What's happening in the Zen Tent
The Zen Tent offers a different vibe to the Yoga Tent, in the Yoga tent we have the physical side of yoga, whereas in the Zen Tent we have the quiet, still and mindful side.
This space will offer different teachers with different classes throughout the day, such as Pranayama (breath work), Women's Circles, different Meditations, journaling and creative writing.
The line up in the Zen Tent is ever growing and we're excited to offer the space to these incredible teachers and practitioners. You will need to book onto these sessions to confirm your space, how to book will be available soon.
This space will offer different teachers with different classes throughout the day, such as Pranayama (breath work), Women's Circles, different Meditations, journaling and creative writing.
The line up in the Zen Tent is ever growing and we're excited to offer the space to these incredible teachers and practitioners. You will need to book onto these sessions to confirm your space, how to book will be available soon.
Catherine RolfeCatherine Rolfe introduces you to and guides you through the practice of Maitri or loving- kindness meditation. Maitri, sometime also known as unconditional friendliness, involves placing our awareness on feelings of compassion and kindness, allowing us to reconnect to these natural qualities that we all possess. You’ll be taken step by step through this contemplative practice, as well as how to build a habit of daily Maitri and the benefits of doing so. There’ll also be time to ask any questions you may have.
Whether you are an experienced practitioner, are completely new to meditation, or somewhere in between, all are welcome to join this session and experience the clarity and serenity that arises when the qualities of the heart are cultivated. You can join Catherine at 11:20-12pm for her delicious Meta Meditation. Or for her Mindfulness Meditation at 1:05-1:55pm |
Fiona StoryJoin Fi for an immersive yoga workshop, Journey to the Heart.
Working with the original and purest ceremonial cacao (Keiths Cacao), a sacred plant medicine, we will create a space filled with intention and love inviting you to journey into the body. Using yoga practices (breathwork, asana and meditation) and the magic of ceremonial cacao, we will move together, through a heart centred yoga flow and free movement, to expand and energise mind body and spirit. This is a practice available for all levels. Please be aware of the contraindications of ceremonial cacao, if you have any questions please let me know. Join Fiona at 9:30-10:15am in the Zen Tent. |
Theresa SamworthAwaken the chakras through pranayama, visualisation, mantra and meditation. Feeling a bit out of balance or just want to find out more about these ancient practices? Whatever your reason for joining Theresa, you’re very welcome!
The word chakra means wheel in Sanskrit. According to yoga philosophy, there are 72,000 energy channels in the body called nadis. The Chakras are the spinal column regions where the nadis (or energy channels) cross. It is believed that when the chakras are fully functioning the kundalini energy or life force can move up the body’s energy channels (i.e through the chakras) and reach the Sahasrara chakra, the ‘bridge to the cosmos’. Using the ancient practices of pranayama (breathwork), visualisation, the chakra bija mantras and a specially written meditation practice by ‘insight timer’ app meditation teacher Theresa together we will awaken and balance the chakras (hopefully!) leaving you feeling beautifully balanced Find Theresa in the Zen Tent from 2:40-3:25pm |
Jenny KnightJenny is a prize-winning writer of short story, fiction, non-fiction and memoir. Her work has been published in Kit de Waal’s celebrated Common People anthology, Book Machine, National Writers’ Centre, Restless and Riptide among others, she’s won two Arts Council awards, is a NWC Case Study and assesses manuscripts for Jericho Writers. She’s taught creative writing in prisons, for the UN/Comic Relief in Somalia/Kenya, spoken on panels and held workshops on many aspects of writing for literature festivals.
Jenny is hosting 2 workshops over the weekend: Journalling workshops examine this life-enhancing practise, the neurological advantages of using a pen, and how we can work to uncover our unconscious and deepen our understanding of and connection to our true selves. Writing parents and teens workshops look at ways in which we can use writing – and self-kindness – to gently delve into deepening, releasing and making more authentic the connections that can confuse and cause conflict in ourselves and with our loved ones. Join Jenny in the Zen Tent from 10:25-11:10am |
HollieannHollieann began her journey in Fitness, Cognitive Behavioural therapy and Self Discovery after a turbulence and destructed relationship with her own body image.
This has shaped her approach to coaching both in and out of the studio, and it is Hollieann's aspiration to be an inspirational voice for many others. Through freedom of mind, unburdening yourself from past trauma and a true trust; let movement, release and strength be the foundation to each of your practices together. Embody this empowerment through the rest of your day and join Hollieann on a journey of self discovery. You can work together to create a stronger, healthier and happier you. Through beautiful sound, vibration and meditation let this class take you on a journey of deep relaxation, healing and self discovery. Feel your stress melt from your body as well as your mind and rediscover peace, tranquility and true calmness. You can join Hollieann in the Zen Tent from 4:20-5:05pm |
Shani Bella - Womens CircleJoin us in our Goddess Temple and sit in a Women’s Circle Sanctuary at the Norwich Yoga Festival as we enter the Portal of ‘Lammas’, the harvest season between Summer Solstice and Autumn Equinox. It is now high summer and the union of Sun and Earth, of God and Goddess, of Masculine and Feminine Energy has produced the First Harvest.
Lammas is the celebration of this first, Grain Harvest, a time for gathering in and giving thanks for abundance. It is also the great festival of Lugh, or Lug, the great Celtic Sun King and God of Light. August is His sacred month when He initiated great festivities in honour of His mother, Tailtiu. The word ‘Lammas’ is derived from ‘loaf mass’ and is indicative of how central and honoured is the first grain and the first loaf of the harvesting cycle. You can find Shani in the Zen Tent from 3:30-4:15pm |
Mandy Chacksfield YogaYoga, Meditation and Mindfulness teacher.
Mandy is a certificated Yoga instructor, she qualified in 2014 after a 200-hour teacher training at Younique Yoga in London. After this, she practiced and studied at the Pattabhi Jois Institute in Mysore, India. Since then she also qualified in 45h Yin Yoga and 30h Sculpt teacher training both at Sadhana Yoga in London. In 2021, she completed an MBSR programme for Health and Social Care Professionals at the Royal Institute of Mindfulness. Mandy’s background is in sales and advertising. She became a Yoga teacher to find balance, ease and focus in her life. Coming from a highly pressured, stressful and deadline-driven environment, she is passionate about helping others by sharing the tools and knowledge she learned rom her training and experience in yoga and mindfulness. Mandy believes there is another way to thrive in the modern world. In 2020 she decided to set up Another Way Wellbeing. A bespoke company offering wellness events, retreats and workplace wellbeing. She also has day retreats in Windermere running throughout the year. Join her in the Zen Tent for Yoga Nidra at 12:10-12:55pm This class is completely Free so show up a few minutes before it's due to start as it'll be first come first serve. |
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