Scaravelli Inspired Yoga Events in December
Treat yourself to yoga - you're worth it!
This Scaravelli inspired yoga approach is gentle, yet demanding. We work deeply, but with intelligence, so that the practice raises our awareness, helping us to make sustainable, healthy and nourishing choices, which will affect us and those closest to us, at all levels – physical, psychological and emotional.
Scaravelli inspired yoga, is particularly helpful for those who are working with postural issues, lower back pain, stiff necks and shoulders and for those who are stressed, and need some space to learn how to deeply relax.
Scaravelli Inspired Yoga Classes
WED .... 6.00 - 7.15 pm .... (Minehead, Somerset)
THURS .... 9.00 - 10.15 am .... (Minehead, Somerset)
Yoga Weekend Workshop
December 9-10, 2023
Saturday - Sunday 10.00 - 4.00 pm each day
£100 full weekend
or
£65 a day
spaces limited to 22 people
Wainsgate Chapel
Hebden Bridge, W.Yorkshire, HX7 8ST
To book please email Rob at WainsgateDances@gmail.com
A two-day workshop led by Yoga teacher Catherine Annis and Choreographer / Director Ben Wright.
*Somatic, mindful movement which enhances our personal awareness and our relationship to space, time and others.
** the act of making choices, making things up as you go, composing while doing
The American spiritual teacher Ram Dass repeatedly encouraged a practice of intently listening to sense what the form of our dance might be – the quieter we are the more we hear. Catherine and Ben lead a weekend of uncovering, discovering, and inviting movement through the complimentary disciplines of mindful yoga and dancing.
Rooted in a dialogue between awareness and action, this unique workshop for Wainsgate Dances offers participants a range of experiences that bring sensation to the foreground to sharpen perception and spur kinetic imagination.
The workshop is suitable for dance artists, movement practitioners and those who are curious about expanding their experiences from a yoga mat into wider expressive intention.
About Ben Wright
Ben Wright is an independent artist working in dance, theatre, opera and film. He trained at Ballet Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and worked as a performer between 1991-2006.
He was Artistic co-director for Candoco Dance Company 2017-2020 and Associate Artistic Director/Choreographer for Skånes Dansteater 2014–2017. He joined the faculty at Northern School of Contemporary Dance in the UK in 2022 where he lectures in improvisation, performance, and choreography.
Recent movement work includes Orlando with Emma Corrin at The Garrick Theatre London, The Lost Thing for The Royal Opera House London and Candoco, A space in the Dark for Black Box Dance Theatre and the film of his production The Feeling of Going – a fully orchestrated staging of Sigur Ros frontman Jonsi’s album GO for Skånes Dansteater. Wright also worked as an intimacy coordinator for the Amazon film My Policeman and Funny Woman for Sky Atlantic in 2021.
As a performer Ben worked for Stan Wont Dance, Adventures in Motion Pictures, Ricochet, London Contemporary Dance Theatre, Richard Alston and Amanda Miller. In 1995 he created the role of the Prince in Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake.
About Catherine Annis
Catherine Annis is well known for her imaginative and practical approach to yoga.
Originally a professional dancer, she discovered yoga as a teenager, and has been practicing since the mid 1970s. Having studied various styles of yoga including Sivananda, Iyengar, Astanga and various forms of Hatha yoga, she eventually gravitated to the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli.
Catherine’s yoga practice and teaching focuses on strategies for downregulating the nervous system, working with breath and subtle somatic work to soothe the mind and create more physical ease for those working with pain, stress and anxiety. She holds a Masters degree in ballet studies, and is a qualified Thai massage practitioner, and it is this interest in the body which informs and inspires her teaching.
www.catherineannisyoga.co.uk
www.intelligentyogateachertraining.co.uk
Venue
Wainsgate Chapel is a redundant chapel standing in an elevated position above the town of Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. The chapel and its attached school are recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II.
At Wainsgate, they celebrate the past, present and future of this historic Grade II Listed chapel by generating a diverse range of creative projects for people of all ages from near and far to enjoy.
Wainsgate Dances has been hosting world class performances since 2018, from rigorous artists, whose work questions what dance is, what it can do, who can do it, and who it’s for.
Wainsgate provides a wonderful, welcoming and informal setting in which to experience the work of some great artists whose work is rarely seen outside of urban centres.
When artists are in residence, there is often an invitation for people to come in and see and talk about the work in progress giving a real sense of how dance is made and what inspires it.
Scaravelli Inspired Yoga Nidra
December 22, 2023
Friday
6.00 – 7.15 pm
£15
Online via Zoom
Are you ready to unwind and relax? Do you relish the thought of spending an evening just for you, when you can simply let go?
If you’re tired of doing too much and need some serious chill time, please join us for an evening of spacious yoga and breathing followed by a long luxurious session of yoga nidra.
Yoga nidra translates as “yogic sleep” – it’s a form of guided meditation, where you rest and float in the space just before sleep, aware of everything, yet blissfully detached. Leave feeling calm, refreshed and revitalised.
Suitable for all levels and particularly helpful for those working with stress related conditions and those who would like to improve their sleep.
The unique Zoom link for this Scaravelli inspired yoga nidra will be sent out approximately one hour before the scheduled start.
Yoga Videos
Over the last few years, we've been busy recording and editing all my yoga workshops and courses to make them available in digital form, so you can download and keep them forever.
We’ve also recorded some of my regular yoga classes to offer you the convenience of practicing whenever and wherever you are.
If you need some extra rest, then maybe Yoga Nidra is more your thing. Make yourself comfy, wrap up in blankets and follow my voice as we travel through magical landscapes, dive deep into ourselves and explore the liminal space between waking and sleeping.
Whether you’d like to practice breathing, or learn more about anatomy and how our bodies are affected by our yoga practice, it’s all here for you. If you’d like to dive in deeper, you’ll find the workshops I taught with Gary Carter and if, like me, you are working with lower back issues, join me live, or connect with the recordings of my Yoga for Back Care Course.
I do hope you find something here that’s helpful and nourishing and look forward to hear about your experience. Oh, and if there’s something you’d like to hear more about, let me know – I’d love to hear from you.
All videos are recorded into the MP4 format, one of the most common file formats used on the internet today.
Intelligent Yoga Teacher Training
5 modules over 12 months
Fully accredited and certified
18 Sept, 2024 - 25 Aug, 2025
From £3,125
London & Online
Intelligent Yoga Teacher Training (IYTT) is unique amongst teacher training courses. We offer an incisive, thoughtful and intelligent approach to yoga teacher training, driven by the most current scientific developments in anatomy and movement research.
Delivered by an elite group of senior yoga teachers at the top of their field, IYTT offers a spacious, immersive modular structure which provides time and space for profound learning, integration and growth. Each of the teaching team draws on decades of practical experience of yoga, including particularly the work of Vanda Scaravelli and somatic, embodied practices.
Described by some as radical and provocative, this approach to practice demands a fundamental shift in our practice and teaching.
"The IYTT programme has radically liberated my movement practice and expanded the way I hold space for others. The programme encourages deep attention to the realities of our bodies - to better support our ability to find freedom and facilitate our students to do the same. The course offers a sophisticated approach to study, rooted in sensorial attunement, philosophical discourse and the most up to date research in anatomy. It is a life changing experience, highly relevant for its insights into Yoga’s past and in its commitment to foster dynamic, curious teachers for the future."
Ben Wright
Choreographer/Movement Artist/Teacher, Artistic Co-Director at Candoco Dance Company (2017-2020), Lecturer in Dance Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Throughout the course, we’ll investigate how our bodies move, how we respond to stimuli and how we can cultivate an atmosphere of authentic enquiry and exploration. We’ll support and encourage you to gain a clear understanding of how you personally engage with yourself through movement and how you can use that knowledge to create new, healthier approaches to living and moving, for yourself and your students.
Meet the Team
Catherine Annis – Course Leader and Core Teacher
Originally a professional dancer, Catherine has been practicing for almost 40 years, and teaching since 2004. She's been teaching yoga teachers since 2011 and is responsible for creating the iytt. She is your core yoga trainer and mentor.
Gary Carter – Myofascial Connections
Gary has been teaching and practicing yoga and other movement practices for over 25 years. What he doesn't know about yoga and the body simply isn't worth thinking about. We're delighted to welcome him to share his understanding and expertise about anatomy, particularly in relation to our understanding of the fascia and connective tissues.
Neville Cregan – Philosophy
Nev is interested in cultural appropriation and exploring whether modern Western scientific knowledge is changing our approach to yoga. He's a yoga teacher and massage therapist too, and will be helping us delve into the mysteries of yoga philosophy through his down-to-earth and accessible approach.
Jody Barber – Introduction to Anatomy
Jody is a Chartered Physiotherapist of 26 years with a special interest in treating people with a neurological diagnosis. She'll be introducing us to anatomy basics, so you're sure to understand your asana from your elbow.
Why is Accreditation Important?
Yoga teaching has evolved, becoming more professional and organised and teachers are now required to hold valid insurance before yoga studios will employ them.
Originally, yoga was passed from teacher to student, on a 1:1 basis. Students would study for many years with their teacher, only beginning to teach once they had their teacher’s blessing. The teaching of yoga has changed, and it’s now much less common for people to work privately. We are more likely to attend class with several other students and the world of teaching online yoga has opened up.
If you really want to follow your dream and begin sharing your love for yoga, it's important to find a course which resonates with you, and which you know will help you develop the skills and experience to be the best teacher you can.
It's also essential to demonstrate to future employers that you have met certain criteria and that you are able to teach safe, intelligent and thoughtful classes. With IYTT, we believe we have created one of the best, most thoughtful and inspiring yoga teacher training courses and we look forward to practising and exploring yoga together.
Finding a course which is registered with a reputable and established accreditation board is essential.
Accreditation & Certification
The IYTT diploma is fully accredited and certified by Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK).
Upon successful graduation from the course, IYTT trainees will receive the following accreditation and certification:
* Intelligent Yoga Teacher Training Diploma certificate
* Eligibility to join Yoga Alliance Professionals at Associate – Level 1 status
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