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Try a Hypnobirthing session or course with Lisa Toth. I read the book but also did a weekend course with my husband a few months before I had my son. I used LOADS of the techniques during the labour and birth. I did the course at the Sunflower Centre, but she also runs one day workshops at Yogarise in Peckham (where she also teaches pregnancy yoga). I also found the yoga helpful but the visualisations and mindset (from listening to the various meditations) were defo from the Hypno stuff. :) Lisa's website is: https://www.anjaneyayoga.co.uk/pages/hypnobirthing.html Good luck mammas-to-be! xx

Hi there In July we are moving to Honor Oak Park and sadly will probably have to move the childminder for my little boy, as they are Peckham based. Does anyone know of a reputable, loving childminder in or near Honor Oak Park? I know this is a forum for 'East Dulwich' but maybe you have a friend in Honor Oak who raves about how great their childminder is, or perhaps you yourself have moved there from East Dulwich? Any help gratefully welcomed. Thanks Em

Hi there We have a number of massage therapists at Yogarise in Peckham - include Elodie Frati who does Sports Massage if that's what you're after, specifically. Most of the therapists offer a discount for your first treatment, and some also do taster days. Shauna Tohill is currently offering clients a Deep Tissue Massage taster on Sunday 15 April in Yogarise Wellness Room. 30minute massage for just ?25. Going forwards Shauna will also be offering ?10 off treatments for new clients (usual price ?55 for 60min). You can find out more info here: http://www.yogarise.london/#wellbeing-and-fitness Please feel free to email [email protected] for more info about any of our treatments and availability. The Wellness Room is located in Yogarise Studio Two, The Bussey Building, SE15 3SN. Thanks Emma

??? JOIN INTERNATIONAL YOGA TEACHER JULIE MARTIN AT YOGARISE THIS APRIL ??? As part of her European tour, Julie Martin​ is back in the UK and we can't wait to welcome her to Yogarise for the first time with a series of Teacher Workshops and General Workshops (open to all) - including her Brahmani Yoga Flow Masterclass and Sacred Dance. Julie wants you to think outside the box, get off your mat, shake up the old dogmas and find the freedom to unfold into the beauty of a yoga practice that emerges from the inside. With 25+ years of experience and an international following of students and teachers alike, Julie?s greatest aim is to inspire. Her particular passion for human movement means continual investigation of new anatomical approaches, working with natural movement, range of motion, integrated stability and letting go of some of the old asana myths in order to move with the body and not against it. For more info please go to https://bit.ly/2IL4zZE ? Teaching An Evolving Practice (Part 1 : 17, 18, 19 April + Part 2: 30 April + 1 May) - for yoga teachers only ? Sacred Dance Workshop : 21 April 11am-2pm - for all ? Brahmani Yoga General Masterclass : 21 April 3.30-5.30pm - for all ? All workshops at Studio Two, Yogarise Peckham (The Bussey Building), London SE15 4ST Got questions? Please email [email protected]

??? SKIPPING INTO SPRING : A DAY RETREAT WITH HELEN RUSSELL-CLARK AND SOPHIE GORDON ??? ? SUNDAY 25 MARCH ? 11AM-7PM ? YOGARISE PECKHAM ? Let go of the gloom of winter and welcome spring with this beautiful day long event. Join resident Yogarise yogini Helen Russell-Clark and vegan chef Sophie Gordon, for a whole eight hours of yoga, delicious food and retreat! You will be greeted by an uplifting welcome drink, followed by a playful Mandala Vinyasa (flowing) yoga practice. This will be followed by a fresh, vibrant vegan buffet style lunch followed by a DIY naughty but nice dessert making, lead by the wonderful Sophie Gordon of Dust Foods. After lunch, some time to relax before a yin yoga practice and sound healing with Steph Reynolds. We will then round up the day with light hearty supper and a time to chat with your fellow retreaters. A perfect opportunity for those who are in need of a little self care, but can?t afford the time or money to go away. ?100 /?90 early bird (limited availability) Price includes: - Welcome drink - 2 x 90 minute yoga classes (one dynamic + one yin) - Two course vegan lunch - buffet style + dessert - Sound healing - Light supper - Goodbyes, thankyous, hugs and goody bags! About Helen: Helen trained initially with Yogahaven before specialising in Rocket yoga with David Kyle and Mandala Vinyasa with the yoga people. She teaches all over London and runs regular inversions workshops. She is passionate about sharing the wonderful healing and transformative powers of the practice of yoga. www.helenrussellclarkyoga.com @hrussellclark About Sophie: Sophie?s passion for cooking started at a young age. Growing up was spent cooking simple meals at home with her family. She spends a lot of her spare time sourcing seasonal and fresh produce in local farmer's markets, creating vibrant plant based dishes for herself, family and friends. Inspired by her travels to Australia and Indonesia Sophie founded Dust Foods, to which her first product; Dust Granola was born. Sophie?s core aim is to create vibrant dishes that anyone and everyone can enjoy, whilst remaining healthy, wholesome and above all ? tasty. www.sophgordon.com @soph_gordon www.dustgranola.co.uk @dustfoods For more info and link to book, please click here: http://bit.ly/2FROKCR Please get in touch with any questions. Yogarise is based in Peckham's Bussey Building, just off Rye Lane. The workshop will be in Studio Two which is on the first floor, 'C Block' stairs. Please go to www.yogarise.london for more info or find us on social @yogarisepeckham

// CALLING ALL YOGA MAMMAS-TO-BE! // We have two pregnancy classes every week now at Yogarise in Peckham. SATURDAYS + SUNDAYS 9-10.15AM. And, there is even still space for tomorrow's session with Lisa Toth if you fancy it? Suitable from 12 weeks to birth. No previous yoga experience necessary. We have mats, props, blankets etc. Just bring yourself and wear something comfortable to move in. Lisa Toth and Claire Saunders share the Saturday class, and Toni Osborne joins Team Yogarise with her new, Sunday session. Always book your mat to avoid disappointment. We have a Yogarise app which is free and very user-friendly :) ABOUT THE CLASS... A slow and flowing class integrated with specific ante-natal postures to help you stay grounded, light and energised during pregnancy. It should also help to relieve many common pregnancy ailments and prepare you for an active labour and birth. Breath and visualisation exercises will enhance your experience by creating physical, mental and emotional well-being, cultivating courage and wisdom. The class will leave you feeling relaxed, nurtured and empowered having made a new network of supportive friends. Suitable from 15 weeks of pregnancy to birth. Find out more about our Pregnancy teachers here: http://www.yogarise.london/teachers/teachers-lisa-toth/ http://www.yogarise.london/teachers/teachers-Claire-Saunders/ http://www.yogarise.london/teachers/teachers-toni-osborne/ Please email [email protected] for more information, or message me via the East Dulwich Forum with any questions. Yogarise is based in the Bussey Building (Copeland Park) just off Rye Lane. BREATHE. STRETCH. YOGARISE.

Yey! Leo Cosendai is back at Yogarise with his wonderful gong meditation... Gong meditation, a type of sound therapy, has been used for thousands of years as a means of healing. Producing a sound wave, the vibration of the gong creates the perfect soundscape to relax, let go and detach from a busy mind. The long term benefits of being exposed to the gong are manifold - from promoting good sleep and breaking up emotional blockages, to stress reduction and more. London gong master Leo Cosendai will begin the Gong Bath with Kriyas - breathing exercises to warm up and prepare the body for the meditation - followed by an immersive sound experience. The workshop will take you on a journey of deep exploration of your physical body and soul. Leo is a Prana Kriya yoga teacher, sound healer, therapist, and a composer born in Switzerland in 1989. He has trained with Grand Gong Master Don Conreaux and Yogi Ashokananda. To find out more and to book, click here: http://bit.ly/2xeH31e Or download our free Yogarise app :) More info on how to find the studio can be found online at http://www.yogarise.london If you wish to book for a friend, please email us: [email protected]. It is only possible to reserve one space under your own name - everybody needs an account and to sign our online waiver. Thank you.

EXPLORING BACKBENDS WITH NATHALIE MUKUSHEVA - THIS SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER AT YOGARISE, PECKHAM. One of the most common misconceptions when it comes to backbends is that they originate in the lumbar spine or lower back, when actually what we?re looking for is length in the lower back. In this workshop we will begin in restorative poses, designed to open the chest and shoulders by creating length through the front body. Working from the ground up by moving through a series of standing poses designed to strengthen the legs and ankles, and stabilise the pelvis (another important component in safe back bending) you will establish a firm foundation from which to explore your backbend practice. Working with a partner you will explore the use of props and the wall before moving into a fun, safe, deep backbend practice. The props will stabilise and bring the body into optimal alignment so you can experience how the postures feels before attempting to go deeper. We will explore poses like Natarajasana (Dancer?s pose), Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose), Eka-Pada- Kapotasana (One- Legged Pigeon Pose) Eka-Pada-Rajakapotasana (One Leg King Pigeon Pose) and finally working into Drop Backs ? coming into Urdva Dhanurasana (Wheel) from standing. Expect to be uplifted, stretched and empowered from this deep, heart-opening practice. Please use this link to book, or download our free Yogarise app to your phone and click on 'Workshops'. http://bit.ly/1UiRxot If you wish to book for a friend, please email us: [email protected]. It is only possible to reserve one space under your own name. 2.30-4.30pm Sat 12 Nov ?25 Find out more about Nat here: http://bit.ly/2e9e6No

Hi there Just wanted to let you know about a new Beginners Yoga class happening every Monday 6.45-7.45pm at Yogarise in Peckham. This class is for anyone interested in yoga - no experience necessary. During the session, teacher Dan Breakwell, will demystify some of the key postures (and Sanskrit terms) while taking things at a slower, more manageable pace. The class is booked via Yogarise here: http://bit.ly/2fxRmVD and is held in neighbouring studio, Victor's Lab (C Block stairs, 1st Floor, The Bussey Building), as part of our extended Yogarise schedule. Find out more about Dan here: http://www.yogarise.london/teachers/teachers-dan-breakwell/ The class is ?13 drop-in or we have our Introductory Offer, which is ?30 for 14 days of unlimited yoga (including Beginners Yoga Sundays at 10am, Mindful Flow, Gentle Hatha, Dynamic Vinyasa and other Beginner-suitable sessions). http://bit.ly/2eOvchQ Any questions, please just ask. We are based in the Bussey Building, moments from Peckham Rye station. Get in touch via the forum, or email our reception desk [email protected] for more information. Thanks for reading! Emma

Just wanted to give you a heads up on this great workshop we have coming up at Yogarise in Peckham, with the awesome Dan Peppiatt of Yoga Like Water. Dan regularly runs teacher trainings and workshops in North Devon where he lives, and only teaches on rare occasions in London - we are very privileged that he has chosen to host his latest workshop with us, here in South East London. The workshop is all about balancing - standing balances, arm balances like crow pose, and some other trickier inversions. Delve a little deeper into the mechanics behind stable balancing, find which techniques work for you and discover stillness and ease in asana. Full details and booking can be found here: http://bit.ly/2cqRnc3 And also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/615262518635470/ Find out more about Dan here: http://www.yogalikewater.com/about.html The workshop will be hosted at Yogarise in Peckham's Bussey Building (2nd Floor B Block). 2.30-4.30pm Saturday 1 Oct ?25 Any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me directly, via EDF, or please email our reception desk at [email protected] Thanks for reading. x

Hello! // FREE YOGARISE COMMUNITY TASTER SESSIONS // SUNDAY 11 SEPT // 2.30-3.15PM + 3.30-4.15PM // As part of Peckham Festival (8th-11th Sept) at venues around Copeland Park and Peckham Rye, we are offering you the chance to practise a free yoga taster session at Yogarise Peckham. With all voluntary donations going to our monthly charity. For those of you who have never tried yoga or been to the studio before and fancy checking it out, sign up to our Yogarise Community Taster Sessions with regular Yogarise teachers, Will Wheeler and Emma Cowpe at 2.30pm and 3.30pm Sunday 11 Sept. These classes are open to everyone - regular yogis, members, community gang and total yoga newbies - so spread the word, celebrate the festival, and come on down :) Mats are provided so just wear something comfortable you can have a stretch in. Click here to register for FREE, or donate to our monthly charity: http://bit.ly/2bXmQoS Our good cause of the month... This September we're supporting Culture Device Dance Project and Multikids Inclusive Academy on a special project in Accra, Ghana. Culture Device Dance Project is an innovative dance company led by independent artists with Down's Syndrome. They are partnering with Multikids Academy ? an inclusive school for children with special needs in Accra ? to bring a creative program of movement, yoga and dance to the city. The program is not only focussed on helping children with movement, but also building bridges between the special needs community and broader society in Accra. This is an very important project for Ghana and West Africa, as it is creating much-needed space, visibility, connection and creative outlet for people with special needs. Our regular Yogarise Community Classes are twice-weekly - Tuesdays at 5pm and Fridays at 11.30am and can be booked/reserved online for a small donation (free to drop-in for limited spaces). For more information please contact [email protected] or our website www.yogarise.london and see @yogarisepeckham on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for updates. Yogarise is located on the 2nd floor, B Block of The Bussey Building, Peckham Rye, London, SE15 4ST (there's a video on our website if you can't find us). For more information on the Peckham Festival, please click here: http://www.peckhamfestival.org

Do you treat your uterus like a Mexican at a trump rally? Then this workshop is for you! Do you float through your moon like a pixie on acid? Then cut down on the pain killers and come to class! As we all know, life doesn?t stop when your monthly cycle comes round and your yoga practice doesn?t need to either? but maybe it could be adjusted slightly to accommodate a few of the changes. We are all different, and some women are more affected by the fluctuations in the body at this time than others. In this two-hour workshop we will look at how to practise mindfully and in a way that honours our bodies during the time of menstruation. We will investigate poses that can help relieve abdominal cramps and lower back pain, poses to help counteract feelings of bloating and fatigue. We will also look at other complimentary practices that can nurture and support the body and mind during this period. Former nurse, Ayurvedic practitioner and yoga teacher, Lolo, will share her knowledge and expertise in this practical guide to practising on your period. The workshop will include asana (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, plus plenty of top tips. All levels welcome. For more information about Yogarise studio, teachers and classes, please visit http://yogarise.london Join our community and read more about the event https://www.facebook.com/events/507475619444400/ And please email me with any queries [email protected] or via the East Dulwich Forum. Thanks for reading!

FEELING STRESSED? CAN'T TOUCH YOUR TOES? BEEN GOING TO YOGA CLASSES BUT NOT TOO SURE YOU'RE DOING IT RIGHT? Whatever your reason, this two-part course will introduce you to commonly used postures, sequences and breathing techniques. Through individual, partner and group work, you will build a foundation for your future yoga practice in the company of like-minded beginners. Katy will help to explore physiological and mental benefits of yoga, how props can be used to elevate and support your practice - and we'll throw in a little sanskrit, history and meditation for good measure. Each posture will be explored in depth, looking at the benefits, modifications and alignment so you can feel confident stepping out of your shoes and on to your mat. Saturday 2 and Saturday 9 April 2.30-4.30pm both dates. It is ?40 for the 4 hours teaching, plus you receive a free class credit worth ?13 to spend on any class at Yogarise. Yogarise is located in The Bussey Building Peckham Rye, SE15 4ST. Just go to www.yogarise.london for more info, directions and to read more about Katy and the studio. To book, please click here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=138949&stype=-8&sTG=25&sVT=12&sView=day&sTrn=26&date=04/02/16 And please feel free to contact us with any questions: [email protected] or just message me via the East Dulwich Forum. Thanks for reading :)

'Will Wheeler Yoga' and 'Otto Sound Therapy' lead a totally immersive 2.5 hour yoga practice with live sound and gong. The first half of the workshop will be a vinyasa flow yoga practice with Will, accompanied by live percussion and sound. The second is calmer and meditative spending time resting (lying down comfortably with a blanket, bolster and eye pillow) to the beautiful sound of Gong, Tibetan bowls and a soundscape created by Otto. Will and Otto began running this workshop over two years ago and now run it across London and at festivals all over the UK. Want to know more about the benefits of Gong Bath and Sound Healing? Click here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpqyEnsjWbk "I can honestly say it was the highlight of my week. At first I was sceptical but this is something I will attend again and again" - Dr Christy Goldsmith - Cancer Specialist. Yogarise is a yoga studio in the Bussey Building, Peckham Rye. Find us online at: yogarise.london and @yogarisepeckham on fb and twitter. Email: [email protected] for more info. All levels welcome. ?35. And here's the link to book: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=138949&stype=-8&sTG=25&sVT=15&sView=day&sLoc=1&date=03/19/16 #yogariseyourlife

Join Beth for her two part Introduction to Yoga starting TODAY! :) 2.30-4.30pm Saturday 13 June 2.30-4.30pm Saturday 27 June ?40 for the 4 hours teaching + you receive a free anytime class pass to use at any class on our timetable. For full course details and booking, please click here: https://goteamup.com/p/113189-yogarise-ltd/courses/ Or email us, [email protected] or [email protected] See you on the mat!