The Yoga Studio

We work so hard in our lives it’s time to learn the art of deceleration.

Take a while to just stop, slow down and let yourself be enticed by the call to rest . Allow yourself be nurtured and taken care of by Cheryl Farthing, an experienced teacher of Meditation, Sound healing and Yoga.

In this soothing class we’ll begin with Restorative Yoga to open and soften our bodies leaving them so relaxed that energy can flow more freely. It’s a perfect way to begin your weekend To take this experience to the next level you will be serenaded by the sound of crystal singing bowls to deepen and enhance the relaxation response in the body and mind along with a guided yoga nidra to entice you into yogic sleep – a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping that has been proven to relieve stress.   It's also the New Moon so we will have the chance to pull moon cards, and set some intentions for the coming month with a guided meditation.

The aim of this course is to make you feel better in so many ways. 

Find ways to feel more positive and worry less.

Have greater self-esteem and tackle negative thinking

Practice feeling more joyful 

Sleep and rest more easily

Learn how to deal with difficult thoughts and emotions

Respond differently to pain 

Have a greater sense of “Self”.

We will be covering a range of meditation techniques including iRest™? Yoga Nidra (which is a trauma friendly, scientifically based, secular form of guided meditation) All the meditation practices are very life affirming and enjoyable. 

It's only 5 weeks but if you commit to the course and some short home practices you will start to feel a real difference and deepen a journey you have already begun or make a fresh start. 

When: Thursdays  6:45 pm– 8:00 pm 5 week course  

Begins 1 September

Cost:    $165 includes work book and a couple audio recordings for home practice

We work so hard in our lives it’s time to learn the art of deceleration.

Take a while to just stop, slow down and let yourself be enticed by the call to rest. Allow yourself be nurtured and taken care of by Cheryl Farthing, an experienced teacher of Meditation, Sound healing and Yoga.

In this soothing class we’ll begin with Restorative Yoga to open and soften our bodies leaving them so relaxed that energy can flow more freely. It’s a perfect way to begin your weekend To take this experience to the next level you will be serenaded by the sound of crystal singing bowls to deepen and enhance the relaxation response in the body and mind along with a guided yoga nidra to entice you into yogic sleep – a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping that has been proven to relieve stress.   It's also the New Moon so we will have the chance to pull moon cards, and set some intentions for the coming month with a guided meditation.

Healing with Sound workshop

Are you curious to know more about vibrational healing and sound? Does the idea of adding sonic magic into your personal meditation and wellness practice entice you? Or would you like to add a little sound healing into your work with wellness clients or into Yoga classes?

If so, this is the perfect hands on workshop for you and you don’t need any experience

This is a hands on 5 hour workshop you will be playing frosted quartz crystal bowls as well as a selection of traditional metal bowls and other healing instruments like tongue drums and chimes.

• You will find out more about how sound healing works.

• Learn how about the history of the traditional metal singing bowls, try out playing techniques including bowls on bodies techniques.

• Discover for yourself the magic of crystal singing bowls and the different ways to play.

• Learn some vocal techniques to use for sound healing.

• Mindfulness of Listening meditations and exercises.

• Have fun playing and getting proficient using different chimes, from tingshas, binaural and orchestral.

The workshop will finish with a personalised Sound Journey with gongs and alchemy singing bowls for the workshop participants to relax, receive and absorb their learning. Plus you will receive a handout with extra information. There will be a few instruments available for sale subject to availability.

The workshop host is Cheryl Farthing who has been teaching Yoga and Meditation for over 20 years and regularly holds sound baths around Auckland.

This fun day is limited to 8 people so there will be lots of playing time

Cost is $144 and includes tea and snacks, workshop, sound bath and handout.

Time: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm  

5 week introductory course exploring the breath work

In this five week course our main focus is learning number of wonderful ancient Yogic breathing practices (pranayamas). That calm, refresh, cleanse and energise the body.

We will be using a little restful, restorative style Yoga to relax the body and tune into our breath. This is a course that is suitable for complete beginners as well as others that want to deepen their knowledge of breathing

Breath work is an beautiful way to reduce all the tension and toxins that have been piling up over the years. It can be a transformative process that is delicate and exquisite and when you reconnect, or connect for the first time to your breath you will have a wonderful companion that is always there to help. The course is practical and accessible and informative.

Each week you receive a helpful follow up email with some tips and reminders

As we are still dealing with Covid if you need to miss a class recordings will be provided:)

This is suitable for raw beginners