Courses & workshops

Autumn 2025

500 hour Viniyoga Teacher Training Course starting in 2026 – Open Day to Find out more on Saturday 25th October 10.30-1.00pm with Sharon Cox-Button and Kim Burnham

Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra 26th October 1.30-4.00pm with Sharon Cox-Button

Venus Gong Sound Bath Saturday 18th October 2.00-3.30pm with Arianna Puran Udini

For details of above events please see Courses and Workshop page

New classes: Chair Pilates Mondays 9.30-10.30am with Kim Jones, Natural Tuesdays Yoga 7.45-8.45pm with Fred Burnham, Early Morning Pilates Wednesdays 8.00-9.00am with Sharon Morgan, Body Flex Flow Sundays 5.00-6.00pm with Maxine Craig

Please contact the workshop teacher for bookings and further information – their details are listed in the course information:

 

Ashtanga Vinyasa Workshop – Full Primary Series – An Easy Approach


The Primary Series isn’t about pushing,  or forcing, it’s about finding fluidity and observing where you are right now . In this workshop, we’ll explore how to enter the sequence with lightness, ease, and space. You’ll learn how to come back to standing, regulate your breath, and begin again—so the practice becomes less about force and more about rhythm. Together we’ll discover how something often mistaken as “strong” can actually be deeply soft, accessible, and steady.

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Breathing and Yoga Nidra

Suitable for beginners

This class begins with simple breathing practices to relax and prepare for Yoga Nidra. The Yoga Nidra practised is a simple technique adapted by Swami Satyananda Saraswati. It is a systematic method of inducing complete mental, emotional and physical relaxation which is suitable for all, with breath awareness, body scan, sankalpa and visualisation. This class is suitable for beginners.

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Conversations with Chris

Religions were brought, each by their own divine Messenger, from the Infinite Origin to the most limited point on the periphery where a culture, history and geography called in pain, joy and suffering for Divine Power, Love and Light to show the Way, the Word, the Light. Each religion brings its own language, words, culture and history and the Messenger spreads the Message using appropriate forms and words for the people she or he are sent to.

Behind and through each Message from each Messenger is the reality of the way humankind is structured in and as a Form, while the Messenger is an Infinite being located in but not limited by, Form. The Messenger, while outside and unlimited by Form, and sharing the same Form as the student, nevertheless can share in, see, experience and point to Form, its limitations and the opportunities all humans come here to experience so as to understand the Infinity each one of us also contains.

These Conversations are designed to allow students to look at the shared ideas at the root of all religions and of the non-religious approach to spirituality which is common today. Students will be shown how the inner energy has its own anatomy and physiology. Each student will also be shown how to map their own interiority using a shared technology and approach. Each student will be offered a path to eventually map their own spiritual life and growth as a tool for actualising their divinely intended purpose. Mankind has not yet done the work on Earth it was sent to do. Personal enlightenment is a necessary but insufficient step for realising and actualising the illumination and enlightenment of the Earthly Kingdoms and Earth itself. Students who are interested in this work will also be offered a possible pathway involving shared interaction.

  • Teacher: Christopher Matthews
  • Dates: First Wednesday of the month
  • Time: 4.00-5.00pm 
  • Cost: donations 
  • Email: christopherpmathews@yahoo.co.uk

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Iyengar Yoga Workshop

Cheree is a certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor who holds a Level 3 certificate. She began practising and later teaching yoga in the greater Dallas area , USA before relocating to Bournemouth, UK. Cheree’s  teaching is characterised by her enthusiasm and humour, encouraging students to refine their practice to develop awareness and intelligence in the mind and body. Her classes are dynamic and precise, while sensitive to the needs of all students.

  • Teacher: Cheree Low
  • Dates:
    • Sunday 12th October 10-1pm
    • Saturday 15th November 1-4pm
    • Saturday 13th December 1-4pm
  • Cost: £25.00
  • Please email info@dorchesteryoga.co.uk to book a place

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NCT

We run regular NCT Birth Preparation classes with local teachers throughout the year. Please contact the National Organisation to book onto  a course

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Meditation and Energy Workshop – New Beginnings

Connect more deeply with your instinct & understand its incredible guidance. Meditation – Guidance -Techniques for every day & Energy work

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Pilates – Sunday Shorts

We know it’s not easy to commit to regular weekly classes and so Sunday shorts   fit easily into busy lives and make a perfect treat for yourself and/or those you care about. Stand-alone sessions take place on a Sunday, usually monthly, and are a great chance to try something new or to dive that bit deeper into a specific area of focus.

 Strength, balance, playing with planks, functional mobility, don’t miss our final ‘May Madness’ session before Sunday Shorts take their summer break!!

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Pushing Hands Workshop

Pushing with the Principles of Classical Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan

A series of practical workshops aimed at existing push hands practitioners who would like to deepen their practice by moving from “technique based” to “principles based” push hands. Although understanding techniques is important, few students develop a clear understanding of how to use the principles of the Yang family system to develop internal power (Peng Jing). With this you can neutralise techniques with minimal effort and reach a state where any movement with intention is an effective counter.

The sessions will not focus on learning new forms but will use postures and sequences from the Classical Yang form to demonstrate and practice the principles, together with Nei Gong, partner exercises and of course – freestyle push hands.Over the course of the sessions we will cover the practical application of the umbrella principles of Centering, Alignment, Balance and Relaxation

About the Teacher: Duncan has been studying and teaching martial arts for over 45 years. He studied Judo and Karate as a child and then moved on to Japanese Jiu Jitsu which he studied for 16 years and taught for 12. Duncan began studying Tai Chi Chuan in 1991 and has had several great teachers with different focus and teaching different variants of Yang style Tai Chi

Notable previous teachers include Mark Raudva (CMC/Dr Chi lineage), Graham Horwood (Chu King Hung lineage)Duncan moved to New York in 2007 and began studying with Sifu H Won Gim – a 6th generation Yang family disciple through the lineage of Yang Shao Jung. He has continued that study as a private student of Sifu Gim for over 18 years and is now authorised to teach the classical yang family syllabus as the UK representative of Sifu Gim.

  • Teacher: Duncan Price
  • Day: Sunday 19th October
  • Time: 1.30-3.30pm
  • Price: £30.00
  • For more information or to book a place contact Tim Button: 07857 118959 or 1timbutton@gmail.com

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Reiki Share

The Japanese word ‘Reiki’ literally translates as universal life force energy. This system of healing was developed by Mikao Usui the early 20th century. It is a non-invasive complementary therapy that has been taught and used in the UK since the late 1900s, but Eastern medicine has for thousands of years worked with this energy, recognising its flow through all living things. Reiki supports orthodox medicine or can be used alone but is not a replacement for traditional medication or treatments. It is not based on any belief, faith or suggestion, yet, scientific research using quantum physics is starting to help us to understand how Reiki healing may work to benefit the individual. It has been suggested that in years to come it may be known as energy medicine based on scientifically measurable energy emitted from the practitioner’s hands.

A reiki share is a gathering to give and receive Reiki in a casual atmosphere of friendship, honour, positive energy and devotion.If you are new to Reiki and interested in joining please contact either Reiki Masters: Peter Griffiths or Saira Francis who will both be offering Reiki Shares throughout the year,The following dates are planned: 

Dates:

  • Saturday 25th October 2.00-3.30pm Peter Griffiths £5.00
  • Saturday 22nd November 2.00-3.30pm Peter Griffiths £5.00

You can contact Peter, Saira and Ellen via:

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Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra

Nurture yourself using Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra. Through passive and supported stretching using bolsters, blocks, chairs and blankets the body is given time to unwind, the breath to slow and the mind to become present. This will be followed by the practice of yoga nidra, a systematic method of inducing complete mental, emotional and physical relaxation with body scan and breath awareness. Suitable for all and particular if you are very tired, stressed or recovering from illness. This extended class will finish with tea and delicious, healthy cake from Feed the Soul.

  • Teacher: Sharon Cox-Button
  • Dates:
    • October 26th 1.30-4.00pm
    • November 16th 1.30-4.00pm
    • December 14th 1.30-4.00pm
  • Cost: £30.00 
  • Email Sharon
  • Mobile: 07742 821 937

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Singing Bowls Sound Bath

Join me and my beautiful singing Crystal Bowls for a soothing, healing Sound Bath. These beautiful Bowls are set to the gentle frequency of 432Hz which is relaxing to mind and body, helping to ease us out of stress and into calm, away from fight/flight and into rest/digest, and enabling relief and recovery. 

They harmonise beautifully together, helping the body to vibrate at a more optimal frequency for health, relaxation, and feeling more at peace with ourselves, because as we release our emotions and overthinking, we become a more authentic version of ourselves. Today there is a beautiful watery Grand Trine, where the energies of Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury come together to encourage us to harmonise our thoughts with our beliefs and our support systems, so we can release what is no longer a good fit for us. 

Sound Baths are not recommended for certain medical conditions, do please contact me directly if you have any concerns. 

  • Teacher: Arianna Puran Udini
  • Date: October 25th
  • Time: 2.00-3.30pm
  • Cost: £15
  • Mobile:  07790 506821
  • Email: ariannamoretti@aol.com

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Sound Healing With Crystal Bowls

Sound healing/journey/therapy is an ancient practice for wellness, self care and meditation. A sound journey involves getting comfortable and cosy and relaxing into the sounds and vibrations made by the Quartz Crystal Sound bowls. These vibrations can help bring us back into balance and alignment. The intention is that the sessions are deeply relaxing, as the vibrations help us to achieve a different level of brain waves, which allows our subconscious mind the space to explore what is needed for clarity. Having said that, if you just need the space to be and relax, it can be that too. I encourage you to bring a journal and pen to these sessions to capture any thoughts when you return from the deep relaxation. I end my sessions with a sweet treat and the offer of an oracle card. The sweet treat helps to ground us back into the hear and now. The oracle card can offer further guidance if needed.

Sound healing has a couple of contraindications – those who are in the first trimester of pregnancy; those with any internal metal work; or those active mental health issues, are all advised to seek medical guidance before attending a sound healing session. If you are unsure please contact me to discuss in confidence.

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Tuning Fork Sound Bath with Angelic Healing

Relax and let your worries slip away. A wonderfully healing session to rebalance emotional and physical health. 

Sound helps create a pathway to stillness, and healing with sound can release stuck energies. The gentle sounds of the tuning forks combine with healing angel frequencies to clear the energies holding you back, and welcome in a new creative energy. Just lay down with blankets and pillows and enjoy the soothing sounds of the tuning forks played around you.

“I feel so relaxed, like I’m waking up a new person, it was amazing.  I feel this has allowed me to replenish myself, I feel like the anxiety has washed away. Your voice was lovely and the affirmations were spot on. I really enjoyed it, it was amazing, I’m blown away.”  Mel

This is a small group session with one-to-one healing.

Dress in comfortable clothes so you can add or remove layers as necessary. Yoga mats, blankets and cushions are provided and you are also welcome to bring your own pillow/ cushions to lay on to make sure you’re comfy.

Nicki Greenham is a spiritual life coach, accredited sound healer, artist and one of the UK’s leading experts in Low-Tox Living. Through a unique combination of intuitive healing conversations, sound therapy and grounded, practical action plans she is passionate about helping people to release their creative and emotional blocks, so they can empower themselves to be who they truly are.

This is an allergy-friendly event so no perfumes or fragrances. Please leave mobile phones outside

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Vedanta Group

 A unique opportunity to deepen into authentic spiritual practice in the tradition of Advaita Vedanta and to integrate it fully into daily living. Are you curious about your own true nature and the reality of this experience? A 3 year course of Spiritual Awakening focusing on Meditation and  the progressive teachings  (prakriya) of Vedanta . We will meet 4 times a year (with monthly catch up meetings) for meditation, discourse and discussion on themes such as the nature of creation, the nature of consciousness, the nature of love. Suitable for students new to meditation and spiritual enquiry.

  • Teacher: Marj Snape
  • Date:
    • Sunday 19th October
    • Sunday 25th January 2026
    • Sunday 19th April 2026
    • Sunday 5th July 2026
  • Time: 10.00-1.00pm
  • For more information or to book a place please contact Marj –
  • Email: marjsnape@gmail.com 
  • Mobile: 07747429559

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Vedic Chanting

Vedic chanting is a wonderful thing to do, and complements yoga practice beautifully: it helps to deepen our experience. The Veda-s are the amazing ancient teachings of India, in which you can see the beginnings of yoga. They are in Sanskrit, the language of yoga and of mantra, and go back thousands of years. (Passed on orally for a very long time, they were only written down about three thousand years ago). Chanting them helps with self-expression, and gives us joy…. and you don’t have to be able to sing! There are only 3 notes!

I have been fortunate enough to be learning this practice for over 30 years, and still have lessons with my teacher.

If you decide to continue, you will need to buy the book that has the chants we shall be using, but you wont need this to begin with.

Sarah  teaches the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali from 10.30-11.45am before this class, and the two are wonderful together as both are written in the ancient text of Sanskrit and complement each other.  Both are also the beginnings to our modern yoga practice. This class is a donations based class and all proceeds will go to the charity:

Practical Action 

Your gift will support people around the world in tackling their toughest challenges. Adapting to and withstanding the worst affects of climate change. Harnessing the transformational power of clean energy. Improving sanitation and living conditions in overcrowded cities. Recovering from the long term impact of the pandemic. 

  • Teacher: Sarah Ryan
  • Day: Saturday 12.00-1.00pm
  • Dates: 18th October
  • Cost: Donations,  see above
  • Landline: 01258 839230
  • Email Sarah

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Venus Gong Sound bath

She’s back! Following some much needed repairs and a complete re-tune, my Venus Gong has returned from Germany and sounds brighter and bolder than ever. I’ve got some fabulous new mallets and I’m thrilled to be able to share these divine sounds with you. 

The planet Venus is making a powerful and dynamic alignment with all the outer planets (Saturn, Neptune, Uranus and Pluto) that really encourages us to transform our feminine energies into creative potential, and with a strong Moon in Leo in a square with Mars, there’s an invitation from the Universe to stop hiding and to shine our light as bright as we can, to transform the dark. 

The Gong helps us release stuck, outworn patterns and emotions so we can heal, rewrite our stories and let go of what we need to shed in order to grow and evolve. 
If you’re feeling the energies of these times, if you’re tired or overwhelmed, if your nervous system is jangled, or if you just want some release, this could be just what you need. 

Please note, the Gong is not indicated during pregnancy, for those with epilepsy or a pacemaker, or severe mental illness – do please contact me directly if you have any concerns. 

  • Teacher: Arianna Puran Udini
  • Date:October 18th
  • Time: 2.00-3.30pm
  • Cost: £15
  • Mobile: 07790 506821
  • Email: ariannamoretti@aol.com

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Viniyoga Teacher Training – Open Day

500 hour Viniyoga Teacher Training – In Person Training – 2026-2028 – Over 3 years – An authentic in-depth yoga teacher training deeply rooted in tradition.

Want to know more? Come and meet us on our open day.

Open day will include:

  • Short asana practice
  • Course content
  • Q&A
  • Short Dhyanam Practice

Join a deeply immersive journey into the heart of classical yoga through our 500 hour Viniyoga teacher training programme with students of Dr Kausthubha Desikachar , current lineage holder of the Viniyoga tradition established by T. Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar.

Accreditation with Viniyoga International

Why join this training?

  • Connect with he deep roots of yoga philosophy and practice
  • Gain skills to teach 1-1 and group classes
  • Experience a personal journey of self awareness, empowerment and healing
  • Learn how yoga supports physical mental and spiritual transformation

  • Teachers: Sharon Cox-Button and Kim Burnham
  • Date: Saturday 25th October
  • Time: 10.30-1.00pm
  • For more information or to book a place on the open day please contact:

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Yin Yoga

Come and join me for an afternoon of relaxing and rejuvenating Yin Yoga and Myo Fascial Release. We will be focusing on supporting and balancing the energy of the Meridian system of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Workshops will start with some Myo Fascial Release techniques to encourage hydration, increase circulation and release knotty areas in our tissues. We will follow with gentle, floor based, long held Yin poses to open and stretch the body, allowing plenty of time for rest and stillness for the absorption of the work. The session will conclude with a long relaxation accompanied by the sound of crystal singing bowls.

  • Teacher: Chrissie Haskett
  • Date:
    • Saturday 18th October 10.00-12.30pm
    • Saturday 15th November 10.00-12.30pm
    • Sunday 14th December 10.00-12.30pm
  • Cost: £25.00
  • Email: chrissie.haskett@yahoo.com
  • Mobile: 07341820716

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Yin Yoga Monthly

Monthly Yin Yoga class, suitable for beginners and more experienced practitioners alike.

Yin Yoga is for you if you ~

  •  Would like to slow down and relax.
  •  Are recovering from illness and are looking for a gentle practice to restore health
  •  Are suffering from stress, depression, anxiety, the menopause or hormonal imbalance, insomnia or any chronic illness (fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, diabetes, lupus etc)
  •  Want a meditative practice that will help you gain greater understanding of your mind & emotions and how they relate to your body
  •  Want to maintain or restore your range of motion
  •  Find it difficult to switch off the chatter of your mind
  •  Need a balance to a busy life, a chance to rest & listen to your deeper self
  • Want to build your relaxation skills

Yin yoga is a slow-paced, passive type of yoga that incorporates long holds and deep breaths for a stretch that gets into the connective tissues and joints.  Designed to prepare the body for comfort in seated meditation, Yin yoga is the perfect complement to more vigorous Yang-based practices like Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Power Yoga.

These classes offer a space for serenity in stillness, an opportunity to experience a surrending sensory awakening that melts away residual stress, and allows for release of repressed or stored emotions, leaving the yogi feeling lighter, clearer and completely relaxed.

  • Teacher: Toni Franklin
  • Days: Last Friday of the month
    • Time: 6.00-7.30pm
  • Cost: £11.00
  • Mobile: 07570 345541
  • Email:  teeyoga@mail.com

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Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, probably composed around 2,000 years ago, are universally recognised as the classic teaching and ultimate authority on yoga. Amazingly, they are still completely relevant to our life and times.

They consist of 195 short aphorisms, because they were designed to be learned by heart. They therefore have to be explained and discussed with a teacher who has learned them with a teacher. Sarah Ryan has been studying the sutras for many years and has a wealth of information.Each session is a mix of teaching, discussion and practice, with one or two sutras studied in depth each week. It is not only very suitable for yoga teachers who can use it as In-Service Training, but also for any student who wants to know more about yoga.The ideas behind yoga practice are fascinating and extremely useful, helping us to better understand ourselves and our life. Do come and join us. These monthly meetings work as stand-alone sessions – you don’t have to have attend each month.

Sarah teaches Vedic Chanting directly after this class at 12.00-1.00pm and the two are wonderful together as both are written in the ancient text of Sanskrit and complement each other as both are the beginnings to our modern yoga practice.

  • Teacher: Sarah Ryan
  • Time: 10:30 – 11.45am
  • Day: Saturdays
  • Date: 18th October
  • Cost: £12.00  per class
  • Landline: 01258 839230
  • Email Sarah

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