Breathe | Move | Thrive Welcome to the May edition of the Breathe, Move, Thrive Newsletter.
I hope you are all enjoying the warmer weather as well as these longer and brighter days.
Firstly, I would like to thank all of you who supported the Move for Ukraine Fitness Fundraiser organised by BFIT with Billie and Kat Waters Yoga last month. It was an absolutely super morning with around 50 participants enjoying the crisp morning and brilliant sunshine. Everyone was feeling fit and fabulous with a BFIT with Billie fitness class and welcomed the stretch and relaxation afterwards with Kat Waters Yoga. Collectively we raised £1200 for DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal run by The British Red Cross Society.
Thank you!
This month's spotlight is bringing your attention to the art of learning how to relax.
Research is continually growing in support of the belief that learning how to relax and spending time resting (or other acts or relaxation - I give you some ideas further down), is one of the most important tools to long term health and vitality.
It really does take practice because we are never taught these skills at a young age or in school. We are, as a species, highly stimulated by our jobs, IT devices, societal expectations, the whole kit and caboodle of life. Yet these stressors, will to an extent, always be there, running in the background. That said, there are simple ways to train our minds and bodies to help maintain our health and wellbeing.
Ways to bring rest and relaxation into your day:
Yoga
Massage
Meditation
A leisurely walk
Breathing exercises
Get at least 7.5 hours sleep every night
Eat whole foods and non processed foods
Being in nature, walking in a forest, a green field or by the sea
Below are more great ways to learn these tools for your health and vitality.
Kat Waters Yoga online live membership, has nine live classes for you to experience. Choose either the unlimited monthly subscription with on demand class library; alternatively, select the drop in option to suit your schedule.
EVENTS
BREATHWORK, MEDITATION AND COLD WATER IMMERSION
These three elements will help you harness the power of your breath, body and mind. Each of these practices will boost your immune system, reduce inflammation and improve mental, psychological and emotional clarity. If you have been watching 'Freeze the Fear' with Wim Hoff, you will have noticed the profound changes the celebrities are experiencing. I hope to share some of these with you. Rest assured there will be no shouting Wim style. Come and thrive!
Sunday, 15th May or 12th June,
10am, Eastney Beach
YOGA & BRUNCH
This Yoga & Brunch event is the perfect opportunity to be nourished and return to wholeness. Indulge in an hour of gentle morning yoga, followed by a light brunch, fresh juice, tea and coffee, all provided by our host, The Southsea Deli. Tickets are available through the link below.
Brighten up your Sunday and book yourself in now.
Sunday 22nd May, 10am-12pm, The Southsea Deli, Elm Grove
This is the last event of this season as we will be taking a break over the busy Summer months. Yoga & Brunch will return in September and the dates are available to book now.
SUMMER POP UP
OUTDOOR YOGA CLASS
The weather is getting brighter and warmer and that means a spot of Yoga and Meditation in nature. Come and join this 45 minute class to get your high vibe weekend going.
Classes will commence Saturday, 11th June, 9am, Canoe Lake
IN PERSON CLASSES
MONDAYS
07:00 Flow Yoga
LANO Southsea
Flowing into the week with the principles of a Hatha Vinyasa class, an emphasis on moving with your breath and building a safe and strong practice.
TUESDAYS
07:00 Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Class
The Dockyard Club, Onslow Road, Southsea
Classic Hatha Vinyasa class, exploring asana, bandha, pranayama and meditation.
TUESDAYS
12:00 Flow Yoga
LANO Southsea
Classic Hatha Vinyasa class where the emphasis is on moving with your breath and building a safe and strong practice.
WEDNESDAYS
18:30 Stretch & Strengthen Yoga
The Kings Centre, Somers Road, Southsea
Something fun for your hump day, a Yoga Tune Up® and Roll Model® Method class format that is built to eradicate pain, improve posture and enhance performance. Designed to stretch, strengthen and heal from head-to-toe. These specialised routines balance out your entire physiology.
THURSDAYS
18:00 Classic Yoga
LANO Southsea
Classic Hatha Vinyasa class where the emphasis is on moving with your breath and building a safe and strong practice.
FRIDAYS
09:30 Gentle Yoga
LANO Southsea
Not a classic yoga class but definitely one for all bodies looking to work a little slower, reset bad habits and work on those body blind spots. Helping to improve posture, strengthen from head to toe and eliminate pain.
You are spoilt for choice with the Online Live Membership.
With nine live classes on offer every week including Breathwork & Meditation, Hatha Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Yoga Nidra, the Yoga Tune Up® & Roll Model® Methods, with a focus on corrective movement, mobility and pain management and an on demand library of classes.
Become a part of this caring and supportive online community. Choose from unlimited monthly access or drop in when you need to reset, repair or replenish.
IN PERSON TIMETABLE
ONLINE TIMETABLE
COMING SOON
This year I will be offering more Yoga Tune Up® and Roll Model® Method Workshops along with Breath Workshops that will be looking into certain breath practices in yoga and more current breath training techniques.
To register your interest for any of these events, email katwatersyoga@gmail.com
Get in Touch
I will update you all with details of live streams and other opportunities to stay in touch but in the meantime please do contact me if you have any questions or suggestions.