Whether you're a seasoned or brand-new mover, my retreats & intensives offer a space to recharge, reconnect with Nature, and explore nourishing practices in community.
RETREATS
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4SEPTEMBER FIVE FILAMENTS INTENSIVE FOR YOGA TEACHERS IN THE SCOTTISH BORDERS
SEPT 27-28th, 2025 at A Wee Retreat 08:00 - 5PM
PRACTICE DEEPLY, LEVEL UP YOUR ANATOMY, SOAK UP THE FIVE FILAMENTS
Thinking of doing your Advanced Training with Karen? This Weekend Intensive offers a deep dive into the rotational biomechanics of the Five Filaments (5F) bio-motional basis for Spiral Vinyasa.
Expect to move, assist, be assisted, and take your teaching practice to the next level. No commitment to the 300-Hr is expected; however, you may use this weekend as a springboard into the full training, where space becomes available.
ITINERARY BOTH DAYS
08:00 - 10.00 am: Challenging yet nourishing Spiral Vinyasa practice.
10:ish - 12.00 pm: Introducing the Five Filaments (5F) Repertoire for Teaching & Practice. This is a set series of "spiral snacks" you can access from anywhere and teach in your classes.
Noon - 1 pm: Break
1 pm - 5:00 pm: Five Filaments (5F) Contact Pre-hab (yoga-based rotational assists in practice). This work is hands-on and requires in-person attendance.
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6NOVEMBER FIVE FILAMENTS INTENSIVE FOR YOGA TEACHERS IN THE SCOTTISH BORDERS
NOV 8-9th, 2025 at A Wee Retreat 08:00 - 5PM
DIVE INTO SPIRALITY, FOCUS ON SPIRAL MOTION ASSISTS
This Weekend Intensive offers a deeper dive into the rotational biomechanics of the Five Filaments (5F) bio-motional basis for Spiral Vinyasa.
Expect to move, assist, be assisted, and take your teaching practice to the next level. This weekend will offer an emphasis on the 5F Contact Pre-hab, a suite of practices for giving and receiving yoga assists.
ITINERARY BOTH DAYS
08:00 - 10.00 am: Challenging yet nourishing Spiral Vinyasa practice.
10:ish - 12.00 pm: Introducing the Five Filaments (5F) Repertoire for Teaching & Practice. This is a set series of "spiral snacks" you can access from anywhere and teach in your classes.
Noon - 1 pm: Break
1 pm - 5:00 pm: Five Filaments (5F) Contact Pre-hab (yoga-based rotational assists in practice). This work is hands-on and requires in-person attendance.
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5OCTOBER FIVE FILAMENTS INTENSIVE FOR YOGA TEACHERS IN THE SCOTTISH BORDERS
OCT 11 - 12th, 2025 at A Wee Retreat 08:00 - 5PM
DIVE INTO SPIRALITY, FOCUS ON SPIRAL MOTION ASSISTS
This Weekend Intensive offers a deeper dive into the rotational biomechanics of the Five Filaments (5F) bio-motional basis for Spiral Vinyasa.
Expect to move, assist, be assisted, and take your teaching practice to the next level. This weekend will offer an emphasis on the 5F Contact Pre-hab, a suite of practices for giving and receiving yoga assists.
ITINERARY BOTH DAYS
08:00 - 10.00 am: Challenging yet nourishing Spiral Vinyasa practice.
10:ish - 12.00 pm: Introducing the Five Filaments (5F) Repertoire for Teaching & Practice. This is a set series of "spiral snacks" you can access from anywhere and teach in your classes.
Noon - 1 pm: Break
1 pm - 5:00 pm: Five Filaments (5F) Contact Pre-hab (yoga-based rotational assists in practice). This work is hands-on and requires in-person attendance.
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7JANUARY DAY RETREAT AT THE PEEBLES HYDRO
Start the year with intention, easing into your practice with gentle movement and breath. Come as you are and nourish yourself in good company with practices adaptable for all levels.
ITINERARY:
Saturday, 10th of January
08:30 - Arrive at Peebles Hydro and enjoy the facilities if you've booked accommodation with the Hydro.
09:00 - 11.30 am: Invigorating Spiral Ashtanga Vinyasa practice with Chanting & Pranayama.
Noon - 1 pm: Nourishing light yet satisfying plant-based lunch in
The Grill Room.
1 pm - 4:00 pm: Post-lunch playful exploration, postural assists, and Yoga Nidra guided relaxation.
*Early Booking: Two monthly payments of £55 include all the yoga plus lunch.
SPIRAL SYLLABUS MONTHLY
Monthly notes with links to my latest publications on fascia, spirality, and embodied movement. Be the first to access the latest research, studies explained, and mindset adjustments based on spirality in the arts & sciences.
Delivered on the 1st Monday of the month.