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Clare Calvert Reflexology and Yoga |
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 Clare's teaching is informed by her experience of many years of study and working with different teachers, as well as from working with her own health conditions. She has come to realise more and more the power of yoga to heal by teaching a strong, yet steady and gentle unfolding into the postures with deep breath awareness. She emphasises the importance of letting go and allowing the body to relax into the postures, so that the practice becomes a 2-way thing: directing the body to stretch, and then allowing the body to relax and release naturally. There is a balance between effort and relaxing; just as there is between working down or grounding and lifting up or stretching up out of and elongating.  In each pose she focuses first on lengthening the spine with deep breath awareness; the body then works around this, unfolding and stretching naturally into the position. Although emphasis is on the spine there is a constant awareness of the whole body right through to the extremeties and with this work and awareness a much greater and more natural unfolding will occur.Clare draws on her knowledge of the meridians and acupressure points from Traditional Chinese Medicine, using this to increase the benefits of yoga and its healing potential. She is fascinated by the very strong connections and similarities between these and the nadis and marma points of Traditional Indian Ayurvedic Theory. In this she sees a very close connection between the pratices of yoga and reflexology; where yoga stretches the lines, ie: meridians or nadis; and reflexology pushes the points, ie: acupressure or marma points. In this way she likes to work with both practices to create an all-round healing art. Benefits By maximising the body's potential for both invigorating exercises and deep relaxation a profound healing effect may be achieved. This will benefit many conditions and especially those that are stress related. Yoga may help: For people with specific pathologies Clare would recommend at least one initial 1:1 session, in which an in-depth consultation on health and lifestyle is included. For the past 13 years Clare has been teaching both open and private classes, primarily in London. She has taught in many health clubs and one of her most fulfilling classes has been working with physically disabled people. Now she teaches both general, all-level 'drop-in' classes and private or one-to-one for more specialised work. She also teaches day workshops and weekend retreats which consolidate the practice at a deeper level.  Classes General, all-levels 'drop-in' Brockwell Park Lido, Dulwich Road, London SE24 Mondays 6.30-8pm; 8.15-9.45pm £10/£8 concession Please note that there will be no class on Bank Holiday August 30th as the Lido closes at 6pm. Friends Provident Sports and Social Club, Dorking Thursdays 5.15-6.15pm £6 One day workshops, all levels Okewood Hill Village Hall, Okewood Hill, Nr. Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5LS Set in beautiful countryside and near to both London and Brighton, these days provide the time and setting to relax into and consolidate the practice farther. Next workshop: tbc Weekend Retreats The weekends include yoga classes, meditation, pranayama (breathing exercises), and relaxation sessions, shiatsu, nourishing food and superb, spacious accommodation. There is also free time to walk or simply rest and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Timetables are structured so that you may do as much or as little as you like to feel fully refreshed and rejuvenated. 15-18 July 2010 3 days Worth Abbey, West Sussex Set within beautiful countryside and a short distance from both London and Brighton, this is an ideal venue for a 3 day weekend. The cost is £295 which includes: accommodation (single rooms with ensuite loo and shower); all meals; 2 yoga classes and early morning stretch, pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. For more information or if you'd like to book, please contact me For directions and information re. Worth: www.worth.org.uk some feedback...................... “Thanks again for a wonderful retreat - I enjoyed it so much and found your teaching really inspiring”. Lucy July 2010 “......it worked very well and I learn’t much more than I do in my classes. You have a special gift Clare! Laila July 2010 “All teaching and breath work was excellent. I had forgotten how much I love your style of teaching!” Claire July 2010 Thank YOU for that fantastic weekend. I am a new woman! Miriam July 2010 ....................more feedback, go to feedback The Mill, Montmarquet, NW France 26 August - 1 September 2010 Bank Holiday Weekend 27 - 30 August also available I am delighted to be able to teach at this outstanding location in Northern France. The newly converted historic mill is an idyllic place for a summer yoga holiday, and within easy reach of the UK. It is set within 70 acres of the peaceful, green Bresle valley and the River Bresle runs through the garden forming the boundary between Picardy and Normandy. The Mill is also within walking distance of Aumale, which has one of the oldest Gothic churches in Northern France and an array of characteristic French shops and patisseries. £575 26 August - 1 September 2010 £345 27 - 30 August prices include: two yoga classes a day; early morning stretch and meditation; accommodation; all meals, snacks, tea and coffee. There will be one 'day off' where you can explore the area more extensively, or just rest and enjoy the beautiful setting. If you'd like more information or to book please contact me. For more information on the Mill, go to www.stillnessretreats.com |
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