who we truly are.
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> >>> Introductions (the moon cycle, the tea, ourselves)
>>> Opening Meditation (to get us in their bodies)
>>> Silent Tea Ceremony (to connect to ourselves and everyone in the group)
>>> Group Vortex Energy Healing
>>> Group Sharing {share your experiences, insights, longings)
>>> Closing MeditationI will be brewing a special heart opening Tea for the Tea Ceremony on the night. Tea is such a powerful medicine plant, but it’s so human and gentle, and it cares. Tea from ancient and wise tea trees has the ability to connect us to our hearts, take us on a very gentle journey and heal us.
Advance booking is recommended, as places fill up, and a few of our previous events were SOLD OUT. Places are limited to 12, as group work and healing is deeper and more powerful when in smaller groups.
Please note, NO REFUNDS are offered, however the booking might be moved to another date IF I am notified at least two days before the event takes place. Regardless of the reason, if I am notified after that time of your inability to attend, the booking is not going to be moved. The ticket, however, can be transferred to another woman.
The seating is done on the floor. Comfortable clothing is recommended. After tea we will share some healthy snacks.
I am looking forward to sharing a bowl of tea with you all!
Bookings:
https://t-lovers.com/tea-ceremonies/full-moon-tea-ceremony-15dec19
from £20
lera@t-lovers.com
About LeraThe Student of the Leaf, Lera’s mission in this world is to transmit peace, presence, love and harmony to others through tea. Lera discovered Tea several years ago, and started working with this Plant Medicine almost straight away, after joining the amazing tea community called Global Tea Hut. This was love at first sight, and from that moment on she adopted The Way of Tea as her Spiritual Practice. Tea Ceremonies were the most wonderful way to combine two things she was so passionate for – Tea, Spiritual Growth and Awakening. With awe and amazement Lera observes time after time how tea transforms her, her life and others. How quickly Tea touches those who are open to it, how deeply it reaches everyone’s hearts, and how subtle but profound the inner transformation is.
Lera’s own spiritual journey started in 2006, after the complete disillusionment with the corporate sector and life that it offered. It started with yoga and meditation, then led her to practice Vipassana and study Human Design, Vortex Energy Healing, tantric studies. Lera is a strong believer in the somatic practices, and the way of healing through feeling. And all of these hugely help her in her own Tea practice. Many, who come to her tea ceremonies, are in awe how powerful and healing these sessions are, how much peace, harmony and surrender they feel afterwards, and how much magic they start to notice in the ordinary moments of life.
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Monday, 30th December 2019
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Christmas Candlelight Class with Debbie Blunden
7:00pm — 9:00pm | Intermediate
Traditionally Counted Ashtanga Yoga -Primary Series With Debbie Blunden
A special opportunity to experience a traditional counted Ashtanga
Vinyasa Yoga practice in a space lit entirely by candles. Debbie
Blunden, assisted by Caroline Barranco, will lead the class in the
traditional Sanskrit count, with a focus on breathing and bandha to truly
experience the strength and flow of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.The class will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies!
Not suitable for complete beginners.
Booking is essential as places are limited.
£30
07914 230607
debbieblunden70@gmail.com
About Debbie BlundenI began practicing yoga in 1992, starting with Hatha and Iyengar yoga. In 1999, after a recommendation from a friend, I had my first taste of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga with Sri K Pattabhi Jois whilst he was teaching in London. This was the first time I’d experienced a yoga practice that synchronized and emphasized the connection between breath and movement. I instantly fell in love with the practice.
I qualified as a yoga teacher in 2002, studying with Master Vishwanath, the nephew of Pattabhi Jois, in Bangalore, India. Since then, I have completed further training with teachers from various traditions, most notably John and Lucy Scott, Lino Miele, David Keil, Rolf Naujokat, Richard Freeman, David Swenson, Matthew Sweeney, Ana Forest, and Eileen Gauthier. In 2012, I completed John & Lucy Scott’s teacher training. I have been assisting John Scott over the past couple of years and in October 2016 I received his 500 hour teaching certificate.
I am qualified in holistic therapies which included massage, reflexology and Indian massage. In addition to this, I have certificates in counselling. I have also trained in Thai massage, all of which I bring into my teaching and adjustments. In 2013, I qualified as a yoga therapist and feel that this, along with the teachings of those I have been privileged to study with, has given me a greater understanding of, and the ability to work more intelligently with medical conditions, injuries and body patterns in a way that respects each individual’s needs. My approach incorporates the use of ujayyi breathing, bandhas and foundation and above all else, my hope is that my students realize the incredible things they are capable of, on and off the mat.
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