Changes to Class Schedule...

The season turns and brings with it a change to my class schedule at Shambhala Studios.

The Monday Dynamic class will no longer run and instead I'm offering a new class:

Yoga for All, every Monday at 10.15am.

Yoga for All on Wednesdays at 9.15am and Beginners on Fridays at 10.30am continue to be really busy and I'm expecting the new Monday class to be the same, so book your spot by calling the studio: 01702 478 924 or if you're a member you can book online. Look forward to welcoming you :)

Mini Autumn Yoga Retreat in Leigh on Sea

Mini Autumn Yoga Retreat

With Jan Chant

Saturday 8t^h October

2pm ~ 6pm

Escape for a while to the peaceful oasis of Shambhala Studios

Maple Avenue, Leigh on Sea, SS9 1PR

As the seasons turn, stretch and unwind into autumn with yoga

Experience the tranquillity of beautiful meditation practices

Relax deeply with the healing vibrations of

Tibetan Singing Bowls

**Share a lazy, late lunch with our indoor picnic!**

Expect to leave feeling relaxed and refreshed!

~**Please bring a vegetarian snack to share**~

Suitable for all including beginners

Mats and drinks provided

£30 Booking essential. Please call the studio on: 01702 478 924

Payment secures your place :) 

All welcome

Dynamic Flow Yoga - New class time

My Dynamic Flow class at the beautiful Shambhala Studios, Maple Avenue in Leigh is now at the earlier time of 11.30am on Mondays. Flowing sequences incorporating held poses to really open deep into the body and build strength and flexibility. More challenging than classical Hatha but suitable for average fitness levels upward. Not suitable for beginners (try my Friday Beginner's class at 10.30am on Fridays or 9.15am Mixed level on Wednesdays).

Beautiful Mini Spring Yoga Retreat!

 Saturday 9th April 1pm ~ 5.30pm

Stretch and open into the uplifting energy of Spring with Yoga!
Sow the seeds of your intentions for the Summer in the deep tranquillity of Yoga Nidra

Bathe in the healing vibrations of Tibetan Singing Bowls and Sanskrit mantras (chants)

Enjoy a little relaxed socialising with our very popular *indoor picnic!* (Please bring a non-meat/fish dish/snack to share)

This beautiful, light-hearted and uplifting mini retreat is perfect if you don’t have time for a full weekend retreat or have never been on retreat and would like a taster

Escape for a while to the peaceful oasis of Shambhala Studios

Expect to leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and revitalised!

*Suitable for all, including beginners*

Mats and drinks provided
*PLEASE BRING A NON-MEAT/FISH SNACK TO SHARE*

Your investment: £30 payable on booking to reserve your space

This is my most popular event so book soon to avoid disappointment!

BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN Please call the studio on: 01702 478 924 or pop in. 

Shambhala Studios, Maple Ave, Leigh SS9 1PR

Introducing Yoga's Little Sister...

No, not me - Chakradance! Here's a 3 minute video explaining Chakradance which has been described as a little sister to yoga. That would be a rather grandiose claim if it weren't for the fact that since the earliest times, human beings have used dance in ceremony, celebration, to bring people together - and for healing both on an individual and group level.  In contrast to the structured movements of yoga, Chakradance is about spontaneous, 'freestyle' movement, yet both offer a way to get out of your head and into your body to connect deeply with yourself, experience meditative or higher states of consciousness and bring about release and inner changes. Chakradance is also great fun and brings an uplifting feeling of freedom and a sense of well being.


The next Chakradance event is on 12th February at Shambhala Studio, Maple Ave, Leigh on Sea, SS9 1PR arrivals 7.45 for 8m start. Ends 9.30pm. Booking essential. Pay to secure your place £12. Please call the studio on: 01702 478 924 in advance. No drop in. Just a few places left!

An 8 week Chakradance course starts 19th February (same venue and times). **The course is open to anyone who has tried Chakradance. So if you fancy taking the course and you haven't yet tried Chakradance you'll need to book a place and try it on 12th February!

If you've tried Chakradance and want to take the course REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. Please call me on 0794 700 5629 or email jan@chakradancingessex.com. For full details of  events and course plus what to expect in a class see www.chakradancingessex.com

Fresh Events for 2016!

Here's my schedule for 2016. Check back for new events or Like Yoga in Leigh on Sea with Jan Chant on Facebook. Or join the Chakradance in Essex group.

~ Saturday 16th January - Yoga and Deep Relaxation.

Suitable for all levels including beginners.
Mats and light refreshements provided.
2pm - 4.30pm
Shambhala Studios, Maple Ave, Leigh in Sea SS9 1PR
£20 Call the studio on: 01702 478 924 to book.

~ Friday 29th January - Chakradance 'Awakening Intro'

A beautiful inner journey of dance/movement meditation by candlelight!

No set steps, no experience required. For an uplifting feeling of freedom and a sense of wellbeing.

Suitable for all. When Deepak Chopra tried Chakradance he said: "Fascinating insights and a wonderful experience!"  Yes. THAT Deepak Chopra...

For more information about this wonderful healing dance practice see: my Chakradance website
Arrive 7.50pm for 8pm start - 9.30pm
Shambhala Studios, Maple Ave, Leigh in Sea SS9 1PR
£12 Call the studio on: 01702 478 924 to book.

~ Friday 12th February - Chakradance '7 Keys to Freedom'

A beautiful inner journey of dance/movement meditation by candlelight!

No set steps, no experience required. For an uplifting feeling of freedom and a sense of wellbeing.

Suitable for all. When Deepak Chopra tried Chakradance he said: "Fascinating insights and a wonderful experience!" Yes. THAT Deepak Chopra...

For more information about this wonderful healing dance practice see: my Chakradance website
Arrive 7.50pm for 8pm start - 9.30pm
Shambhala Studios, Maple Ave, Leigh in Sea SS9 1PR
£12 Call the studio on: 01702 478 924 to book.

'Awakening' An 8 Week Chakradance Course starts Friday 19th February

**Open to anyone who has already tried Chakradance ~ so if you think you might be interested in the course come along on 29th January or 12th February and try it!

When Deepak Chopra tried Chakradance he said: "Fascinating insights and a wonderful experience!" Yes. THAT Deepak Chopra...

The course focuses on one main chakra (energy centre) each week concluding with a final integration session.
Awakening is a wonderful journey of self-discovery and a real investment in your overall wellbeing.

For much more info including benefits, times, dates and cost please see my chakradance website

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Call 0794 700 5629 or click here to Email ONLY 10 places!


~Saturday 9th April - Mini spring Yoga Retreat

More details to follow or see 'Workshops' on the Shambhala Studio website: www.shambhalastudios.com
Shambhala Studios, Maple Ave, Leigh in Sea SS9 1PR
Call the studio on: 01702 478 924 to book.


~ Friday 22nd April - Full Moon Chakradance

A beautiful inner journey of dance/movement meditation by candlelight!

No set steps, no experience required. For an uplifting feeling of freedom and a sense of wellbeing.

Suitable for all. When Deepak Chopra tried Chakradance he said: "Fascinating insights and a wonderful experience!" Yes. THAT Deepak Chopra...

For more information about this wonderful healing dance practice see: my Chakradance website
Arrive 7.50pm for 8pm start - 9.30pm
Shambhala Studios, Maple Ave, Leigh in Sea SS9 1PR
£12 Call the studio on: 01702 478 924 to book.

~ Saturday 10th September - Yoga and Deep Relaxation

Suitable for all levels including beginners.
Mats and light refreshements provided.
2pm - 4.30pm
Shambhala Studios, Maple Ave, Leigh in Sea SS9 1PR
£20 Call the studio on: 01702 478 924 to book.



~ Saturday 8th October - Mini Autumn Yoga Retreat

More details to follow or see the Shambhala Studio website: www.shambhalastudios.com

Shambhala Studios, Maple Ave, Leigh in Sea SS9 1PR
£12 Call the studio on: 01702 478 924 to book.

~ Saturday 19th November - Yoga and Deep Relaxation

Suitable for all levels including beginners.
Mats and light refreshements provided.
2pm - 4.30pm
Shambhala Studios, Maple Ave, Leigh in Sea SS9 1PR
£20 Call the studio on: 01702 478 924 to book.

Unwind into Autumn with a Mini Retreat right on your doorstep!

Mini Autumn Yoga Retreat

Saturday 17^th October

1pm ~ 5.30pm

Escape for a while to the peaceful oasis of Shambhala Studios

Maple Avenue, Leigh on Sea, SS9 1PR

As the seasons turn, stretch and unwind into Autumn with yoga

Experience the tranquillity of beautiful meditation practices

Relax deeply and rejuvenate with the healing vibrations of

Tibetan singing bowls

**Share a lazy, late lunch with our very popular indoor picnic**

This relaxing mini retreat is perfect for you if you don't have time for a full weekend retreat or have never been on retreat and would like a taster.

Expect to leave feeling refreshed and relaxed...

Suitable for all including beginners

~**Please bring a vegetarian snack to share**~

Mats and drinks provided

£30 Booking essential, payment secures your place :) Please call: 01702 478 924

www.shambhalastudios.com

Chakradance is Dance Meditation ~ it's Rhythm for Your Soul...

The next Chakradance event:

 '7 Keys to Freedom' ~ next Friday 18th September!

Arrivals 7.50pm for 8pm start. Ends 9pm.

Your investment: £12

At Shambhala Studio, Maple Ave, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 1PR

The last event sold out so to avoid disappointment pre-book and pay to secure your place by calling the studio on: 01702 478 924

Chakradance has been called the Little Sister of Yoga... 

Be guided through a beautiful, candlelit, barefoot, free style dance meditation to great music especially created for Chakradance. 

No set moves or steps, no experience required and no judgement - just freedom to dance like no one is watching. And no one will be, because in Chakradance eyes are closed (or looking down) so you become immersed in your own inner journey. 

This is a rich, beautiful (and different) experience with many benefits. Suitable for all and all are welcome.

Chakradance creates an uplifting and expansive sense of freedom. You are warmly invited to join me :) X 

For more information, events and courses please visit www.chakradancingessex.com smile emotico

Chakradance is coming to Leigh on Sea!

Most people these days are aware of yoga and its many benefits, but who has heard of Chakradance? 

Be guided on a beautiful, inner journey of barefoot, free-style dance with meditation, guided imagery, and creative expression, all by candle light. 

There are no set steps and eyes are closed, or looking down, so you'll find the freedom to dance like no one is watching, because in Chakradance, no one is... 

No experience necessary, no right or wrong way, no judgement, no shoes, just pure freedom. Come join us! 

Chakradance is dancing meditation, it's rhythm for your soul...

Comments from previous participants: "Wow, that was amazing!", "Uplifting", "Energising", "Relaxing", "Pure joy!" 

Next Event: ~ 'Introduction to Chakradance' ~ 

Saturday 29th August 2015

7.20pm for 7.30 start

Shambhala Studios, Maple Avenue, Leigh on Sea, SS9 1PR

£12 Booking essential, no drop in. 

Please call the studio to book on: 01702 478 924

Payment secures your place

*Too self-conscious, awkward or shy to dance? - This is PERFECT for YOU too! 

For more information on classes and events in Leigh on Sea, please visit: www.chakradancingessex.com Email: jan@chakradancingessex.com

Yoga Fest 2015 in aid of Fairhavens Hospice

20th June 2015 10am ~ 10pm

I am honoured to be teaching at this charity event along with many wonderful local teachers. There will be a whole day of yoga, dancing, chanting, drumming and healing therapies with activities for children. 

I'll be holding a deep relaxation and soundbath with Tibetan Singing Bowls in the yurt during the morning. Later, Im going to lead yoga Sun Salutations outside (weather permitting!) as the sun goes down on the day before midsummer. Hope you'll join me, or take part in one of the other classes.

The event is held at a beautiful secret location in Essex with it's own peace circle. All proceeds go direct to Fairhavens Hospice.

It's a ticket only event, message me via this blog or my Facebook page ~ Yoga-in-Leigh-on-Sea-with-Jan-Chant to get yours and support the much needed work of our local hospice.

Deep Relaxation with Jan Chant ~ This event is now fully booked!

Saturday 6^th June

2pm ~ 4.30pm

Shambhala Studios

Maple Avenue, Leigh on Sea, SS9 1PR

Did you know that unless you practice yoga or specific relaxation techniques you have probably never experienced true, deep relaxation?!Even in sleep we are often not deeply relaxed. You may know that deep relaxation reduces stress, but did you know it can strengthen your immune system, and reduce pain along with many other health benefits?

Beginning with yoga to prepare the body and mind and drawing on her work as a psychotherapist and stress consultant, Jan will guide you into blissful Deep Relaxation ~ the body’s natural healing state.

Yoga suitable for all levels including complete beginners.

Mats and light refreshments provided.

Jan's Upcoming Events

Just a list of my events at Shambhala Studios in 2015. More details of these and other events to follow. Any of the following can be booked by calling the studio on 01702 478924. Payment secures your place. 

Deep Relaxation 

Saturday 6th June

 2pm ~ 4.30pm

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Exploring the Yoga Sun Salutations

Saturday 26th September 

2pm ~ 5pm

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Deep Relaxation

Saturday 14th November

2pm ~ 4.30pm

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Mini Autumn Retreat

Saturday 17th October

 1pm ~ 5.30pm

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All events at

Shambhala Studios

Maple Avenue

Leigh on sea

Essex SS9 1PR

Peaceful moments ~ Mini Spring Yoga Retreat

When everything was ready there was just a few moments to take a few pictures before everyone arrived...

Shambhala Studio

My beautiful singing bowls ready for the relaxing sound bath 

Me!

The feedback from the Mini Retreat was wonderful! So I'm already looking forward to the Mini Autumn Retreat at Shambhala on 17th October.

Deep Relaxation with Jan Chant

Saturday 6^th June

2pm ~ 4.30pm

Shambhala Studios

Maple Avenue, Leigh on Sea, SS9 1PR

Did you know that unless you practice yoga or specific relaxation techniques you have probably never experienced true, deep relaxation?! Even in sleep we are often not deeply relaxed. You may know that deep relaxation reduces stress, but did you know it can strengthen your immune system, and reduce pain along with many other health benefits?

Beginning with yoga to prepare the body and mind and drawing on her work as a psychotherapist and stress consultant, Jan will guide you into blissful Deep Relaxation ~ the body’s natural healing state.

Yoga suitable for all levels including complete beginners.

Mats and light refreshments provided.

 £15 Booking essential, please call the studio on: 

01702 478 924

Mini Spring Yoga Retreat Now Fully Booked

This event is now full.

 If you have booked, please remember to bring a vegetarian snack for sharing! Mats are provided. See you at Shambhala Studios, Maple Avenue, Leigh on Sea, on Saturday 11th april.

Mini Spring Retreat almost full!

Only 3 places left on the Mini Spring Retreat

Saturday 11th April (see previous post).

Just a reminder *This is Not a drop-in event!* Pre-booking essential. 

Payment secures your place - please call Shambhala Studios on 01702 478 924

See you there! :)

Mini Spring Yoga Retreat

With Jan Chant

Saturday 11^th April

1pm ~ 5.30pm

Escape for a while to the peaceful oasis of Shambhala Studios

Maple Avenue, Leigh on Sea, SS9 1PR

Open into the energy of Spring with Yoga

Sow the seeds of your intentions for the Summer

in the tranquillity of Yoga Nidra

Bathe in the healing vibrations of Tibetan Singing Bowls and Sanskrit mantras (chants)

This light-hearted, uplifting mini retreat is perfect if you don’t have time for a full weekend retreat or have never been on retreat and would like a taster

Expect to leave feeling refreshed and relaxed

The yoga will be suitable for all including beginners  

Mats and light refreshments provided

*Please bring a (non-meat/fish) snack to share

£30 Booking essential: 01702 478 924

www.shambhalastudios.com

Yoga Classes in Leigh on Sea in 2015

Mondays 12pm ~ 1pm Dynamic Yoga

Wednesdays 9.15am ~ 10.15am Yoga for All (Mixed level)

Fridays 10.30am ~ 111.30am Beginners & Returners

All classes are with Jan at Shambhala Studios, Maple Avenue, Leigh.

These are popular classses so it's advisable to book by calling the studio on:

01702 478924

Deep Dynamic Yoga with Jan Chant

Saturday 28th February 2015

2pm - 5pm

At Shambhala Studios,

Maple Avenue, Leigh on Sea

£20

This practice is deep in every sense as we work progressively into the body with awareness of the breath and the effects on the mind and emotions.

The practice is dynamic in that it can be quite ‘strong’ but the qualities of both flow and stillness bring balance.

Deep Dynamic Yoga is a balanced practice developing both flexibility and strength in the upper and lower body, leading ultimately to the quiet depths of relaxation.

Modifications are offered but this is not suitable for beginners or people with current injuries

There will be a short break with refreshments provided.

Booking essential, please call the studio on 01702 472358

Shambhala Yoga and Pilates Studio in the Heart of Leigh on Sea

Come and unwind here...

At a time that suits you...

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