Obviously it's January, which means a host of wellbeing events for those on a path to resetting post the holidays. Here's a list of some upcoming events, day retreats, workshops and mindfulness sessions in-and-around Barcelona this January.
1. WHAT: YO-MU DETOX MORNING
WHEN: THIS SATURDAY JANUARY 21ST 10:30h - 13h
WHERE: La Carpinteria, Calle Codols 23, Barcelona
INFO: Come join Lucy Beckwith and Vesna for an energizing and delicious morning. We will begin the morning with a cleansing yoga flow, working with specific postures to kick start the digestive system and to relax and release that which is not of service to us in the body. This session will be followed by a highly nutritous and delicious raw breakfast bowl created by Vesna Gino. The price is 20 euros, we have limited places so please book by contacting us at mydayurbanretreat@gmail.com
2. WHAT: MINDFULNESS FOR BUSY LIVE
WHEN: TUESDAY 31st JANUARY 19:15h - 21:00h
WHERE: Well Woman Center Carrer de Casp, 80, 3-1, 08010 Barcelona
INFO: Run by Kaisa of MindfulWorkshop.com, who I can highly recommend, this workshop (in English) will explore simple techniques, which we can all integrate into our busy lives so that we can become more mindful, present, and aware. During the workshop we will do a short mindfulness meditation practice. The session will end with guided relaxation.
3. WHAT: AtEnglish DAY RETREAT COMBINING THE POWER OF YOGA AND MINDFULNESS
WHEN: SUNDAY FEB 26TH 10h - 13h
WHERE: Carrer Folch I Torres 8 local, Premia de dalt, 08338
INFO: Make your wellbeing the priority for 2017. Treat yourself, a friend or loved one to a day of relaxation and feel good therapy. Enjoy the benefits of both yoga and mindfulness in English.
Experience new techniques in stress reduction, a mindful walk in the lovely hills, restorative yoga with guided meditation and take away tools for the new year to help you maintain inner calm and balance. All with a warming, wonderful organic 3 course lunch . All included for 140€. Take up the super January offer by booking before the 30th and receive 15% off. QUOTE: DISCJAN
4. WHAT: Meditar BCN's WEEKEND RETREATS TO LEARN HOW TO MEDITATE
WHEN: 20-22 January, 24-26 February, 24-26 March
WHERE: In the Kadampa Meditation Center, located in an old farmhouse near the mountains of Montserrat, with beautiful landscape around.
INFO: Retreats to learn how to meditate: one weekend per month: 20-22 January, 24-26 February, 24-26 March. ✎: http://goo.gl/HEOcnP ✱ You will learn step by step to get into the art of meditation. You will find friends who meditate and seek happiness and peace on the inside. People who are trying to control his mind, grow a good heart and develop his own mind. You will discover that you too can learn to meditate, and thus feel peace and pure happiness.
5. WHAT: YogaWeeks NEW YEAR DETOX AND YOGA RETREAT
WHEN: January 22nd - January 27th
WHERE: Carrer del Carme, 40, 08001 Barcelona
INFO: Yoga Weeks presents the New Year Reset&Detox Yoga Retreat. During the retreat, you will be guided through 5 days of natural vegan nutrition combined with daily Yoga classes for a full detox and reset experience. The retreat includes: - Individual Wellness consultation at arrival and week follow up - Complete program and products by Nutritionist - Daily Detox Yoga Practice with Arlette Amouyan - All delicious program food served at Yoga Weeks - Accommodation at Yoga Weeks Barcelona - Price: 890€
6. WHAT: ANGELA SEALY'S YOGA FUNDAMENTALS COURSE
WHEN: Thursday morning between 10-12:00. Dates: Feb 2nd, Feb 9th, Feb 16th, Feb 23rd
WHERE: Well Woman Centre, C/ Casp, 80 1o. 1-3a
INFO: This fundamental course is designed for those who are complete beginners to yoga or who are fairly new to the practice.We will develop a foundation for the physical practice, including postural assessment, basic alignment techniques, contraindications and common mistakes. W wiill also cover general history of yoga, basic mantra and breathing techniques (pranayama). In each semi-private workshop, you will receive a handout including pictures and names of the poses as well as time for Q&A at the end. The goal of this course is to give you confidence you’ve always wanted in your asana practice to start your own home practice or attend larger group classes. Join us to create a solid foundation for your practice or jumpstart your VITALITY in the New Year!
This course will include:
-posture & tendencies that bring us out of proper alignment
-common injuries & misalignments of each pose (asana)
-alignment techniques for beginner & intermediate asanas
-asana photos & names (English/Sanskrit)
We will also discuss the basic yoga principles from a philosophical point of view and include topics such as the history of yoga, pranayama or breath work, Sanskrit and meditation.
7. WHAT: LESLIE SAGLIO'S SUNDAY SOUL WORKSHOP
WHEN: SUNDAY 22ND JAN, 11AM - 11:30PM
WHERE: Eixample, Barcelona
INFO: A powerful catalyst for you to feel enlightened+motivated to move forward positively in your life- a hybrid of everything I facilitate on my retreats to NOURISH YOURSELF. This month "NEW YEAR, NEW YOU" - Create new and healthy intentions for the new year. DURING EACH WORKSHOP YOU WILL: *Create space outside of your normal routine to get clarity *Feel peace and balance, knowing that you're exactly where you need to be *Establish ability to listen and trust you intuition *Develop or deepen your spiritual practice *Meet like-minded people who understand you and your values *Learn empowerment tools and practices to inspire healthy change. INCLUDED IN EACH WORKSHOP *75 minutes of yoga + meditation (all levels) *Learn practices to de-stress, calm your mind and let go of limiting beliefs *All equipment provided