Canterbury Yoga

28/07/2025

Come and join us for a yoga class at Canterburyyoga this week we have a Tuesday morning session at 10.00 and Thursday evening at 7.30. Enjoy our beautiful studio in the midst of a delightful garden. Booking is easy go to https://www.canterburyyoga.co.uk/classes/ and scroll down to online booking and click on calendar for date you want. We have less classes than normal due to summer holidays but now is a good time to sample one of our classes!

25/06/2025

On Sunday June 22nd we hosted Emma Slade ( Ani Pema Deki) who gave a talk about the fascinating links between Yoga and Buddhism. it was really interesting to learn about the many similarities between the two philosophies but then the way Buddhism diverged from Yoga philosophy. Buddhas teaching focuses much more on the practice of compassion and this is less of a focus in the yogic texts.
It was great to be there in person and lots of people also benefited from the teaching by joining online. All proceeds from this event went to Opening Your Heart To Bhutan. Many thanks to all who came and contributed in any way.

25/06/2025

What a joy it was to celebrate Summer solstice and International Yoga Day with this lovely group of people. After exploring various Salutes to the Sun and Moon with Cora Kemball-Cook we did a lovely session on the Pranava Aum with DSJ Yoga and then some pranayama to balance our energy with@Yatra Yoga UK. A delicious shared lunch followed and we sat outside and enjoyed the sun. We had a visit from Emma Slade who told us about her wonderful charity Opening Your Heart To Bhutan and many of us bought items made in Bhutan to support the charity . We had an afternoon of walking meditation and yoga nidra followed by Kirtan which was beautiful and uplifting. Everyone agreed we should celebrate International yoga day every year! All proceeds for the day went to support the disabled children that Emma supports in Bhutan.

16/06/2025

Be Inspired by the links between yoga and Buddhism!
Sunday June 22nd 10.00 - 12.30pm
We are very honoured to be hosting this joyful event at Canterbury Yoga which will be led by Emma Slade/ Lopen Ani Pema Deki who is a well known and popular inspirational speaker.
She will be speaking about the fascinating links and contrasts between yoga and Buddhism – both of which specify a gradual eight step path to freedom from suffering. The morning will consist of teachings, discussion and advice on practice. Emma will be giving her time freely and all proceeds will go towards her charity walk across Bhutan this Autumn.
Both Buddhism and yoga have their origins in a very positive and powerful belief of what it is to be born as a human. Both offer a way to enlightenment which involves practices of body, speech and mind. Emma will clearly identify these common roots and practices in a way which will benefit everyone from the mildly interested to the highly experiences practitioner or meditator.
A handout will be provided and will be possible to attend either in person or on line to maximise the benefit to the charity. If you are attending in person, please bring a cushion and notebook and pen.
If you cannot attend and you want to support the work of the charity please visit our website where you can also donate - www.openingyourhearttobhutan.com

Cost is £30.00 in person and £20 online. To book a place go to : https://yogaandbuddhism.eventbrite.co.uk
Venue Canterbury Yoga studio
www.canterburyyoga.co.uk

16/06/2025

Calling all yogis! June 21st 10.00 - 5.00pm a day of yoga suitable for experienced practitioners. The day will be taught by Cora Kemball-Cook, Lina Newstead, Dr Susan Jeffery and Joanna Fiakkas. There will be Yoga, meditation, philosophy, pranayama, yoga nidra and kirtan.Something for everyone! Cost is £40.00 .
https://www.canterburyyoga.co.uk/classes/ and scroll down to June 21st and add your name to the list. You will not need to pay until you come on the day but adding your name to the list means we will know the numbers and will send you more details.
Only a few places left! Profits from the day go to Opening Your Heart To Bhutan.

08/12/2024

Do come along to this event next weekend. Some of my yoga students have helped to make yogically themed decorations for a tree.
We’re so pleased to be part of this lovely event ! Come and join the Carol singing on Sunday at 6.00 pm.

09/11/2024

Still a few places left in the Foundation Course starting Dec 1st!

This fantastic course is held in our beautiful custom built yoga studio. If you have practised yoga in general classes but want to go deeper into more of the practices and the philosophy underlying yoga this course is for you. It is under the auspices of BWY - At the Heart of Yoga and it runs one day a month for 10 months. It is led by two highly experienced Yoga Teachers, Cora Kemball-Cook and Lina Newstead. It is a valuable course if you are contemplating yoga teaching or if you want the course for your own self development. Past students have described the course as "life changing"!
Free introductory session this Sunday on Zoom at 6.00 pm.
Email me on cora@canterburyyoga.co.uk for the link or for more information.

24/10/2024

BWY Foundation Course December 1st 2024 - Oct 11th
Do you want to go deeper into yoga?
Do you want to to develop your own home practice, learn more about the philosophy, pranayama and meditation?
If you answer yes to any or all of these questions and you have been practising yoga for at least 2 years you may like to sign up for our Foundation course in Yoga studies.
We have an introductory morning October 26th and the actual course starts December 1st.
Message me and send your email if you would like full details or
go to my website https://www.canterburyyoga.co.uk/courses/
BWY - At the Heart of Yoga

We are delighted to offer a wide variety of regular Yoga based courses, tailored to suit your individual needs and interests

24/09/2024

Learn Transcendental Meditation
October 5-7th at our beautiful studio Canterbury Yoga
This course is taught by highly experienced TM teacher and Clinical Psychologist Dr Gemma Beckley..

A simple, effortless, yet profound technique practised for just 20 minutes twice a day, awakens natures healing intelligence and provides deep rest to mind and body. This dissolves deep rooted stress (the ultimate cause of all life's problems) producing an extensive range of benefits in our quality of life including:
The positive benefits of TM include:
Strengthened Immune System
Reduced stress
Self-Confidence
Better sleep
Energy increased
Intellect enhanced
Better relationships
Improved health
Read much more here...
http://www.meditationtrust.com/transcendental-meditation.../
These results are supported by hundreds of scientific research papers and the testimonials of some of the millions already practising around the world. Watch the following videos: http://www.meditationtrust.com/transcendental-meditation.../
The course takes place over three consecutive days:
First session, Saturday daytime
Individual instruction (1 hour by appointment), after which you are able to practice at home on your own.
Three group sessions, Sunday daytime and evening and Monday evening.
Builds your understanding based on your experiences, leaving you with a valuable skill for life.
Free support and guidance for life ensures complete satisfaction.
For our information brochure or to answer any questions please contact our friendly staff at the Meditation Trust office: http://www.meditationtrust.com/contact-the-meditation-trust/
To book easily online go to: https://www.meditationtrust.com/latest-course-dates-venues/
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08/05/2024

Do join us this Monday May 13th 6.00 - 7.30 for a talk and discussion entitled "Cultivating a meaningful life "

We are delighted and honoured to be able to welcome a senior Bhutanese monk, Khenpo Kinzang Yeshey, who will be visiting the UK in May. He will be accompanied by Emma Slade (Lopen Pema Deki) who is known to many of you and is a popular and inspirational teacher. The conversation will be guided by Emma and there will be a chance for questions and discussion, and we will gain insights into ways to create a meaningful life.
Khenpo (meaning great teacher) Kinzang Yeshey is the Vice President of the Institute of Advanced Vajrayana at the esteemed Buddhist monastery and university in Bhutan.
He has completed his nine years philosophical studies and exams and also a three-year retreat. He has then been a Buddhist teacher for 9 years and now specialises in teaching ta***ic texts from the Indian master Naropa. He is fluent in English and very approachable.

Cost is £10.00 in advance and £12.00 on the door. (we will give a donation to Opening your Heart to Bhutan from this fee)
Book tickets at https://consciouscafe.org/group/canterbury/

30/01/2024

There's still time to register for the Foundation course 2 at Canterbury Yoga. It's suitable for those who either did the British Wheel Foundation course 1 or other similar yoga training. You will develop your yoga practice in every way from asana to pranayama, mudra, mantra, meditation and philosophy.
The course is run by Cora Kemball-Cook and Lina Newstead who have run many Foundation courses and teacher training courses and have a wealth of yoga experience to share. The course starts March 23rd with an introductory morning March 2nd and runs over 10 Saturdays.
There is a special early bird offer of £699 for the whole course if paid by Jan 31st but otherwise the course fees can be spread out and paid every 3 months.
Message Cora Kemball-Cook for more details.
Emma Slade KariYogaBWY - At the Heart of YogaYatra Yoga UK

30/12/2023

Somehow Eckhart Tolle puts profound thoughts in such an accessible way!

"Acknowledging the good that is already in your life is the foundation for all abundance." - Eckhart Tolle