Drawing on choreographed ‘mala’ (garlands) of postures, inspired by Astanga Vinyasa, Liz shares Structural, Mindful Vinyasa Sequences in Workshops held in different locations (see hosts).
LIz works with Sir John Eliot Gardiner, and the Monteverdi Choir, English National Ballet School and Indian Dance Companies.
She created a yogadance in 2014, in celebration of Sri Ravi Shankar, set to his yoga music, performed at The Indian Embassy in London.
Liz weaves a yoga art nature path inspired by astanga vinyasa & other hatha yoga practices . Trained in British Wheel of Yoga, member of BWY & Yoga Alliance since 1995, Liz leads workshops & retreats in places of natural beauty, inspiration & culture.
M A performing arts, B A 3 d design,. Foundation Art & Design, 20 years training teachers with www.yogacampus.com (sister to Life Centre London), currently training in Somatic Experiencing.
She has worked with Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Ralph Fiennes, Tom Hollander, English National Ballet & Sujata Banerjee Indian Dance Company.
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GLOBE HOUSE LONDON All sessions Saturdays 1.30 – 3.30 pm.
Nov 9th – WISDOM OF NATURE
Posture patterns are inspired from nature, sacred geometry & animal kingdoms which nspire our practice with moving poetry, honouring elephant, owl, turtle, starfish, seahorse.
Come with a creature in mind to co~ create.
Dec 14th – INNER LIGHT
A winter warming practice celebrating solstice & yule, encouraging connection with chant, sequence, pranayama ( expansion of life energy). Candlelit meditation on light with intention setting for new year.
25 January – Light Emergence
Warming, strengthening, structural flow practice punctuated with peak poses ( all levels welcome).
Alchemy of focussed movement with somatic integration within framework of asanas cultivating sensory nourishment towards guided relaxation in Yoga Nidra.
Liz is studying ‘somatic experiencing’ to integrate sensitive, inclusive yoga practises which can be received by all.
“May the beauty of life become more visible to you, that you may glimpse your wild divinity.
May the wonders of earth call you forth from small, secret prisons & set your feet free in pastures of possibilities.”
From ‘A Blessing for Beauty’- John O’Donohue
22 March – Spring Solstice
Celebrating Samyama ~. Equi – Nox ~ Great Equanimity
Samyama: ‘holding together, tying up, binding, integration’ ( Patanjali Yoga Sutras)
Solstice is a time to meditate of equality, when sun and moon are in harmony – equal light & dark of day & night in Spring & Autumn. Through this practice we explore equanimity.
111.23 By samyama on friendliness & such things, strengths are acquired
By samyama on Garuda, eagle ( vishnu’s eagle carrier) one gets the power of Garuda
111.34 By samyama on the heart, knowledge of the mind ensues.
Hrdaye ( heart) Citta ( mind) Samvit (Knowledge)
To book: Email Liz: astangayogalark@gmail.com
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The Rainbow Bridge Yoga Day
Saturday 26 October 2024
www.orangeyoga.co.uk
Cheltenham
A wonder-warm, welcoming yoga studio
Morning Session:
foundations grounding & energy expansion with creative practice & structural flow sequencing.
Earth, Water & Fire elements inspire our path, layered with corresponding kosha, vayu, Imagery, journey from outer to inner bodies – form to formless – density to light.
Drawing, sound, mantra, gesture (mudra) will correspond with each wave of the sequencing pathway, encouraging new energy and freedom for teachers to express their embodiment interpretations and inspire new learning.
Liz is studying Somatic Experiencing, which will infuse and enthuse practises in language and sensing.
Afternoon session:
transcendence ~ lightness of air &space, chakra interpretation, meditation, pranayama, guided yoga nidra.
Focus on seated & supine following a balance practice.
Somatic touch included – safe touch, with trauma sensitivity.
Teachers, yoga lovers all levels welcome.
‘Crossing the rainbow bridge’, Liz’s self publication, accompanies the day.
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OXFORD YOGA SATURDAY April 26 Easter Week ROOT TO RISE
BOOKING oxfordyoga@gmail.com IAN 01865 516615
‘I CONSCIOUSLY CHOOSE’ SAMYAMA ( integration)
Inspired by Eddie Stern’s astanga Vinyasa quote interpreting 8 limbs, we ‘consciously choose’ 8 limbs through enriching slow flow practice.
Creative sequencing generates investigation, liberation, wholistic fitness & mental wellbeing
All levels welcome.
Morning Practice:
Stadning postures & connection to Earth,. Water, Fire elements.
Patanjali 111.23. ‘by samyama on friendliness & such things, strengths are acquired’
111.24 By practising samyama on strengths, the yogi attains the strength of an elephant
Afternoon Practice:
Balances & Connection to air, space elements.
By samyama on Garuda, eagle ( vishnu’s eagle carrier) one gets the power of Garuda
111.34 By samyama on the heart, knowledge of the mind ensues.
Hrdaye ( heart) Citta ( mind) Samvit (Knowledge)
Liz gives yoga and healing treatments on nourishing nutrition weekends
Cotwolds Oxfordshire nourishing nutrition, health, yoga, massage weekends:
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Karma Vida Costa Blanca Creative Yoga Day
Sunday 3 November 10 – 4 pm,
Sumptuous vegan lunch, Vinyasa inspired yoga with Liz and Tania
Booking – karmavidaspain,
Insta: @taniayogini @lizlarkyogaart
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