Canterbury, Kent
Canterbury has a long tradition of Yasodhara Yoga, with classes being offered since 1989.
Teachers Carol Lucis and Jacqueline Summer now keep the tradition alive by offering weekly Yoga classes, and satsangs in Canterbury and monthly Hidden Language Hatha Yoga classes in Chartham, as well as a variety of Kundalini, Dream yoga and Hidden Language Hatha Yoga workshops (see below).
From time to time there are also special opportunities to attend workshops in Canterbury led by visiting teachers from Yasodhara Ashram.
Satsangs
Satsang is the time of gathering together in devotion and prayer. Join us twice a month on Sunday evening at satsang for bhajans, mantras and inspirational readings and talks.
When: Sundays 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. everyone welcome.
Contact; carol.l@yasodharayoga.org or 07595669206 if you would like to attend.
Cost: all welcome, no fee, donations welcomed for New Temple Fund at Yasodhara Ashram
In Sanskrit, Sat = true, sanga = company, satsang is often translated as ‘in the company of the wise
Workshops
Two Dream Yoga Workshops – May and July 2019
Dream Yoga Workshop 1 – May
What do our dreams mean? Discover your own unique language of the unconscious using the safe method developed by Swami Radha. Yoga spiritual practices, such as chanting and meditation assist the process. Bring a dream, written out in the present tense, together with notes as to how you felt as you awoke. You will need a notebook and pen.
When: Sunday 19th May, 1.30-4.30pm
Where: Chartham Hatch Village Hall, Bigbury Rd., CT4 7NH
Cost: £20. Drinks and snacks provided.
Contact: Booking essential:07939 066810 jacqueline.s@yasodharayoga.org
Dream Yoga Workshop 2 – July
When: Friday 12th July, 1.30-4.30pm
Where: Chartham, CT4 7QZ
Cost: £20. Drinks and snacks provided.
Contact: Booking essential: 07939 066810 jacqueline.s@yasodharayoga.org
Discovering the Feminine Divine Workshop – June 2019
A nourishing day workshop. In our search for Divine Mother we will use breath-work, meditation, art, a symbolic walk and a deep nurturing relaxation.
Who is She? Where is She? Discover what She means to you and how She can be part of your daily life.
When: Sunday 30th June 2019, 10.30 am – 4.30 pm
Where: Chartham Hatch Village Hall, Bigbury Rd., Chartham Hatch CT4 7NH
Cost: £45
Materials provided. Bring notebook & pen and lunch to share.
Register: jacqueline.s@yasodharayoga.org 07939 066810
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Classes
FRIDAYS Monthly – Hidden Language Hatha Yoga with Jacqueline Summer
Yoga that encourages self acceptance, through gentle, reflective work. Movement with awareness and connecting with the meaning of the poses to give practical guidance for daily life. Your opportunity to increase physical/mental flexibility and well being.
When: Fridays monthly: 11.30-1pm February 15th, April 26th, May 10th
(March 22nd = Dream Yoga Workshop)
Where: Gingerbread House,Chartham, Near Canterbury CT4 7QY.
Cost: £12 per session. Advance booking essential.
Contact: jacqueline.s@yasodharayoga.org or 07939 066810
For more information, go to Jacqueline’s blog spot
MONDAYS Weekly – Hatha for Total Wellbeing with Carol Lucis
‘It is not how far you stretch that is important but the quality of attention you give to the movement.’ Gentle yoga for people of all ages & abilities. Strengthen your body, develop/maintain flexibility, learn simple meditation & breathing techniques and enjoy relaxation!
When: Monday: 5.30pm to 6.45pm, 11th May to 20th July 2019
Where: Concorde House Clinic, Stour St, Canterbury http://www.concordehouseclinic.co.uk/
Cost: £10 drop in £48 for 6 classes in advance (concessions available according to need)
Contact: carol.l@yasodharayoga.org or 07595669206
WEDNESDAYS Weekly- Hatha with Carol
Incorporating simple breathing techniques, asanas and deep Yoga Nidra relaxation
When: 10.30am to 12 Midday 11th May to 20th July 2019
Where: The Garden Yoga Studio, Rough Common, Canterbury
Cost: £10 drop in or £48 for 6 classes in advance (concessions available)
Contact: carol.l@yasodharayoga.org or 07595669206
SATURDAYS Weekly – Early morning wake up practice – with Carol
When: 7.30am to 8.45am 11th May to 20th July 2019
Where: Garden Yoga Studio, Rough Common Rd, Canterbury
Cost: £10 drop in or £48 for 6 sessions (concessions available)
Contact: carol.l@yasodharayoga.org or 07595669206
THURSDAYS weekly – Vibration and the Body with Carol
The practice of yoga can go far beyond a series of physical exercises. These classes will explore the effect on the body and mind when mantra and hatha are brought together. The result is a deeper more meditative style of hatha yoga.
When: 6.15pm to 7.45pm 11th May to 20th July 2019
Where: Garden Yoga Studio, Rough Common Rd, Canterbury
Cost: £10 drop in or £48 for 6 sessions (concessions available)
Contact: carol.l@yasodharayoga.org or 07595669206
Yasodhara Yoga Teachers in Canterbury
Jacqueline Summer 
I first encountered Swami Radha’s teachings of yoga in 2003 at a Hidden Language Hatha Yoga class. I went on to train as a Yasodhara Yoga teacher, taking the Yoga Development Course at Yasodhara Ashram in 2008 and receiving teacher certification in Kundalini, Dream Yoga and Hidden Language Hatha Yoga in 2010. http://www.yasodhara.org/ I renewed my training in 2014 and 2018. I have found Yasodhara Yoga to be a grounded and practical way of honouring the spiritual in everyday life. I have also taught Meditation & Mindfulness through Adult Education. I hold a Diploma to teach 14 years plus(DTLLS), a Diploma in Social Work and a BA in Fine Art.
Carol Lucis 
Yasodhara yoga has been a prominent part of my life since 1994 when I was introduced to Hidden Language of Hatha Yoga and dream interpretation. I was impressed by the practical, life enriching tools that were offered to me in the classes. Yasodhara Yoga http://www.yasodhara.org/ has enhanced my life in every way. Swami Radha’s profound wisdom and compassion has formed the inspiration to make the much needed changes that were necessary in order to bring greater peace and joy into my life. I wish to offer to others the opportunity to experience that same wisdom. I completed my initial training as a Yasodhara Yoga teacher in 1997. Then in 1998 I returned to complete the Hidden Language, Dreams and Kundalini teacher training. Since then I have been returning regularly to the ashram to update my training and connect with other yoginis from all over the world. I returned to the ashram for extended stays of over 6 months in 2008 and again in 2015/16 in order to deepen my yoga practice and commitment.
CONTACT
Contact us for more information.
Carol Lucis
carol.l@yasodharayoga.org
07595 669206
Jacqueline Summer
jacqueline.s@yasodharayoga.org
07939 066810 or 01227 732189
Recent Workshops/Retreats/Events
Yasodhara Yoga Weekend with Swami Sukhananda – March 2019
The Tree of Life: A Hatha Yoga Hidden Language Workshop
My Body as a Temple
Thank you for the workshop on the weekend! I’ve come away breathing deeply again, and with more confidence about what I am able to do. There was so much to review in my writing I am making that my practice during this week off work. Karen
Movement, Mantra, Meditation – September 2018
How these practices enhance the others.
Exploring Time – September 2018
We experience time in different ways. How can we make peace with time and experience the expansion promised by that? Exploring the latest scientific discoveries and yogic teachings relating to time and deepen our understanding.
Life Seals Workshop – April 2018
This signature workshop, led by Swami Sukhananda, gave students a unique opportunity to embark upon a profound exploration of Yoga and their own potential, creating personal symbols which allowed the unconscious to come forward. Then, using yogic practices of meditation, reflection, mantra and pranayama to enter into those seals to reveal patterns, life lessons and potential for change.
‘a fantastic weekend … on all sorts of levels‘ Hilary
Yoga of Healing Workshop – July and November 2017
What is it that heals? Is healing a power of the mind? Or the heart? Or is healing by Divine Grace?
There is no simple or direct answer as each person’s experience will be different. What are the messages that arise when you take the time to be caring and attentive to yourself? Healing is a learning process. Find out what is in disharmony and bring it back into harmony.
Dream Yoga – 2017
Ever wondered about the meaning of your dreams? By combining yoga techniques and practices together with an investigation of symbo
lism, dream yoga offers the opportunity to open up a dialogue with the unconscious mind. It is a detailed method of interpreting the messages of your subconscious to create change in your waking life.
Dreams are personal creations, study them and learn the language of your unconscious. Making your own discoveries is a very encouraging and joyful process. By finding answers within, self-confidence strength and clarity can emerge.
Exploring Mind and Consciousness through the Kundalini System – May 2017
The Kundalini System is represented symbolically with the 7 chakras, or energy wheels. These respond to our experiences in life. What are they turning and churning up in your life? How do you want to direct this energy? Discover how to harness the latent power within and create the kind of life you want to live. Wisdom arises from knowing yourself deeply, setting your course, opening to inner luminosity. What is possible?
Inner life of Asanas – going deeper with Hatha Yoga – May 2017
A step beyond Hatha Yoga, listen to the intelligence within.
An opportunity to experience and deepen your knowledge of the true power and mystical potential of each pose, using this knowledge to bring quality to your everyday.
Workshops with Swami Sukhananda – February 2017
The Hidden Language of Hatha Yoga at the Canterbury Yoga Studio, Summer Hill
Stilling the Mind, at the Garden Studio, Rough Common
Introduction to Yasodhara
Swami Sukhananda introduced the Divine Light Invocation – a standing meditation practice that Swami Sivananda Radha brought to the West from India. The evening also included images and talk about Swami Radha and Yasodhara Ashram with its amazing new Temple of Light, in Kootenay Bay, British Columbia.
Kentish Garden Tea Party – Rough Common, April 2016
Celebrate the building of our new temple at Yasodhara Ashram at this Kentish tea party. There will be home made savouries, cakes and scones, a variety of teas, coffee, soft drink and Pimms. There will be music, fun and games available with table quizzes for the adults and party games for the children and also a bring and buy book stall.
Inner Life of Asanas – Moving into Stillness – September 2016
Going further into your practice of Yoga. Deepening your knowledge of your body and mind and how they can work together to bring forward greater wisdom and understanding in your life .
Dream Yoga – The Garden Yoga Studio, Rough Common, October 2016
What do our dreams mean? What is our unique language of personal symbols and how can understanding them lead to greater awareness and choice in our daily lives? Discover the possibilities in a warm and supportive study group using the yoga teachings of Swami Sivananda Radha.