Workshops

'Together' is back at Deva! 

It's that time of year again - a season that can be overwhelming, stressful and even daunting for some. For others, it's a chance to step back and reassess.

Wherever you find yourself on the spectrum and whatever you're feeling, sharing can be powerful. As a wise person once said, a problem shared is a problem halved. Even if you don't have any major concerns, the relentless pressure of this time of year can weigh on you and it's not always easy to share those feelings with your nearest and dearest.

During 'Together', we'll create space to talk, listen and reflect, all while enjoying a blissful cup of cacao. If you've never tried cacao before, you're in for a treat. This plant medicine is renowned for its healing qualities and benefits. Made from the pure, unprocessed cacao bean this heartwarming drink will leave you glowing inside and out.  

We'll also share some essential mindfulness tips and techniques to help you navigate the Christmas period. Mindfulness can be used at anytime and is a useful life skill to have in your back pocket.  

Most importantly, our time 'Together' is about connecting with others in a safe and supportive space. This time of year is all about sharing, so why not join us? Share some time, chats, cacao and hopefully a few smiles.  

All proceeds for this session will be donated to Mind, a charity dedicated to supporting both those experiencing mental health challenges and those who care for them. 

Together we can build a healthier, more connected community - care for ourselves and one another.  

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Joelle’s and Deva Yoga have come together to bring a regular monthly book club to Chislehurst.

The evening will be a chance to review a chosen book, share any insights and meet some new people who also enjoy a good read and a good chat.

The event will include a hot drink of your choice or a glass of wine and a sweet treat in the intimate and cosy space, Joelle’s.

There will be the opportunity to have a mingle and make new as well as old connections all through the love of reading and discussion.  

What’s nicer than curling up with a good book and then getting to discuss it with others over a cup of tea or a glass of wine or maybe two ;)

We will let you know the chosen book based on the results of our social media poll, in plenty of time to read or listen to the book. 

Spaces are limited so be sure to book your space and don't forget to read the book before you come! 

The application of sound for healing has been used for thousands of years across a number of different cultures. With the pressures of modern day life, it is becoming an increasingly popular method of wellbeing.

Sound baths create space to unwind from daily stress and tension allowing you to find harmony and balance within the mind, body and spirit. During a session you will be immersed in beautiful sounds that send healing vibrations on multiple levels, enabling you to achieve a unique, deep state of relaxation.

By lying down close to the ground you can feel vibrations from the instruments that are played such as drums, crystal bowls and gongs. Monika will take you on a journey with sound where you can work on releasing negative thought patterns and emotional difficulties alongside accelerating physical healing. At the end of a sound bath people can experience a range of ongoing benefits described as rejuvenation, heightened awareness and clarity, a sense of feeling positive and alive. Each experience is completely different and varies from person to person.

We are very excited to be welcoming Emma to the studio for these workshops sharing her in depth knowledge and experience. Emma has spent much of the last 13 years in Bhutan and remains the only Western woman fully ordained and trained in Buddhism within Bhutan. Her decision to found a charity to help special needs children in Bhutan remains central to her life and belief in the power of compassion.

During this workshop, Emma will provide simple guidance and clear instructions to support with learning the skill of settling the mind. This is such an essential life skill to ensure a happier mind and life. All levels of previous experience from none to advanced will gain from this workshop. 

This will be an interactive workshop so plenty of time and space for questions. 

So what about breathwork?

During this workshop Emma will guide participants through a series of physical breathwork practices. From a yogic perspective breathing is crucial for physical and mental well being and Emma will explore the teachings which explain why these practices are such an important part of the yogic path. 

Emma is also author of her book Set Free - A Life Changing Journey from Banking to Buddhism in Bhutan. 

Look forward to seeing you there!!  

Are you ready to embrace the next chapter of your life with confidence and positivity? Join Alison for a warm and welcoming Menopause Yoga Circle, where you will explore menopause as the beginning of something beautiful. You will learn new ways to move smoothly through this transition by simply changing your approach. It is the start of new beginnings!

In this session, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of menopause, why it happens, and how you can approach this stage with a positive mindset. As a qualified Menopause Yoga teacher and someone with lived experience of menopause, Alison will guide you with knowledge, compassion, and gentle support.

What you can expect:

• A safe and supportive Circle - connect with other women in an open, non-judgmental space to share experiences, ask questions, and offer support. You won’t be alone on this journey.
• Holistic insights - learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda and modern science, all play a role in menopause and how you can use these tools to feel positive
• Gentle Restorative Yoga - a calming and relaxing, restorative yoga session designed specifically for menopause, helping to ease stress and promote well-being.
• Reflection time - there will be time to journal, reflect on your thoughts and aspirations as you move through this life change.
• Closing Circle - bringing everything together and concluding with some worlds of wisdom and inspiration  to take home. 

Let’s come together and change the way we think about menopause. It is the start of new beginnings!

Kelly's warm and personable nature will instantly make you feel at ease, especially if this is your first Kirtan. 

Kirtan is a community that is formed by sharing voices and connecting hearts by chanting and reciting mantras.

The chanting or reciting of mantras activates and accelerates the creative spiritual force, promoting harmony in all parts of the human being. One of the immediate results that come from the practice of mantra, is control of the breath. This is one way to develop the ability to control our emotions.

Why not come along and join in this unique and uplifting experience, by finding your voice and awakening the breath, whilst connecting and sharing with others - pure bliss! 

This workshop is for those looking for the ultimate deep rest and relaxation experience. 

Restorative yoga works directly with the nervous system, with each pose designed to help you let go of the swirling of emotions and the dominance of thoughts in the mind. Jayne will lovingly guide you into each pose, to encourage you to do exactly that, let go and to experience your body and mind as they connect and move into stillness. Stillness creates awareness and awareness brings us back to this moment - the present moment where we can breath!

As you move into stillness, Monika will bathe you in the immersive sounds of the gongs, sound bowls and other instruments to soothe and simply wash away any lingering tension 

The perfect way to end the week!