Workshops & Events
CAMYOGA regularly hosts workshops and events. Workshops are a fantastic way to get more from your yoga practice and give you the chance to experience more than what can be delivered in a normal class setting.
2nd November
Yoga & Shodo
Cultivating Mindfulness through Movement and Calligraphy
with Rebecca Leam & Madison Bennett
2nd November | 10-11:30am
£25 / £20 (members & concessions)
Join Rebecca Leam (Yoga) & Madison Bennett (Calligraphy) for a special 90-minute session blending the calming practices of slow flow yoga and the meditative art of Japanese calligraphy (shodo). This workshop is designed to connect body, mind, and spirit through mindful movement and the ancient art of brushwork.
Part I: Yin Yoga
We’ll begin with a gentle slow flow sequence to center and calm the body, incorporating yin postures and focused breathwork. During the session, we will introduce three inspirational “watch words” (empty mind, joy, peace, the way) to set the tone for our creative practice.
Part II: Shodo (Calligraphy)
After yoga, you will be guided through the basics of shodo, learning about the traditional tools—brush (fude), ink (sumi), and paper (washi). You’ll have the opportunity to practice writing your chosen "watch word” while exploring different styles of Japanese calligraphy. To close, we will meditate on the creation of an ensō, a single brushstroke circle that symbolizes unity, enlightenment, and the universe.
No prior experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. You’ll have the option to keep your brush and ink for a small fee.
Spaces are limited to 20 participants, so reserve your spot early!
Starts 2nd November
6-Week Course Yoga Flow for Beginners
with Jesse Ng
6-weeks starting 2nd November | 10:30-11:30am
£70/ £65 (concessions)
Dates: 2/11, 9/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 7/12
Yoga flow (Vinyasa) classes are often taught at a fast pace. For this reason, they are generally offered at an open level and not catered for absolute beginners.
This 6-week beginners course aims to puncture that assumption by breaking down different elements of the Vinyasa method.
Each week, we begin with preparatory stretches and conditioning exercises that lead to the key asanas (poses) in sun salutations A and B. Taking Vinyasa as a comprehensive method of yoga not as a sport but as a holistic way of being, we will explore how the asanas are connected with the Eight Limbs of Yoga, the philosophical underpinnings of yoga as a spiritual practice according to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra.
Since this is a practical hatha yoga course (hatha yoga is a branch of yoga that uses physical movement as a method to regulate body-mind), we will practice at least one full round of sun salutation from Week 1– from a slow step-by-step guided sequence to building up confidence and pace in Week 6. Vinyasa is a fiery method that uses discipline and persistence to activate the deep love and resilience we all have within us. A curious open mind and a willingness to learn and apply are essential.
Week 1: Hamstring Flexibility, Dhristi and Ujjayi Breathing
Building the basic hamstring flexibility for the key asanas in sun salutations, such as uttanasana and adho mukha svanasana. Introduction to the use of gaze and deep resonant breaths.
Week 2: Chest Opening, Yama and Niyama
Working towards an open chest and shoulders. Connecting heart-opening asanas with yogic discipline.
Week 3: Alignment and Breathwork
An alignment-focused class on samasthiti, virabhadrasana I, II and III, trikonasana and pashchimottanasana.
Week 4: Hip-opening and Pratyahara
Hips and the gate to tune in.
Week 5: Dharana and the Vinyasa Method
Concentration and the Structure of Vinyasa as a Meditative Method
Week 6: Dhyana and Just Flow
Absorption/the Dissolution of Boundaries and just flow.
9th November
FREE TO ATTEND ALL WELCOME
Community Satsang, Chanting & Dharma Discussion
with vegetarian potluck!
with Hakan Dokuzoglu & Tamara Ashley
9th November | 11:45am-1pm
Join Hakan and Tamara for a dharma discussion focusing on yoga and healing, chanting from the Krishnamacharya tradition and a vegetarian potluck lunch (please bring something to share).
Meet fellow CAMYOGA students and reflect on the philosophical aspects of the yoga practice. Learn traditional peace mantras and chants that develop the yoga of sound. Enjoy sharing food with community.
Open to all members and those attending classes at the studio.
16th November
Iyengar Yoga in Depth
with Kirsten Agar Ward
16th November | 4-6pm
£28
Discounted access:
CAMYOGA Members: £5
Credits/Class Pass Holders: Spend 20 Credits
Cambridge Iyengar Yoga Members: £20
Welcome to our new series of Iyengar Yoga events in collaboration with Cambridge Iyengar Yoga!
Kirsten has been dedicated to Iyengar Yoga since the 1980s and is now one of the most senior teachers in the UK.
With over 20 trips to Pune, India, she has immersed herself in studies with the Iyengar family and continues to travel there annually to study under Prashant Iyengar.
As a mentor and assessor for the IY(UK) association, Kirsten also brings her expertise in yoga therapy to her students. She leads a packed schedule from her studio in North Yorkshire, while also guest teaching at workshops and retreats worldwide.
This workshop/class offers a thoughtfully crafted, in-depth exploration of Iyengar Yoga.
Kirsten is a gifted teacher, admired for her clear and precise instructions, her unshakeable patience, and her ability to challenge students—physically and mentally- and in how they view their practice.
"Shaili says you must come along!!"
1st December
Arkümu Breathwork and Movement
with Dawn Simone
1st December | 12-2pm
£35 / £30 (members & concessions)
Join Dawn for Arkümu Breath, a transformative 90-minute Breathwork & movement workshop (allow 2 hours) designed to awaken and move your energetic body, release stored emotions and clear the mind. Through the power of a rhythmic breathing technique, you’ll create space for creativity, healing and restoration.
During this music-driven session, we’ll begin by moving the body to calm the mind and open the heart, allowing for deeper connection to your inner self. As you engage in repetitive breathing patterns, you’ll explore physical sensations, emotional releases, and shifts in energy, guiding you through a profound journey of self-discovery.
By the end of the session, you can expect to recalibrate your nervous system, release blocked energy, and leave feeling deeply restored and rejuvenated.
Starts 18th January
6-Week Course Yoga Flow for Beginners
with Jesse Ng
6-weeks starting 18th January | 10:30-11:30am
£70/ £65 (concessions)
Dates (2025): 18/1, 25/1, 1/2, 8/2, 15/2, 22/2
Yoga flow (Vinyasa) classes are often taught at a fast pace. For this reason, they are generally offered at an open level and not catered for absolute beginners.
This 6-week beginners course aims to puncture that assumption by breaking down different elements of the Vinyasa method.
Each week, we begin with preparatory stretches and conditioning exercises that lead to the key asanas (poses) in sun salutations A and B. Taking Vinyasa as a comprehensive method of yoga not as a sport but as a holistic way of being, we will explore how the asanas are connected with the Eight Limbs of Yoga, the philosophical underpinnings of yoga as a spiritual practice according to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra.
Since this is a practical hatha yoga course (hatha yoga is a branch of yoga that uses physical movement as a method to regulate body-mind), we will practice at least one full round of sun salutation from Week 1– from a slow step-by-step guided sequence to building up confidence and pace in Week 6. Vinyasa is a fiery method that uses discipline and persistence to activate the deep love and resilience we all have within us. A curious open mind and a willingness to learn and apply are essential.
Week 1: Hamstring Flexibility, Dhristi and Ujjayi Breathing
Building the basic hamstring flexibility for the key asanas in sun salutations, such as uttanasana and adho mukha svanasana. Introduction to the use of gaze and deep resonant breaths.
Week 2: Chest Opening, Yama and Niyama
Working towards an open chest and shoulders. Connecting heart-opening asanas with yogic discipline.
Week 3: Alignment and Breathwork
An alignment-focused class on samasthiti, virabhadrasana I, II and III, trikonasana and pashchimottanasana.
Week 4: Hip-opening and Pratyahara
Hips and the gate to tune in.
Week 5: Dharana and the Vinyasa Method
Concentration and the Structure of Vinyasa as a Meditative Method
Week 6: Dhyana and Just Flow
Absorption/the Dissolution of Boundaries and just flow.
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