Hello and a warm welcome to Yoga Nature. Yoga Nature is dedicated to providing a safe space for people to explore, in the spirit of nonviolence, the art and science of various yoga practices. We are committed to offering yoga experiences of a very high quality, that are accessible to all body shapes, sizes, abilities, ages and that are reasonably priced. We teach a range of classes including adults and kids classes, classes in schools and workplaces and personalised one to ones.
At Yoga Nature we leave our competitive egos at the door. We provide a nourishing and nurturing environment in which you and your yoga practice will bloom. We learn to accept our unique bodies and work within our own abilities to achieve a thoughtful, respectful and understanding practice. Through a joint understanding, trust and empathy you will find that our classes, workshops and yoga walks are enjoyable, revitalising and relaxing.
Jo has been a student of yoga for over 20 years and teaching yoga for 10 years. She is highly trained having undertaken four year long Dru teacher training and continues to undertake CPD on a regular basis. Jo teaches a mix of flowing Dru yoga with elements of Satyananda, Yin and Vinyasa yoga. Jo specialises in yoga for back care, yoga for kids and teens, prescriptive one to ones & small groups and yoga dance.
Due to all classes being very popular it is important that you contact Jo before attending to check that there is space for you in the class.
Wear comfortable clothes that do not inhibit your movement and cover you appropriately. We recommend that you wear layers, since your body may warm up considerably during your yoga practice, and cool down during the relaxation phase of class. Bring a blanket, yoga mat (if you don’t have a mat Jo will bring one for you) and a bottle of water. If you have, you may also like to bring blocks, pillows, bolsters and straps.
Our pricing structure is based on ‘Honourable Agreements’ that are based on mutual trust and integrity. We trust that you will honour the agreement without having to have formal contracts in place. Agreement 3 Drop-in
One class per week
Agreement 2 Monthly Pass One class per week
Monthly Fee £25 Waged £17 Concession
Monthly Fee £35 Waged £25 Concession
Pay Per Class £10 Waged £7 Concession
Benefits Include: Best value for money
Benefits Include: Flexibility to leave or break when you want Missed classes can be made up on another night of the same week.
Benefits Include: Most flexible
T&Cs apply, see website
T&Cs apply, see website
Agreement 1 Annual Subscription
8 free classes Yearly savings Commitment to build a regular yearly practice Missed classes can be made up on another night of the same week. T&Cs apply, see website
Want to try before you commit to an agreement? Then opt for one of the following: Drop in to a class for either £10 w or £7 c.
Try out one class per week for up to 3 months at £25 w and £17 c per month.
One to ones or small group yoga classes are a great way to build your confidence and knowledge of yoga before joining a regular class, to develop your current yoga practice, to work on a specific health challenge such as a back issue, to explore a specific theme further for example meditation or just simply to treat yourself or a friend. Our one to one and small group classes are held in The Aum Room. Located right in the heart of Nether Edge, The Aum Room is a fully equipped studio for all your personalised yoga needs.
The one to ones last for an hour and a half.
£25 - £35 Unwaged or low earner; £35 - £40 On the middle of the pay scale; £40 - £45 For people who are high earners. We trust your integrity when it comes to payment.
Jo has been helping people with various back issues on a one to one basis and through specific workshops on the topic since 2009. In 2011 Jo undertook an 18 month yoga therapy course with the Dru Yoga School which specialised in yoga for back care. In these specialised one to ones we will explore how yoga therapy can help you maintain a healthy back or help you to alleviate any discomfort you may have due to a back issue.
These sessions are suitable for everyone from people recovering from back operations, unspecific back discomfort, osteoporosis, sciatica or other issues to people who have no back issue but are just curious to find out how yoga can help keep their back stay healthy. In the one to ones we will examine the structure of the spine, how it moves and the muscles that support the entire back. To help with your home practice you will be given a recording of the sessions. The sessions usually run for 12 weeks give or take a week depending on what we are working on. The sessions last for approximately 90 minutes. Please do contact Jo to find out more or to book a session.
Yoga Beings has been developed for children aged 4 to 11 years old. Through storytelling, play and fantasy your child will learn traditional yoga postures, sequences, breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques. From feedback gathered from parents and children you may begin to see your child using yoga as part of their play. There has been a lot of press about the benefits of yoga for children. It has been shown to have the following benefits: Improves emotional and social skills Increases ability to identify and locate body parts Improves co-ordination and balance Improves concentration and calmness Increases flexibility
Improves general health.
The classes run on a termly basis. ÂŁ7 per class per child for the term. Check website for term dates and price for the full term. Drop-in ÂŁ9 per class.
Your child should wear clothing that does not inhibit movement and that covers them appropriately for when they are doing inverted postures. Ideally they should avoid wearing tights. Please bring a healthy snack, a bottle of water and your child can also bring a toy but it is important to note that they cannot use the toy during the class if it disrupts their practice or other children’s practice.
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A day of Shakti Dance, Dru Yoga Dance, Poetry and Kirtan hosted by HariPyari, Joanna Bertzeletos and DJ Darshana. This day has been designed to lift our creative energy and prana (life force) through the use of specific yoga movements, mudras, yoga nidra, meditation, sound, sacred mantra, conscious music and spoken word. By gently opening up to the pranic current through these practices we will embrace a state of mystic, meditative consciousness. The body and mind will be able to surrender and merge with the intelligent, creative flow of Shakti (energy). Bring a veggie lunch to share. Contact Jo to book.
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In this workshop we will explore how stress affects our physiology and how it manifests in our body/mind/kosha complex. We will also explore various yoga practices and herbal remedies as a way of managing stress and stress related illnesses. Herbs really come into their own when it comes down to addressing symptoms of stress. We will look at herbal adaptogens that help the body adapt to high levels of stress and the resulting imbalance and depletion. We will also explore herbal nervines which help to calm the nerves as well as improving sleep patterns. The workshop will be facilitated by Jo Bertzeletos and Sarah Golding. Jo has been studying yoga for over 20 years and Sarah is a Herbalist and former Nurse, Sarah has worked in the field of health and alternative health for over 15 years. See website for more info. Contact Jo to book.
Come and enjoy a weekend of heart centred yoga and nature. During the weekend we will explore the energy of the heart and how to live from this space from moment to moment. Loving and being loved is one of our innermost core needs. By developing a deep love, understanding and appreciation of ourselves we can connect with a wider sphere of existence and start not only to heal ourselves but the wider world as well. During the weekend we will have the space to explore a great variety of yoga practices to help us on this journey, including, asana (yoga postures), flowing sequences, meditative walks, mantra repetition, mudras (gestures), nidra (deep relaxation), mouna (silence), fire ceremony, karma yoga and kirtan.
We also have the great honour to be joined by Lucy Crisfield. Lucy teaches vedic chant, yoga philosophy and the Sanskrt language. Her teachings bring the depths of these traditions alive in a direct, focused, joyful and simple manner. At the retreat she will be leading an afternoon workshop introducing Sanskrt along with an overview of Indian philosophical tradition and the place of yoga within that. There will then be an evening workshop on vedic chant.
All of this will take place in the beautiful, quiet and solitary, natural soundings of Unstone Grange where we will be able to deeply connect with the healing vibration of nature. Outstanding vegetarian and vegan food provided by Percy and Lily’s.
To find out more and to view the itinerary for the weekend please look on the website. Contact Jo to book.
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On this yoga walk you will be able to deepen your yoga practice by exploring it in a natural setting connecting deeply with the elements and harnessing the healing energy of nature. During the walk there will also be walking, storytelling, poetry readings, meditation, silence and of course a wonderful picnic under the milky way. Suitable for all levels of ability. Weather permitting. Contact Jo to book.
£ A yoga workshop for the whole family, come and learn some yoga moves in a creative and fun way, through song, dance, play and storytelling. Followed by a lovely yogic nap and kid’s meditation.
The family yoga book “A Caterpillar Singing Loudly” will also be available for you to purchase at £13.99. Contact Jo to book. www.acaterpillarsingingloudly.co.uk
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Join us on this two day workshop and discover ancient energetic insights blended with the latest findings in anatomy and physiology, plus neuroscience and movement. What makes this workshop unique is that you will learn and feel embodied anatomy, as an experience rather than just an idea. So rather than learn lecture style anatomy which usually has very little relationship to your own practice, you become much more authentic in your movements, deepening your own insights and understanding of what is actually happening in the body. You find that you don't need external validation of your postures or movements because the energy body guides you as to what is true for you. You become a master of the energy body. Everything is explained in Jay's very simple and light-hearted way, and you will benefit greatly from his 25 years teaching experience, alongside Jo’s own distinctive, fun and intuitive approach. Bring a veggie lunch to share. Contact Jo to book.
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The winter solstice is a time to celebrate each other and being alive. Through the use of love, warmth, music, sound and visualisation we begin to connect with something more than just ourselves. We are able to bring our inner wisdom out of the dark unconscious, to grow with the increasing light where we can birth our visions and name our dreams for the coming months. This is always a very popular workshop so book your place early. Contact Jo to book.
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Yoga Nature is delighted to invite you to the second Ganapati Groove bhakti yoga party with live music, family yoga, dancing, veg, vegan & raw food, cakes and juices. Embark upon a journey to your inner self through an exploration of the healing vibrations of mantra, yoga and dance meditation, with no alcohol or drugs involved! Featuring live music from our very special guests, Anne Malone and At-Ma (Craig Pruess, Russell Stone and Tom Simenauer).
Music Anne Malone is a sound healer who has been embraced by the yoga community, and is a favourite with Shiva Rea, Claire Missingham and Jai Uttal. At-Ma is a dynamic collaboration between vocalist/composer Russell Stone, multi-instrumentalist composer and producer Craig Pruess and dynamic tabla player Tom Simenauer. There will also be yoga, including family yoga, and dance courtesy of Joanna Bertzeletos and DJ Darshana. Food Delicious soul food will be provided by Percy & Lily's. Kitchen open from 4:30pm to 9pm. Ethical and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available all evening. www.percyandlilys.co.uk DĂŠcor Cloud Nine DĂŠcor will once again be decorating the venue with some of their amazing giant crotchet flowers, pumpkins and colourful bunting. www.cloudninedecor.co.uk Advance tickets available online from www.partyforthepeople.org.uk You can also buy tickets direct from us at Yoga Nature Sheffield. Tickets will be available from Airy Fairy and Blue Moon.
Website: www.yoganaturesheffield.org.uk
Email: jo@yoganaturesheffield.org.uk Phone: 07816 540 261
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