Please use our contact form for more information on the events given below. Paul Riddy will be the main teacher unless otherwise stated.

Workshops explore aspects of yoga theory and practice in more detail and usually take the form of day or half-day meetings at various venues. The sessions are designed to actively engage participants through short tutor inputs, discussions in smaller groups practice. You will be expected to actively participated. Any special requirements will be given in the event details.

Developing Practice Design,with Paul
(for teachers and experienced students)
Sunday 18 September 2011, 9.30-16.00
Portswood Residence Gardens Pavillion, Highfield, Southampton.
Solid practice design undepins our role as teachers, and grows from an understanding of the interreraltionships between postures, breath, body and mind. The workshop reviews approaches to practice design and explores strategies for development around themes and on-the-spot adaptation to beter support students learning.

Working with Yoga during Pregnancy, with Juliet
(for teachers and experienced students)
Sunday 16 October 2011, 9.30-16.00
Portswood Residence Gardens Pavillion, Highfield, Southampton.
The physical and emotional changes a woman experiences during pregnancy require teachers to be able to recognise when adaptation is necessary and modify the individuals work appropriately. This session will overview the stages of preganncy and associated changes which may occur, and provide stategies for observation and modification of practices.

Weekends and Holidays are structured around yoga practice/discussion in the morning and evening, leaving the day and some of the evening free for other activities. Yoga practice will be suitable for all levels of experience, and the walking can range from gentle walks to demanding mountain walking, according to the group. Food is vegetarian, but we aim to give you a taste of local culture and cuisine. Some holidays have more of a cleansing focus built in, and this will indicated alongside the event details.

Retreats give an opportunity for intensive work with yoga practice and philosophy, and are based around days with a more structured programme. They are suitable for all levels of experience unless otherwise stated. Food is vegetarian, and participants are encouraged to minimise their intake of stimulating foods and drinks.

Current programme
Courses

Adjustment, Form and Function workshop, Southampton
to be arranged
How do we help individuals to get the best out of their yoga practice? Starting from the individual and what we want to achieve, this hands-on workshop looks at the blend of assistance tutors can offer in a range of postures.

BWY Teachers Diploma course
Paul is curently contributing to a diploma course run by Wendy Haring in Poole. Please contact him if you are interested in joinig a course in Southampton beginning in the last part of 2011

Foundation Course
The Foundation course is suitable for those who want to further their understanding of yoga practice and philosophy, and has no teaching requirement. The course is 5 weekends over 6-9 months, and is a pre-requisite for those wishing to follow the AYS Practitioner course.

Retreats and Holidays
Paul is taking a break so there are none currently organised

Dates and examples of typical breaks are given below.

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Yoga and Walking in Transylvania, Romania
Wake up in a traditional style house, and look down the valley at dramatic mountains. Gently greet the day with yoga practice. Based in our house in the mountains of Transylvania, the weeks blend yoga and walking with an experience of Romania culture and hospitality. Spend time walking in the mountains, exploring the culture, or just being still.
Typical c ost: full board for 8 days 7 nights: two sharing, £275, excluding flights.
Next date: tO be arranged