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A weaving together of my skills, trainings & experience.

An afternoon to come together (online) to talk all things seasonal self care. I'll be drawing primarily on the Ayurvedic approach to autumn and winter, and combining that with CBT inspired techniques to help us stay on top of our wellbeing in the darker months.

We'll end the session with a short seasonal yoga and breathwork sequence.

When: Sunday 6th of November, 1630-1830

Where: Online, via Zoom

Cost: £18 (£14 for those in receipt of benefits or members of the Online Yoga Community)

Join us from the comfort of your own home for Unwind.

Yin and Yoga Nidra.

Expect a session that is low to the ground, gentle embodied movements, longer holds in Yin, ending with a luscious yoga nidra.

On the eve of Samhain we will come to our mats to quiet, deep rest. Drawing inwards with forward folds and hip focused postures, we'll spend the first half of the session with yin yoga and the second half with a yoga nidra.

Who's in?

WHEN: Sunday 30th October, 1830-1945

WHERE: Zoom

COST: £12

And just like that, Summer is over...

Hello Autumn

Hello crisp morning walks with leaves crunching beneath our feet and scarves wrapped tightly around us. Hello beautiful, grounding, smell of earth and the stunning colours of the trees. Hello bonfires and pumpkins

Whether you love it or not, you cannot deny the change in weather and sunlight the Autumnal period brings and the effect this can have on our physical and mental wellbeing. This transition from Summer to Autumn can be a challenge. The knowing that 'Winter is coming' can be a difficult realisation. Whilst it is only the beginning of the yin season, it can be an ideal time to start preparing for the cold, dark, wet, Winter that lies ahead, especially if you are one of the many who struggle with this time of the year.

With this in mind, I've decided to offer an additional workshop in November to help prepare ourselves for this seasonal change. An Autumnal self care practice. I'll be drawing on my Ayurveda training, yoga, the cognitive behavioural therapy inspired training I've taken through my work and my own passion for cyclical living. This session will include seasonally themed yoga, followed with a short talk on the Ayurvedic approach to Autumn and Winter. I will invite you all to journal during this session, with prompts to pause and reflect on how we can live a more cyclical life in tune with the natural world, as well as the opportunity to create a Seasonal Self Care Plan.

When: Sunday 6th of November, 1630-1830

Where: Online, via Zoom

Cost: £16/18

We are living in a time of such disconnection, from ourselves, each other and nature. And this disconnection is not only causing dis-ease within us, but is having devastating consequences on your beautiful planet Earth.

Rewild Yourself will be opportunities to come together in person to reconnect. Reconnect with each other, ourselves and nature. My intention with the session is to hold space for us to weave together yoga, embodied movement and mindfulness whilst exploring what it means to reconnect.

This session in particular will be a celebration of the Summer Solstice.

WHERE: Redhall Walled Gardens
WHEN: Sunday 26th of June 1000-1200
COST: Pay As You Can £12/15/18

We are living in a time of such disconnection, from ourselves, each other and nature. And this disconnection is not only causing dis-ease within us, but is having devastating consequences on your beautiful planet Earth.

Rewild Yourself will be opportunities to come together in person to reconnect. Reconnect with each other, ourselves and nature. My intention with the session is to hold space for us to weave together yoga, embodied movement and mindfulness whilst exploring what it means to reconnect.

WHEN: Sunday 8th of May, 1000-1200

COST: Pay As You Can £12/15/18

Honoring and living with the cycles of nature is very potent for our mental, physical and spiritually wellbeing.

Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. As we start to awaken from the slumber of winter we can sometimes feel sluggish and disorientated. Winter to Spring can be a challenging transition, especially within out Scottish climate.

This will be a yoga workshop to dynamically refresh you for the brighter seasons. We will begin with a strong yoga sequence to build up a sweat.

Ayurvedic Spring tea and light seasonal snacks will be offered. Weather permitting, this will take place outside in the beautiful community garden, before settling into a gentle restorative practice. The session will end with a yoga nidra.

WHERE: Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh

WHEN: Sunday 27th March, 10.30-13.30

COST: £24/27/30(Pay As You Can)

An evening to celebrate the return of the darkness and the retreating inwards for yin season of the year. Expect a nourishing, floor based yin & restorative yoga sequence, followed with a deep yoga nidra practice and ending with a seasonal herbal tea.

WHEN: Sunday 24th October, 1800-2000

WHERE: The Art & Spirituality Centre, Gorgie

COST: Pay As You Can, £15/20

We'll spend the morning listening to storyteller, horticulturalist, forager, and all round hedgerow witch Rob enchant us with traditional folklore. Together, we'll be taking a stroll through the 18th century Redhall Walled Gardens, learning about the wisdom that the trees have to offer. Each bewitching folktale will have an equally spell binding practice connected to it where we'll explore how we can embody and connect with nature and the elements ourselves.

We will end with a small campfire, herbal tea, optional bring-your-own picnic and a chance to purchase any herbs or plants from the nursery.

Please note that this event is outdoors and we are in Scotland, if the weather is extremely atrocious there may be a chance things are switched up or cancelled.

Pay as You Can Scale £20/25

Contact me to book your space

We'll spend the morning listening to storyteller, horticulturalist, forager, and all round hedgerow witch Rob enchant us with traditional folklore. Together, we'll be taking a stroll through the 18th century Redhall Walled Gardens, exploring the iron age roundhouse, medicinal herb gardens and beautiful surrounding woodland. Each bewitching fairy tale will have an equally spell binding yoga practice connected to it where we'll explore how we can embody and connect with nature and the elements ourselves.

There will be a short herbal tea break followed with an invigorating yoga practice on the lawn and a tranquil Savasana under the sky. The session will end with a small campfire, optional picnic and a chance to purchase any herbs or plants from the nursery.

Please note that this event is outdoors and we are in Scotland, if the weather is extremely atrocious there may be a chance things are switched up or cancelled.

Pay as You Can Scale £25/£30/£35

The event will follow social distancing guidelines and you will be required to bring your own yoga equipment and flask.

Contact me to book your space

Yin and Meditation

An extended Yin and Meditation online class where we will focus on creating a space to release built up tension and restriction within our fascia. Postures will be held for roughly 4-8 minutes, thus giving ourselves the chance to fully surrender and UNWIND.

This class is not suitable for those who have not done yin yoga before.

WHEN: Friday 30th October, 19.00-20.30

WHERE: Online via Zoom

COST: £10 (£8 for members of the Online Yoga Community)

Payment is non refundable and must be made to secure your space. To book your place please contact me via email or Facebook.

Autumn is a time to begin the gradual gathering inwards of our energy. To slow down, reflect on our year so far and let go of what no longer serves us. This will also be a beautiful opportunity for us to all connect in person again.

 The morning will include a strong, sweaty yoga sequence, meditation and journaling. We will end with a gentle yin yoga practice and a Svasana sound bath. 

The workshop will follow social distancing guidelines, therefore spaces are limited.

WHEN: Sunday 4th of October, 10.00-12.00

WHERE: Beetroot Sauvage

COST: £30 (£25 for those who are a member of the Online Yoga Community or those who spent lock down employed as a Key Worker)

For centuries women have gathered together to celebrate the cycles of nature and our powerful, beautiful MOON. The more we connect with these inner and outer rhythms, the more we begin to find ease in the flow of life.

The New Moon is a deeply intuitive time where we are guided to go within. To rest. To listen to our inner wisdom. To spend time planting the seeds we wish to see grow in our lives.

So this New Moon join us for exactly that, as we slow down and connect through:

🌙Meditation
🌙Breath Work
🌙Yoga

🌙Astrology
🌙Journalling
🌙Sharing

This event will be held online via Zoom and is open to all women and those who identify as women. Spaces will be limited to allow for an intimate experience.

WHEN: Friday 18th September, 19.00-21.00
COST: £10.00

To book your space please private message or email me.

This is an online yoga experience where we will work to release any built up tension and stress that has manifested itself within the body.

We will start with a strong hatha flow with particular attention being paid to the upper body and shoulders.

After the practice I invite you to mindfully brew a cup of herbal tea before returning to the online space. We will end with a slower, more restorative practice designed to calm our fight or flight and tend to our rest and digest.

Details

WHEN: Sunday 19th July, 10.00 am-12.30 pm

WHERE: Online through Zoom. You will be emailed joining instructions once you have booked. You will need either your smart phone, tablet or lap top to download the Zoom App.

COST: £12.50

To book your space private message me or email hannahkingyoga@gmail.com Payment can be made via Paypal or bank transfer.

Yin and Meditation

An extended Yin and Meditation online class where we will focus on creating a space to release built up tension and restriction within our fascia. Postures will be held for roughly 4-8 minutes, thus giving ourselves the chance to fully surrender and UNWIND.

This class is not suitable for those who have not done yin yoga before.

WHEN: Friday 3rd July, 19.30-21.00

WHERE: Online via Zoom

COST: £10

A good spring clean may seem cliché but it's well known for it's benefits. The same is true for our bodies. Shedding the remnants of the winter season and transitioning into the rebirth of spring can be a challenge in the unpredictable Scottish climate.

This will be a yoga workshop to dynamically refresh you for the brighter seasons. We will begin with Hatha yoga to build up a sweat and focus on detoxing and releasing and stagnation from winter. Followed with Yin yoga and ending with a sound bath svasana with Rachel.

WHERE: Beetroot Savauge, Edinburgh

WHEN: Sunday 10th May, 12.00-15.00

Cost: £30

Candlelit yin yoga, meditation, breathwork & aromatherapy - the perfect start to your weekend.

Yin yoga is a slow practice based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. We hold postures for a longer period of time, roughly 4-6 minutes and fully relax into the target areas. Yin yoga works our connective tissues.

WHERE: Mulberry House, Edinburgh

WHEN: Friday 10th April, 7-9pm

COST: £20

A Spring Yin Yoga & Sound Session

A two hour yin yoga and sound session in celebration of Spring.
Honoring and living with the cycles of nature is very potent for our mental, physical and spiritually wellbeing.

Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. As we start to awaken from the slumber of winter our bodies can sometimes feel sluggish and disorientated. Winter to Spring can be a challenging transition, especially within out Scottish climate.

Come take time out to restore and rejuvenate as we prepare our bodies for the awakening of spring.

The workshop will begin with breathing and meditation before moving into a yin yoga sequence. We will end with a sound bath.

Wear loose, warm clothing (leggings, jumpers and fluffy socks!) and bring extra blankets/pillows if you wish. You want to be as comfortable as possible. Mats and props will be provided.

Yin yoga is a slow practice based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. We hold postures for a longer period of time, roughly 2-4 minutes and fully relax. Yin yoga targets our connective tissues and is very relaxing.

WHERE: The Yoga Mill, Galashiels
WHEN: Friday 20th March, 7-9pm
COST: £20

The beginning of the New Year is thought of as a time to acquire new, often short lived, habits and hobbies. Ones that seek to "improve" us in some way, again highlighting the societal attitude we are not enough. What if, instead, we used the energetic shift of a new year to focus on what we already have and, with gratitude and positivity, openly invite abundance into our lives?

Building upon our sell-out U R ENOUGH workshops, MANIFEST delves into appreciating oneself and reaping what is sown in life's journey. Embodiment of faith and optimism can lead to more positive things to seek us out.  

Lena introduces the workshop with a Forrest-Inspired yoga practice, themed to cultivate a reminder of our richly plentiful self-worth. After the break, Hannah will lead you through a guided meditation, that includes journaling exercises to assimilate the creative ideas that have surfaced from the asana practice. We will end with a luscious Yoga Nidra to create space, thus allowing the body and mind to relax fully and uptake all the wonders of the day.

Cost: £45

Where: Lane Yoga, Edinburgh

When: Sunday 2nd February 2020

"Zhi" defn: The shen/spirit related to the Kidney system. It is the minister of will, effort and perseverance.

Blending Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with yoga has become commonplace and is growing in popularity. Combining these 2 systems is especially relatable in the season of winter as TCM provides a beautiful model to explain the importance of slowing down and conserving Jing (life essence). However to fully support the Kidneys (Zang organ system related to winter), it is not enough simply to do less. Excessive sedantary activities can lead to stagnation of Qi, creating a frustrated Liver for the coming of spring. Afterall, there is no Yin without Yang - an expert balance of both is required for optimal health.

Join Hannah and Lena for a relaxing and rejuvenating evening of Yin Yoga, cupping and self massage.

A range of complimentary delicious homemade refreshments (including mince pies and mulled wine) will be offered at the end of class.

Cost: £25
Date and Time: Friday 31st January, 7.00 - 9.00 pm
Location: Lane Yoga, Edinburgh

Hannah is a Yin and Hatha yoga teacher specialising in Mental Health.
Lena is a Forrest and Hatha yoga teacher who has over 15 years clinical experience as a TCM acupuncturist.

Together they are DAO Yoga. Their teaching is not centred around the visually aesthetic, gymnastic- style yoga postures, but on the nurturing and deeper aspects of yoga. Suitable for all levels, this yogi pair will hold space for you as they guide you through the subtle artistry of this very special ancient sacred practice.

Come and celebrate the Full Moon in January with an intention setting workshop. Explore your goals and hopes for the year ahead at a beautiful new studio in Gorgie, West Edinburgh.

Let's come together in a circle around the altar to celebrate newness, creativity and moving with intention. We will hold space for each other, to share if we so wish, and to be seen and heard. Our meditation is a powerful one, bringing in the Law of Attraction to create our now.

A two hour Yoga and Meditation Workshop with Hannah and Karlie.

Friday 10th January 2020

19.00-21.00

£15

"Zhi" defn: The shen/spirit related to the Kidney system. It is the minister of will, effort and perseverance.

Blending Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with yoga has become commonplace and is growing in popularity. Combining these 2 systems is especially relatable in the season of winter as TCM provides a beautiful model to explain the importance of slowing down and conserving Jing (life essence). However to fully support the Kidneys (Zang organ system related to winter), it is not enough simply to do less. Excessive sedantary activities can lead to stagnation of Qi, creating a frustrated Liver for the coming of spring. Afterall, there is no Yin without Yang - an expert balance of both is required for optimal health.

Join Hannah and Lena for a relaxing and rejuvenating evening of Yin Yoga, cupping and self massage.

A range of complimentary delicious homemade refreshments (including mince pies and mulled wine) will be offered at the end of class.

Cost: £25
Date and Time: Friday 13th December, 7.00 - 9.00 pm
Location: Mulberry House, Edinburgh

Hannah is a Yin and Hatha yoga teacher specialising in Mental Health.
Lena is a Forrest and Hatha yoga teacher who has over 15 years clinical experience as a TCM acupuncturist.
Together they are DAO Yoga. Their teaching is not centred around the visually aesthetic, gymnastic- style yoga postures, but on the nurturing and deeper aspects of yoga. Suitable for all levels, this yogi pair will hold space for you as they guide you through the subtle artistry of this very special ancient sacred practice.

Back by popular demand, our U R ENOUGH at Christmas. This time, in the beautiful space at Beetroot Sauvage.

Christmas- cinnamon cookies baking in the oven, fairy lights twinkling, carol singing. Family obligations, extra housework, crazy shopping and meeting deadlines -the festive season can be a magical yet fraught time.

How often does our inner critic tell us that we are not doing enough at Christmas; not spending enough; not socialising enough; not being enough for our families? These self-mutilating, habitual thoughts force us to plough on through in a determined struggle to complete endless to-do lists. BUT, is the cost worth it? We ignore our bodies plea’s for rest in a desperate attempt to prevent feelings of inadequacy emerging.

In Chinese Medicine theory, the winter is the time for dormancy, an opportunity to refuel for the brighter months. Overlooking these natural feelings leads to colds, flu, stress.

Hannah and Lena return to nourish, to care, to hold space and to remind you not to sacrifice your own essential needs for others. This Yuletide season, give your loved ones and yourself the most precious gift of all - presence over presents.

Join us for our Christmas special. Four hours to escape the festive madness filled with yoga, massage and mince pies.

Tickets: £50

Our focus will be centred on feeling deeply, expecting nothing, experiencing pleasure, surrendering to the faith in our bodies and gaining INSIGHT into the glorious sensations of our own remarkable and very personal yoga practice.

Lena and Hannah return to offer a summer special. The session will include a Forrest Inspired sequence, followed with complimentary refreshments. We will then settle down for a juicy, specifically sequenced Yin practice and end with our signature Svasana Head Massage.

Price £45

 Lena and Hannah invite you to join them for the 3rd workshop in the Elemental Healing Series. 

 Last summer was the most luscious and balmiest that we had experienced in years. Trees were dripping in fruity treasures of cherries, apples, pears and plums. Golden raspberry canes and loganberry bushes hung heavy with their ruby jewels. People ambled along leisurely without any rush, lingering to greet friends in the street. Indeed, our bodies naturally rejoice in the height of this season. 

However as with all good things, imbalances can occur. Summer corresponds to the Heart organ system in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and is housed in the chest with it’s neighbour, the Lungs. The Heart also houses the “Shen” or our divine spirit. Not only is this is our consciousness that gives us joy, excitement, and the ability to find fun in life; it also gives us our connection to compassion and spiritual growth. However, the Heart is particularly sensitive to Heat and disharmonies may lead to mania, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, night sweats and feeling easily bothered by others.  

Our workshop is designed to soothe the Heart by grounding the spirit with mediation, clearing excess Heat/Fire with a sweaty Vinyasa Flow, before cooling down with a blissful Yin sequence to support chest Qi. 

Refreshments and mini head massage included: £25 

We welcome spring, rejoicing in more light and the vision of growth and rebirth after the depth and introspection of winter. However, shedding the remnants of the winter season and transitioning into the rebirth of spring can be a challenge in the unpredictable Scottish climate. We have devised a yoga workshop to dynamically refresh you for the brighter seasons. With a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles, Yin Yoga and self massage, Lena and Hannah will take you through a sequence to tonify, reawaken energy and create vitality

Price: £20.00

Our first workshop of 2019. Shedding the remnants of the winter season and transitioning into the rebirth of spring, we have devised a yoga workshop to dynamically refresh you for the brighter seasons, ready to welcome in the Chinese New Year.

A morning of yoga and story telling, followed delicious complementary refreshments and long Jing tea. A good boost for your kidney essence after a long, dark winter. To end, a blissful yin session and our signature Svasana head massages.

Price:
£45
£40 Loyalty Discount

Christmas- cinnamon cookies baking in the oven, fairy lights twinkling, carol singing. Family obligations, extra housework, crazy shopping and meeting deadlines -the festive season can be a magical yet fraught time. 

How often does our inner critic tell us that we are not doing enough at Christmas; not spending enough; not socialising enough; not being enough for our families? These self-mutilating, habitual thoughts force us to plough on through in a determined struggle to complete endless to-do lists. BUT, is the cost worth it? We ignore our bodies pleas for rest in a desperate attempt to prevent feelings of inadequacy emerging.

In Chinese Medicine theory, the winter is the time for dormancy, an opportunity to refuel for the brighter months. Overlooking these natural feelings leads to colds, flu, stress.

Hannah and Lena return to nourish, to care, to hold space and to remind you not to sacrifice your own essential needs for others. This Yuletide season, give your loved ones and yourself the most precious gift of all - presence over presents.

Join us for our last workshop of the year. Four hours to escape the festive madness filled with yoga, massage, mulled wine and mince pies.

Ticket: £45

Christmas- cinnamon cookies baking in the oven, fairy lights twinkling, carol singing. Family obligations, extra housework, crazy shopping and meeting deadlines -the festive season can be a magical yet fraught time.

Following on from the sell out of our UR ENOUGH at Christmas workshop, Hannah and Lena would like to welcome another opportunity for you to practice with us during this festive time.

Self care is such an important tool to help us, not only survive the festive season, but embrace and enjoy it.

Take some very important time out for yourself, recharge ready for the Christmas madness. Expect two hours of yin yoga, breath work, meditation and massage. Followed with homemade festive baking. You will also have the opportunity to browse our DAO Self Care products and perhaps choose a present or two!

Friday 30th November

19.00 - 21.00

£25