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Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class - With Essential Oils
2025-11-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-25 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-02 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-09 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-13 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-03 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) and 4 more dates | Bodyworks Studio, 53A Front Street, York, England, YO24 3BR, United Kingdom
60-Minute Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class for All Abilities | Strong, Fast-Paced Flow with Essential Oils & Shavasana
Join me for a revitalizing 60-minute Vinyasa Flow yoga class suitable for all abilities. This fast-paced Vinyasa class will help you move with your breath, flowing seamlessly through each yoga posture while staying focused on the present moment. Designed to challenge your body and mind, this class builds strength, flexibility, and endurance through a series of dynamic sequences. I also incorporate essential oils to enhance relaxation, focus, and mindfulness throughout your practice, making it a truly holistic experience. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this class will leave you feeling energized and centered. We end with a well-deserved rest in Shavasana, allowing you to relax, rejuvenate, and absorb the benefits of your practice. Perfect for those seeking a challenging, mindful yoga flow that leaves you feeling strong, present, and peaceful
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, our classes are suitable for all levels. Our instructors will guide you through each pose, encouraging you to move at your own pace and focus on your breath.
So why not take some time for yourself and join us.

Nurturing Yin Yoga Class
2025-11-21 19:15 - 20:15, 2025-11-28 19:15 - 20:15, 2025-12-12 19:15 - 20:15, 2025-12-19 19:15 - 20:15, 2026-01-09 19:15 - 20:15, 2026-01-16 19:15 - 20:15, 2026-01-23 19:15 - 20:15, 2026-02-13 19:15 - 20:15 and 2 more dates | Bodyworks Studio, 53A Front Street, York, England, YO24 3BR, United Kingdom
60-Minute Nurturing Yin Yoga Class with Sound Bath | Calm Your Nervous System & Soothe Your Body After a Busy Week
Join me for a restorative 60-minute Yin Yoga class, designed to help you unwind and rejuvenate after a busy week. This nurturing Yin yoga practice encourages the body to slow down, calm the nervous system, and promote deep relaxation. In this class, we’ll hold gentle, longer-duration poses that allow the body to release tension, improve flexibility, and restore balance. Perfect for relieving stress, easing tight muscles, and reconnecting with your body, this session will leave you feeling grounded and peaceful.
To enhance your relaxation, I incorporate soothing essential oils throughout the practice, adding an extra layer of calm and mindfulness. At the end of the class, we’ll dive into a sound bath during Shavasana, offering a tranquil sound experience that will deepen your state of relaxation and help you fully absorb the benefits of your practice. Whether you’ve had a hectic workweek or simply need to reset, this Yin yoga with sound bath is the perfect way to slow down, release tension, and find inner peace.

Sound Bath by Candlelight (Including Indian singing by Rabia) SOLD OUT
2025-11-28 19:15 - 20:45 | England
Experience the soothing power of sound with our immersive 90-minute candlelit Sound Bath in York, where healing vibrations, ancient musical traditions and calming ambience come together to restore balance and peace.
We are delighted to welcome two extraordinary guest artists for this special sound bath in York. Masters of traditional Indian singing and skilled performers on the sitar, their deep connection to raga—the expressive, melodic framework of Indian classical music—creates a spiritual and emotional sound journey unlike anything else in the area. Their music brings an authentic and soulful presence to the session, offering a rare opportunity to experience the beauty of raga in a therapeutic, meditative setting.
For this sound bath Lauren is joined by Rabia and Harry who will take you on a meditative sound journey using voice, guitar, autoharp, tanpura and flute. Using the knowledge of traditional Indian Raga and mantra, they will create a beautiful yet soothing soundscape to nourish mind, body and soul…
To begin the session, her melodic voice and intricate sitar performance will set a meditative tone, gently guiding you into a state of relaxation and mindfulness. The rich, immersive sounds of raga are known to align the mind and body, preparing you to fully embrace the transformative power of the sound bath.

As we conclude, her soothing music will carry you back to the present moment, providing a grounding and uplifting close to your experience. Her artistry and passion for this timeless tradition make her a perfect complement to the healing vibrations of the crystal sound bowls and Chinese wind gong. Together, this collaboration promises to be an unforgettable journey of sound, energy, and tranquility.
Whether you’re seeking stress relief, emotional release, or a deeper connection to yourself, our sound bath offers a unique space for healing and renewal. Join us and let the sounds wash over you, bringing you to a state of balance and peace.
About Rabia:
Hi I’m Rabia and I’ve been studying Indian Raga music as a vocal and spiritual practice for over a decade. Singing is like a meditation for me, it helps me to tune in a connect to all that is sacred. In mysticism we understand that music and vibration itself is what makes up the cosmos, raga and mantra music therefore has a great potential to create calm and healing through its beauty and depth. It can free us from what we don’t need, cracking and shedding the dross if you like, of the material realm, getting the energy flowing, allowing Joy to emerge in our hearts. As well as Indian raga I love to sing mantra and share Kirtan in groups. I sing Turkish devotional music and lead whirling events as well as Dances of Universal Peace.

In the Now - A Mindfulness & Meditation Workshop for Stress Relief, Anxiety & Everyday Calm
2026-01-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Bodyworks Studio, 53A Front Street, York, England, YO24 3BR, United Kingdom
As the new year begins, many of us feel the desire to start differently — to slow down, breathe more deeply, and have the tools we need to manage stress, anxiety, and everyday pressures with more ease. In the Now is a gentle 2-hour mindfulness and meditation workshop rooted in the teachings of Thích Nhất Hạnh, offering practical, compassionate ways to meet life in the present moment. This workshop offers a calm and welcoming space to step out of busyness and reconnect with the now — with kindness, not pressure. Suitable for all levels. No previous experience with yoga or meditation is required.
What This Workshop Includes
During this 2-hour experience, you will be guided through practices inspired by Thích Nhất Hạnh’s approach to mindfulness, including:

Mindful tea drinking, a simple practice taught by Thích Nhất Hạnh to help you arrive fully in the present moment
Gentle, accessible yoga movements to support the body with care and awareness
Simple breath awareness practices, learning to use the breath as an anchor during moments of stress or anxiety
Mindfulness philosophy and reflections, offering an introduction to Thích Nhất Hạnh’s core teachings on presence, impermanence, and kindness in daily life
Exploration of different types of meditation, designed for busy lives — including walking meditation, mindful pauses, awareness during daily activities, and short practices that can be woven into everyday routines
Guided seated meditation, learning how to practise mindfulness in a gentle, supported way
Deep rest through Yoga Nidra, allowing the body and mind to fully relax and restore

All practices are offered in a trauma-aware, invitational way, with chair options and adaptations available.
A Gentle Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, as taught by Thích Nhất Hạnh, is not about stopping thoughts or escaping life. It is about learning how to be present with what is already here, with kindness and compassion. In this workshop, you will be introduced to his teachings in a way that is:

Accessible and easy to understand
Grounded in everyday life
Supportive for stress, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing

There is no pressure to “do it right” — simply an invitation to notice and be.
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is open to everyone, including:

Anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm
Those wanting to begin the new year feeling more supported and resourced
Beginners curious about mindfulness, meditation, or Thích Nhất Hạnh’s teachings
Yoga students wanting a slower, more reflective practice
Anyone seeking rest, grounding, and emotional balance

You do not need to be flexible, spiritual, or experienced — just willing to arrive as you are.
What You’ll Leave With
By the end of the workshop, you will leave with:

A gentle introduction to Thích Nhất Hạnh and the heart of his mindfulness teachings
A clearer understanding of how mindfulness can support everyday life
Practical tools to manage stress and anxiety with more ease
Experience of different meditation styles, including guided meditation and Yoga Nidra
Simple practices you can use at home, at work, or while moving through daily life
A deeper sense of calm, grounding, and self-kindness

Sound Bath by Candlelight (Including Indian singing by Rabia) (CANCELLED)
2026-02-06 19:15 - 20:45 | England
Experience the soothing power of sound with our immersive 90-minute candlelit Sound Bath in York, where healing vibrations, ancient musical traditions and calming ambience come together to restore balance and peace.
We are delighted to welcome a special guest artist for our sound bath in York. An artist of traditional Indian singing with deep connection to Raga—the expressive, melodic framework of Indian classical music— which creates a spiritual and emotional sound journey unlike anything else in the area. Her music brings an authentic and soulful presence to the session, offering a rare opportunity to experience the beauty of Raga in a therapeutic, meditative setting.
For this sound bath Lauren is joined by Rabia, who will take you on a meditative sound journey using Voice, Guitar, Tanpura and Pentatonic Flute. Using the knowledge of traditional Indian Raga and mantra, she will create a beautiful yet soothing soundscape to nourish mind, body and soul…
To begin the session, her melodic voice accompanied by the Tanpura, a traditional drone instrument with a trance like quality, will set a meditative tone, gently guiding you into a state of relaxation and mindfulness. The rich, immersive sounds of Raga are known to align the mind and body, preparing you to fully embrace the transformative power of the sound bath.
Her artistry and passion for this timeless tradition make her a perfect complement to the healing vibrations of both the crystal and Himalayan sound bowls, and the Chinese wind gong. Together, this collaboration promises to be an unforgettable journey of sound, energy, and tranquility.
Whether you’re seeking stress relief, emotional release, or a deeper connection to yourself, our sound bath offers a unique space for healing and renewal. Join us and let the sounds wash over you, bringing you to a state of balance and peace.
About Rabia:
Hi I’m Rabia and I’ve been studying Indian Raga music as a vocal and spiritual practice for over a decade. Singing is like a meditation for me, it helps me to tune in a connect to all that is sacred. In mysticism we understand that music and vibration itself is what makes up the cosmos, raga and mantra music therefore has a great potential to create calm and healing through its beauty and depth. It can free us from what we don’t need, cracking and shedding the dross if you like, of the material realm, getting the energy flowing, allowing Joy to emerge in our hearts. As well as Indian raga I love to sing mantra and share Kirtan in groups. I sing Turkish devotional music and lead whirling events as well as Dances of Universal Peace.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class - With Essential Oils - CANCELLED
2026-02-17 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Bodyworks Studio, 53A Front Street, York, England, YO24 3BR, United Kingdom

Full Moon Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class - With Essential Oils
2026-03-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Bodyworks Studio, 53A Front Street, York, England, YO24 3BR, United Kingdom

Nurturing Yin Yoga Class - CANCELLED
2026-03-06 19:15 - 20:15, 2026-03-27 19:15 - 20:15 | Bodyworks Studio, 53A Front Street, York, England, YO24 3BR, United Kingdom
