Yoga weekends 2012

Our yoga weekends are relaxing and fun.

They are practical and non threatening. Whatever your ability you are welcome. The venues are picked because they offer great food, fine wines and are in areas of outstanding beauty. So for any non yoga person there is plenty to do.
 
There are 6 hours of practical yoga instruction spread over 4 classes
Special attention is given in helping you develop a home practice. learning to relax, using yoga to keep your body and mind in good health and lots more.
 
The classes are suitable for all levels so expect to be challenged in our normal smiley way.
Phil Aston

Yoga Teachers Wanted

We are expanding and are looking for additional yoga teachers to help cover future yoga weekends - read more

Exercises for insomnia 

Two practices to help you sleep…

This breathing pattern relaxes the body by subtly stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system, thereby inducing a state of relaxation.

As you lie in bed, gently slow down the rate of exhalation until you exhale for twice as long as you inhale. You can coax a longer exhalation by contracting the abdomen slightly.

Don’t try to fill or empty or empty the lungs completely – you are simply changing the rhythm of your breath.

In the beginning it may help to count to six on the exhalation and three on the inhalation, or four on the exhalation and two on the inhalation (or any other 2-to –1 ratio you find comfortable).

Focus on the smoothness and evenness of your breath, gradually eliminating any jerks and pauses.

Using the effortless 2-to-1 pattern described above, lie in bed and pay close attention to you breath. It should flow smoothly, evenly, and continuously. When the pattern is well established, take:

• 8 breaths lying on your back
• 16 breaths lying on your right side
• 32 breaths lying on your left side

Very few people complete this exercise. Sweet dreams!

You've been a sensitive and calming yoga teacher, and have helped me incorporate yoga into my everyday life. Yoga has helped rid me of backache, encourage me to exercise & eat well, and manage stress & emotional/physical pain. Your practical emphasis has kept me at it, and you've succeeded in removing damaging competitive elements which can reduce confidence. I used to feel embarrassed to exercise as I felt unfit, but your classes made me feel comfortable with my ability, which has extended to other areas of my life.  Lucinda

Phil teaches yoga with a rare perception:- how to translate yoga from its eastern culture to our western acceptability’s, without compromise.

eg, how to use yoga as a tool in life to attain union within mind, body and spirit.

This he achieves in his grounded, compassionate manner, always tinged with his self-effacing sense of Humour.

I have been looking for the right yoga teacher for 8 years and the fact that I have traveled 70 miles for a 1.5 hour lesson each week must tell you that this man is worth checking out – you won’t regret it!

Carol W

I only started yoga classes with you in January, but it has made such a difference in my life.  My original aim was to use yoga for stress management and to help a frozen shoulder and, six months later, I have full use of my shoulder and understand more the use of the breath to help with stress.  I am sorry you are no longer going to be teaching me yoga, but thanks to you I fully intend to keep it up.  I will see you in September as I will be coming to Cornwall for the yoga weekend with my daughter.  

Pam

Thank you for making yoga such an enjoyable experience.  

Rosemary

I attended my first yoga class with yoga teacher Phil Aston over a year and a half ago and I have learnt so much in that time, developing myself both physically and mentally.  Thank you for your enthusiasm and inspiration. 

Liz

I would just like to say how much I have enjoyed taking part in your yoga classes..the way you invariably link each week to issues/problems/challenges in everyday life is particularly effective and helps to bring more meaning to 'yoga in practice'  Best wishes 

Graham