Welcome to our November newsletter.
In Chinese medicine Autumn is associated with the organ The Lung. The lungs are responsible for bringing clean rich oxygen into the body and removing waste, for bringing Prana or Qi into the body – the primal or vital energy that drives life.
Every organ has a partner; the lung is yin, its yang partner is the large intestine, also responsible for letting go of waste. When the two are in balance they are responsible for taking in the new and letting go of the old, for boundaries and renewal, the constant cycle of life.
So Autumn is a good time to let go of any past experiences or finish old projects that we may be holding on to, let go of emotions and generally clean out. This makes room for new ideas; at this time of year they can be creative, internal, cultivating body and mind, becoming more introspective, turning in and slowing down.
Breathe deeply, let go of negativity in your life, walk outside and enjoy the crisp cool air and enjoy the beautiful colours of Autumn.
Reorganise your surroundings, clean and donate to charity anything you don’t require.
This is all strengthening to the lung energy and therefore balancing to the body and mind.
In October our workshops and classes were full of yin and restorative classes as everyone felt the need to begin to slow down and turn in after the exciting but exhaustive nature of summer. This continues through November as our restorative, yin, reiki and breathing practices support the lung energy.
Keep warm, wear a scarf to protect against the wind, and enjoy the rich colours of Autumn
As ever, the details are below and in the calendar – please check it!
With best wishes from Sharon and all the teachers and therapists at Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre
New Classes
Beginners Yoga with Jess Obermaier
- Tuesdays 9:45 – 10:45am
- Starting on Tuesday 5th November
- More about Beginners Yoga
Family Classes
After School Club (ages 5-9) Yoga 6 week course with Kim Jones
- Starts: Monday 4th 4:30 – 5:15pm
- More about After School Club
Mini First Aid with Sue Fisher
- Wednesday 6th 10:00am – 12:00pm
- More about Mini First Aid
IAIM Baby Massage 6 week course with Sharon Cox-Button
- Starts: Thursday 7th 1:30 – 2:45pm
- More about IAIM Baby Massage 6 week course
Mum and Baby 6 week Yoga with Sharon Cox-Button
- Starts: Thursday 7th 10:45am – 12:00pm
- More about Mum and Baby 6 week Yoga
After School Club (Pre-teen) Yoga 6 week course with Kim Jones
- Starts: Thursday 7th 5:00 – 5:45pm
- More about Pre-teen After School Yoga
Baby Reflexology 5 week course with Rowena Gledhill
- Starts: Friday 8th 1:00 – 2:00pm
- More about Baby Reflexology 5 week course
Hypnobirthing 4 week Course with Corinne Lukomski
- Starts: Saturday 9th November 10:00am – 1:00pm
- More about Hypnobirthing course
Postpartum Pelvic Floor and Core Recovery 6 week course with Kim Jones
- Starts: Tuesday 12th 11:00am – 12.00pm
- More about Postpartum Pelvic Floor and Core Recovery 6 week course
Classes, Courses and Workshops: November
Breathing and Yoga Nidra with Sharon Cox-Button
- Friday 1st 7:00 – 8:00pm
- More about Breathing and Yoga Nidra
Gong Sound Bath with Arianna Puran Udini
- Saturday 2nd 11:00am – 1:00pm
- More about Gong Sound Bath
Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with Sharon Cox-Button
- Sunday 3rd 1:30pm – 4:00pm
- More about Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra
Mindfulness Drop-in with Jem Shackleford
- Thursday 7th 7:00 – 8:30pm
- More about Mindfulness Drop-in
Iyengar Yoga Workshop with Cheree Low
- Saturday 9th 2:00 – 5:00pm
- More about Mindfulness Drop-in
Mother and Daughter Yoga with Kim Jones
- Saturday 9th 2:00 – 4:00pm
- More about Mother and Daughter Yoga
Jivamukti XL Yoga with Leanne Jones
- Friday 15th 7:00 – 9:00pm
- More about Jivamukti XL Yoga
Yoga Nidra with Sian Lalita Alcock
- Friday 15th 6:00 – 7:00pm
- More about Yoga Nidra
Reiki One Training with Annabel Fox
- Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th 10:00am – 5:00pm
- More about Reiki One Training
The Art of Deep Self Care with Sian Lalita Alcock
- Saturday 16th 2:00 – 5:00pm
- More about The Art of Deep Self Care
Alignment Flow with Victoria Boast
- Sunday 17th 10:00 – 11:30am
- More about Alignment Flow
Sound Space Meditation with Chrissy Foster
- Wednesday 20th 12:30 – 2:00pm
- More about Sound Space Meditation
Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra with Sharon Cox-Button
- Thursday 21st 6:30 – 9:00pm
- More about Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra
Chakra workshop with Jez Culley
- Saturday 23rd 10:00am – 12:30pm
- More about Chakra workshop
Reiki Share with Annabel Fox
- Thursday 28th 6:30 – 8:30pm
- More about Reiki Share
