Yoga Massage Meditation
Work from home on a Thursday? if you do and are pregnant why not have a yoga lunch break , to help with common issues like back ache & tiredness
Develop a bigger social circle of mums to be & enjoy an end of week work out.
Following on there will be a Mum & baby Yoga group to meet new mums, socialise, bond with your baby and look at early post natal recovery and exercise.
Studying in India. Winter 2022
I am applying to study in India this weekend, to help me raise funds each week I will be selling goods for my trip. I will advertise these on Facebook & instagram, and hope you will not only ’love’ the items, but purchase so I can raise funds my yoga studies in India.
Going to source (the home land of Yoga) to see my teachers, Sharath Jois, (the lineage holder for Ashtanga Yoga) & also to study with Lakshmisha Bharat my Sanskrit /Chanting teacher.
Elliott has come with me for the last 2 years, & I hope by god’s grace he will be able to come again. He loves the trips and looks forward to returning again
Studying India gives me the luxury of time and focus on deepening my practice, aiding not only physical asana practice, but chanting, Sanskrit, also personnel development on a mental/emotional level, so I become a better fully rounded yoga teacher.
It gives me an opportunity to practice in the mornings in a Shala consistently day after day (I am lucky to see a teacher face to face once a week in the UK), as having a child & not having childcare , means this is a gift
Today Promotion is Yoga Bags
Opening face to face yoga classes -outside venue first , indoors May 17th 2021
Massage opening April 12th
Angelic Reiki treaments open April 12th
Please msg me for more info
Normal class times resume
Monday 15th March-5th April 6-7pm 4 weeks/ 19th April-10th May-then live from 17th May (in line with Government guidelines)
Wednesday Nights 6.15-7.15pm 17th March-7th April 4 weeks/21st April-12th May 4 weeks
then back to face to face
I will be running one zoom class from May and will confirmedly/time once we are nearer the time
Thank you
Lisa
All classes will be held on Zoom and move to face to face when allowed.
Booking has been set up online already with updated prices.
January 2021
This year for the first time in 4 years I have introduced a price increase , and now all zoom course are £10 per class or £12.50 drop in
This matches my face to face course price, so if we move from zoom to face to face, you will still enjoy the same quality of teaching from an experienced teacher.
For all Student who have supported me this year in face to face classes, I will be issuing a voucher via email towards the first new January course per household. This will be emailed first week in January
if you are experiencing any financial difficulties please call and discuss with me.
Thank you and see you on the mat
Lisa x x x
P.S
Gift Vouchers are available online to purchase for classes, clothes, mats , massage, meditation and pranayama classes etc
2 New classes for day time yoga
Both 10am
Ash United Football Club starting Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Tilford Rural Life Living museum Thursday 5th Novemberr 2020
Booking online. (click on picture below)
or email lisa@atma-alchemy for further details
Both covid secure places with risk assessments and NHS Track and trace bar codes
Also to announce I am not offering Kahuna Massage at this time I am however still offering Angelic Reiki face to face or distance treatments for those who wish for an energy treatment to sooth nerves and aid any stressful situations
So happy to be opening the doors and resuming some classes in August and looking forward to the autumn
Please see the new schedules and email me if you would like further information.
We are following Covid guideline to ensure your safety
Hello dear yogis and friends
I wanted to make you aware that I may be able to offer you support in many ways not thought of, while i cant offer my yoga classes
This will also support me greatly in this challenging time.
I can offer Distant Reiki Healing, which can be a very calming soothing process.
I can also offer the sale and local delivery of yoga mats so you can practice at home, and bring it with you to the next class
I can offer Skype one to ones in Meditation/breathing methods to calm the mind or one to one yoga sessions
If you would like to book any of these please email and suggest date and time so i can accomodate you, my hours are flexible
Thank you for your support and help
I do appreciate it.
Lisa
New timetable and Booking open for the winter term Limited class size so book early,
Wednesday Nights-Seale Farnham
Summer term 24th July-21st August 2019
5 week course for £50.00
Covering the fundementals of yoga
Breath, Bandhas,focus points, & the concept of moving meditation
All ages and abilities welcome
Beginners 6.30-7.30pm
Beginners Men only 8.30-9.30pm
Seale Village Hall School Hill off A31
for more info
https://www.atma-alchemy.com/farnham-yoga
To book 6.30pm class
https://www.atma-alchemy.com/yoga-classes/beginnersyoga?category=Beginners+Yoga
To book 8.30pm men only class
https://www.atma-alchemy.com/yoga-clas…/beginnersyoga-yzhf7
Summer term for beginners Yoga 5 weeks 22nd July-19th August £50.00
Monday Nights 6-7pm Beginner yoga
To Book 6pm class
https://www.atma-alchemy.com/yoga-classes/beginnersyoga?category=Beginners+Yoga
A successful business relies on passionate, reliable staff who communicate well and enjoy what they do. But, for many people, whether you’re a secretary or a project manager, working life can be stressful - both physically and mentally. Even with the most inspiring colleagues in the world, we can all struggle to stay motivated. Corporate yoga could be the wellness package ypu are looking for to support your staffs daily working lives and inspire high achievers.
There are many reasons that you may decide to take private yoga lessons in your own home. Perhaps you are looking to create a personalized schedule or have been advised by a physiotherapist to take up a yoga practice to facilitate healing. Private one to one yoga lessons may offer a valuable solution. No matter where you are on your path, you can begin a journey into the heart of yoga with private instructions in the comfort of your own home. Your yoga practice is very personal to you and you may wish to keep it this way. Let’s look into some situations where private one to one yoga instruction would be a perfect fit.
Understandably, a complete beginner can feel overwhelmed or intimidated by group yoga classes, and for this reason private instruction is a great place to start. Everyone is unique and requires different guidance and support in their yoga practice. If you are looking to get started and want to practice the basics in the safety of your own home then one to one lessons could be the best option.
It is advisable (if not imperative) to start your personal yoga practice with the guidance of a professional yoga instructor. This will make sure that you have the foundations of your practice firmly in place and are doing the asanas correctly (An asana is a yoga posture). Each asana is very precise and a qualified yoga instructor can gently correct your posture to make sure that you get benefit from your yoga practice and ensure that you are performing the postures safely.
Private lessons offer a space to develop strength, flexibility and confidence prior to taking part in group classes, should that be the direction that you want to take. No matter where you want to take your yoga practice, private lessons will help improve form and give you a thorough understanding of yoga.
Yoga classes are aimed at a general level and for this reason, exclude more complex asanas, routines or pranayama exercises that the more advanced student may wish to study. For the more advanced student, one to one lessons can offer valuable time to improve your practice. Each yoga student has different personal yoga goals, and may not be able to accomplish this without some expert private tuition.
Private lessons offer an experience to delve deep into personal goals and create a custom routine that can help develop your practice at a much more advanced level.
For whatever reason, it is not always possible to make it along to a local class. Perhaps your busy schedule conflicts with class times or you are not currently living close to the class of your choice. Private lessons allow you to practice at a time and place that suits you.
If you have limited mobility, are rehabilitating after an illness, operation or disease or suffer from anxiety. Bringing the teacher to you while you build up strength can be invaluable. This is also a great option for pre or post natal yoga students. Often a physio suggests taking up yoga, however a trip to the yoga class may be impossible for some students for whatever reason. Being able to request the yoga teacher comes to you is a really wonderful opportunity to get involved in yoga from the security of your own home.
Relax; there is no need to get prepared in advance. Everything will be organised for you, all you need to do is wear some loose fitting sports trousers and a comfortable top. All of the equipment that you require for your yoga lesson will be provided.
The initial consultation is £75 and thereafter we can arrange a block booking where were can create a practice that will evolve with you at your own pace.
Should you wish to practice in between your lessons, then a complete personalized guide will be provided for you to follow in PDF format via email.
New times-Dates at Great locations.
Small friendly yoga classes for complete beginners for any age, flexibility and fitness.
"Anyone can do yoga"
"Its a state of mind that can influence the body by breath and kindness'
Just a quick update for the new courses in March
Staring 27th February is the lunchtime 1.30-2.30 Wonersh Complete Beginner yoga course
Check out Guildford and Seale classes, with a new late complete beginners course at 8.30pm in Seale near Farnham
Bookings taken now!
Or how to cope with being a new mum and continuing your practice of yoga
You have practiced yoga alone at home or in a shala/class for years, and then that wonderful day arrives, and your baby is in your arms.......This is a joyful wonderful experience...yet you have been thinking how do I practice my yoga now.
I am going to try and keep this blog brief...as I have hardly any time to write and I know new mums have any time to read(especially if your baby doesn’t sleep)
For me, having this baby signifies a spiritual experience, a gift, a soul lesson for which every day I look to the new lessons to learn. I have found my physical yoga practice less demanding even if I do full primary as my expectations have changed towards my mat.
So you’re into 7th Series Ashtanga Yoga, suddenly you have to cope with the organic, messy and unknown thing called unconditional love & a new soul.......and there is lots of exploding nappies, projectile vomit and washing to do.......plus lack of sleep and healing from giving birth (how ever that was for you)...so being kind and gentle with yourself is a must.
Firstly I can only advise what I did, and I followed my instincts.....firstly drop any judgement of yourself and try to focus on what feels right for you...everyone will give you an opinion on how to raise a baby & everyone will approach getting back to yoga differently, find out what's right for you.
Heal.....I had a emergency c section at the age of 46, breast fed and had an infection in the first few weeks of the new arrival Elliott plus Recti Diastasis (tummy muscle split right up to my ribs).....I was exhausted and ill, so I took care of me, baby & partner...and that was enough...
Elliott had a tongue-tie as well, so I was back and forth to hospital, doctors and Breast-feeding clinic, finding lifts from kind souls who could drive me, as I couldn't drive for 6 weeks. (C-section)
By 13 months Elliott was assisting me and we had such a giggle.
I didn't practice physical yoga until 12 weeks, and then it was 1 salutation at a time per week increasing as time went on. I wanted to take it slow, and take the opportunity to restart my practice with my new mamma body, your have muscle memory from the pre mamma body and then you have the hidden potential with this new body...I stayed positive. There is change and some is for the better. -I ignored the baby belly, the wrinkles the stretchmark’s & let yoga take care of me...the physical and non-physical.
By 6 months I was doing standing poses, and Elliott varied in his feeling towards my practice....he wasn’t crawling at this stage, but he was vocal.
I put Elliott first, if he kicked off I would stop and tend to his needs & abort the practice if necessary...once he started crawling..The new game of yoga with a clinging, crying ,giggling baby occurred, I would stop and take care of him when needed, again giving up when necessary as he was my priority. Yoga is now a messy organic crazy place while Elliott is with me...its different but Im still practicing yoga.
I decided to enjoy, relish in every moment, practice being present & watch Elliott...he can be my moving meditation, every action, noise etc. there is so much joy and him being a baby will be fleeting
I starting having private lessons at 7 months every 6 weeks and took Elliott with me (Lauren Munday Ashtanga Yoga London) the only way I could be in a shala.
*I had no one to look after the baby (5.30-6am is a tough babysitting call), couldn't find a yoga studio local who would allow me to bring a 3-6 month old baby to morning Ashtanga yoga. (He was not crawling at the time
Elliott is now walking and it is extremely funny practicing yoga, the joy he has watching and interacting with me during yoga class is a whole new dimension to the practice.
The yoga I did try to practice through out pregnancy & beyond was the 8 limbs of Ashtanga Yoga, with great focus on the Yamas.
Non attachment (Aparugraha) to my life before birth and my yoga practice afterwards.
Non Violence (Ahimsa) to myself and those around me allow healing to the body.
Truthfulness (Satya) honesty to myself and how to develop my practice. Not pushing myself and not being lazy, finding the middle ground. some days mother hood is hard, talk to friends, family and other mums for support, don't put on a brave face x
Non Stealing (Asteya) Didn't take time away from my new born to practice, he always came first, so practice was when he slept or when he could cope with mummy on the mat. Baby time is important
Brahmacarya/Grihastha......this is easy...family first.x
So my advise, enjoy your baby, live in the moment, practice the 8 limbs of Ashtanga yoga the best you can and let yoga happen when you & baby are ready
I now am hoping to start morning Mysore/Ashtanga class for families with young babies (non crawling) so that everyone can come practice Ashtanga Yoga with me in Seale, Farnham 5.30am-7am in the future
i hope in time I can support new mums back to the ashtanga practice and happy for them to bring baby to practice (I am qualified yoga teacher and pregnancy/post pregnancy)
Contact lisa@atma-alchemy.com for info.
Recommended Reading
Ashtanga Yoga Anusthana R Sharath Jois
Yoga Sadhana for Mothers Anna Wise and Sharmila Desai
The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda
Too busy for a class, need a time that suits your schedule, perhaps un-socialable hours due to work commitments or just want to learn in the comfort of your own home (or in my beautiful treatment room in the Surrey Hills)
I offer private yoga classes for beginners, Ashtanga Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga, Prenatal Yoga & meditation.
The first class is 90 minutes including a consultation and there after 60 minutes.
Ill bring mats and props so you can try yoga before you commit.
I offer a course package which will be specific to your needs, helping gain in fitness, flexibility, reduce anxiety/stress, aid sleep/relaxation, strength core & aid long term existing conditions such as arthritis
I am a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher, who is committed to continuous professional development & I am passionate about supporting my clients to reach their full potential
2nd April 11am - 3.30pm POP Up Shop & Flash Sale @64 Quarry Street Guildford
Small Exclusive Boutique of Designer Active wear from Divine Goddess Apparel opening a pop up shop 2nd April 2017.
Come and try on these luxury ladies active wear made in bamboo, Rayon Lycra and organic cotton.
See the fantastic yoga mats and bags in beautful unique designs
This launch event has special non web prices, so grab a one off bargain on this day only.
Having spent my life looking after my body and health, the post pregnancy body was a little bit of a surprise.
At peak fitness due to dedicated ashtanga practice June 2014
I am now living with 34G boobs (yes-breast feeding is the cause...i never thought i would wear a bra that size) and a tummy which could be mistaken for yet another baby....accept its not...its the left overs.
I was not expecting a flat tummy after producing my gorgeous son, but the 1st week taken by surprise by suffering from Oedema....No one warned me about this and suddenly my legs, ankles and Tummy turned inflatable.
My tummy was bloated full of wind(trapped air from the C section opening me up ) & water retention, having an emergency C section & being filled with drip fluids didn't help this post pregnancy state.....
12 weeks later, finally allowed to exercise "officially", I have begun a recovery program.
4 weeks ago, i started my ashtanga yoga practice, with 1 sun salutation A...per day, but avoided any plank type poses....not only did I have a c section to recover from by separation of my belly muscles, Diastasis recti, these issues plus the standard stretch marks (i was so stretched) i felt a long way off where i had come from.
near then end, and breathless with walking, but happy May 2016
I increased weekly my sun salutations by 1, so by week 12 I was doing 5 As and 1 B.........
I did my best to do some exercise during pregnancy, much less than before, as I was always tired, out of breath due to squashed lungs(your organs move upwards to make way for the baby belly),
I was lucky to get pregnancy, not suffer greatly from morning sickness....just lack of sleep due to not feeling comfortable, normal hemorrhoid problem as baby weight was on my lower colon, especially at the end when i could feel my tummy muscles separating.......I wondered if i would burst instead of give birth.
My Tummy after birth, hormonally discoloured,, stretched & scarred
Recovery program continuing to slowly increase my Ashtanga practice, as I am publishing this blog at week 16. I will be doing 5 sun salutations A , sun saluations B and thats it.....week 17 I begin the standing poses.....
I am however not just doing my Ashtanga practice, I have a belly to repair, so i am doing post pregnancy yoga, I am doing all the things I need to do to knit my muscles together & there's more......I have joined the Gym., having replaced my ashtanga practice to pregancy yoga for 9 months (a gentle more feminine form of yoga) muscle wastage occurred, I have lost my body strength, so i am weight lifting to build muscle tone/strength as an adjuct to yoga, all very helpful supporting my work as a Ka huna Masseuse & yoga teacher.
I have always home practiced my Ashtanga yoga so now it fits in around baby sleep time,....
Having had the amazing experience of having a baby, I feel there is a need to change my view point of my body & any mothers
Women's body are a vessel to carry their soul & also to welcome other souls onto earthly reality, if they are so blessed in this lifetime.
My Son Elliott
Keeping fit & healthy means we have a chance to experience all of this & more, no matter what age we are, Although my body has changed, never to "springing back" into its youthful shape, it has grown a beautiful, healthy baby and been a door way for my son to enter planet earth....how blessed are we mothers for this amazing & spiritual experience.
