Yoga - Community & Connection at Elkstone Tipi

When - 04/07/2025 (9:30-12:30)
What - Yoga - Community & Connection
Where - Elkstone Studios, Elkstone, GL53 9PQ
Price - £35 (Includes Herbal Tea & Cake)

Event outline

Rest - Restore - Revive - Renew - Relax

We created Mind.Body.Focus with community at the forefront of our mind. Yoga as we know means “To Join” “To Yoke” - “To Unite”… and coming together to share practice always nurtures and supports our own Mental Health & Wellbeing.

Inspired by these extracts from mentalhealth.org.uk…

“Community is vital for our Mental Health and wellbeing…. they provide us with a sense of belonging safety, and support…. and they give us purpose” …

we cordially invite you to join our Mind Body Focus community on 04/07/2025 at Elkstone to explore how Yoga, Breath-work, Meditation and finding community can have a lasting and positive affect on your overall mental health and wellbeing.

What could be more magical that to spend few hours in a lovely location, meet some likeminded people, meditate, chat, drink tea, Eat cake, and practice yoga.

Lunch is available on site at additional charge at the wonderful Knead Bakery.

Join us if you can - you deserve it!

The Venue

Address - Elkstone Studios, Elkstone, GL53 9PQ

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Instructors for the event

Sara Phillips

RYT 500 / MHFA Registered Trainer / Yoga Therapist ( in training) / Mind Body Focus Partner / Breath- work / Wellness Advocate / Proud Mum.

I believe that yoga isn’t just about the postures but about our mental wellbeing and overall health. Yoga is an amazing tool which continues to enrich my experience in teaching across all levels and learning styles.

I am a qualified SEN teacher and also deliver Mental Health First Aid in a range of corporate and service industry settings. 500hr Yoga Alliance Certified teacher and Yoga Therapist in training.

Living in Cheltenham, loving Mum, dog walker and nature seeker, a definite people person.

I began my yoga journey in my late twenties but became more serious about it as a working parent, when I realised the benefits for me physically and mentally.

My approach is honest, bold and fun. I am adaptable, insightful and offer options to suit all abilities, energy levels and with the focus on bringing attention to mind, body and breath.

I always aim to create a safe, inclusive and non-judgmental space for people to experience Yoga and discover a deeper understanding of who they are.

Fave Fives...

- Being outside in the sunshine

- Chilling with my family

- Shared meals

- Gin & Tonic (cold and nice!)

- Naughty Schnauzer

Five Wellness Practices...

- Walking my dog any time

- Yoga

- Singing / kitchen discos

- Beach walks

- Salt baths

Making the decision to partner with Jan on MindBodyFocus was easy. We have shared personal and professional values and a natural spark.

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Janet Benn

Border Terrier Lover, Traveller, Constant Student - (Yoga Therapist in Training) - moving through life with a waggy tail and a broad smile!

Passionate about sustainable wellness, and finding out what works for you and your lifestyle. Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation are key foundations for my personal wellness, as is getting out in nature, live music, salsa dancing, dog walks, and time with friends and family. Our lives and our needs are evolving continuously, therefore it makes sense to me that our wellness approach needs to be adaptable; sustainable; and appropriate to the person we are today…

My yoga journey started many moons ago and has helped me navigate the ups and downs life throws at you. I graduated Teacher training in 2016 and over the last 8 years I’ve been lucky to partner with wonderful local yoga studios, sharing practice with all levels of students.

I have also developed & delivered successful workshops, wellness events and European retreats.

My classes are about building a mindful; sustainable and enjoyable practice, working with yogi’s at ALL levels helping them to connect, grow, and learn to LOVE their yoga practice. My teaching is influenced by my historical love of Iyengar and Dynamic Vinyasa, and more recently Yin, Gentle and Restorative Yoga.

Fave Fives...

- Log Fires

- Live Music

- Sauvignon Blanc (NZL)

- Salsa Dancing

- Border Terrier Madness

Five Wellness Practices....

- Walking my dog especially in autumn

- Savasana with a guided relaxation

- Yoga / Meditation

- Chatting with friends ... no phones

- Alone time...

I believe that yoga isn’t just about the postures but about our mental well being and overall health. Yoga is an amazing tool which continues to enrich my experience in teaching students across all levels and learning styles.