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<p><strong>Yoga for everyday</strong>&nbsp;<br><em>Developing your own flexible yoga practice that fits your routine.</em><br>25th February – 18th March 2021</p>
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<p><em>Holding Space is thrilled to host this small group yoga program offered by my friend Revati (Reva). I (Amanda) am a person who lives with on-going pain and the need for a little more individualised attention when it comes to my body and wellbeing. I am excited by the possibility to attend these four sessions with Reva before she leaves NZ. This is not trauma-informed yoga but an opportunity to practice yoga with a professional who is passionate about yoga that 'fits you'. Please see more below. Reva, thank you for this community opportunity.</em> <em>Amanda. </em></p>
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<p>We invite you to join us for a month of yoga &amp; exploring ways to integrate yoga into your daily schedule. &nbsp;<br>4 sessions, every Thursday starting 25 February - 18 March 2021<br>Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm (please turn up early on the first day to allow time to fill the registration form)&nbsp;<br>Investment: $80 for the set of 4&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<p>In these sessions, you will learn and practice haṭha yoga with a focus on micro-adjustments and breath. You will receive personal attention in a small group. The intention of the sessions is to create a yoga space for learning and practicing with awareness, care and no competition.&nbsp;<br>Through these sessions we will explore ways you can practice &amp; structure yoga at home when you can’t leave the house, need to look away from the screen or just need a quick boost of energy or calm. Like any relationship, your relationship with yoga, and by extension your body, needs care, attention and sometimes negotiation! The key is to find what works for you, makes you feel good, and learn to listen to your bodies. These sessions are for anyone interested in yoga and yoga practice as a daily ritual.&nbsp; Avoid coming with a full stomach so the digestion doesn't impact the practice. These sessions are for small groups (max 4) so we will need at least two to conduct these sessions!&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Bring: We invite you to bring your own mat, shawl/blanket (if you need) and water bottle.</p>
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<p>Please <a href="https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/">contact us</a> with your interest / to book or if you would like to speak directly to Revati.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5218-768x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-408"/><figcaption><em><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color">A quick snapshot of Reva's relationship to 'yoga for everyday' whilst cooking dinner, whilst we were holidaying together earlier this year. AW.</span></em></figcaption></figure>
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<p>About Revati: </p>
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<p>I was introduced to yoga in school in India and have since found yoga to be one of my comfort zones where I continue to connect with and learn more about my body. I have maintained my own yoga routine over the years and found that there isn’t much we need to do so! I will share with you some ways that I have managed to maintain my own routine, challenges I have faced and ways I continue to overcome them. I have spent most of my life in India, and in addition to practice, I have completed 200 hour yoga training certification. My primary practice is Hatha yoga, complemented by vinyasa flow and aerial yoga (where I can find a yoga swing!). In addition to yoga, I am a researcher in the field of political ecology.</p>
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<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>
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<p><em>At Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio</em><br>2020 "Metaphors of Migration". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href="http://theta.org.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. A THETA project, at Holding Space Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>
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<p><em>Various locations</em><br>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>
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<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>
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<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>
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<p>School holiday program: "Sock monkeys", "Monoprints and shadow puppets" &amp; "Photography around the neighbourhood". Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>
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<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. Textiles Coburg Carnivale.&nbsp;</p>
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