Prana Yoga Oxford

Tai Chi & Qi-Gong Immersion Workshop
with Claire Hamlett
Saturday 20 July 2-4pm @ Prana Cowley Rd
£35pp

Join Claire for an immersion into Taiji (or Tai Chi) and qigong - old Chinese practices that are meditative and internal yet can work the entire body. After a gentle warm-up and stretch, this workshop will explore Taiji basics including stepping and allowing the arms to relax and move as an expression of the body’s movements.

The Qigong element will involve sequences of animal-inspired movements such as crane and dragon. We will conclude the workshop with standing meditation.

No previous experience required.

TEACHER OF THE MONTH

This month, we’d like to honour Hannah Claire Nicholas as our teacher of the month. Hannah C is glowing with passion for yoga and dedication to her students in the short time she’s been with us.

Hannah came to Prana last summer with two new classes at our Jericho studio. Immediately she brought them such success and got rave reviews after her first few weeks on the schedule. When we opened at Cowley Rd, Hannah was one of the first to jump at the opportunity to teach more, lending her expertise in hot yoga and vinyasa to the new studio. Her classes are always busy, and moreover Hannah is a teacher who shows such compassion and care for her students. She gets to know them on an individual basis - making each person feel looked after both on and off the mat. Hannah has also started her wonderful popular Sharing Circles at Jericho, which provide the space for community connection and internal reflection. Thank you, Hannah, for your shining energy - it’s infectious!

An Extended Practice: Hips & Backbends
with Katie McNeil
Saturday 29 June, 2.30-5pm @ Prana Jericho
£25pp
Link in Bio

Katie invites you to join her in an extended yoga practice together on the mat. A moment for reflection, contemplation, and practice together. Katie’s personal intention for this practice is to help you carve out time to be with your practice, connect to yourself, and to perhaps ground yourself through the summer months.

This practice will open with a short guided meditation followed by a warming and invigorating pranayama (breathwork). There will be an extended dynamic asana (movement) practice where you will be offered places to find both comfort and challenge depending on where you are at on the day. As this is a longer practice, there will be an ebb and flow in and out of faster pace movement and back to stillness.

We will close with an extended savasana, a second shorter gentle pranayama and meditation.

Celebrate the Summer Solstice with Yoga

If you’re up for a challenge this summer - look no further! Embrace the longest day of the year with Jasmine Norton on a journey to complete 108 sun salutations in this Summer Solstice Workshop. Yogis traditionally do 108 sun salutations on the summer solstice in gratitude and commitment to their yoga practice. There have historically been many renditions and variations on this special practice - so come check out what Jasmine has to offe .

The practice will be intermediate, although all are certainly welcome - feel free to take breaks if needed!

SUMMER SOLSTICE WORKSHOP
6-8pm, Friday 21 June at Prana Cowley Rd

£30 per person, concession discounts apply

Nothing says summertime like a bit of yoga in the park, so we’re starting this wonderful class up again - this time at University Parks with Soraya! This is a great way to get some outside time while on the mat, and mixing it up with a change of scene and environment. While we will certainly be hoping for bright sun every Monday - just bring layers in case it gets a bit chilly. If the weather decides to be terrible, we will give 2 hours notice and an opportunity to move your booking to either Jericho or Cowley Rd.

Please meet Soraya at the main entrance gate to University Parks.

We hope you enjoy flowing outdoors in the evenings!

:Yoga in the Park: with Soraya
Mondays 6.30-7.30pm @ University Parks

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A hands on assist can be a wonderful way for our skilled teachers to help you find alignment and depth in your yoga practice.
If you’d like to receive these, why not try one of Ashley classes, who’s often praised for her skills in that area:
“Ashley is a great teacher. She moves you slowly through postures which makes it pretty intense (in a good way!). She has really useful tips on alignment and her adjustments are super helpful.“
“I really enjoy the pace and flow of Ashley’s class and appreciate the really great cues for alignment and adjustment which can make all the difference. She seems so attuned to my needs (and no doubt the whole group), expertly guiding and gently opening up challenge for those who want it!”
Ashley teaches on Tuesdays:
• 10.30am Hot Flow at Prana Cowley Rd
• 7.30pm Flow L1/2 at Prana Botley Seacourt

::YOGA AND MARTIAL ARTS:: with Giles Yates
Sun 28 April, 1-3pm @ Prana Cowley Rd
£35pp*

This is going to be absolutely mind blowing for those of you curious about the origins of Yoga! 2 hour workshop exploring the links between mind-body practices in India and China - Yoga, the Indian martial art of Kalaripayattu, Kung Fu and Tai Chi.

This workshop will start with Indian yoga-inspired movement, moving into the oldest martial art in the world, Indian Kalaripayattu. We will explore a salutation sequence, animal postures and movements, and kicks that are used as dynamic ballistic stretching.

Kalaripayattu was taken by the Indian monk Bodhidharma to the Shaolin Temple in China, where it evolved into kung fu. In the second hour of the workshop we will explore this evolution through movement, both in the Shaolin and Wudang Kung Fu systems. Every dynamic movement will be traced back to a yoga asana.
Finally we will cool down in the last 30 minutes through soft, yin Chinese tai chi and 5 element qi gong sequences, again connecting back to yogic roots and origins.

This is a vigorous workshop. No prior martial arts experience is required but it is suitable for those with an established vinyasa and flow practice.

Giles Yeates (Zi Wu 杨浩资武) is a kung fu, tai chi and qi gong teacher from the Wudang tradition within China, having trained with Daoist monks.
Giles is also a practitioner in yoga and the Indian martial of Kalaripayattu.

*(10% off for autopay members, all discounts apply)

::Sculpt & Meditation Workshop::
with Savannah Dysard
Saturday 20 April, 3-5pm @ Prana Cowley Rd
£35pp*

Sculpt offers a dynamic fusion of power yoga, weight, and energizing music. In this invigorating workshop, you will utilize the power of breath to execute a seamless vinyasa flow practice. Whether you choose to incorporate light weights or not, this heat-building workout engages your entire body, emphasizing strength from your core to your extremities.

Prepare to tap into your inner reservoir of resilience and discover a renewed sense of stability during this empowering and transformative yoga experience!

After the sculpt session Savannah will lead you all into a deep meditation through floor based poses, stretching, and breath.

*(10% off for autopay members, all discounts apply)

::Teacher of the month::
Vicky Roberts came to Prana as a cover teacher and soon proved herself as one of our post popular and influential teachers. At Jericho Vicky’s Power and Flow to Restore classes are heaving on a Monday night - while her Friday midday gets such positive feedback nearly every week. She’s introduced Ashtanga back to Prana at Cowley Rd on a Thursday morning, and has built a dedicated following in a few short months. Her Hot Flow classes are challenging and sweaty, but beginner’s seem to feel right at home with Vicky’s compassionate energy. Vicky is a teacher who goes above and beyond; her workshops and classes help students deepen their understanding of yoga in a challenging yet encouraging environment. Vicky, you are an inspiration to us all, thank you for all that you do!

If you’re free at lunch time why not try Brett’s Power at our Jericho studio or Vicky’s Hot Flow at Cowley Rd? They’re both guaranteed to boost your mood and energy levels!

::An Extended Practice Worksop::
with Katie McNeil
Saturday 20 April, 2.30-5pm @ Prana Jericho
£25pp*

Katie invites you to join her in an extended yoga practice together on the mat. A moment for reflection, contemplation, and practice together. Katie’s personal intention for this practice is to help you carve out time to be with your practice, connect to yourself, and to perhaps ground yourself as we enter into early spring.

This practice will open with a short guided meditation followed by a warming and invigorating pranayama (breathwork). There will be an extended dynamic asana (movement) practice where you will be offered places to find both comfort and challenge depending on where you are at on the day. As this is a longer practice, there will be an ebb and flow in and out of faster pace movement and back to stillness.

You will close with an extended savasana, a second shorter gentle pranayama and meditation.




*(10% off for autopay members, all discounts apply)

BRING YOUR FRIENDS FOR FREE

We wanted to thank all of you for supporting us in the last months (and years) by giving something back to our fabulous community.

This month our autopay members can bring their friends to our studio classes for free!

To claim this brilliant offer email us with the full names and email addresses of your friends (make sure they are happy for you to share them) and the classname, date and time. Offer is valid at all our locations, including Cowley Rd., Jericho and Botley!

Spring is upon us - and we’ve got lots to share with you this month! If you have joined in a class or two (or a few) this winter and want to share Prana with a friend - we’ve got a great Bring Friends for Free offer on. Just email us to book your friends in, and enjoy introducing them to our community!

Dive deeper with Katie in her Extended Practice Workshop - or try breaking a sweat in Sculpt & Meditation, a new workshop with Savannah Both are wonderful ways to spend a bit more time on the mat, and discover what your body, breath, mind & spirit can do!

The wellness studio just keeps getting better and better - this month Introducing Jen Mills (Osteopath), a new breath-work workshop with Brittany Maguire and martial arts workshop with Giles Yeates.

With lots of love, light, and spring energy,
Simone, Ale, & the Prana Team

The spring is officially here and we feel the increase in energy as the days get longer.
Our schedule is full of fabulous classes at both studios, to support you throughout Easter 🐣 and the rest of the spring.

See you on the mat!

•PASS SALE•

We hope you’re having a wonderful time celebrating the First Day of Spring! With it comes a renewed sense of hope, joy and energy.

While the sun is still a bit shy to come out and warm our bodies with its gorgeous glow, join us at the studio for some hot yoga at VERY reduced rates!

10 hot yoga class pack for only £100
That’s only £10 per class, saving you a huge £45!

1 Month of unlimited hot yoga pass for only £69
That’s only £2.30 per day, saving you £40!

The passes will be available for purchase only until the 31.03 and will remain valid for 3 months from the date of purchase. It will be valid for Hot Flow, Hot 26 and Hot Power at Prana Cowley Rd.

And don’t forget to bring your friends (new to studio) for free - just email us with their details and we’ll get it all sorted!

WORKSHOP! Flow with Intentions with TOMORROW!

In this intentions-based class, we will move on the mat through a flowing Vinyasa practice. The class will open with a grounded, calm arrival and space to reflect on your journey over the last month. After moving we will come together to quietly reflect on our intentions for 2024, whether you are reviewing current intentions or writing new ones.

WHEN: Sunday, Feb 4th
TIME: 2:30-5pm

Sign up link in bio!

Calling all Karma Yogis! Did you know we offer a programme at our studio for anyone who would like to trade studio assistance for a free yoga membership? Just sign up to cover two shifts and you get a free yoga membership 🧘‍♀️

Direct message us if you’re interested!

We can’t believe we are starting the new year with our newest Prana Yoga Oxford Cowley Road Studio.

Thank you to everyone who has helped us make this dream come true. We could not have done it without the amazing support of our teachers, karma yogis, and members. This is just the beginning of a new and wonderful chapter at Prana Yoga and we could not be more excited.

Don’t forget to sign up for Moving to the New Year workshop! This class is the perfect time for you to reflect on your year and set intentions for the coming months. It will be a time for deep gratitude in all that you have done for yourself and your commnuity this past year, and grounded joy for what is to come in 2024!

WHEN: Sunday 31st December
TIME: 10-11:30am

Sign up link in bio!

Incoming! Love, light, and joy from our community to yours. Happy holiday!

xx Prana Yoga Oxford Team

Have you seen our holiday schedule?

Prana Yoga Cowley Road Studio
- 24 December Hot26 10:30am
- 25 December CLOSED
- 26 December Vinyasa 10am
- 27 December Hot Flow 9am AND Vinyasa 6pm
- 28 December Ashtnga 10:30am AND Hot Flow 12pm AND Hot26 6pm
- 29 December Vinyasa 10:30am AND Hot Flow 12pm
- 30 December Vinyasa 10:30am AND Hot26 12pm

Prana Yoga Jericho Studio
- 24 December Flow L2 930am
- 25 December CLOSED
- 26 December Flow L2 6pm
- 27 December Flow L1 12pm AND Power L2 6pm
- 28 December Flow L1 8am AND Flow to Restore 7pm
- 29 December Vinyasa Power L1/L2 8am AND Flow L1 5pm
- 30 December Vinyasa Flow L1 9:30am Power L2 11am

Dm if you have any questions!

WORKSHOP! Moving to the New Year with

In this intentions-based class, we will come together to quietly reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year ahead. The class will open with a grounded, calm arrival and space to reflect on your journey over the last year. We will then move together through a dynamic flowing practice releasing the past year and moving into the new before coming back down to stillness. After the movement part of practice, there will e further space to reflect on the celebrations of your year and set intentions to take with you into 2024.

WHEN: Sunday 31st December
TIME: 10-11:30am

The days are starting to get colder and we are warming up with vinyasa flow!

Vinyasa classes this weekend:

Cowley road studio
- Friday 10:30am
- Saturday 10:30am
- Sunday 10:30am

NEW WESBITE ALERT!

How to book a class:
- Choose the yoga studio you prefer to practice at (Cowley Road, Jericho, Botley, or online!)
- Select your class
- Login to Bsport
- Book under your account

Click the link in our bio to check out the new website, and sign up for a class this week!

Did you know we now offer hot yoga classes at our Prana Yoga Cowley Road studio?

Practicing hot yoga can be a great way to relieve stress, increase flexibility, strengthen muscles, boost focus, and recharge energy during the colder months.

It can help transform the winter blues into a season of zen and vitality.

Sign up for a hot yoga class this weekend!

Join us at our new Cowley Road studio this week for a full set of in-person yoga classes with your favorite Prana Yoga teachers!

Discounts still available via the link in our bio!

PRE-OPENING SALE! We've extended our intro sale until the 26th of November - you can buy class passes and class packs at discounted rates!

Discounted class pass below!

Drop in £14:
https://backoffice.bsport.io/customer/payment/pass/322354/?membership=409&force=true

5 class pack £65:
https://backoffice.bsport.io/customer/payment/pass/322348/?membership=409&force=true

10 class pack £115:
https://backoffice.bsport.io/customer/payment/pass/322349/?membership=409&force=true

*Discounted passes are valid at Prana Cowley Road only, one product type per customer, class packs are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.

RUN DON'T WALK! Our Cowley Studio opens tomorrow and TODAY is your last day to take advantage of our discounted rates so be sure to book yours soon 🧘

Discounted class pack links in bio.