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SUMMARY:Transform Your Yoga: Finding steadiness and ease in sitting
DESCRIPTION:What changes when the pelvis is given the support it needs? \nThe quality of our sitting influences everything that follows. Whether for meditation\, pranayama or simply taking a quiet moment\, finding steadiness and ease creates the foundation for a more comfortable and sustainable practice. \nYet sitting is often approached as something we should simply be able to do — or as a posture we need to correct and hold. Many of us have quietly lost the ability to sit with ease\, balance and support. \nInspired by the yogic principles of sthira (steadiness) and sukha (ease)\, we’ll explore how the Buttafly provides an ergonomic foundation for the pelvis\, allowing the spine to organise itself with greater ease. Rather than trying to “sit up straight\,” we’ll use simple adjustments to reduce unnecessary holding and bracing\, allowing the deeper postural muscles to contribute more naturally and creating greater freedom to breathe\, feel and notice what is happening within. \nWhether sitting for meditation\, pranayama or simply taking a quiet moment\, steadiness and ease create the foundation for a more comfortable and sustainable practice. \nSuitable for all levels of yoga practitioners\, from beginners to experienced teachers. \nJoin live or watch the recording\nThe workshop will be held live online via Zoom\, giving you the opportunity to learn\, ask questions and explore the practice together. \nIf you can’t make it live\, or would simply like to revisit what you’ve learned\, everyone who books will receive access to the workshop recording for 7 days. \nThere will be opportunities to ask questions during the live workshop. If you’d like personalised guidance specific to your own body or practice\, one-to-one consultations are also available. \nThis workshop forms part of Transform Your Yoga\, a series exploring the relationship between the spine and the rest of the body — and how support\, awareness and curiosity can change the way we experience yoga. Each session brings together accessible anatomy\, imagery\, movement and guided awareness\, inviting you to notice your own patterns and understand your body more deeply through your own experience. Each workshop can be enjoyed on its own or as part of the complete series. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her work explores how the body’s innate intelligence expresses itself through the spine\, and how the right conditions can support greater ease\, adaptability and balance. \nDon’t have a Buttafly yet? You’re still very welcome to join. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how thoughtful prop use can support your practice and help you decide whether the Buttafly is right for you.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/transform-your-yoga-sitting-for-stillness/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T203000
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CREATED:20260727T203817Z
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SUMMARY:Transform Your Yoga: Supporting dynamic seated practice
DESCRIPTION:How does the right support beneath your pelvis change the way your spine can move? \nMany seated yoga practices ask the body to twist\, fold and extend while maintaining a stable foundation. When too much effort is devoted to holding that foundation\, movement and breath can become restricted. When the pelvis is well supported\, there is more freedom to feel\, explore and move. \nIn this practical workshop\, we’ll use the Buttafly in a range of dynamic seated practices\, experimenting with thoughtful positioning and small adjustments. Rather than trying to achieve a deeper pose\, you’ll be invited to notice how changes beneath the pelvis influence movement through the spine — where you find ease\, where effort arises and how your breath responds. \nSteadiness does not mean holding the body rigidly in place. We’ll explore how a more supported foundation can allow stability and mobility to work together\, opening new possibilities for movement from within. \nSuitable for all levels of yoga practitioners\, from beginners to experienced teachers. \nJoin live or watch the recording\nThe workshop will be held live online via Zoom\, giving you the opportunity to learn\, ask questions and explore the practice together. \nIf you can’t make it live\, or would simply like to revisit what you’ve learned\, everyone who books will receive access to the workshop recording for 7 days. \nThere will be opportunities to ask questions during the live workshop. If you’d like personalised guidance specific to your own body or practice\, one-to-one consultations are also available. \nThis workshop forms part of Transform Your Yoga\, a series exploring the relationship between the spine and the rest of the body — and how support\, awareness and curiosity can change the way we experience yoga. Each session brings together accessible anatomy\, imagery\, movement and guided awareness\, inviting you to notice your own patterns and understand your body more deeply through your own experience. Each workshop can be enjoyed on its own or as part of the complete series. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her work explores how the body’s innate intelligence expresses itself through the spine\, and how the right conditions can support greater ease\, adaptability and balance. \nDon’t have a Buttafly yet? You’re still very welcome to join. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how thoughtful prop use can support your practice and help you decide whether the Buttafly is right for you.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/transform-your-yoga-dynamic-seated-practice/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260910T120826Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T120826Z
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SUMMARY:Posture and Presence (OM Yoga Show—lecture)
DESCRIPTION:Embodiment in practice\nWe’ll explore this question from a seated position. Sitting gives us an interesting place from which to observe ourselves: we are upright\, but we are not trying to perform a pose or arrange the body into a particular shape. It offers an opportunity to take a “sneaky peek” at what the body may be doing unconsciously\, below the radar of our everyday awareness. \nWhere does your weight naturally settle? Where might you be holding\, bracing or making an effort without realising it? What happens when you become curious about these patterns rather than immediately trying to correct them? \nThrough simple guided explorations\, we’ll consider what posture may reveal about how we meet gravity\, respond to our surroundings and react to life. Discover how embodied awareness can become a pathway back to presence—opening the possibility of greater centre\, balance and inner steadiness from within. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\n\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her workshops bring together practical anatomy\, movement and embodied exploration\, inviting people to understand their bodies more deeply through their own experience.\n\nThis class is free to attend\, but you will need a ticket for the OM Yoga Show\, which can be purchased at london.omyogashow.com.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/posture-and-presence-om-yoga-show/
LOCATION:Alexandra Palace
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260916T161539Z
CREATED:20260910T120624Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga from the Inside Out (OM Yoga Show—class)
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever arrive at a yoga class already primed to “do” something—to follow instructions\, make a shape or get the pose right? \nWhat changes when we stop trying to make the body fit the pose and begin experiencing yoga from within? \nThis experiential class offers a different starting point: our natural state of being\, where awareness itself can invite change. Through breath\, imagery and embodied awareness\, explore your relationship with the ground\, pelvis and spine—and discover a sense of centre from which alignment and movement can naturally unfold. \n\nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her workshops bring together practical anatomy\, movement and embodied exploration\, inviting people to understand their bodies more deeply through their own experience.\n\n\nThis class is free to attend\, but you will need a ticket for the OM Yoga Show\, which can be purchased at london.omyogashow.com.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/yoga-from-the-inside-out-om-yoga-show/
LOCATION:Alexandra Palace
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260910T123358Z
CREATED:20260910T114456Z
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SUMMARY:Harnessing the Power of the Natural Breath (OM Yoga Show—class)
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever find yourself beginning a breathing practice before you’ve taken the opportunity to feel what your breath is already doing? \nBreathing is a whole-body experience. With every inhalation and exhalation\, movement travels through the ribs\, spine and pelvis—even when we are barely aware of it. \nIn this experiential yoga class\, we’ll turn our attention towards this natural rhythm and explore how the way we position and support the body can affect the freedom of the breath. \nUsing guided awareness\, accessible anatomy and gentle movement\, you’ll be invited to notice the relationships between breathing\, posture and the spine from within your own body. We’ll become curious about what changes when we create more space\, reduce unnecessary effort and allow the breath to move without forcing it. \nThis is not about learning to breathe “correctly” or mastering a particular breathing technique. It is an opportunity to rediscover something your body already knows how to do—and to experience how the natural breath can support movement\, ease and presence. \nSlow down\, tune in and discover the quiet power within this simple\, ever-present relationship. \nSuitable for all levels of yoga practitioners\, from complete beginners to experienced teachers. No previous knowledge of anatomy is needed. \n\nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her workshops bring together practical anatomy\, movement and embodied exploration\, inviting people to understand their bodies more deeply through their own experience.\n\nThis class is free to attend\, but you will need a ticket for the OM Yoga Show\, which can be purchased at london.omyogashow.com.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/the-natural-breath-om-yoga-show/
LOCATION:Alexandra Palace
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260909T070806Z
CREATED:20260826T123523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T070806Z
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SUMMARY:Posture and presence: Finding your centre
DESCRIPTION:What if posture isn’t something we do to the body\, but a dynamic expression of how we meet the world? \nWe often think about posture and alignment in terms of where different parts of the body should be. In yoga\, this can easily become an attempt to make the body fit the pose. But what changes when we turn our attention inwards and begin with our own experience instead? \nIn this practical online workshop\, we’ll explore our relationship with the ground\, pelvis and spine\, and how these foundations influence the way we organise ourselves in stillness and movement. \nThrough simple\, accessible anatomy\, guided awareness\, breath and imagery\, we’ll explore posture from the inside out — noticing habitual patterns\, experiencing our relationship with gravity and discovering a sense of centre from which movement can naturally unfold. \nWe’ll also consider posture as something dynamic rather than fixed: continually adapting to movement\, our surroundings and what life is asking of us. Rather than trying to achieve a perfect posture\, we’ll explore what it feels like to become more centred\, balanced and present within your own body. \nThe emphasis throughout is on turning understanding into experience — taking simple anatomical and biomechanical principles and exploring what they actually mean in your body and your yoga practice. \nSuitable for all levels of yoga practitioner\, from complete beginners to experienced teachers. No previous knowledge of anatomy is needed. \nJoin live or watch the recording\nThis 90-minute workshop will be held live online via Zoom\, giving you the opportunity to learn\, explore and ask questions along the way. \nIf you can’t make it live\, or would simply like to revisit what you’ve learned\, everyone who books will receive access to the workshop recording for 7 days. \nPlease have your yoga mat\, Buttafly if you have one\, and any other props you regularly use to hand. You do not need a Buttafly to take part. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her workshops bring together practical anatomy\, movement and embodied exploration\, inviting people to understand their bodies more deeply through their own experience.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/posture-and-presence-oct-21/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T133000
DTSTAMP:20260908T102359Z
CREATED:20260804T123609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T102359Z
UID:10000112-1792672200-1792675800@thebuttafly.com
SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Circle
DESCRIPTION:A monthly online gathering for Buttafly affiliates\nExclusive to Kaleidoscope members\, including yoga teachers\, Pilates instructors and exercise professionals. \nBeing part of Kaleidoscope is about far more than recommending the Buttafly. It is about growing your confidence\, deepening your understanding and becoming part of a supportive community of teachers who are bringing the Buttafly into their classes and practices. \nJoin Loulou James on the last Thursday of each month for an informal online gathering where you can ask questions\, share experiences and learn alongside fellow Buttafly teachers. \nEach Circle may include: \n\nQuestions and ideas about using the Buttafly in yoga\, meditation\, chair yoga and movement classes.\nTeaching tips and practical demonstrations.\nExploring how the Buttafly can support comfort\, ease and awareness in practice.\nSharing experiences from classes and students.\nSneak previews of new resources\, workshops and product developments.\n\nWhether you are new to the Buttafly or have been using it for years\, these sessions are an opportunity to continue learning\, connect with other teachers and feel supported as you introduce the Buttafly into your own work. \nThere is no set agenda. Some sessions may focus on a particular theme\, while others will simply follow the questions and conversations that emerge. \nBring a cup of tea\, your Buttafly and any questions you’d like to explore. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her workshops bring together practical anatomy\, movement and embodied exploration\, inviting people to understand their bodies more deeply through their own experience.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/kaleidoscope-circle-oct-22/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260909T065924Z
CREATED:20260826T134417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T065924Z
UID:10000113-1793440800-1793451600@thebuttafly.com
SUMMARY:Finding steadiness and ease in sitting
DESCRIPTION:Is your yoga helping your spine… or asking too much of it?\nThe quality of our sitting influences everything that follows. Whether for meditation\, pranayama or seated yoga practice\, we may be so familiar with the shape we are trying to create that we don’t always notice how much effort the body is using to maintain it. \nIn this practical\, experiential workshop\, we’ll take a fresh look at sitting from the foundations upwards. Through simple anatomy\, guided awareness and exploration\, we’ll consider how the position of the pelvis influences the spine\, where our weight is being supported\, and the difference between holding ourselves upright and finding a position in which the body can support itself with greater ease. \nUsing the Buttafly\, we’ll explore how thoughtful support can create space around the pelvis and tailbone and provide a more balanced foundation for the spine. Rather than trying to correct or force posture\, we’ll notice what happens when the body is given the support it needs to respond for itself. \nInspired by the yogic principles of sthira (steadiness) and sukha (ease)\, this workshop brings anatomy off the page and into your own experience. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your own sitting patterns and simple\, practical ways to explore greater comfort\, stability and ease in your yoga practice. \nSuitable for all levels of yoga practitioner\, from complete beginners to experienced teachers. No previous knowledge of anatomy is needed. \nThe Buttafly will be provided for use during the workshop. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou James is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her workshops bring together practical anatomy\, movement and embodied exploration\, inviting people to understand their bodies more deeply through their own experience.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/finding-steadiness-and-ease-in-sitting-oct-31/
LOCATION:Dorchester Yoga & Therapy Centre\, 14 Trinity Street\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT1 1TU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260909T070618Z
CREATED:20260826T125848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T070618Z
UID:10000115-1793818800-1793824200@thebuttafly.com
SUMMARY:Harnessing the power of the natural breath
DESCRIPTION:Every breath creates movement through the body\, including the spine. What happens when we bring our awareness to this natural rhythm and begin to work with it? \nBreathing is something the body already knows how to do. Yet we can become so focused on breathing techniques\, controlling the breath or trying to breathe “correctly” that we overlook the extraordinary movement already taking place. \nIn this practical online workshop\, we’ll slow down\, tune in and explore the natural breath through our own experience. \nThrough simple\, accessible anatomy and guided awareness\, we’ll look at what happens within the body as we breathe and explore the relationship between the breath\, ribs\, spine and pelvis. \nRather than imposing a particular breathing pattern\, we’ll become curious about the movement that’s already there. We’ll explore how posture and support can influence the freedom of the breath\, and how awareness of this natural rhythm can begin to influence movement\, alignment and our experience of being present in the body. \nThis isn’t about mastering a breathing technique. It’s an opportunity to understand something we do thousands of times every day and experience its relationship with the body in a new way. \nSlow down\, tune in and explore your natural breath — discovering the power within this simple relationship\, and the ease and presence that can emerge. \nSuitable for all levels of yoga practitioner\, from complete beginners to experienced teachers. No previous knowledge of anatomy is needed. \nJoin live or watch the recording\nThis 90-minute workshop will be held live online via Zoom\, giving you the opportunity to learn\, explore and ask questions along the way. \nIf you can’t make it live\, or would simply like to revisit what you’ve learned\, everyone who books will receive access to the workshop recording for 7 days. \nPlease have your yoga mat\, Buttafly if you have one\, and any other props you regularly use to hand. You do not need a Buttafly to take part. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her workshops bring together practical anatomy\, movement and embodied exploration\, inviting people to understand their bodies more deeply through their own experience.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/harnessing-power-of-natural-breath-nov-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260924T115158Z
CREATED:20260727T194901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T115158Z
UID:10000104-1794423600-1794429000@thebuttafly.com
SUMMARY:Transform Your Yoga: Supporting the head\, neck and spine
DESCRIPTION:How do the habitual positions of your head and neck influence the rest of your spine? \nHow often do we find ourselves craning our neck to see a screen\, reaching our head forwards over the steering wheel or straining to see clearly when our eyes need testing? We even speak of “sticking our neck out” when life asks us to extend ourselves beyond what feels comfortable. \nThe neck is not separate from the spine — it is its uppermost region. As the position of the head changes\, the rest of the spine responds beneath it to maintain balance. These everyday patterns may follow us onto the yoga mat\, particularly when we lead with the head\, fix our gaze or try to reproduce the external shape of a pose. \nIn this practical workshop\, we’ll explore the relationship between the head\, neck and the rest of the spine through accessible anatomy\, movement and guided awareness. Using the Buttafly to provide support in a range of positions\, you’ll be invited to notice how the balance of the head\, the direction of your gaze and the support beneath you influence effort\, breath and movement. \nRather than pulling the head back or trying to hold the neck in a “correct” position\, we’ll explore how the right conditions can allow unnecessary effort to soften and a more adaptable relationship between the head\, neck and spine to emerge. \nSuitable for all levels of yoga practitioner\, from beginners to experienced teachers. \nJoin live or watch the recording\nThe workshop will be held live online via Zoom\, giving you the opportunity to learn\, ask questions and explore the practice together. \nIf you can’t make it live\, or would simply like to revisit what you’ve learned\, everyone who books will receive access to the workshop recording for 7 days. \nThere will be opportunities to ask questions during the live workshop. If you’d like personalised guidance specific to your own body or practice\, one-to-one consultations are also available. \nThis workshop forms part of Transform Your Yoga\, a series exploring the relationship between the spine and the rest of the body — and how support\, awareness and curiosity can change the way we experience yoga. Each session brings together accessible anatomy\, imagery\, movement and guided awareness\, inviting you to notice your own patterns and understand your body more deeply through your own experience. Each workshop can be enjoyed on its own or as part of the complete series. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her work explores how the body’s innate intelligence expresses itself through the spine\, and how the right conditions can support greater ease\, adaptability and balance. \nDon’t have a Buttafly yet? You’re still very welcome to join. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how thoughtful prop use can support your practice and help you decide whether the Buttafly is right for you.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/transform-your-yoga-head-neck-spine/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260907T142451Z
CREATED:20260907T133757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T142451Z
UID:10000119-1795172400-1795176000@thebuttafly.com
SUMMARY:Awakening Pelvic Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Explore the pelvis from within through breath\, visualisation and meditation\, cultivating awareness\, ease and connection. \nA guest session with Loulou James for Room to Reward \nFor many women\, the pelvis only comes into focus when something goes wrong — perhaps pelvic floor symptoms\, back or sacroiliac pain\, menstrual difficulties\, fertility challenges\, or the changes that accompany pregnancy and menopause. \nYet long before symptoms arise\, this is an area where many of us may unconsciously hold tension\, have limited awareness of\, or have even disconnected from the sensations and messages of this part of the body. \nIn this gentle\, experiential session\, Loulou James will invite participants to turn their attention inwards and explore the pelvis through their own felt experience. With gentle guidance\, there will be space to notice sensations\, patterns of holding and areas we may rarely bring our awareness to\, allowing curiosity\, relaxation and a deeper sense of connection to emerge. \nDeveloping this awareness can become an important part of supporting pelvic health and overall well-being\, helping us reconnect with the body’s natural capacity for balance. \nSuitable for women of all ages and requiring no previous meditation experience. \n(Booking details to be confirmed!)
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/awakening-pelvic-awareness/
LOCATION:The NICI Bournemouth\, West Hill Road\, Bournemouth\, BH2 5EJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T133000
DTSTAMP:20260908T115628Z
CREATED:20260903T132118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T115628Z
UID:10000118-1795696200-1795699800@thebuttafly.com
SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Circle
DESCRIPTION:A monthly online gathering for Buttafly affiliates\nExclusive to Kaleidoscope members\, including yoga teachers\, Pilates instructors and exercise professionals.\nBeing part of Kaleidoscope is about far more than recommending the Buttafly. It is about growing your confidence\, deepening your understanding and becoming part of a supportive community of teachers who are bringing the Buttafly into their classes and practices. \nJoin Loulou James on the fourth Thursday of each month for an informal online gathering where you can ask questions\, share experiences and learn alongside fellow Buttafly teachers.\nEach Circle may include: \n\nQuestions and ideas about using the Buttafly in yoga\, meditation\, chair yoga and movement classes.\nTeaching tips and practical demonstrations.Exploring how the Buttafly can support comfort\, ease and awareness in practice.\nSharing experiences from classes and students\nSneak previews of new resources\, workshops and product developments.\n\nWhether you are new to the Buttafly or have been using it for years\, these sessions are an opportunity to continue learning\, connect with other teachers and feel supported as you introduce the Buttafly into your own work. \nThere is no set agenda. Some sessions may focus on a particular theme\, while others will simply follow the questions and conversations that emerge. \nBring a cup of tea\, your Buttafly and any questions you’d like to explore. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her workshops bring together practical anatomy\, movement and embodied exploration\, inviting people to understand their bodies more deeply through their own experience.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/kaleidoscope-circle/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260908T143420Z
CREATED:20260908T142804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T143420Z
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SUMMARY:Natural back care and spine health
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the body’s capacity for release and realignment through the Buttafly Technique \nWhat if caring for the spine is not simply a matter of stretching\, strengthening\, manipulating or correcting the body? \nIn this talk\, Loulou James will offer a different perspective on back care and spinal health\, drawing on more than 40 years of clinical experience and what she has learned through developing the Buttafly Technique. \nWe’ll explore the body’s own capacity for adaptation\, release and realignment—and consider how we can create the conditions that allow its natural intelligence to respond. \nLoulou will introduce the principles behind the Buttafly Technique and\, where practical\, guide the group through some simple experiential explorations\, bringing the ideas to life within the body. \nThe talk is suitable for anyone interested in understanding their back and spine differently. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist and the founder of the Buttafly® and the Buttafly Technique. A retired physiotherapist with more than 40 years’ clinical and teaching experience\, her background also encompasses yoga\, Lifestyle Prescriptions® health coaching and abdominal massage. \nThroughout her career\, Loulou has been interested not only in relieving symptoms\, but in understanding why the body responds as it does—and what becomes possible when we learn to listen to it. Her work brings together clinical understanding\, movement and embodied awareness\, grounded in a deep respect for the body’s intelligence and its capacity to adapt\, release and find its way back towards balance. \nThrough the Buttafly Technique\, her teaching and her individual work\, Loulou invites people to move beyond seeing the body as something that must constantly be corrected\, and towards a more curious\, trusting and collaborative relationship with themselves.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/natural-back-care-and-spine-health-taunton/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Bath Place\, Taunton\, TA1 4EP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260924T115656Z
CREATED:20260728T092604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T115656Z
UID:10000109-1796842800-1796848200@thebuttafly.com
SUMMARY:Transform Your Yoga: Supporting the shoulders and spine
DESCRIPTION:What happens to your spine when you raise your arms? \nYoga frequently asks us to reach our arms overhead\, outwards or behind us. Yet these movements do not happen at the shoulder joints in isolation. The shoulder blades move in relationship to the ribs\, which in turn connect to the thoracic spine. \nWhen movement through the shoulders is limited\, the body intelligently finds another way to complete the action — often through the ribs and spine. What appears to be greater shoulder movement may include the ribs moving forwards or increased extension through the thoracic or lumbar spine. Becoming aware of how the movement is being shared gives us more choice. \nIn this practical workshop\, we’ll use accessible anatomy\, movement and guided awareness to explore the relationship between the shoulders\, rib cage and spine\, and how thoughtful support can reveal new possibilities throughout the upper body. \nSuitable for all levels of yoga practitioners\, from beginners to experienced teachers. \nJoin live or watch the recording\nThe workshop will be held live online via Zoom\, giving you the opportunity to learn\, ask questions and explore the practice together. \nIf you can’t make it live\, or would simply like to revisit what you’ve learned\, everyone who books will receive access to the workshop recording for 7 days. \nThere will be opportunities to ask questions during the live workshop. If you’d like personalised guidance specific to your own body or practice\, one-to-one consultations are also available. \nThis workshop forms part of Transform Your Yoga\, a series exploring the relationship between the spine and the rest of the body — and how support\, awareness and curiosity can change the way we experience yoga. Each session brings together accessible anatomy\, imagery\, movement and guided awareness\, inviting you to notice your own patterns and understand your body more deeply through your own experience. Each workshop can be enjoyed on its own or as part of the complete series. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her work explores how the body’s innate intelligence expresses itself through the spine\, and how the right conditions can support greater ease\, adaptability and balance. \nDon’t have a Buttafly yet? You’re still very welcome to join. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how thoughtful prop use can support your practice and help you decide whether the Buttafly is right for you.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/transform-your-yoga-shoulders-spine/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260908T123159Z
CREATED:20260826T135150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T123159Z
UID:10000116-1797069600-1797080400@thebuttafly.com
SUMMARY:Harnessing the power of the natural breath
DESCRIPTION:Every breath creates movement through the body\, including the spine. What happens when we bring our awareness to this natural rhythm and begin to work with it? \nBreathing is something the body already knows how to do. Yet we can become so focused on breathing techniques\, controlling the breath or trying to breathe “correctly” that we overlook the extraordinary movement already taking place. \nIn this practical workshop\, we’ll slow down\, tune in and explore the natural breath through our own experience. \nThrough simple\, accessible anatomy and guided awareness\, we’ll look at what happens within the body as we breathe and explore the relationship between the breath\, ribs\, spine and pelvis. \nRather than imposing a particular breathing pattern\, we’ll become curious about the movement that’s already there. We’ll explore how posture and support can influence the freedom of the breath\, and how awareness of this natural rhythm can begin to influence movement\, alignment and our experience of being present in the body. \nThis isn’t about mastering a breathing technique. It’s an opportunity to understand something we do thousands of times every day and experience its relationship with the body in a new way. \nSlow down\, tune in and explore your natural breath — discovering the power within this simple relationship\, and the ease and presence that can emerge. \nSuitable for all levels of yoga practitioners\, from complete beginners to experienced teachers. No previous knowledge of anatomy is needed. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her workshops bring together practical anatomy\, movement and embodied exploration\, inviting people to understand their bodies more deeply through their own experience.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/harnessing-power-of-natural-breath-dec-12/
LOCATION:Dorchester Yoga & Therapy Centre\, 14 Trinity Street\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT1 1TU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260924T115859Z
CREATED:20260728T093623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T115859Z
UID:10000108-1799866800-1799872200@thebuttafly.com
SUMMARY:Transform Your Yoga: Connecting with the heart space
DESCRIPTION:What changes when heart opening begins with support rather than effort? \nHeart opening begins long before we move into a backbend. It begins by meeting the body where it is and becoming aware of the relationship between the pelvis\, spine\, rib cage\, shoulders and breath. When the body is appropriately supported\, space can begin to emerge without lifting\, pushing or holding the chest in a particular shape. \nIn this practical workshop\, we’ll explore how the Buttafly can support a range of gentle and more active practices around the heart space. Through thoughtful positioning and guided awareness\, you’ll be invited to notice how the support beneath one part of the body influences the response elsewhere — how the ribs move with the breath\, how the shoulders relate to the upper spine and how the pelvis provides a foundation for movement. \nRather than asking the body to reproduce an external idea of a heart-opening pose\, we’ll explore how comfort\, breath and appropriate support can create the conditions for expansion to emerge from within. \nSuitable for all levels of yoga practitioners\, from beginners to experienced teachers. \nJoin live or watch the recording\nThe workshop will be held live online via Zoom\, giving you the opportunity to learn\, ask questions and explore the practice together. \nIf you can’t make it live\, or would simply like to revisit what you’ve learned\, everyone who books will receive access to the workshop recording for 7 days. \nThere will be opportunities to ask questions during the live workshop. If you’d like personalised guidance specific to your own body or practice\, one-to-one consultations are also available. \nThis workshop forms part of Transform Your Yoga\, a series exploring the relationship between the spine and the rest of the body — and how support\, awareness and curiosity can change the way we experience yoga. Each session brings together accessible anatomy\, imagery\, movement and guided awareness\, inviting you to notice your own patterns and understand your body more deeply through your own experience. Each workshop can be enjoyed on its own or as part of the complete series. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her work explores how the body’s innate intelligence expresses itself through the spine\, and how the right conditions can support greater ease\, adaptability and balance. \nDon’t have a Buttafly yet? You’re still very welcome to join. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how thoughtful prop use can support your practice and help you decide whether the Buttafly is right for you.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/transform-your-yoga-heart-space/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thebuttafly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/44.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270203T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260924T120033Z
CREATED:20260728T094759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T120033Z
UID:10000107-1801681200-1801686600@thebuttafly.com
SUMMARY:Transform Your Yoga: Finding ease through the hips
DESCRIPTION:What happens through your spine when your hips cannot move freely? \nThe hips are remarkable joints — designed to provide both stability and freedom of movement. They influence how we sit\, stand and move\, and how movement and load are transferred between the legs\, pelvis and spine. \nMany people experience restriction around the hips\, often described as “tight hips” or “tight hamstrings.” Yet what we feel in one area does not always tell the whole story. When movement through the hips is limited\, the body intelligently finds another way to complete the action\, often with the pelvis and spine adapting in response. \nIn this practical workshop\, we’ll explore how the hips\, pelvis and spine share movement within familiar yoga poses. Through accessible anatomy\, movement and guided awareness\, you’ll be invited to notice where movement is taking place\, where effort arises and how thoughtful positioning and support from the Buttafly can create new possibilities for comfort\, movement and natural alignment. \nRather than forcing a greater range of movement or treating tightness as something to overcome\, we’ll explore how the right conditions can reduce unnecessary effort and allow greater comfort\, freedom and ease to emerge. \nSuitable for all levels of yoga practitioners\, from beginners to experienced teachers. \nJoin live or watch the recording\nThe workshop will be held live online via Zoom\, giving you the opportunity to learn\, ask questions and explore the practice together. \nIf you can’t make it live\, or would simply like to revisit what you’ve learned\, everyone who books will receive access to the workshop recording for 7 days. \nThere will be opportunities to ask questions during the live workshop. If you’d like personalised guidance specific to your own body or practice\, one-to-one consultations are also available. \nThis workshop forms part of Transform Your Yoga\, a series exploring the relationship between the spine and the rest of the body — and how support\, awareness and curiosity can change the way we experience yoga. Each session brings together accessible anatomy\, imagery\, movement and guided awareness\, inviting you to notice your own patterns and understand your body more deeply through your own experience. Each workshop can be enjoyed on its own or as part of the complete series. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her work explores how the body’s innate intelligence expresses itself through the spine\, and how the right conditions can support greater ease\, adaptability and balance. \nDon’t have a Buttafly yet? You’re still very welcome to join. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how thoughtful prop use can support your practice and help you decide whether the Buttafly is right for you.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/transform-your-yoga-hips/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270303T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260924T120544Z
CREATED:20260728T145352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T120544Z
UID:10000110-1804100400-1804105800@thebuttafly.com
SUMMARY:Transform Your Yoga: Experiencing the pelvis from within
DESCRIPTION:What does a “neutral pelvis” actually mean in a living\, moving body? \nFor many people\, their first introduction to the pelvis is being asked to find a “neutral” position. This can make the pelvis seem like something we need to place correctly and hold\, rather than a responsive part of the body that continually adapts to gravity\, support and movement. \nThe pelvis is central to how we sit\, stand and move\, transferring weight and movement between the legs and spine. In this practical workshop\, we’ll explore its relationship with the hips\, spine\, ground and the rest of the body through accessible anatomy\, imagery\, movement and guided awareness. \nWith thoughtful positioning and support from the Buttafly\, you’ll be invited to notice how your experience changes as the conditions change. Rather than trying to place the pelvis in a prescribed position\, we’ll explore how the body can sense\, respond and organise itself with greater comfort and ease. \nSuitable for all levels of yoga practitioners\, from beginners to experienced teachers. \nJoin live or watch the recording\nThe workshop will be held live online via Zoom\, giving you the opportunity to learn\, ask questions and explore the practice together. \nIf you can’t make it live\, or would simply like to revisit what you’ve learned\, everyone who books will receive access to the workshop recording for 7 days. \nThere will be opportunities to ask questions during the live workshop. If you’d like personalised guidance specific to your own body or practice\, one-to-one consultations are also available. \nThis workshop forms part of Transform Your Yoga\, a series exploring the relationship between the spine and the rest of the body — and how support\, awareness and curiosity can change the way we experience yoga. Each session brings together accessible anatomy\, imagery\, movement and guided awareness\, inviting you to notice your own patterns and understand your body more deeply through your own experience. Each workshop can be enjoyed on its own or as part of the complete series. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her work explores how the body’s innate intelligence expresses itself through the spine\, and how the right conditions can support greater ease\, adaptability and balance. \nDon’t have a Buttafly yet? You’re still very welcome to join. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how thoughtful prop use can support your practice and help you decide whether the Buttafly is right for you.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/transform-your-yoga-pelvis/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270331T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260924T121059Z
CREATED:20260728T160130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T121059Z
UID:10000111-1806519600-1806525000@thebuttafly.com
SUMMARY:Transform Your Yoga: Grounding through the feet
DESCRIPTION:How does the way your feet meet the ground influence your spine? \nOur feet and ankles form the foundation of every standing pose\, providing stability\, adaptability and balance with every step we take. More than a base\, they continually sense and respond to the ground\, helping the rest of the body organise itself for posture and movement. \nBut what happens when we leave our yoga class? We slip our feet into shoes\, often giving little thought to these remarkable structures until something begins to hurt or feel stiff. \nDo you grip your toes when you stand — perhaps only on one foot? Do your feet feel grounded and responsive\, or are they simply carrying you from one place to another? As the feet respond to the ground\, the knees\, hips\, pelvis and spine adapt above them to help us remain balanced. \nIn this practical workshop\, we’ll give the feet our full attention\, exploring their relationship with balance\, proprioception and the spine. Through accessible anatomy\, movement\, guided awareness and thoughtful use of the Buttafly\, you’ll be invited to notice how you distribute your weight\, how each foot responds and how small changes beneath you can influence the organisation of the whole body. \nRather than trying to place the feet in a prescribed “correct” position\, we’ll explore how a more responsive relationship with the ground can support greater comfort\, stability and freedom in both yoga and everyday movement. \nSuitable for all levels of yoga practitioners\, from beginners to experienced teachers. \nJoin live or watch the recording\nThe workshop will be held live online via Zoom\, giving you the opportunity to learn\, ask questions and explore the practice together. \nIf you can’t make it live\, or would simply like to revisit what you’ve learned\, everyone who books will receive access to the workshop recording for 7 days. \nThere will be opportunities to ask questions during the live workshop. If you’d like personalised guidance specific to your own body or practice\, one-to-one consultations are also available. \nThis workshop forms part of Transform Your Yoga\, a series exploring the relationship between the spine and the rest of the body — and how support\, awareness and curiosity can change the way we experience yoga. Each session brings together accessible anatomy\, imagery\, movement and guided awareness\, inviting you to notice your own patterns and understand your body more deeply through your own experience. Each workshop can be enjoyed on its own or as part of the complete series. \nAbout Loulou James MCSP\nLoulou is a Spine Health Specialist\, retired physiotherapist\, yoga teacher\, educator and founder of the Buttafly. Drawing on more than 40 years’ experience\, her work explores how the body’s innate intelligence expresses itself through the spine\, and how the right conditions can support greater ease\, adaptability and balance.
URL:https://thebuttafly.com/event/transform-your-yoga-feet-and-ankles/
LOCATION:Online
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