NEXT Forest Bathing- 23 Feb- Every season has something to offer!
Connect Balance, Wellness- Yoga, Forest Bathing, Chair yoga
Online & In Person classes with Carolyne, Worthing/ Littlehampton, West Sussex
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Our Classes
Monday 9am-10am Face to Face
Beginner friendly class and for those with more experience
Gently challenging start to the week with a "feel-good" vibe!
Combines classic yoga asanas (positions), stretches, strength & balance, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Southfields Jubilee Centre, 21 Southfields Rd, Littlehampton BN17 6AE
£48 for 5 classes over 7 weeks
£11 drop-in
Wednesday 8.30-9.30pm Online
A Mid-week "Rest & Reset" bedtime treat for all
My special Bedtime class (Stretches & "Nidra inspired" yoga)
Join this bedtime Nidra inspired (Yogic sleep) yoga class and improve your sleep. Experience the benefits of our one hour evening class. A blend of gentle yoga, breath work and meditation, unwind and find your inner peace.
In the comfort of your home, when the children are in bed, work or the day is over, and you finally have time for yourself, enjoy some “me time”, stretch, breathe and roll into your bed straight after the class.
**PJs, candles, essential oils and camera off highly recommended**
(Zoom)
£7 drop-in or,
Celebrating all seasons & Connecting
Forest Bathing- Every season, every weather has something new to offer!
£15 (max 8 people- it's nicer 😉) Next Workshop on Sunday 23/02/25
We will fully "bathe in the forest", among the trees and immerse ourselves in nature.
From 9.30 to 12pm (Please allocate 15 minutes more just in case as we can go a little bit over sometimes) + our friendship cuppa at the end.
How do we connect and what is forest bathing?
What is it?
A Japanese practice also known as shinrin-yoku which simply involves being calm and quiet in the forest. Imagine being silent for a couple of hours, connecting with nature, re-connecting with your senses, and practicing mindfulness.
How do we practice?
Being present: No phone, no talking, nowhere to go, no agenda
Being observant: We may look at the shapes, feel the texture of the ground, and the bark of the trees. We listen to the sounds, breathe the fresh air mindfully, inhale, exhale, we feel, we smell, we taste.
I also offer few gentle yogi stretches at the start.
What are the benefits?
The list is large and everyone enjoys this practice in their own way. However here some of the common benefits:
Forest bathing contributes to lowering our cortisol levels, the stress hormone and thereby contributes to distressing. It can help you focus and remember things because you feel calmer and you learn "to be mindful". As your nervous system calms down, you may feel less anxious, your worries and thoughts may slow down etc. your blood pressure may improve etc. Forest Bathing helps to improve your mental and physical health.
What we enjoyed so far:
October 24- Autumn sensory & Mindful forest walk (Charity walk)
Fabulous weather, vibrant colours, another lovely walk: We made a Mandala (See gallery), enjoyed few yoga moves, hugged trees, meditated, connected with our senses. We were blessed by the visit of few deers just at the end of the walk (What a magical send off!) and a lovely "friendship cuppa" at the local Pub.
We raised £35 for Turning Tides "Ending Homelessness"
September 24-End of the Summer. We were blessed with the weather and enjoyed stretching, breathing and reflecting right in the heart of the forest. Most beautiful trees to hug!
July 24- Connecting and celebrating Summer & Nature
Outdoor yoga & a mindful and sensory forest walk.
May 24- With Spring in mind: Introductory Mindfulness walk & Yoga workshop
20/01/24- WINTER Wellness Workshop "Aroma yoga": A beautiful blend of yoga and essential oils.
-All classes to be paid in advance-
(Please get in touch if you cannot pay the full amount)
Click the button below "contact form", get your health questionnaire, ask your questions and book your space :)
**Please remember to include the date/class in your message**
*Recommended prompts -
-Yoga blocks or thick books, a pillow or cushion, blankets or towels, a belt, a scarf or a long sock
-For Chair yoga: Chair with no arms and no wheels please
(Classes currently on hold however I offer one to one)
Why Online?
Practicing online can help build your confidence, make you feel less pressured, and may fit better with your busy schedule.
From the comfort of your own space, you can switch off your camera if you like, wear what you want, and bring yoga into your home.