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workshops
The Brighton Natural Health Centre runs weekend and other workshops throughout the year. To make a booking, click on the links below.
Understanding Stress
In this workshop about stress we will explore the physiological mechanisms that give rise to the concept of ‘stress’, a term first coined by Hans Selye in the 1950’s. These mechanisms include the well known ‘fight or flight’ response and we will see how our current cultural climate can inappropriately trigger such fundamental physiological survival responses. Indeed, ‘stress’ has recently been cited as one of the major reasons for taking time off work. Having understood some of the mechanisms of how and why we experience stress, we will then look at 'stress management’, including some recuperative yoga postures. We will also consider how our attitudes and conceptual framework can influence our physiological responses.
Topics covered:
• Definition of ‘stress’
• Symptoms of stress; insomnia, irritability, poor digestion etc.
• Mechanisms of stress; the amygdala, pituitary and adrenal glads
• The concept of stress; Hans Selye
• Peter Nixon’s Human Function Curve
• Stress management including recuperative yoga postures
• How our attitude can influence stress; yoga philosophy
Date: Saturday 4 February
Time: 2:30-5 pm £30/£25
Book workshop HERE
Free Introductory Talk on the Classical Buteyko Method
The Buteyko Breathing method is an effective drug free approach which improves general health and reverses a wide range of chronic symptoms such as allergies, anxiety, frequent colds, depression, fatigue. Buteyko relaxes the diaphragm, quietens the mind, and breathing lightly from a deeper place, enhances yoga and meditation practice. The technique improves overall performance maintaining energy levels, concentration, and a general state of wellbeing. Martha Roe will show a presentation by practitioner Christopher Drake explaining the principles behind the Buteyko Method discovered by K.P. Buteyko. There will be a chance to measure breathing and a question and answer session.
For further information please contact Kate on 01725 552897 or email
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Sat 4 Feb 3 – 5pm
Sumana Thai Massage- Part 1 workshop
with Sumana
Working the back, neck and shoulders in seated and supine. Sumana Thai massage return for a repeat of their Part 1 workshop (Introductory series). Learn a full sequence to practice on family and friends, or if you are an existing bodyworker, some additional moves to incorporate into your practice. Beginners and experienced therapists welcome. Limited to 10 spaces so please book early through BNHC. For more information on the course, contact Sumana on 07530 135381.
Date: Sunday 5 February
Time: 2.00 - 5.30pm £25
Book workshop HERE
Celebrate Valentine's Day 
with AcroYoga
An opportunity to mark Valentine's Day by celebrating your union with friends, family and partners. A unique opportunity to celebrate the art of connection, trust and play within the parameters of AcroYoga. The day will combine partner yoga, Thai massage and suspended flying therapeutics. Learn to give and receive and share the delights of healing touch. Not just for partners, but for family and friends and all those interested in being able to touch someone's life.
"True love is boundless like the ocean and rising and swelling within one [it] spreads itself out and crossing all boundaries and frontiers [and] envelopes the whole world." Mahatma MK Ghandi
Date: Sunday 19 February
Time: 10 am - 5.30 pm (with a one and a half hour lunch break)
£75 for pairs or £40 each if booked before 10th February 2012, thereafter, £50 (£45 conc)
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Alexander Technique Workshop
The Alexander Technique is about looking at ‘what we’re up to’ in our daily lives. Have we picked up habits that might be doing us harm? If we’re in pain, we start to examine why. It could be that we are not in balanced support or that we are reacting to the stress of modern living negatively. The Alexander Technique is a unique form of health education which will increase body awareness and improve balance, posture and co-ordination. This is a very practical exploration, you will to start to move and walk more naturally and without pain. We will also explore breathing and how to avoid that stressed out feeling.
Date: Saturday 18 February
Time: 12:30-3:30 pm £25
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Astanga Clinics 
A chance to develop your self-practice and benefit from Adriane's wealth of experience and insight. This is a unique opprotunity to strengthen your practice and receive tailored attention to suit your personal needs. Students must have an existing Astanga self-practise. Minimum 2 students, maximum 4.
Sunday 19 February at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Sunday 18 March at 10.30am - 12.30pm
Cost: £25
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Voice Circle
Develop self-confidence and explore how the voice can be used as a tool for self healing, expressing and transforming emotions, leading you to a place of inner peace. Come join our monthly voice cirlce for informal evenings of chanting and voicework.
Date: Friday 17 February, Friday 23 March
Time: 8:00-9:00 pm £10/£8
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De-Stress Yoga
This meditative and deep session is suitable for anyone needing to make space and time to breathe deeply, reconnect with their bodies and still their minds. Gentle and restorative asanas (postures) will facilitate preparing the body for meditation, mantra, pranayama and yo ga nidra (deep relaxation). Suitable for all levels, including those with limited movement and energy. Charlotte is also a nutritionist with 10 years speciaising in stress-related and fatigue conditions, and the co-author of The De-Stress Diet (Hay House 2010).
Dates: Saturday 11 February, 10 March, 14 April, 19 May, 16 June
Time: 2:00-5:00 pm £25/£20
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Resonance - Therapeutic Soundbath
with Catherine Hutchinson and Sophie Compton
Formerly 'Feeling Sound', this popular monthly Sound Bath continues.
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: Sunday 26 February, Sunday 25 March
New Time: 7.45 - 9.30pm
£10 /£8
Classic Yoga Workshop
"Total extension brings total relaxation" B.K.S. Iyengar. An opprotunity 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 for over 35 years and has trained many yoga teachers.
Dates: Sunday 4 March
Time: 10:30 -1:30pm £25/£20
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Partner Yoga Workshops
Try something different and come along to our NEW Partner Yoga workshops. Bring a friend or be partnered up with another participant.
This practise of supported, nurturing connection helps students let go of the habitual conditioning and blockages within the mind and emotions that have impacted the body. Weaving the core Yoga traditions together into the deeply healing and unifying sacred practice of Thai yoga massage and Yoga therapy into the class to benefit the physioogical well-being, health and spiritual needs of each individual.
These workshops are an extension of the classes, to offer us time for indepth exporation and devotion to this playful practice. We close our group circle with singing Bhakti sanskrit chants.
Dates: Saturday Feb 25 and March 24
Time: 2 -6pm £25/ £20 conc per workshop
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Seiki Workshop
Following his publication of his book, "Sei-Ki --The Life Resonance -- The Secret Art of Shiatsu" Kishi arrives from Japan to show his Seiki Way. Exploring resonance through natural simple movement to encourage relaxation, sensitivity and release. No previous experience necessary.
Dates: Saturday March 24 and Sunday March 25
Time: 10:30 -5:30pm £145/ no concessions
Book workshop HERE
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