Enjoy an exclusive half day retreat at the picturesque Fermain Valley Hotel.

Let us help you unwind and adapt to the changing seasons, moving away from the expansiveness of Summer to shorter days and less light.

Discover the benefits of Yoga and Qi Gong and receive valuable Nutritional guidance from some of Guernsey’s leading health experts.

Timetable:

9-10am - Yin Yang Yoga with Jane England

10.15-11.15am - Qi Gong Craig Turberville

11.15am - Light & healthy refreshments at hotel + Optional walk to Fermain bay - opportunity to sea swim

1.00pm -  Nutritional wellness talk with Sophie Shand

Description:

Yin Yang Yoga - A perfect balance of passive and active elements of yoga. Drawing harmony to the mind and body while syncing the breath with the Yang postures and slowing the nervous system down with the more passive and restorative Yin poses.

Qi Gong can be thought of as a study in the lost Art of Deep Relaxation.

Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi Gong is a holistic system of coordinated Breath work, Movement and Mindfulness.

The class will involve; Guided deep breathing to calm the nervous system, stretching to open the body's meridian channels to increase the flow of the body's natural energy, and a series of slow graceful movements to cultivate lightness and harmony in both body, mind and spirit.

Nutrition - Nutritional Tips for a Healthy Transition into Autumn and Winter

Let Sophie guide you through the healthiest Nutritional and Mindful approaches as we turn in towards Autumn and Winter - Discover her five principles of Health & Nutrition whilst embracing the art of rest, adapting to the changing seasons with adequate time outside in Nature as well as nurturing practices indoors to release stress and connect to our inner wisdom. 

The Team

Jane England of GoYoga

Jane is a living, moving and breathing example of the benefits Yoga can bring to your life. Sharing those benefits with others is her passion and why she teaches yoga. Coming from a fitness background Jane teaches Yoga with a functional connection to mind and body creating an environment that’s inclusive and supportive.

Sophie Shand - Nutritional Therapist & Life coach

Sophie is a holistic health practitioner combining her philosophies of Naturopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Life Coaching to help others. She is passionate about embracing nature’s rhythms and connecting to oneself through meditation and other Spiritual practices.

Craig Turberville

A Certified Qi Gong, Pilates and Yoga Instructor.

Physical movement has always been an important and enjoyable part of his life, on both a mental and physical level.  Craig provides well balanced, grounding and empowering Qi Gong lessons, and dynamic and challenging Pilates classes.

We are excited for you to join us!

From

Jane, Sophie, Craig and the Fermain Valley Team.

Jane and I would love you to join us to prepare for the change of seasons.

The Autumn Equinox is known as the strongest energetic shift of the year, initiating a powerful emotional and physical detox. This can feel hard, particularly in the Northern hemisphere when our Spring and Summers bring varied wet and warm weather.  Now we are moving into a quieter time for letting go, rest and regeneration.

Let us help you unwind and adjust to the shorter days, to keep that light shining within throughout Autumn and Winter with rituals and practices that support you.

We will begin with a gentle balancing meditation followed by Yin yoga poses and ending with a guided visualisation to bring us into harmony with ourselves.  The class will include slow and fluid movements that link to each other like the seasons.  Balances to bring balance back into our lives,  folds to let go of disappointments or anything we no longer need and hip openers to be open to what ever awaits us.

Event details:

Date & Time:  Sunday 15 September 2-4.30pm

Location:    Castel Douzaine Room

Payment:       £30

What to bring:   Yoga mat, pillow, blanket, journal & pen, water

Jane England - yoga instructor

Jane is a living, moving and breathing example of the benefits Yoga can bring to your life. Sharing those benefits with others is her passion and why she teaches yoga. Coming from a fitness background Jane teaches Yoga with a functional connection to mind and body creating an environment that’s inclusive and supportive.

Sophie Shand - Nutritional therapist & life coach                                           Sophie is a holistic health practitioner combining her philosophies of Naturopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and life coaching to help others.  She is passionate about embracing nature’s rhythms and connecting to oneself through meditation and other spiritual practices.

Join Sophie and Paul for our 2nd empowering breath workshop circle.

Combine the sharing and connection of sitting in circle with the power of the breath to release negative emotion and restore calm and the magic of guided visualisation to connect you this time with both your masculine and feminine self.

Paul will enable us to become aware of and develop a deeper understanding of the ways in which we breathe and how this impacts every aspect of our lives.

During this session we will work to clear restricted breathing patterns, let go of emotional baggage, release tension and move from our head into our body.

Let Sophie help you connect to your masculine and feminine.  Whoever we are, we carry feminine (nurturing, creative and ‘being’ energy) and masculine elements (focus, direction and ‘doing’ energy) within us and when in balance life unfolds more effortlessly and harmoniously.  

When out of balance, we may experience overwhelm, anxiety and burn-out.  Connect with these different energies and how they are playing out in your life.  Enjoy bringing them together to enhance the qualities you most desire such as peace, strength, compassion, grace, fulfilment and happiness.

Workshop details

Date: Sunday 14 April, 2.30-4.30pm

Location: Castel Douzaine room, Les Beaucamps, Castel GY5 7PE

Payment: £35

What to bring: Yoga mat, pillow, blanket, journal & pen, water

To learn more about Paul, go to runabreath.com  or Sophie at fullernutrition.com

Sophie’s testimonial: “Breathwork sessions with Paul are profound, powerful, releasing and insightful.  Not to be missed, I encourage everyone to enlist Paul’s help and engage in this practice for greater clarity, calm and wellbeing.”

Workshop circle testimonials: “It was absolutely amazing. I went home and just felt so calm and in control.. As always, your meditation and presence is absolutely perfect for taking me to a peaceful place..” (workshop attendees)

Join us for an energising yoga practice and guided visualisation to embrace the stirring and uplifting energies of Spring-time.

Spring is a time to lift ourselves out of winter hibernation and quiet reflection, take a deep inhale and awaken our senses to the beauty around us.  The beginning of the astrological year, this is the time to coax ourselves out of the darker months and with the returning light, plan and initiate with renewed vigour and energy.  Preparing for and honouring this season’s gifts will help us to maintain high energy levels throughout Spring and Summer.

We will begin with a gentle grounding meditation to connect to ourselves followed by an energising yoga practice and ending with a guided visualisation to harness the uplifting energies of Spring.

Let Sophie and Jane help you feel invigorated and refreshed as we embrace a new season of energy and creativity.

Event Details

Date and Time: Sunday 24th March, 2pm - 4.30pm

Location: Castel Douzaine Room

Cost: £24

About Us

Jane England - Yoga instructor 

Jane is a living, moving and breathing example of the benefits Yoga can bring to your life. Sharing those benefits with others is her passion and why she teaches yoga. Coming from a fitness background Jane teaches Yoga with a functional connection to mind and body creating an environment that’s inclusive and supportive. 

Sophie Shand - Nutritional therapist & Life coach 

Sophie is a holistic health practitioner combining her philosophies of Naturopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Life Coaching to help others. She is passionate about embracing nature’s rhythms and connecting to oneself through meditation and other spiritual practices.