workshops
The Brighton Natural Health Centre runs weekend and other workshops throughout the year. To make a booking, click on the links below.
De-Stress Yoga
Open, breathe, relax, let go.... These meditative and deep monthly workshops are suitable for anyone needing to make space and time to breathe deeply, reconnect with their bodies and still their minds. You will experience practical antidotes to the stresses of modern life - from the postural issues of sitting on chairs and hunching over computers to the 'busy brain' effects of constant stimulus and psycho-social pressure.
Gentle and opening asanas (postures) build up to stronger poses and back down again to a restorative practice; all sequenced to prepare the body for meditation, mantra, pranayama and yoga nidra (deep relaxation) - each workshop will have different content.
Suitable for all levels and a great complement to a more dynamic practice. Charlotte is also a nutritionist with 10 years specialising in stress-related and fatigue conditions and the co-author of The De-Stress Diet (Hay House 2010).
Dates: Saturday 15 June
Time: 2pm-5pm
Cost: £25/£20 concessions
NOTE: £20 if booking more than one workshop for the same person at the same time. Please call on 01273 6000010 if you wish to do this (not bookable online)
Book workshops HERE
Voice Circle
This circle will offer you a new experience of your voice, your unique expression.
Connect your outer "singing" voice to the inner `voice' of intuition, wisdom, peace and centredness through 'yoga for the voice' with Narayani.
Create sound in new ways, chanting sacred mantras that illuminate aspects of our deeper selves and help you to love your unique voice.
PLEASE NOTE: we regret to say that the Voice Circle on Friday 17th May has been cancelled due to illness.
Dates: Friday 21 June, 19 July
Time: 8-9:45pm
Cost: £10/£9 for advance bookings. £12 if you pay on the night.
Book workshops HERE
Feeling Sound - Therapeutic Soundbath 
Lie back, relax and recharge to the soothing and energising sounds of Himalayan singing bowls, gongs and crystal bowls. A therapeutic Sound Bath can be an exhilarating and often profound journey and can help you to achieve balance and a sense of well-being.
Experience what therapeutic sound can do for you, as you immerse yourself in the sounds of these ancient healing vibrations.
Dates: Sundays 23 June
Time: 8-9:30pm (please note new timings)
Cost: £10/£8
This is a drop in workshop so there is no need to book, just turn up and head upstairs to the main studio.
See workshop details HERE
Seiki Weekend Workshops
Exploring movement, breath and simple touch to encourage relaxation, sensitivity and release. Seiki allows space for us to feel and recognise our physical and emotional tension more clearly from moment to moment. As the process unfolds we develop a sense of trust and from that place the body has an opportunity to relax, recover and rebalance naturally. More a way of living than a therapy, Seiki encourages us to become more awake and present, giving us a feeling for life and our engagement with it.
The sessions will include: Gyoki, a simple movement meditation: Katsugen, spontaneous movement encouraging the body to express physical and mental release and Seiki Soho, clothed bodywork, working with others through touch and observation.
Mark studied both here and in Japan with Akinobu Kishi, the founder of Seiki and brings his own individual approach to the work.
No previous experience of any energy or body work is necessary. Students can expect a safe space in which to practise this profound work and discover its benefits for themselves. Please wear loose comfortable clothing.
Date: Saturday 6/Sunday 7 July
Time: 1-5.30pm each day (with a break)
Cost: £50 for the weekend
Book workshop HERE
Alexander Technique Workshop 
Is the daily grind bringing you down and giving you a pain in the neck or back? Want to feel more comfortable in your body? This workshop aims to help you improve posture, relieve pain and remove that stressed out feeling. It’s a great way to improve breathing and balance too and improve confidence.
The British Medical Journal reported that "lessons in the Alexander Technique have long term benefits for chronic back pain’’ as a result of a part NHS funded trial in 2008.
Feedback from a recent workshop participant: "I thought the workshop on Saturday was very informative and helpful. Some of the eye opening facts really moved me on. I am moving differently now and it is as if your instruction has unlocked my body. I only wish I had been on one of your courses earlier. I tried jogging and walking and find I can go further. I know I am only a novice but it has made a great difference. I am recommending the Alexander Technique to my friends!"
Date: Saturday 20th July
Time: 1:30-5:45pm (with a half-hour break)
Cost: Earlybird special; pay £25 up to and including Friday 21st June. Thereafter £30
Book workshop HERE
Thai Massage for Lower Back, Neck and Shoulders
(part one)
Sumana offer another chance to attend this half day introductory series workshop. In this part one session you will practice a variety of Thai massage techniques that can help to relieve pain and tension in the lower back, neck and shoulders. Working in seated and supine, you will learn a flowing sequence which you will be able to perform at the end of the workshop on family and friends.
This is the first workshop in a series of three with the Sumana massage team. Participation in previous workshops is not necessary. Everyone is welcome, including beginners and qualified therapists.
Date: Sunday 26 May
Time: 1.30-5pm
Cost: £30/£25 concessions
Book workshop HERE
Astanga Yoga Workshop
Introducing a NEW two hour technique class. This workshop is an opportunity for students to explore in depth the techniques involved in the pinnacle postures within the primary series including vinyasa's and jump throughs.
Date: Saturday 1 Jun
Time: 2-4pm
Cost: £16/£13 concessions
Book workshop HERE
Classic Yoga Workshop
"Total extension brings total relaxation" B. K. S. Iyengar"
An opportunity to deepen your understanding and practice of the yoga postures in order to become more connected to the essence of who you are.
Louise has been teaching yoga for over 35 years and has trained many yoga teachers.
Date: Sunday 9th June
Time: 11:30am-2:30pm
Cost: £25/£20 concessions
Book workshop HERE
Iyengar® Yoga Workshop
"When an asana is done correctly, there is lightness in the body and freedom in the mind." BKS Iyengar
An afternoon workshop in which there will be time to explore familiar asanas a little more deeply, to try some less familiar ones and to experience how the practice of asana benefits the whole being.
Jen has been practising Iyengar® for more than 25 years and teaching since 2005. This workshop will be suitable for students with at least one year's experience.
Date: Saturday 22 June
Time: 2-5pm
Cost: £25/£20 (£5 discount if booking two courses with Jen - please call us on 01273 600010 to take up this offer. Not available online)
Book workshop HERE
Tango Beginners Intensive
Come and experience this beautiful, improvised dance from Buenos Aires, Argentina. We will explore connection and the embrace, walking and the traditional tango music of the Golden Age. You will come away with a real feeling for what tango is all about.
This workshop is run by Kirsty Bennett whose passion is for the traditional, close-embrace tango, and the traditional tango music. Trained in Buenos Aires, the UK and Europe, Kirsty has been teaching tango for the last six years and has her own tango school, kijutango, in Brighton
Date: Saturday 29 June
Time: 2-5pm
Cost: £25/£20 concessions
Book workshop HERE
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