Meet Our Explorers

Somita Basak / Indian Dance

Somita is an experienced dancer, enthusiastic yogini and nurturing therapist with over twenty five years of experience in teaching and performing. She incorporates this in her sessions, offering a unique ‘Sweet and Powerful’ style and is excited to have the opportunity to share this special experience with you all.

Somita is an experienced dancer, enthusiastic yogi and nurturing therapist with over twenty five years of experience in teaching and performing. She incorporates this in her sessions, offering a unique ‘Sweet and Powerful’ style and is excited to have the opportunity to share this special experience with you all.

Vinyasa Natyam - Yoga and Indian Dance inspired movement. Beginners are welcome and suitable for everyone and previous experience in yoga or dance is not required. Bring a smile and comfortable clothing!

@yogasomitadance

Steve Munn / Tai Chi

After travelling to Costa Rica in 2012 to complete his 200 hr yoga teacher training, Steve has continued he trainings in Pregnancy yoga Qi Gong, Yin Yoga, Chen Style Tai Chi and Anatomy. Steve co runs the existing Henley Yoga Studio which creates the perfect environment to teach, practice and grow.

Tai chi is an art embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Although an art with great depth of knowledge and skill, it can be easy to learn and soon delivers its health benefits. For many, it continues as a lifetime journey.

@the_henley_yoga_studio

Freedom / Capoeria

Freedom shares, “my workshops will aim to increase co-ordination, fitness, cultural awareness and confidence. This new movement will meet the needs of all individuals levels and technique. We will be using sticks to dance traditional capoeira dance called Maculale. This is done with 2 sticks per person or one each depending on the amount of people.”

@3dfreedom

Amanda Turner / Somatic Pratice

Somatic Movement for embodied awareness - A class to take refuge in the wisdom of the body, regulate the nervous system to coax out tension, alleviate unwanted stress and tension and supporting healing from the inevitable everyday stressors from the modern day world. We will move intuitively up from the the ground, evoking a sense of strength and stability through both breath and movement. It is a practice for everyone and suitable for all beings who are open and curious in acknowledging how the body holds the score both physically, emotionally and spiritually.

@amanda_turneryoga

Vicky Roberts/Rocket Yoga

Rocket Yoga is a dynamic practise rooted in traditional Ashtanga, but with a rebellious take on it! With lots of accessible options, and the opportunity to play with arm balances and inversions throughout the practise, Rocket yoga 'gets you there faster'!

@vix_yoga

Lynette Greenaway / Yin Yoga for the Joy of Summer

Lynette is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher and space holder since 2012. Skilled at creating powerful, healing spaces wherever her voice is heard. Known for her intelligent, consciousness in motion yoga classes and action on and off the mat. Vinyasa practices with philosophy, poetry, heart, laughter en route to profound realisation, poignant revelation, occasional tears and frequent experiences of astonishment and awe toward this miraculous existence. Yin and restorative teachings that lead you to internal experiences of stillness and deep divine rest, collective care , healing and ritual.

The soothing and contemplative practice of Yin Yoga invites us to balance this outward focus with an inward glance. In this gentle practice, we focus on the heart and large intestine meridians that run along the chest cavity as well as along the inner and outer arms. Consider this an invitation to slow down and surrender to the joy of the present moment with an exploration of heart openers, upper back and shoulder stretches.

@yin_consciousness

Sandra Barnes / Shakti Flow

Join in togetherness to celebrate the sacredness that can be found in any given moment ~ Igniting our shakti ~ The  feminine force that dances & births all things into being. That from which all arises & returns to. Shake ~ Feel ~ Flow & Express. With juicy, nourishing movement, woven together with positive affirmations, guided meditations & beautiful visualisations. Connecting with our energetics through a chakra flow & what each main energy centre represents in our rhythm of life. Creating a revitalising & empowering experience, culminating with a deep relaxation & soothing sound journey. Everyone & all levels & ages welcome ~Men too!

@sandrabarnesyoga

Kwali Kumara/ Ecstatic Mantra and Kundalini

- ⁠Kosmic Kundalini

Join Kwali Kumara for a Kosmic kundalini kriya to give you energy and vitality.

Lift your spirits and elevate your soul with this ancient sacred transformational technology that is kundalini yoga.

The set is designed to Open your heart,  free your mind and expand your consciousness. Kwali will then Seal the magic of the practice into your cells with her epic Galactic Gong activation.

Ecstatic Mantra

Join Kwali Kumara for a series of Kundalini meditations and mantras renowned for manifesting abundance and prosperity into your life. Designed to give you a tool kit to open up new opportunities in your life and to make the impossible possible. This ceremony will conclude with a galactic gong activation to maximise your incredible work on the astral planes.

@kwali_kundalinitemple

Hannah Camden/ Movement is Medicine - Mace Work

“Movement is Medicine” with the steel Mace Hannah will start off the session with some breathwork that will lead into basic flow movements with the Mace. You do not need to have a particular level of fitness, just come and enjoy something totally different. Perfect for your mind, body and soul.

@fitworkstraining

Nnadi/ Ashtanga

Nnadi Harriott has had the pleasure to share his practice worldwide. He discovered Yoga asana practice in 2005, which led him to Ashtanga Yoga. Nnadi is a direct student of Sharath Jois since 2007 and in 2012 Nnadi was Authorised to teach. He has taken time to explore various practices of yoga at its source and will continue to do so as life permits. Om Namah Shivaya

Tristana Yoga  Three pillars of practice:  Yoga asana, Breathing Technique and Focal points. Synchronised  these three points to help you achieve a balance of strength and flexibility. it is adaptable for all ages and levels as it is  both therapeutic and energising. With consistent attention you will receive maximum benefit for a healthy life Hari Om.

https://instagram.com/nnadi.harriott

Hanna on Hands / Handstands

DISCOVER THE WORLD OF HANDSTAND!!

We are pleased and excited to host Hannaonhands workshop at our festival again this year. Whether you have have never attempted one before or been handstanding for years, Hanna will guide you and give you something new to try! Hanna, fell in love with handstands back in 2017 and has trained with and continues to practice with some world-renowned handstand teachers, and feels very honoured to be a regular student of Sainaa (London School of Hand- Balance), Miguel Sant’ana and Yuval Ayalon. This workshop is aimed at beginners and intermediates to give them a taste of the upside-down world of handstands. As there will be no wall space, the workshop will be limited to floor work and kick-ups, with partners supporting for safety. She will go through some flexibility and mobility exercises, dynamic warm-up exercises, useful drills, techniques and explain the importance of these in relation to being able to get into, hold, and one day be in a beautiful straight handstand. Most importantly, have some fun and give it ago; you never know, you may also catch the bug. “I am very excited to share my passion and knowledge with my students and let them discover the amazing upside-down world."

@hannaonhands