THRIVE With Yoga

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THRIVE With Yoga, will provide a blueprint for navigating this often-messy human life. A kind of map to help you live well, with meaning and purpose whilst feeling vibrant, connected and alive.

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“I always thought that the “thriving” would come when everything was perfect, and what I learned is that it’s actually down in the mess that things get good.”
~ Joanna Gaines

THRIVE With Yoga

Practices to create a life that is vibrant, connected and thriving!
To thrive is to live your best, most authentic lifethat aligns with your values and naturally awakens your innate creativity, sense of love and joy, creates resilience to the challenges of life and helps you move in a positive direction.

This 8-week course, THRIVE With Yoga, will provide a blueprint for navigating this often-messy human life. A kind of map to help you live well, with meaning and purpose whilst feeling vibrant, connected and alive.

During this unique course we will use the practices of yoga and mindfulness meditation to explore the deep workings of our mind, the wisdom of our body, the connection to our heart and how understanding these can help us to thrive. 

Although fully practical and lived on the mat, theory will be weaved in alongside our practices so that you can begin to take what you learn off the mat and into everyday life – I have found this is where real change happens.

This course is for you if you’d like to:

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Create change in your inner world to support your outer world,
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Tap into your innate creativity, wisdom, compassion and insight,
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Create space and time for yourself to focus on your own well-being,
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Learn tools and techniques that will help to reduce stress levels,
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Promote quality sleep and regain your energy levels,
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Find ease and joy in everyday life.

When does it start?

This course starts on Tuesday 3 September 2024, with the following classes taking place at Heartwood Forest (when the weather allows) or Highfield Park Visitor Centre in St Albans, AND live online via Zoom:

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Tuesdays 07.30-08.15 – Sunrise Flow

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Wednesdays 10.00-11.00 – Gentle & Restorative

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Wednesdays 18.30-19.30 – Candelit Yin

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Saturdays 09.30-10.45 – Flow & Reflect

PLUS, all classes are recorded so if you miss a class you can still practice at a time to suit you.

I use professional sound equipment so it sounds as if I’m in the room with you (according to my students!).

How to join?

*Membership

from £60 / month

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Up to 20 classes per month (live in-person & online),
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Access to the library of on-demand classes (over 100 available & added to regularly),
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2 workshops every month (1 online & 1 in-person),
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Access to earlybird offers on retreats at anytime,
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Community connections – regular meet ups, share experiences, connect with like-minded people.

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Payment Plan

£36.00 x4

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Up to 20 classes per month (live in-person & online),
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Access to all recordings from this course,
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Lifetime access to this course.
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One Payment

£128.00

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Up to 20 classes per month (live in-person & online),
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Access to all recordings from this course,
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Lifetime access to this course.
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*PLUS! Access a 7-day FREE TRIAL with no obligation to commit AND cancel your membership at anytime.

There’s no minimum time you need to stay as a member and you can pause whenever you need to.*

Our themes each week

Week 1 w/c 2 Sept – Start Where You Are

An introduction to THRIVE with yoga and what the next 8-weeks will entail. We will explore how moving from surviving to thriving is possible as we build inner and outer resilience no matter where you find yourself on your life’s path.

Week 2 w/c 9 Sept – The Roots of Your Body

Starting from the ground up, this week we’ll focus on planting our roots and creating a solid foundation to build strength and stability of the body as well as awareness of the wisdom that it holds and how we can grow these resources.

Week 3 w/c 16 Sept – The Garden of Your Mind

Sustained well-being requires us to tend to the garden of our mind lovingly and wisely. This week we’ll take time to notice what we are growing and if there are seeds to be sown or weeds to be pulled.

Week 4 w/c 23 Sept – Creating the Vision

We are creating our world all the time, whether we are aware of it or not. This week we’ll intentionally begin to imagine our future self and explore ways to build the habits to reach our goals.

Week 5 w/c 30 Sept – Open Heart, Open Mind

Love, compassion and kindness are our natural state of being which is soothing for the nervous system and allows us to widen our perspective. Heart opening practices will be where we focus our attention this week.

Week 6 w/c 7 Oct – Understanding Energy

‘Where thought goes, energy flows’ – every thought and emotion create a change in our body chemistry. This week we’ll learn to attune to this energy and release resistance to allow it flow freely.

Week 7 w/c 14 Oct – Dealing with Challenges

The Zen proverb says, ‘obstacles don’t block the path, they are the path’. This week we’ll explore developing a growth mindset and using our practice to stay present to difficulties and developing acceptance of what is.

Week 8 w/c 21 Oct – Putting It All Together

In our final week together, we will bring it all together and see how we can move forward with our new found knowledge and experience. We’ll celebrate all that we’ve achieved and consider what our next steps may be to nurture our ability to THRIVE.

Here’s what you can expect from this course:

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A unique opportunity to pause, reflect and bring healing to your inner and outer worlds
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Learn tools to reduce stress levels on and off the mat
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Promote quality sleep through reminding your body how to slow down and relax
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Receive expert guidance from a senior yoga teacher
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A variety of insightful, interesting and varied classes that build on a new theme each week
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Become part of a like-minded caring yoga community

Your Teacher

‘Yoga gives us peace and clarity in order to see the beauty and wonder that is all around us’

Louise Neicho

Having spent the first 20 years of my professional life working in and with Nature I feel a deep connection to the natural world that has promoted numerous benefits in my life. Combining this with a love and appreciation of yoga and mindfulness that spans over two decades has enabled me to share practices that help us connect more deeply with Nature and ourselves. I have completed over 1000hrs of yoga and mindfulness teacher training and in 2023 I received a distinction for my master’s degree in Mindfulness where my thesis focused on the wellbeing benefits of connecting with Nature. I can honestly say that yoga and Nature has saved my life on more than one occasion, and I don’t think I would be the person I am today if it wasn’t for my practice. To bring all of this together is simply a dream come true and I hope you will join me and our like-minded community soon.

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Words from my clients

“Louise has a very unique approach to teaching yoga, drawing learning from nature, neuroscience and nourishing spiritual teachings! I love the variety in her programmes, which combine mindfulness practices, movement and postures, readings and poetry, with wisdom and warmth. I am learning so much about how the mind, body and spirit can work together to cultivate compassion, strength and resilience for ourselves and those around us. I always feel calm and uplifted after a class. Informative, insightful and inspiring - thank you Lou!”

‘A unique approach to yoga’
by Liz Hobman

"Louise’s classes are a life-line! I find myself being able to calm my anxiety, find a new purpose and most importantly accept where we are as a country and continue my daily life. Louise is a very warm, nurturing and knowledgeable teacher. She also integrates elements of mindfulness through various readings, poetry and insights to deepen the practice and allow deep rest to take place. I always feel lifted, yet grounded after each of Louise’s yoga sessions."

‘Classes are a life-line’
by Cathy Washbrooke

"I started as a complete beginner and was worried I would not be able to follow the moves, but Louise is so kind and caring, plus really knows her stuff so is able to give very clear, supportive guidance. There is never any pressure as Louise always offers alternatives. With care and kindness she has encouraged me to really develop my practice. I always feel really energised after a session with Louise but I am also starting to notice a higher level of peace and tranquility in my day to day life. I feel strong and calm at the same time!"

‘Louise is so kind and caring’
by Emma Scinaldi

“Lou's passion for yoga is infectious and her knowledge is incredibly vast. I have been doing yoga for a long time but I am always amazed at the fact that I am still learning something new with Louise’s very detailed explanations. The classes have helped me staying in the moment and achieving calmness within”

‘Louise’s passion for yoga is infectious’
by Sonia Battaini

"Louise's classes are always insightful, interesting and varied as she brings her knowledge and ongoing training and research into each one, combining useful 'off-the-mat' mindfulness tips with yoga poses appropriate to the unique theme for the week as well as catering for individual requirements where needed. They are packed with lots of good advice for day-to-day living as well as for practice on the yoga mat. Now that everything is online and recorded there is the added benefit of being able to participate in Louise's classes wherever you are in the world and the enormous library of recorded classes is a treasure trove of resource"

‘Insightful, interesting, varied’
by Sarah Hall

“Lou's classes have been a real anchor for me amongst all the uncertainty of the past year. I do like being able to log on to the website and do the recorded classes at any time. The classes cover a specific topic each term, and I’ve found that having a subject to focus on really enhances my yoga practice, off the mat as well as on it! Lou brings some wonderful insights into each class and you can tell she really teaches from the heart.”

‘Louise teaches from the heart’
by Amy Dodd

Your Questions Answered

How is this different to other yoga classes?
This course is designed to take you gently and slowly into the deeper layers of the mind, each week building on your understanding of yoga and the tools and techniques that you can use on and off your mat. The difference to regular yoga classes is that we focus on one particular theme, as well as a physical focus in the body each week. You get to explore this theme for a whole week on and off the mat, building your awareness and focus.
Which class should I choose?

There are 3 different styles to choose from each week and how you choose will depend on whether you have practiced yoga before or not and what you would like to gain from your practice. If you are new to yoga or haven’t practiced in a while, I would suggest starting with the Gentle & Restorative and Yin Yoga. If you are familiar with vinyasas then you’ll love the Flow & Reflect classes on Monday and Saturday mornings and if you’re looking for more stillness, deep physical stretches and meditation techniques then Yin Yoga will be for you.

What do I need to begin?

You will need a yoga mat and comfortable clothing that you can easily move around in, PJ’s work well for this! For some of the classes you will need some props, but household pillows, cushions and blankets work well in place of traditional yoga props. I will let you know at the beginning of class what you need.

How does the membership work?

As a member you are welcome to come to any of the classes on the timetable where we will explore these concepts and themes. All classes are recorded and uploaded to the Exclusive Members Area within 24 hours of taking place so if you miss your favourite class you can catch up at a time suit you. PLUS if you go on holiday, you can still access the live classes or recordings from anywhere in the world (as long as you have internet of course!)

How does the one-off course work?

If you decide to invest in the one-off course instead of the membership, then you will have access to all in-person or live online class for the duration of the course (i.e. 8 weeks). You will also have access to all recordings from the course which you can access forever.

Other questions?

If you have any other questions that are not answered here, then feel free to contact me on louise@woodlandyoga.co.uk.

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