Courses & workshops

Spring 2026

Childrens Yoga : Mondays 4.00-4.30pm 7-9yrs 4.45-5.15pm 10-12yrs with Kim Burnham 07990 978949

Nature Harmonics with Sian Parsons Saturday 2nd May 10.30-12.30pm

See Courses and Workshop page for booking details

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

 

Ashtanga Vinyasa Workshop – Asteya Focus

Ashtanga Primary Series: Yamas – the foundations of how we relate

This workshop explores asteya – non -stealing 

Asteya asks us to notice: am I receiving this posture….or rushing through it? Its not just about taking from others. Its where we take away from our own experience.

Moving too quickly, holding back, defaulting to what we know already.

Each of these can steal from what the practice is offering. We’ll be exploring this together.

Expect: guided exploration, intelligent breakdown of key postures, space for reflection, and practical tools you can take straight back into your regular practice.

Open to anyone interested in softening, finding space, and deepening their understanding of the practice.

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Arise From Within – Meditation and Energy healing Workshop

Meditation – Energy Healing – Sound Bowls & Guidance – Tea & Treats

Many have found it to be an intense transition over the past few months. Personal goals you may have been holding for a long time suddenly seem to be within grasp. Our workshop will be a beautifully held sacred space where we help you rest & reset whilst also giving you the framework to emerge into a blueprint that feels right for you. If you feel right on the cusp of change, have been working towards personal growth and want to tend to both your physical and mental energy then join us for this powerful enlightening afternoon. 

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Awakening Rebirth

Transform the Way You Experience Your Relationships

Join us for a powerful and nurturing afternoon at Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre designed to help you release old emotional patterns and step into a new way of relating.

This third workshop in the Awakening series explores the transformative teachings of Gene Key 49 — the Evolution of Love — guiding you from reaction and emotional triggers toward deeper awareness, growth, and renewal.

Through a blend of insight, energy work, and experiential practices, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of your relationship patterns and be supported in letting go of limiting beliefs held in both body and energy field. The session includes a guided Future Self journey to open you to new possibilities, followed by a deeply restorative sound bath to help integrate your experience.

Held in a warm, intimate setting with a small group, this workshop is open to everyone — no prior experience needed. Simply come as you are. Spaces are limited, teas and treats included

About your facilitators:

Magdalena Atkinson, a Gene Keys Guide, will begin the afternoon by introducing the essence of Gene Key 49 and its insight into our emotional patterns and relationships. She will end up the session with the sound bath with crystal bowls, weaving the voice and other instruments into it, creating a soothing integration experience. 

Ruth Mitchell will then guide the group through gentle yet powerful energy clearing processes drawn from Clear Energy Therapy® and elements of her Embodied Energetics® Method, helping participants release emotional patterns and limiting beliefs held in the body and energy field.

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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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Embodied Myofascial Release

Dominique Preston is offering a teacher training in Embodied MyoFascial Release.

This is going to be truely unique training programme that will feel like a retreat experience within an educational training.

12 years of applying and integrating myo/fascia release techniques with yin, restorative and somatic movement practices has inspired Dominique to develop a continuing education programme that moves way beyond fascia as structural anatomy and into fascia as pathway to felt experience, somatic integration and non-dual awareness.

Lots more on this to follow.

In the meantime…

This is for teachers, but not just for teachers.

It is a weekend designed for anyone who is interested in understanding and experiencing the benfits of a deeply embodied sense of wholeness via the pathway of the fascial matrix.

  • Teacher: Dominique Preston
  • Dates:
    • Friday 6th November 6-9pm
    • Saturday 7th November 10-6pm
    • Sunday 8th November 10-6pm
  • Cost: £365.00
  • Email: dominique_100@hotmail.com

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500 hour Viniyoga Teacher Training Course

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

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 the 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

Please contact us for a curriculum outline, and payment options, and an application form.

  • Teachers:
    • Sharon Cox-Button,
    • Kim Burnham
  • Dates for Year One
    • 9th – 10th May 2026
    • 11th – 12th July 2026
    • 5th – 6th Sept 2026
    • 9th – 12th Oct 2026
    • 21st – 22nd Nov 2026
    • 9th – 10th Jan 2027
    • 6th – 7th Mar 2027

Cost: £3,700.00 ( Please contact us for payment options)

For more information or to book a place on the open day please contact:

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Hypopressives

Restore Your Pelvic Floor and Core

Hypopressives is a life changing breath work and movement practice that restores function in the pelvic floor and core. The unique breathing technique and specific poses improve prolapse, leakage, pelvic pain, diastasis recti, dysfunctional breathing patterns,  poor core function and posture. 

This practice is widely used in countries such as France, Spain and Belgium to treat and prevent pelvic floor dysfunction and is growing in popularity in the UK for its many benefits. 

In this 90 minute workshop you’ll learn the breathing technique and a few postures to get your self practice started. Taught by an experienced master coach in hypopressives, who has first hand experience of using the practice for her own pelvic health. 

Some contraindications apply – see here for details https://www.bristolhypopressives.com/contraindications but please do email lucy@bristolhypopressives.com to discuss what modifcations can be applied to enable you to participate.  Groups kept small to give personalised feedback.

Helpful for:

  • Prolapse
  • Diastasis Recti
  • Leakage
  • Back pain
  • Poor Posture
  • Poor Breathing Function

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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:
    • 21st March 10.00-1.00pm
    • 18th April 1.00-4.00pm
    • 6th June 1.00-4.00pm
  • Cost: £25.00
  • Please email info@dorchesteryoga.co.uk to book a place

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Kundalini Activation

Kundalini Activation energy transmission for healing and spiritual awaking. Be held in a sacred ceremony through a journey of deep reflection, renewal and pure love.  KundalinI activation is a interpersonal journey to connect with your true essence and align with your souls purpose. It’s an honour to hold space for you to shift your frequency and open the gateway to higher consciousness and self-realisation with the heart consciousness of the Devine Feminine energy.  If you’re drawn to kundalini activation it is your soul nudging you towards transformation. 

No experience is required. I’m a fully qualified Kundalini Activation Facilitator, Reiki Practitioner and Sound Healer who will guide and support you during and after your session.

What is Kundalini Activation?

  • Activation of your life energy, Prana, Qi which lays dormant
  • Activation of your own healing energy
  • Natural activation through energy transmission
  • Releases what is no longer serving you
  • Profound healing on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level
  • Connection to higher consciousness 
  • Deeper understanding of yourself

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Luna Light: Moon Cycle Reiki Bath

 Lunar Light is a 2-hour immersive experience that combines the magic of the New Moon, the deep healing of Reiki, and the integration of sound—all designed to help you manifest with clarity and power.

Here’s what happens when you join us: Learn about the unique energy of each moon phase and zodiac sign (hello, cosmic wisdom!) Set intentions through a guided manifesting meditation  Receive a 40-minute group Reiki bath to energetically anchor your dreams  Integrate it all with a blissful sound bath featuring crystal singing bowls

Why join us?

Because you deserve to slow down, tune in, and align with the natural rhythms of the universe. Whether you’re new to energy work or a seasoned practitioner, these evenings will leave you feeling held, clear, and deeply restored.

The 2026 Line-Up (mark your calendars!)

Date Moon Theme

  • April 17th –  Aries Courage & New Beginnings
  • May 15th  –  Taurus Abundance & Self-Worth
  • June 13th –  Gemini Clarity & Communication N.B. Saturday
  • July  10th  –  Cancer Nourishment & Home
  • August 7th  –  Leo Joy & Self-Expression
  • September 11th  – Virgo Routines & Health
  • October  9th –  Libra Harmony & Balance
  • November  6th  – Scorpio Truth & Transformation
  • December  4th  –  Sagittarius Expansion & Faith

Led by: Rachel (Glow With Rachel) & Lucy (Intuitive Therapist), Reiki Masters & Sound Healer, Hypnotherapist, Coach, Kundalini Facilitator– known to many of you from our workshops, retreats and kundalini activations!

  • Teacher: Rachel Tapping and Lucy Bowtell
  • Dates: see above
  • Time: 7.00-9.00pm
  • Cost:  £11 introductory offer then £22 per session
  • Email: rachel@glowwithrachel.com

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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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Mindful Meditation and Self Hypnosis

Learn self management techniques for stress, chronic conditions, pain, insomnia, mood regulation, nervous system support or even simply the pursuit for more peace. 

Your mind and body hold incredible untapped resources to invoke self repair mechanisms, reconnect you to yourself and influence your healing potential. 

A 10 week course with alternate week in person sessions and resources for home in between. 

FREE TASTER SESSION – 17th April 1-2pm Dorchester Yoga Centre 

  • Teacher: Lucy Bowtell (Therapist and qualified nurse)
  • Dates: May 1st, 15th, 29th, June, 12th , 26th
  • Cost: Total cost of full course = £90. Payment plan available 
  • Contact: lucy@lucybowtell.co.uk) to book

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Nature Harmonics

Nurture Harmonics is a heart-led wellbeing offering that supports babies, children and families through nurturing, connection-based sessions. Blending baby massage, baby yoga, sensory experiences, relaxation, and gentle emotional wellbeing practices, it creates calm, supportive spaces where families can bond, build confidence and feel held. 

Each session is designed to promote positive mental health, strengthen attachment and encourage a sense of harmony for both parent and child. 

I do this through somatic movement, nurturing touch, soundscapes, and sound-baths.

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Pushing Hands Practice

 Pushing hands practice. These are informal sessions giving a space for those
interested in this aspect of tai chi to come along and have a go. These are not formal
lessons but a chance to practise and learn more from others by doing.
It is co-operative partner work where we are using aspects of the tai chi form to gain
a deeper understanding of the movements and the martial aspect of tai chi. It is not
competitive and should be fun.
Minimal cost of £2.00 to cover the room hire.

  • Teacher: Tim Button
  • Dates:
    • 16th May
    • 6th June
  • Cost: £2
  • Contact: For more information or to book a place contact Tim Button: 07857 118959 or 1timbutton@gmail.com

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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
  • 31st May
  • 5th July
  • Time: 1.30-4.30pm
  • 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

A coming together of like minded friends to share Reiki

  • Teacher: Peter Griffiths
  • Day: Saturday 9th May
  • Mobile: +44 7757 754761

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Roots To Rise

A 1-day introduction to Family Constellations and Energy Mapping with Integrative Embodiment Practices

You will experience

  • Grounding and resourcing meditations
  • Exploration of your energy field to find clarity around a chosen theme or relationship in life, love or work. You will be guided on an inner journey through meditation, mapping and reflective writing prompts, supported by the soothing sounds of the Himalayan bowls
  • Embodiment and somatic practices to support integration of your constellation and energy mapping experiences
  • Introduction to systemic and family constellations 
  • A blend of personal exploration, small group exercises and possibly one larger constellations involving the whole group
  • There will be opportunities for reflection throughout, allowing us to gather insight and collective wisdom as we go
  • Whole Self Yoga Nidra – we’ll complete with a yoga nidra to integrate the process of the day

Come and immerse yourself with space and time to nurture your body and spirit. 

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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.

These workshops run through the dark half of the year October through to March .

  • Teacher: Sharon Cox-Button
  • Dates:
    • Autumn dates coming soon!
  • Cost: £30.00 
  • Email Sharon
  • Mobile: 07742 821 937

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Restorative Yoga With Alchemy Soundbath

An afternoon of Rest and Rejuvenation

This session includes a range of relaxation techniques including slow, embodied
movement, breathwork and nurturing restorative yoga to help you find ease &
stillness. As you rest deeply in long held postures fully supported by props you will
be bathed in a soothing sound bath using alchemy crystal signing bowls.
This mini retreat is a welcome pause reducing stress and tension , clearing the mind
and bringing you back to harmony and balance so you leave relaxed and revitalised.

  • Teacher: Tracey Boast
  • Dates:
    • 19th April
    • 17th May
    • 14th June
  • Cost: £25.00 
  • Mobile: 07792150811

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Tuning Fork Sound Bath with Angelic Healing

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 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: 2nd May
  • Cost: Donations,  see above
  • Landline: 01258 839230
  • Email Sarah

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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 9th May 2.30-5.00pm
    • Saturday 13th June 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
    • 2nd May
  • Cost: £12.00  per class
  • Landline: 01258 839230
  • Email Sarah

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