Live Classes, Courses and Conversations with Yogamatters
For almost 3 years the Yogamatters community have joined together to share a weekly online class.
We have partnered with teachers and studios to share the practice, share knowledge, conversations and connection. We are delighted to welcome you to view our schedule and discover the classes and courses we have coming up, we hope you'll join us soon!
Expand and let go: an exploration of breath and yoga for World Cancer Day
Sunday 4th February | 3.00 - 5.00pm
Vicky Fox has over a decade of experience teaching yoga for cancer classes and has joined forces with Sophie Trew and Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel on World Cancer Day to share the combined force of yoga and breathwork with you. To support the class there is an optional chance to donate to Oncio, a free app offering support and integrative oncology tools for those affected by cancer.
BOOKMy Yoga Journey and Community Outreach - Davy Jones Brighton Yoga Foundation
Thursday 29th February | 7.00 - 8.00pm
Join Davy Jones, co-founder of the Brighton Yoga Festival and Brighton Yoga Foundation (BYF) - a registered charity offering a range of therapeutic yoga classes, community and outreach yoga programmes across the city.
Davy will be sharing his yoga journey and how he teaches Ashtanga today and will be joined by a teacher from the Brighton Yoga Festival and Foundation who will share their mission and introduce a student from one of their classes for homeless people who is now training to be a yoga teacher himself.
The class will include 2 taster yoga sessions from Davy and a BYF teacher.
Props Required: a block, belt, bolster or thick blanket would all be useful
WHAT'S ON
March 2024
We welcome back Vicky Fox, leading a month of classes that empower you to take an active role in your wellbeing and find some tools over the month that allow the body to repair, heal and nourish. Join these series of accessible classes as Vicky welcomes guest teachers that specialise in women’s health and explore, observe and learn more about you, unique and wonderful you.
Meet our host Vicky Fox
Vicky Fox is a yoga teacher and trainer and author of ‘Yoga for Cancer, A-Z of C’ and 'Tiem to Repair'. Vicky began teaching yoga in 2008 and since 2013 she has specialised in helping those affected by cancer to manage the side effects of their diagnosis and treatment through yoga.
Lunchtime Chair Yoga Class with Karen James
Friday 8th March | 12.00 - 1.00pm
To celebrate International Women's Day we welcome Karen James, a yoga teacher with a passion for making yoga accessible to all. With a deep understanding of the benefits of yoga for all body types and abilities, Karen is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all practitioners.
Join Karen’s class to experience the transformative power of yoga in a safe and supportive space. An invitation to move on a chair at your desk, at lunch or on a break. We may sit for
Most of the day so here’s a way to use a chair with flair.
Accessible Yoga Workshop with Jivana Heyman
Thursday 14th March | 6:30 - 7.30pm
Join Jivana Heyman for an exploration of how we can make yoga accessible, either as teachers working to create welcoming spaces for our students, or as practitioners exploring ways to personalize the practice.
He’ll share some tips for adapting asana as well as lead a short accessible chair yoga session, including asana, pranayama, and meditation.
Yoga for NHS: Staff Wellbeing
Starting Thursday 21st March | 9:30 - 10:30am
Yoga4NHS is a six series class aimed at NHS workers and accredited by the Royal College of GPs. Yoga4NHS will equip you with self-care skills using yoga techniques. The emphasis is on developing your own yoga toolkit and developing a sustainable home and work-based practice lasting as little as 5 minutes per day.
Every month until September 2024
Men's Yoga with Pablo Imani
Starting Thursday 28th March | 9:30 - 10:30am
Confidence Courage and Consistency for Men through Yoga
Join Pablo Amani, founder of Afrikan Yoga for a five class series aimed specifically at men. Each class will be filled with fluid motion to improve mobility, balance, flexibility and strength and are open to all levels.
Every 2 weeks until 23rd May 2024
COMING UP
April 2024
This month is an exploration of Soul Soothing for self-regulation – a conscious effort to break free from the impulsive distractions that often dominate our lives. Join Dirish this month as we delve into the chakras, intentional breathwork, and posture resets for the neck and shoulders, let these rituals be a balm for the burnout.
Meet our host Dirish Shaktidas
Dirish is a trainer, business welness coach, mentor and the author of Chakrasize Your Life. Dirish is also the founder behind Euphoria Yoga Dance Training and Trailblaze Business coaching.
The Power of Sound
Crystal Sound Bath with Tawny Cortes
Wednesday 17th April | 7-8pm
Yoga4NHS is a six series class aimed at NHS workers and accredited by the Royal College of GPs. Yoga4NHS will equip you with self-care skills using yoga techniques. The emphasis is on developing your own yoga toolkit and developing a sustainable home and work-based practice lasting as little as 5 minutes per day.
Every month until September 2024
Chanting from the Heart with Nikki Slade
Wednesday 24th April | 7-8pm
Come and join us for an enriching session of opening the heart through the beautiful practice of Kirtan!
This is an uplifting and cleansing practice that clears the mind lifts the spirits and opens the heart. We will chant together in call and response accompanied by harmonium and drum. You do not have to be a singer as you will simply use your voice as a resonant tool to connect with your inner voice.
Wriggle into Rest with Harriet and Theo
Tuesday 30th April | 7 - 8pm
Join Harriet and Theo for a gentle and accessible evening practice. We’ll begin with Harriet leading some movement to help unwind and find ease, setting you up for a delicious yoga nidra (yogic sleep).
You are welcome to join this practice from your mat (or your bed!). You’ll need a few cosy blankets and cushions, plus any other props you like to use for your practice.
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Since 1996 Yogamatters has served the yoga and wellbeing community. Our 27 years of dedication to offering quality products, information, and service has connected us to thousands of teachers and studios, and hundreds of thousands of people from around the world pursuing a yoga practice and wellbeing path. We are grateful for being on this journey together.