MIND BODY FLOW
A 5-week yogalates & mindfulness programme
Including in person support and home practice components
In our fast-paced world, tired and stressed can feel like the new ‘normal’.
Juggling family, work and the constant stimulation of technology and social media can affect our health and sleeping patterns, leaving many of us feeling overwhelmed and lacking in energy.
Studies have shown a clear link between stress and illness, and yet with a wide array of lifestyle advice on health and fitness out there, it can be tough to know what changes to make, let alone finding time to implement them.
The truth is, our bodies and minds function optimally when there is regular space for rest and replenishment.
The Mind Body Flow programme has been specially designed to help you make a realistic and joyful shift towards better health.
Not only will you receive face to face support by expert practitioners in their fields, but you’ll also gain lifetime access to several fun and manageable online home practices led by the very same teachers you’ll be working with in person every week.
By adopting our ‘little and often’ approach to creating a sustainable home practice, you will learn tools to adapt mindfully to change and let go of habitual stress and tension.
Regular practice helps you feel calmer, more relaxed and grounded, not just on your days off, but every day.
Find your flow in just 5 weeks
This 5-week programme combines Solomon Yogalates (Hatha Yoga and Pilates) and REST Method mindfulness techniques, channelling together Eastern and Western wellbeing practices to help keep your head above water in the muddy waters of the day to day.
What is the REST Method?
The 4-step REST method, designed and delivered by mindfulness meditation expert Lis Cancio, will help you interact with - rather than react to - daily challenges.
REST is a step-by-step, evidence-based approach to mindfulness, that combines ancient wisdom with modern research, giving you tools to manage day to day stresses with greater ease and clarity.
Benefits of a regular mindfulness practice:
Reduced stress
Improved cognitive abilities
More energy, less fatigue
Reduced anxiety
Improved focus, memory & concentration
Better sleep
““Learning meditation with Lis was an invaluable experience.
Lis has a wealth of knowledge and experience which she shares in a way that has made meditation accessible for me. I have tried many styles of meditation before but it has never felt so effortless as this course has allowed it to be. I would recommend this experience for everyone.”
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What is Solomon Yogalates?
Led by Beth Morgan, Yogalates is an award-winning exercise system that combines core-stabilising, posture-enhancing Pilates with enlivening Yoga practices, improving strength, stamina, muscle tone and flexibility.
Working with the breath is integral to the method; calming the mind, soothing the nervous system and helping us cope better with stress, both on and off the mat.
Solomon Yogalates integrates traditional Yoga with current research into functional movement, back care and therapeutic exercise, making it safe and suitable for all ages and fitness levels, even complete beginners.
Benefits of a regular Yogalates practice:
Improved posture
Better sleep
Less chronic pain
Greater joint mobility & flexibility
Increased bone density
Healthier breathing habits
Greater muscle strength & tone
More confidence
Improved core stability
““It is obvious from the moment you meet Beth that she is passionate about her work and the healing benefits of Yogalates. As an over 60’s novice I was initially sceptical! I was wrong. Her patience and knowledge have helped me gain more flexibility, aligned my balance and eased joint pain. I am convinced that through the breathing exercises and methods of relaxation it has helped combat asthma too.
Above all, her sessions are so enjoyable and rewarding and I always leave walking on air feeling 10 years younger!””
Your 5-week programme
What’s involved?
The Mind Body Flow programme combines in-person and online learning, coupled with weekly Yogalates videos and audio-guided mindfulness sessions, all led by your experienced course leaders, Lis Cancio and Beth Morgan.
The integration of these two body-mind approaches makes this course comprehensive and unique.
Your in-person programme:
5 x 2 hour weekly group sessions (over five consecutive weeks)
1-hour Yogalates lesson with Beth (inspired by the current week’s theme)
45-minute REST Method mindfulness practice with Lis
Tea & supportive group chat with Q&A
Your Mind Body Flow home toolkit:
To support the in person sessions, every week you will be emailed new online content that you can practice with at home:
A 20 min Yogalates class (video) led by Beth
A 5-10 min mindfulness practice (audio) led by Lis
Weekly themes:
Practice and conversation will centre around the following themes:
Week 1 - Motivation: Starting a regular practice
Week 2 - Embodying breath: Staying present
Week 3 - Connecting mindfully: Cultivating acceptance
Week 4 - Responding vs. reacting: Shifting focus
Week 5 - Integration: Sustaining a long term practice
““We had Lis come to our offices to teach both Meditation & Yoga as part of our wellness program. Her classes were very loved by everyone who attended. She made everyone feel comfortable regardless of their experience level & she has a really nice and approachable teaching manner. We would love to have her back again next time!””
When, where, and how much?
This programme will be running at two different locations.
Choose which venue suits you best:
Group A: St Margarets, TW1
ETNA Community Centre
Rosslyn Rd, TW1 2AR
Closest station: St Margarets
5 x Sunday evenings - 6-8pm
21st July - 18th August 2019
Group B: Hammersmith, W6
Matthews Community Hall
14 Margravine Rd, Hammersmith, London W6 8HJ
Closest station: Barons Court
5 x Thursday evenings - 7-9pm
25th July - 22nd August 2019
What you'll receive...
The Full Package
In person support:
5 x in-person 2hr sessions with expert practitioners in their fields (choose between St Margarets and Hammersmith locations - see above)
Bonus online material (with lifetime access):
5 x 20 min Yogalates videos (unique to this course)
5 x 5-10 min Mindfulness audios (unique to this course)
Weekly emails with supportive material
What’s more, by signing up to this summer course, not only are you learning skills and creating the foundation for better habits in body and mind, but you will also receive lifetime access to all course materials to help you along your way - so you can come back to the recorded guided meditations and Yogalates practice videos again, and again.
The first step in your new habit begins now. Live with greater ease and flow and book your space, today.
Payment plans are available upon request, please contact beth@yogalateslondon.com for details.
Students will need to bring their own yoga mat, but all other equipment is provided, including cushions, blocks, bands and straps.
By registering, the student agrees to attend classes only at their preferred venue. Attendance cannot be transferred between venues during the course due to limited capacity.
Meet your teachers
Lis Cancio - Founder of The REST Method
Lis has been a dedicated teacher of yoga and mindfulness meditation since 2010, and is highly skilled and passionate about shifting clients from habitual stress to ease and clarity.
Her approach to mindfulness is relatable, educational and fun. She appreciates the increasing demands and complex nature of modern living and seeks to empower participants with take home skills, to support wellbeing and resilience.
Beth Morgan - Yogalates & Yin
Beth is a passionate teacher of the award-winning Solomon Yogalates method, having trained with its founder, Louise Solomon, in 2014. Beth’s classes offer simple tools for all levels of experience and ability, enabling the student create a practice that is enjoyable, challenging, safe and sustainable. Every student’s experience on the mat is treated as unique.
Beth is committed to the transformative powers of Yoga, Pilates and meditation in these technology-focused, fast-paced times of ours.
Let’s chat!
It's important to me that my clients feel supported so if you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch.