Spring Forward

Little Buds ~ Gong Bath View this email in your browser                                               Spring  forward Little Buds Forming There has been so much talk  and sharing amongst The Tree Of Yoga Community ,after the article in The Wanstead Guardian, supporting Yoga classes for our small Yoginis.  The start of the children’s classes Friday 15th April   Wanstead United Reformed Church Under 5    16:00 - 16:30 Over 5      16:45 - 17:15 A great time to share this fun experience with your child… They have so much pressure during the school hours and yoga allows them to explore their inner beings.  With so many benefits that can support them : Confidence, releasing anxiety, maintaining their flexibility, posture, co -ordination , balance , core, breathing, interacting and sharing, relaxation and time with you. The Tree of Yoga has been spreading her branches over the last year ,introducing other teachers to share their energies. Aline Lemos has been a student of mine for many years. A former infant  school teacher and holds a certification for Star Child teacher training. Her recent love is Anabel and she has inspired Aline to nurture other children and to explore her teaching away from the school environment. Having observed Aline’s teaching the last few months, I know she will create a safe and enjoyable environment for your child and yourself.                                     GONG BATH  It is with pleasure that Ben and Clare are returning 15th april 2016  Wanstead United Reformed Church  So, what is a gong bath? Quite simply, it's sound therapy. You lie on a mat in a darkened room filled with other 'gong bathers'. The person or people giving the session play the gong, sound bowl, wind chimes and various other instruments for over an hour. The vibrational sound and frequency of the gong takes you into a deep meditative state. Once finished you chant and leave feeling energised and cleansed. If you think that sounds amazing, there's more. The gong bath takes you into such a deep meditative state, strange things start to happen. I felt like I had been blown across the floor by the first crescendo of the gongs. I hadn't, but such is the power of the sound bath. My meditation involved a lot of water. I saw fast flowing water and concentric circles galore. The gongs kept going. I felt trippy, euphoric and like I was taking part in some shamanic ritual. I felt like I wanted to get up and dance. And then we started to come down. The gongs were less frantic, we were brought back into the room. The gongs ended. We sat up and chanted. It was over.  Things you need to know if you get the chance to take part in a gong bath: wear warm and comfortable clothing as your body temperature seems to drop considerable when you are in such a deep meditative state (one woman had a duvet with her, I understand why, now). Be prepared to relax, let go and just go wherever it takes you - you won't be disappointed. Spaces will be limited so secure your space, as we are moving the GONG BATH to the side room ( Nightingale Lane Entrance ) 20:00 - 21:30. Please e mail for bank details cost £25.00                                  Pregnancy  The pregnancy classes are thriving and I am pleased that the after class talks are back   Thank you Nissa for sharing your knowledge . Mid wife at St Thomas, Natal hypnotherapist  and has set up a forum of local east London holistic practitioners. to support positive pregnancy, birth and early parenting. Providing a wealth of free info and resources. “Nurture Collective East London Birth And Parenting” Contemplation  “Life is our learning ground. We need to be fearless in this life”

Festive Greetings

Festive Greetings  View this email in your browser

Thank you for making this a great year.... Moving to new Spaces # The Wanstead United Reformed Church  has been the most amazing space. Energetically so up lifting, under floor heating, space to move, supportive , nourishing and nurturing.... and plenty more. Saturday classes at Ashton Fields , has provided light , great summer sports and plenty more. The introduction of "The Gong Bath" ..... a magical journey More classes added to the time table. New students... More Post Natal classes.... Introduction of different Teachers. The Retreat..... FANTASTIC and all places gone for next year under an hour and a half. 2017 will be 2 April and September The Yoga Show... I'm a Baby Yogi and I'm a Toddler Yogi... Still time to place those Christmas Gifts http://www.thetreeofyoga.co.uk/baby-yogi-clothing.html 2016 I am very excited to bring to The Tree of Yoga Community# Toddler and parent, grand parent Classes # starting mid January Children after school classes # starting mid January There has been a great reaction to these classes and separate e mails will be sent to your in box within the next few days. i f you are interested and haven't contacted me PLEASE HURRY....  Gong Bath Dates 19th February 2016 15th April  2016 17th June 2016 Workshops Pre Natal  Yin Understanding the power of Breath and the benefits of Pranayama Shakti and a feminine energy PERHAPS THERE IS A WORKSHOP THAT YOU COULD SUGGEST ..... IN BOX YOUR IDEAS.... With Love Namaste Maxine

Gong Bath

Dear Yogis and Yoginis The Wonderful thing about the Tree Of Yoga is it's growing community , as the community grows , the branches and flowers bloom. The first Gong Bath in June was such a success and brought a new dimension to our practice. This was equally felt at the Retreat.  It is with pleasure that Ben and Clare are returning 4th December 2015  Wanstead United Reformed Church So, what is a gong bath? Quite simply, it's sound therapy. You lie on a mat in a darkened room filled with other 'gong bathers'. The person or people giving the session play the gong, sound bowl, wind chimes and various other instruments for over an hour. The vibrational sound and frequency of the gong takes you into a deep meditative state. Once finished you chant and leave feeling energised and cleansed. If you think that sounds amazing, there's more. The gong bath takes you into such a deep meditative state, strange things start to happen. I felt like I had been blown across the floor by the first crescendo of the gongs. I hadn't, but such is the power of the sound bath. My meditation involved a lot of water. I saw fast flowing water and concentric circles galore. The gongs kept going. I felt trippy, euphoric and like I was taking part in some shamanic ritual. I felt like I wanted to get up and dance. And then we started to come down. The gongs were less frantic, we were brought back into the room. The gongs ended. We sat up and chanted. It was over. Things you need to know if you get the chance to take part in a gong bath: wear warm and comfortable clothing as your body temperature seems to drop considerable when you are in such a deep meditative state (one woman had a duvet with her, I understand why, now). Be prepared to relax, let go and just go wherever it takes you - you won't be disappointed.

New Class : Gong Bath : Workshops

                              New Class :  Gong Bath :  Workshops

New Class: Tuesday 1st Septemeber 20:30 - 21:30

Baptist Church Wellington Road

GONG BATH 

16th October & 4th December

United Reformed Church

So, what is a gong bath? Quite simply, it's sound therapy. You lie on a mat in a darkened room filled with other 'gong bathers'. The person or people giving the session play the gong, sound bowl, wind chimes and various other instruments for over an hour. The vibrational sound and frequency of the gong takes you into a deep meditative state. Once finished you chant and leave feeling energised and cleansed.

If you think that sounds amazing, there's more. The gong bath takes you into such a deep meditative state, strange things start to happen. I felt like I had been blown across the floor by the first crescendo of the gongs. I hadn't, but such is the power of the sound bath. My meditation involved a lot of water. I saw fast flowing water and concentric circles galore. The gongs kept going. I felt like I wanted to get up and dance. And then we started to come down. The gongs were less frantic, we were brought back into the room. The gongs ended. We sat up and chanted. It was over.

                                      Prenatal Partner Workshop 26th September 

                                                         

"When the contractions started proper Steve and I found the skills we had learnt during the partner class so valuable, and my breathing exercises helped to keep me clam and focus my energy in the right place"

 

"The yoga positions and breath really helped in the first part of my labour and my husband even piped up 'Remember to think about the flame' (that we did at the couples session ) which was a really useful focusing technique". 

                                  Yoga Workshops  : 14th November , 5th December

Prana, Bhandha , Liberation

Wanstead Gong Bath

The Wonderful thing about the Tree Of Yoga is its growing community ...and as the community grows, the branches and flowers bloom.

Being back in Wanstead since the beginning of the year, I want to share the energy that is around and what energy we will be sharing through our practice and this new blog. Starting with the "Gong Bath" hosted by Clare and Ben. 

Julie and I wanted to experience and to understand what all the fuss was about Gong Bath.

So, what is a gong bath? Quite simply, it's sound therapy. You lie on a mat in a darkened room filled with other 'gong bathers'. The person or people giving the session play the gong, sound bowl, wind chimes and various other instruments for over an hour. The vibrational sound and frequency of the gong takes you into a deep meditative state. Once finished you chant and leave feeling energised and cleansed. 

On paper it sounds SIMPLE

The gong bath takes you into such a deep meditative state. We felt like we had been blown across the floor by the first crescendo of the gongs. Julie’s meditation involved a lot of water.” I saw fast flowing water and concentric circles galore. The gongs kept going. I felt trippy, euphoric and like I was taking part in some shamanic ritual. I felt like I wanted to get up and dance”.

My experience, felt that I had been whisked off in a cyclone over the rainbow, a frenzy of colour, sound and of liberation.

Then we started to come down. The gongs were less frantic; we were brought back into the room. Taking a moment we wanted to collect our thoughts and to sense the energy of the room.

The gongs ended. We sat up and chanted.

It was over. 

What a feeling, We wanted more.

Did the other Bathers feel the same? Yes they did, this is why they come back ,the more you experience the more your surrender.