email: donna@donnarama.yoga
call: 07973 852504
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modern postural yoga rooted in ancient tradition backed by scripture and embodied philosophy

Yoga Classes and
One to Ones In Sussex

I teach restorative and meditative yoga suitable for all levels – from the curious beginner to the ardent practitioner. I teach from the heart with clear instructions as guides with a focus on breath, movement and release. As a Reiki Master I incorporate healing where appropriate and share my love of spirituality for a truly holistic approach.

I continue to study yoga philosophy, sanskrit and complementary healing modalities for a deeper understanding of true health on all levels, so that I can share the knowledge with you.

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Donna Alliance

DONNA RAFTERY 500hr YOGA ALLIANCE PROFESSIONAL

yoga & REIKI ENERGY HEALING

ETHOS

My aim is simply to share this practice as a means to realise the ultimate potential in all of us. To integrate mind, body and soul on and off the mat. To live fully, holistically and happily. Classes are crafted with a meditative feel, through movements of the body – asana (poses) and the subsequent releasing of tension and stress through the breath. Instructions are guides towards an experience rather than a goal – authentic and heart centred. Weaving some anatomy and philosophy throughout – pointing towards the deeper aspects of our being.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

I discovered my own practice through various styles of yoga including Astanga Vinyasa, Hatha, Iyengar and Hot Yoga, before finally finding the Vajrasati School set up by Jim Tarran in 2000. The combination of yoga philosophy and embodied practices such as meditation, mantra and pranayama gave me access to the depth I was looking for. After being a student for 18 years I went on to complete my 500hr Yoga Alliance Teacher Training.

REIKI MASTER

Combining Reiki and Yoga offers a synergistic approach to holistic well-being, enhancing the benefits of both healing modalities. In a One to One Session I will introduce some gentle accessible yoga practices following an initial consultation about your current overall health. This will be followed by a Reiki treatment lying down in Savasana or similar. All of this takes place fully clothed in a relaxed state for your optimum comfort and deep release. Working intuitively I will weave in healing modalities to suit each individual. Suitable for a one off treat or full program packages available to support your healing journey.

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Yoga Garden

DEEP REST SERIES

 

Friday 15th September 2023

Times
2pm – 4.30pm
£35 per person

Limited Spaces

Deep Rest Series
Rest & Recover

Gentle Heart Centred Yoga Workshop for Women
Time to rest and begin your recovery journey to wellness

As part of her Deep Rest Series, Donna returns to the Yoga Garden to deliver her next Yoga Workshop Rest and Recover – perfectly timed for September as we ease into Autumn. Releasing tension and holding from body and mind.

Discovering the healing benefits of resting and reconnecting with the universal life force, prana. Wherever you are – in good health, recovering from illness or injury, stress or anxiety, this is your invitation to begin your journey towards increased vitality. Calming the nervous system and integrating mind, body and spirit for a truly holistic experience.

Restful and restorative. Bring your curiosity and willingness to look within.

Refill your cup and be utterly nourished.
Practices include yoga asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), meditation and nidra (yogic sleep) with Reiki infused savasana.

Suitable for absolute beginners, returners and regular practitioners.
Ideal for those who care for others – nurses, teachers, parents etc.

Leave refreshed and rested. Come home to yourself.

VENUE: The Yoga Garden, Knepp Wildland Safaris, Swallows Lane, Dial Post, Horsham RH13 8NN

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Sunday 29th October 2023

Times
10.30am – 4pm
Early Bird price £75/£90 (Early Bird until 1st September)

Vegetarian lunch included

Limited Spaces

Rest in the Senses
Yoga Retreat Day

Yoga / Walking / Resting

Our sense perception is how we receive the information of our surroundings and environment. How we perceive the world. Finding peace through the senses allows us to rest fully. I hope you can join me for what will be a deeply restful Retreat Day.

This special yoga day will bring focus and connection to the senses – to discover a deep peace and stillness from within. Relinquishing the pull of the senses that draw us away from our centre. Bringing focused awareness to each sense excluding all else allows for a deep connection with presence and increased consciousness to that one sense.

Our yoga practices will be encouraging our natural ability to expand our awareness and connection to each sense. Creating a heightened experience of ourselves. We will rest in each sense. In the wholeness of it.

Treat yourself and bathe in the bliss – discover practical ways to reconnect consciously whenever you feel pulled by the senses, by the world.

Take aways:

-Feel into the body through gentle movement
-Make conscious connection to the breath
-Tune into the depth and experience of letting go
-Settle movements in the mind to find stillness beyond the pull of the world
-Reset to a calmer state
-Re-callibrate your connection with the senses and recall the sensation of contentment
-Reconnect with the bliss which is your natural state

Ideal for anyone feeling overwhelmed, physically exhausted or anxious. Identifying with thoughts and unable to relax.

Each of the yogic practices will be encouraging our natural ability to expand our awareness and connection to each sense. A heightened experience of ourselves. We will rest in each sense. In the wholeness of it.

Practices include yoga asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), meditation and nidra (yogic sleep) with Reiki healing. Nutritious lunch and snacks. Walk around the Knepp Estate to take in the beauty and fill the senses. All welcome.

VENUE: The Yoga Garden, Knepp Wildland Safaris, Swallows Lane, Dial Post, Horsham RH13 8NN

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Monday 20th November 2023

Times
2pm – 4.30pm
£35 per person

Limited Spaces

Deep Rest Series
Rest & Reset

Gentle Heart Centred Yoga Workshop for Women
Quiet reflective practices, time to slow down and rest

As part of her Deep Rest Series, Donna returns to the Yoga Garden to deliver Rest & Reset – tuning into the rhythm of Winter, time to slow down and find rest. This gentle Yoga Workshop includes holistic practices, with intuitive movement, meditation and deep relaxation. Honouring the feminine quality of softness and ease. Reset the nervous system. Breathe fully. Move freely.

Restful and restorative. Bring your curiosity and willingness to look within.

Refill your cup and be utterly nourished.
Practices include yoga asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), meditation and nidra (yogic sleep) with Reiki infused savasana.

Suitable for absolute beginners, returners and regular practitioners.
Ideal for those who care for others – nurses, carers, parents etc.

Leave refreshed and rested. A gentle reset with lasting benefits.

VENUE: The Yoga Garden, Knepp Wildland Safaris, Swallows Lane, Dial Post, Horsham RH13 8NN

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Take away

TAKE AWAYS

Feel into the body through gentle movement

Make conscious connection to the breath

Tune into the depth and experience of letting go

Settle movements in the mind to find stillness beyond the pull of the world

Reset to a calmer state

Re-callibrate your connection with the senses

Recall the sensation of contentment

Reconnect with the bliss which is your natural state

Ideal for anyone feeling overwhelmed, physically exhausted or anxious.
Identifying with thoughts and unable to relax.

 

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