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Most classes are now paused for the summer - restarting from Saturday 31 August
Pop up outdoors classes (weather permitting) are happening on
Tuesday 20 August 6.15-7.30pm near Whitchurch
Wednesday 21 August 6.30-7.45pm near Yelverton / Horrabridge
Thursday 22 August 10.15-11.30am near Whitchurch
More info here: Yoga with Lauren
It feels like the wind & rain will never end, I’ve not managed a suitable day to get out for video class filming all month. Allotmenting is an all-weather all-year round activity though, with full waterproofs. It’s such a joy to gather some beautiful, nutritious produce and absorb the peaceful surroundings.
As we head into the ‘hungry gap’ we are still harvesting amazing leeks, kale, the fresh new chives are going mad, plus the last few pumpkins still in storage are doing well.
Time to slow down, enjoy deeper practices and replenish yourself on every level. Longer workshops and retreat days allow us to explore things in more depth, allow you to relax and unwind.
Our 2023 dates are now available to book. All events are listed under the ‘Yoga Days on Dartmoor’ tab at the top of this page
Wishing you a restful and happy midwinter! Final days of classes, which will run until Monday 19 December. Then a small pause and restarting on Tuesday 3 January. Stay cosy.
I’ve really been loving the challenge of learning my way around making some useful yoga video classes to support your practice. These are available to everyone who joins a class or workshop, so that you can repeat some favourite practices.
Its still a learning process, with the locations, weather, setup, equipment, teaching into a microphone and then editing and uploading.
Today was less successful because both of my attempted locations didnt work out (this one was just too steep a slope) and then it started raining. Still I had a peaceful walk around Burrator and some barefoot practice. I’ll try again soon!
Trying out some new recipes with the last of our tomatoes and some of our lovely apples… its been a happy day of recipe testing and sampling. A deeply savoury heritage tomato tart, high in protein with silken tofu, buckwheat flour and chickpeas. Delicious. And an extraodinary apple & almond tart. I’ll be making these again!
Everyone who joins weekly classes now also receives access to a video class with some of the favourite practices each month.
Today I spent a peaceful ‘morning off’ wandering around Burrator to find a secluded location to record the September ‘Side Body’ class. It was such a beautiful setting and you can hear the twirtling birds in the background.
Balancing on the uneven ground is certainly a challenge.
If you would like to sample a video class please get in touch for the password.
Most classes have now paused while I take a break & some family time in the school holidays.
Limited timetable of just 3 classes out on the beautiful downs (Saturday mornings will move to Yelverton memorial hall if weather isn't suitable) Please get in touch if you'd like to join
September classes are now booking, by email or message, or you can now book classes & workshops online: Classes
Hope to see you then, have a happy August. I'm enjoying some time to focus on my own practice and harvesting/watering at the allotments
Did you know that I am available to teach private groups?
This year (2022) I have taught at a Hen Party group in the garden of their rented country house, plus a few workplace training days. Next week will be a corporate activity day at Hound Tor. This early morning class was yesterday at Bellever. A fabulous group of doctors from Torbay out on expedition doctor training. They wanted to start their day 2 with an early (7am) practice session here next to the river at Bellever. What a wonderful way to start the day.
I have many years of experience teaching people of all ages and yoga experience, both indoors and outdoors, which is really important with very mixed groups.
Please get in touch if you would like to check availability or a quote for your event or group.
Happy to share that I have been making a few much-needed improvements here online. With gratitude for grant funding from Devon County Council: the Devon Elevation Fund Community Renewal Fund
This funding has enabled me to make some welcome updates:
Online booking for workshops and retreat days.
New and drop-in students will also have the option to book classes online.
I will also now be sharing video practices to support learning in classes and workshops.
I’ve had to learn all the technology for these as a very digital immigrant. There was a lot to learn for the filming, setup, editing & uploading. These videos will be password protected, so for exclusive use for those who join classes or workshops each month. The access won’t be time-limited, so regular students will have a whole library of videos to use. Once my confidence grows, I will be recording the entire class each month, especially for those who book monthly but then have to miss a class or two so that you don’t miss out.
Big thank you to the patient and talented Gillian Healey from Left-Bridge, who has worked with me to make these improvements.
At last! I’ve been promising this for ages, but soon everyone who comes to class & workshops will receive exclusive access to short (and longer) class videos to support your practice.
This week I’ve been shooting, editing & uploading the first few short practices, ready for you to use while I take a break over August. I’ll be recording and posting a few more over August, so let me know if you have any requests.
From September I will aim to have a full class recorded to share each month, especially for those who book monthly but then have to miss a session. (this will be recorded outside of the classes, I dont like technology distracting me from everyone in the room)
I’ll be in touch with password information soon for the first few videos.
Such abundance. I don’t often take or share harvest pictures, usually I’m just busy getting things picked up & packed up for home or giving away. But today with a bit more time, wanted to record a typical early summers day:
Raspberries and sweet peas to make every day more fragrant and delicious, our first year of picking jostaberries, already enjoying the kale which will last us right through the winter, plus a gift of runner beans from a neighbour whos away & asked me to pick hers since we decided not to plant any this year. Lots more growing well and more on the way.
Already my extra freezer is full with berries that will see us through the winter (straight into porridge, baking or smoothies). Wonderful to enjoy and to share all of this.
Early on Saturday morning we take our practice outdoors onto the Downs near Yelverton & Horrabridge.
Its magical to practice barefoot in the dew, enjoying beautiful surroundings and all the elements. A really uplifting and energising experience. Classes are suitable for anyone up for early mornings (8.30am start)
If its a bit chilly add a few layers, but if the Dartmoor weather isn’t on our side, then class is in the lovely big & bright Yelverton Memorial Hall.
Invigorating, energising and deeply grounding. Practicing outdoors is magical. Outdoor classes have now restarted on the downs, from May till September, weather permitting. Suitable for all ages & abilities, please get in touch if you would like more information or to join.
Thursday 5.30-6.45pm Whitchurch Down (in almost all weather conditions)
Saturday 10-11.30am Near Long Ash, West Down (on warm dry days, otherwise in Yelverton memorial hall) Limited spaces on Saturdays.
Find a full timetable of classes here Timetable Yoga with Lauren
Thank you to special guest teacher James Russell who joined us from Yoga Torquay and shared a wonderful breathwork (pranayama) workshop on Sunday.
It was such a joy to join in the practice and enjoy learning from James once again. He first ignited my interest in the science and practice of pranayama as a teacher trainer on the Devon School of Yoga 500hour teacher training, back in 2015/16.
Such a wonderful day, thanks to everyone who joined. Everyone enoyed the deeper practices and the souper soup and cake supper to finish.
As we head soon into the ‘hungry gap’ with winter crops finishing & spring crops not yet ready, its a real joy to stil be harvesting, sharing and enjoying so much goodness from our two plots. So grateful for all this nutrition, just wonderful.
What a treat to be back in the beautiful Dartmoor village of Meavy, a characterful village hall and a lovely group who joined to share and enjoy uplifting morning practices on Sunday.
Holistic practices included cleansing kriyas, clearing and energising breathwork (pranayama), qi gong style warmups, hatha yoga including sun salutes and held postures (asana) & deep guided relaxation.
After the practices there is time to reground and reconnect, with time to chat and ask quesitons. With fresh coffee and a big selection of our favourite teas. Here are some of the food we enjoyed, all GF, vegan & delicous.
From a review kindly posted on google: “The homemade plant based snacks at the end were truly amazing... walked out afterwards feeling so revitalised in body and mind.”
This workshop will return on Sunday 12 June ‘22.
Ive shared this before but its worth repeating… really recomended practice of daily grounding.
Ideally at least daily. Yes, even if its cold. Take your shoes & socks off, plant your feet on the ground. Breathe, feel, enjoy. You might do a few favourite postures while you are there, but simply grounding for a few minutes will stabilise and settle your energy. Enjoy xx
Happiness is… a shed full of pumpkins stored for the winter. We are enjoying slowly making our way through these beauties.
‘Crown Prince’ is my favourite for eating and for storing. Pumpkins are certainly not a ‘fast’ food. But when youve got time & inclination to prepare and roast each one, the roasted chunks are then easy to add to any meal or dish throughout the week, or to wait in the freezer.
Slowly building up to year-round eating from the plots..
New class for 2022.. I am happy to share that I am now teaching an hour class every Tuesday monring at Meadowlands Leisure centre, Tavistock. This is the peaceful river bank running past, I like to have a little walk to ground and breathe before heading inside.
To join this class please contact Meadowlands directly to book (members get first booking)
Small friendly groups. Classes are suitable for beginners & those with more experience or returning to practice.
To see the full classes timetable please see: Timetable Yoga with Lauren
Get in touch on: 07808 556135
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