Hatha Yoga, this practice is focused on deep stretching that allows muscles to relax and lengthen, which puts less strain on the skeletal system and reduces tension throughout the body. This is class is suitable for everyone - all abilities

Party Pilates is a twist on classic Pilates - its a total body, equipment free mat-based workout to Top 40 pop and dance hits! Easy to follow routines that will challenge all the muscles and focusing on building core strength, and all over body toning. This class is suitable for all level of fitness.

Joe's Hatha Yoga Flow class is a sequenced class that is focused on three pillars of Yoga called Tristana. Tristana is a tool to help cultivate the ultimate presence of mind, focus, and stability. Tristana consists of three parts: Ujjayi breath (victorious breath), the Bandhas (energy locks), and Drsti (yogic gaze). Coupled with a dynamic sequence of postures, this practice aims to bring 60 minutes of a meditation of movement, guided by the focus on breath. This practice will help build strength, improve flexibility and calm the mind. This class is suitable for all abilities.

In this workshop we will  be combining the heart opening, Amazonian medicine of Cacao with a specially selected heart opening yoga flow, intention setting, multiple pranayama practices, and finishing off with a relaxing meditation.

Expect a warm cup of cacao, a distinctly bitter, chocolatey drink served with a pinch of cayenne pepper, cinnamon and rose - honey will be available for those who need it.

Cacao ceremonies are an ancient practice that help us to connect back into ourselves. I have found that combining cacao with yoga heightens the effects of both practices and helps bring us to a blissful, open space where we can access our bodies subtle inner messages.

I will be bringing in my experiences & teachings from Central America to open the space and serve the Cacao in a traditional way. Then I’ll be leading us through a yoga sequence I’ve put together to amplify the effects of cacao, allowing us to go into a deep meditative state.

On a physical level, Cacao helps the body release dopamine & endorphins, putting us into a naturally blissful state. It increases heart rate and blood flow helping get oxygen flowing round the body giving us a natural energy boost similar to caffeine. Cacao is also considered a superfood, rich in many essential minerals such as magnesium, potassium, iron & zinc.

What you need to know before the workshop:
- Cacao is a diuretic so please bring plenty of water with you and hydrate throughout the day after our workshop
- Please do not eat at least 1 hour before the workshop, and please eat a light, whole food breakfast if you choose to eat in the morning
- You may like to bring a journal to jot things down throughout the workshop or to reflect afterwards.

Teas will be provided after the event and I am available if you have any questions or would just like a chat!