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Emma's Autumn Yoga Newsletter 2018

Dear Yogis, well- the nights are growing shorter as we enter the

season of ‘mists and mellow fruitfulness’. Every season marks a new

series of ‘Firsts’ for me after the loss of my mother but, as I do

with my Ashtanga Yoga Primary series, I will breathe through all

these changes and shifts and keep seeking the light through my Yoga

practice and through inspiring the Yoga journeys of others.

Kath Conally in Handstand; knew I got the Yoga from somewhere!

Following your Sadhana (Path) is not always easy but as I read

recently, if we didn’t experience a full kaleidoscope of joy and pain, how would we know we were truly alive. Yoga always makes life

easier, lifting away resentment, worry and judgements and

encouraging us all to embrace our best, true self

With that in mind, here is all the news for the new season…

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Ischia Italy Yoga Retreat June 2018

Striking a pose at Casa Benedetto, Ischia

Wow! What an amazing time we had at this new venue and location.

Ischia is a stunning island with plenty to see and do. From the taxi

journey through the birth place of Sophia Loren to the dazzling

ferry trip to the island itself, we were pretty much on holiday as

soon as we left the plane!

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The venue was simple and basic with clean rooms, hot showers and

plentiful food. Aside from our Yoga classes, we spent most of our

time together exploring the local beaches, picturesque San Angelo,

the Botanical Gardens, Aragonese Castle, bathing in the volcanic

thermal springs and enjoying a fab day out to the island of Capri.

This was a day which will live long in the memory- we had such a

laugh and were very impressed by the island and its history.

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Enjoying the sea spray on the ferry to Capri

View from Capri

Next time, there are plans to visit Pompeii and the numerous other

islands and towns waiting to be explored –can’t wait!

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Next year’s retreat is full but there is a waiting list. I have provisional dates for June 2020 so will keep you posted…

Capri Harbour

David Swenson Ashtanga Yoga Workshops July 2018

Emma and Zuzana with David Swenson Manchester July 2018

Zuzana and I had a great time learning from David once again and

experiencing his kind aura of calm wisdom and his silly sense of

humour. There were around 150 Yogis present so we were delighted

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when he came over to us and hugged us both saying how great it was

to see us again!

I later went over at a quiet moment to ask after Shelley and see

how life had been. He was happy to see my magazine cover for the

BWY Spectrum magazine and asked for a copy.

Since my news, his wonderful wife Shelley has been a huge support

for me, with kind wise messages and sharing her own personal and

tragic experiences of loss. I am hoping some day to also be taught by

her- she was certified by both Patabhi Jois and his grandson

Sharath Jois to teach Ashtanga Yoga Primary and Intermediate

Series respectively. She was a world class Modern and ballet dancer,

dancing with the likes of Martha Graham but, like David, is very

humble and down to earth.

David and Shelley

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David in Pinchu Mariyasana (Peacock)

They say a good teacher tells you what you need to hear without

always realising the impact their words have on you. Seeing David

again at this point in my life was just what I needed. A dear friend

of his had died a few days earlier and he spoke movingly and

eloquently about how precious our first and last breath in this life is

during his workshop on Pranayama and Bandhas. A few days after

this my mum died, life as I knew it changed completely and his words

of wisdom returned to me as a comfort

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Yoga and Pilates Retreat with Lisa Wood, Cober Hill,

July 2018

I wasn’t sure at first if I would be able to teach this retreat but as it was a joint one with my friend Lisa Wood and with students I know

well, most of whom had met my mum before, it proved to be a

cathartic experience. Amidst the tears behind closed doors, and

after a wobble going up to the entrance only months after leaving

with my mum by my side, I settled to teaching and felt better

instantly. My students were so lovely and it was nice to celebrate

Dawn’s birthday during the retreat.

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It was also lovely to be able to do some Pilates alongside my

students and fill up on the usual impressive meals, cakes and ice

creams

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Out of all the places I have travelled to teach Yoga, this is one

which feels homely and comforting from the epic coastline to the

warm and friendly staff, every stay here is special.

I’m already looking forward to March 2019

Yoga Morning in aid of Cancer Support Yorkshire

Saturday 8th September 2018

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A big thank you to all of you who came to and/or supported

this morning of Yoga in aid of the tiny Bradford branch

which supported my mum in her first year of cancer. They

are funded entirely by donations and run by volunteers so

any amount we raise makes a difference.

The amount raised is currently at £100-thank you especially

to Iain, Dawn, Anne L, Adrienne W and Jan F for your extra

donations. I’ll be happy to pass them on

Headline Act!-Date for your Diary…

Emma, San Angelo, Ischia

I enjoyed teaching at the BWY Northern Festival in July

this year in Durham.

As many of you know, Ashtanga Yoga does not have the best

of reputations with the British Wheel but I hoped to

change a few minds by teaching my very accessible

‘Ashtanga for Everyone’ session at the festival. It was well attended and heartening to see that students were

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comfortable whether they were doing sun salutes, or sitting

and following the cues to inhale and exhale.

It came as a complete surprise to me to be asked to

headline the next festival by the BWY Committee and to

also teach Ashtanga Yoga! This is such an honour and I

know my teacher David Swenson will be happy to see

Ashtanga Yoga being taught the classical way as a therapy

for healing and self-transformation to a broader range of

people.

The other good news is the venue: The Earth Beat Centre

in our very own Saltburn-by-the-Sea This means the

festival will be on our doorstep and it will be a good chance

to experience other local teachers in the area.

The date for the one –day Festival is Sunday 7th July 2019

As more details come in, I will keep you posted but I will be

teaching 4 classes throughout the day and hope very much

to see you there

Lisa, Emma and Mrs O, Peace Out!

Retreats for 2018

5TH-7th October ‘Autumn Escape’ retreat, The Golden Fleece Hotel and

Restaurant, Thirsk (2 places available- only single rooms and double rooms left)

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15th-20th November Winter Wellbeing Retreat, ‘Source of Light’, above Malaga,

Spain (FULL!)

2019

29th- 31st March ‘Spring Awakening weekend retreat’, Cober Hill, Cloughton,

Scarborough (12 places left)

11TH-16TH April Spring Wellbeing Retreat at ‘Source of Light’ above Malaga (4

places available)

14th-21st May ‘Sun, Sea and Yoga’ retreat, Western Crete (FULL!)

13th-20th July Yoga Holiday with pool at ‘Source of Light’ above Malaga (9 places available)

13th-15th September ‘Yoga, Health and Fitness’ retreat at ‘The Tree’, Pickering, North Yorkshire (12 places available)

14th-19th November Winter Wellbeing Retreat, ‘Source of Light’, above Malaga, Spain (5 places available)

2020

NEW!

22ND-29th September ‘Sun, Sea and Yoga’ retreat, Western Crete (15 places available) **A full description can be found under ‘Retreats’ on my website or in brochures available at classes and workshops. Let me know if you’d like to book any of them

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Do contact Debby or Jilly at Free Spirit Travel for the Crete retreats and they

will give you all the assistance you need.

I have brochures for my own retreats available with all the contact details on if

you’d like to get one in class or when you see me **

Workshops for September, October and

November 2018

10am-12pm Sat 22nd September Chakra Yoga and Sound Bath with

Adrienne Wood, £20, Sunnyfield House, Guisborough (10 places left)

10am-12pm Sat 13th October Creating Healthy Movement Patterns

Yoga and Pilates workshop with Lisa Wood, £20, Sunnyfield House,

Guisborough (9 places left)

10am-12pm Sat 3rd November Yoga, Shamanism and the Egyptian

Tradition, £15, Sunnyfield House, Guisborough (20 places left)

10am-12pm Sat 10th November Guest teacher for Darlington Yoga

Group, The Millenium Hall, Ravensdale Rd, Darlington, DL3 8DT

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What I’m up to this Autumn, Yoga and otherwise…

On our hols in sunny Blackpool

We are currently in training for our 5k and 10k runs in support of

The Motor Neurone Disease charity as part of Redcar Running

Festival on Sunday 30th September at 10am.

It is good to have something to focus on that will help victims of

this terrible disease in some small way. Hope some of my students

will come along to the Coast Road and give us a wave and maybe some

jelly babies at the end!

Spa Day in October to re-charge after a busy start to Autumn and

re-visit a spa I went to with my mum

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Some training with a Yogi and Shaman who looks very eccentric-I’m sure it will be fun and I will have lots to pass on in my workshop in

November

Going to see Joanna Lumley, one of our favourite ladies, talk about

her life and loves in York

A weekend of workshops with lovely David again in November

Mum and Emma circa 1979-curly hair, don’t care

The last two months have been the most challenging of my life and

my students have been a central factor in getting me through- so

thanks for all the lovely cards, flowers, pressies, hugs, kind words

and for making me laugh when it seemed impossible I could do so.

Being able to teach you and feel the healing power of Yoga has got

me through some days and being able to guide your Yoga journeys

has given my life purpose at a tough time.

Namaste, and look forward to seeing you on the mat!

Love, Emma

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Facials in a tower block in Hungary- always the glamour!


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