Masterclasses & Restoratives

Masterclasses at The Haven run on Saturday morning or afternoon, while Restoratives either run on Friday evening or on Saturday afternoon. Masterclasses & Restoratives can also be booked for private groups (POA)

Here’s what’s on offer:

  • ‘Yoga for the Stages of Menopause’ 3-hour Masterclass – this Masterclass is 50% theory and 50% practice and it is open to women aged 35+ regardless of previous yoga experience. Learn the physiology of the menopause, its stages and how yoga and lifestyle can ease your menopausal journey. Sample a yoga class which includes practices which are supportive at this time.

INVESTMENT: £45

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  • ‘Yoga for Menopause’ 2-hour Masterclass – a purely practical Masterclass, suitable for all levels of experience. Roughly one hour and 40 minutes of yoga practice is followed by a cup of tea and a chat.

INVESTMENT: £30 

‘Thanks Mara. It was just what I needed – challenging, informative and restorative. A necessary reminder of the most beneficial yoga to take us forward into the years ahead. And lovely to share the experience with the group.’ (Philippa)

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  • 2-hour Intermediate Masterclass – a vigorous Masterclass suitable for those students with 3+ years’ yoga experience and who enjoy a flow practice. Every Masterclass has a different theme and it includes Pranayama.

Date: Saturday 07th December, 11am -1pm ‘Flow to balance’ *** BOOKINGS OPEN ***

INVESTMENT: £35

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  • 90-minute Restoratives – Restorative classes run during the darker, colder months. The warm and cosy environment is ideal to facilitate a state of relaxation. Restoratives consist of long-held and fully supported postures where you are able to relax and thus gain the benefits of the poses. Readings from yoga texts (old and new) are used to facilitate a state of calm in body and mind.

INVESTMENT: £25

Date: Friday 15th November, 7-8.30pm *** BOOKINGS OPEN ***

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Book early to avoid disappointment! Max 4 students! Some Masterclasses are open to online attendance. Check availability by emailing Mara

‘The physical postures should be steady and comfortable’ (Yoga Sutras, II, 46) ‘They are mastered when all effort is relaxed and the mind is absorbed in the Infinite’ (Yoga Sutras, II, 47) ‘Then we are no longer upset by the play of opposites’ (Yoga Sutras, II, 48 – transl by Shearer)