INSPIRATIONS FROM THE PAST
Previous Workshops & Retreats
Discover what previous Vernyoga workshops and retreats have been like
WORKSHOPS
Amazing guest teachers share their time with us
Discover what previous Vernyoga workshops and retreats have been like
Katy Appleton
Autumn Nourishment Flow 2.5hr Workshop
12th October 2017 Lyne, Chertsey.
I'm thrilled to welcome back for a second time in 2017, one of my main teachers and constant yoga inspirations, Katy Appleton. I love her and am blessed to be hosting another workshop, with Katy as my guest. Her last workshop with me was sold out.
As Autumn enters, we can embrace the change in nature, life, and the body, this is the time of the year when we can celebrate abundance and all the good things we have as well as the skill of letting go. We will look specifically at the respiratory system and lungs, using this class as a sweet tonic when are usually most in need of some immune support. Through the physical asana we will take a ride through creative sequences sprinkled with twists like revolved half moon and revolved triangle, a camel inspired sequence will all build some heat and immunity. Moving sweetly into a seated lunar current where we can fall into the depth of opening through hip openers, forward bends and simple inversions. Earth this flow with delicious restoratives and a sweet blissful savasana.
Saraswati Water Flow 2.5hr Workshop
23rd February 2017 Lyne, Chertsey.
Saraswati is the Goddess of the arts, music, inspiration and flow, she is the holder of self expression and creativity rendering her one of the most popular heroines of Indian myths. In this workshop we will explore playing with the power of the breath within the flow of a class, increasing the power behind it to see how the body mind responds and becomes more like a fast flowing river and then slowing it to create a calmer more introspective practice.
The sequences are delivered and inspired by Katy's love for Vinyasa and Bhakti Yoga; weaved with mantra, divine words of poetry, soulful rocking tunes and appleyoga’s signature structured alignment. Expect to come away feeling strong, nourished, connected and free.
Leah Bracknell
Vernyoga Presents Leah Bracknell's Serenity Session - 6th May 2015
I was honoured to have my beautiful, late friend, Leah Bracknell back to Weybridge as my guest for another 3hour evening workshop. An amazing turn out of 31 came for a beautiful evening of relaxation and guided meditations. These sessions hold special memories for me as Leah was a beautiful soul taken too quickly. Some of you may remember her from Emmerdale, some from her Yoga DVD but from the minute we met after a year of chatting over Facebook / phone, it felt like we had known each other for ages.
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Beltane Shamanic Yoga workshop Thursday 1st May 2014 - Weybridge
I was very proud and excited to have as my guest Leah Bracknell for a Shamanic Yoga workshop. Leah is a beautiful, warm charismatic soul who's DVD 'Yoga and You' is still up there as one of my personal favourites. This was a unique workshop merging yoga with ancient shamanic practices and ritual. Calling on the power and wisdom of the elements, nature, our ancestors and the spirit of the asanas to deepen our connection to all life, to one another and to ourselves.
Leah Bracknell: 'Dearest Vernette, thank you so much for inviting me to come and share a little Beltane Shamanic shenanigans with you all last Thursday, it really was a wonderful evening.... What a wonderful group of students you have, and it is clear you are a real energy and inspiration to them. So thank you all once again, for sitting in circle alongside myself, Jez and the Bhudda. Thank you for being so generous of heart and spirit, and may you continue to find strength and inspiration from your yoga.
It was an honour to share a magical and special evening with you in our Surrey Shamanic Yoga circle. I still feel all that lovely Beltane elemental energy flowing through me. So bless you all for making the evening complete and your beautiful feedback. Many many blessings, Leah x'
Vernette: 'This was an amazing workshop. I loved it and I love Leah. It was diverse, fun, insightful, brought Kundalini kriyas, soundwork and Shamanic ritual to my students. I was honoured to have Leah and Jez share my space in Weybridge and invite them back for another very soon. xx'
Angel Stangreciak: 'Really enjoyed last night Vernette, It was beautiful and magic time thank you xxx'
Karen Shaw: 'Lovely workshop - woke up this morning feeling really good!!!'
Carly Smith: 'Lovely, lively awaking practice bring on summer!!'
Jan Lee: 'Thank you for arranging the lovely workshop, I had a great nights sleep, best I've had in a long time xx'
Jackie Horgan: 'Dear Vernette, Just wanted to say that Leah’s workshop last night was brilliantly mad and totally refreshing and Leah comes across as a truly beautiful soul who doesn’t take herself too seriously. It was such a relief to just let go! Thank you so much for organising such an alternative evening, it will stay with me for a very long time. Namaste'
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Nichola Cumminksy
Sunday 9th February 2014 in Chertsey
Indo Board Yoga workshop, taught by fellow Sun Power Yoga Teacher, Indo Board Teacher and friend, Nichola Cummisky.
The Indo Yoga Board is designed to take yoga to the next level by adding instability much like the popular Stand Up Paddle Yoga, Paddle Board Yoga or SUP Yoga. The instability completely changes the way yoga is practised, challenging you to engage significantly more muscles during each pose and to realise any imbalances that might exist.
It certainly was challenging!
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RETREATS
Amazing weekend rejuvenation
Discover what previous Vernyoga retreats have been like
Brooklands 'May Yoga Be With Yoga' 31st May-2nd June 2019
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Love a bit of you time? Love yoga?
Book your place and spring forward into a beautiful yoga experience with Vernyoga complimented by the lovely surroundings of West Sussex Countryside and close to Arundel and a short drive to the coast for if you wished to add on an extra day to your weekend and stay locally to visit the sites.
Treat your body, mind and soul to a blissful escape.
Just over an hour away from Surrey, Brooklands Barn is a magical, luxurious, restored 19th century barn, with exposed beams, open plan living area, including stylish kitchen with bar area, large dining area, inglenook fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, overlooking central courtyard and paved patio to rear, for alfresco dining (weather permitting!) with panoramic views of the stunning Arun Valley.
*2 nights accommodation in either a single or twin room sharing
*8 ensuite bedrooms, 2 bedrooms with shared bathroom
*Sauna
*Indoor heated swimming pool
*15 minutes walk (1 mile) to Arundel town and castle
*Two treatment rooms for massages and holistic therapies
*Plenty of lounge space to relax
*Modern Kitchen with delicious, organic, nurturing home cooked meals with our own personal chef for the weekend.
*Free Wifi
It is the perfect place to immerse yourself in Vernette’s creative and inspirational yoga that is always infused with fun and laughter.
All you need to bring is your mat and an open mind and heart!
This retreat is open to those that have some previous experience of flow yoga (even if only a little) and/or Vernette's classes.
During this retreat, Vernette will guide you through a variety of yoga practices and styles with pranayama, meditation, sound work and will introduce you to aspects of philosophy and practices that are often overlooked during general classes, and there will be the opportunity for you to have direct contact with the teacher and receive guidance for your personal practice and deepen your knowledge.
Program will include:
5 yoga classes in total - (2 morning, 3 afternoon / evening)
Either a special evening surprise event, yoga nidra and meditation or an open Workshop / Q and A session on all aspects of Yoga including philosophy, history, anatomy, style and technique, meditation and sound work class.
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Morning sessions: An active, energetic, dynamic awakening yogasana flow practice of Vernette’s dynamic ‘Earth Core Flow’ blend of styles.
Afternoon / evening sessions: A more relaxing, restorative yoga practice, including lunar sequences, yin postures, kundalini yoga, pranayama, meditation, mantra and yoga nidra to truly restore your being
Florence House 'Revitalise and Relax' 23-25th Mar 2018
Treat your body, mind and soul to a blissful escape.
Just over an hour away from Surrey, Florence House is a magical place that will hug you with comforting surroundings and delicious nurturing home cooking.
It is the perfect place to immerse yourself in Vernette’s creative and inspirational yoga that is always infused with fun and laughter.
Please contact Vernette to book your place NOW!
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You will get two yoga asana practices everyday-solar morning vinyasa and lunar evening slow flow vinyasa or yin.
We will also dip into Kirtan (mantra and music) as well as meditation to really nourish the soul.
We will have a yoga Q and A session as well as very special guest, Anne Malone, joining us on Saturday evening to restore your well being and lift your spirits with a sound bath!
There will be the opportunity to book a massage treatment (with another therapist, not myself) as well go for long cliff and seafront walks.
Delicious, healthy locally sourced vegetarian food (no, not all brown rice and lentils-it’s not a detox weekend!!), special diets can be catered for and the rooms are beautiful to relax and read in.
We have the whole place to ourselves for this weekend so you can relax in the lounge or gardens without being disturbed.
'I loved the retreats I have been on at Florence House and am so pleased to now be hosting one here'. Vernette x
Insabina, Italy Sept 2016
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This wasn't a retreat hosting by me, but one of my teachers, Katy Appleton. I went to her retreats in Italy both in 2016 and 2019 and both were so fabulous. Insabina is a magical place set in the Sabina Hills. I wanted to include the photos here of one of the retreats because I hope one day to be able to host my own retreat here.