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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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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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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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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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