Journey through the Elements

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A journey of discovery through the elements that brings together the ancient teachings of yoga and mindfulness, the wisdom of Nature and your amazing self-transforming brain that you can shape to create long lasting happiness and contentment.  

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“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better”

~ Albert Einstein

Journey through the Elements

Are you captivated by the beauty and wisdom of nature?

Do you crave a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you?

 Is life rushing by too quickly, leaving you craving more balance and inner peace?

Our ‘Journey through the Elements’ program invites you on a transformative five-week adventure through the ancient teachings of yoga and mindfulness, inspired by the timeless wisdom of nature. This course is designed to help you unlock lasting happiness and contentment by harnessing the power of your amazing, self-transforming brain.

Grounded in the five elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether, this program will guide you to discover your natural essence and bring forth your innate ability to live a life full of joy, ease, fulfillment, and peace.

Louise Neicho, Yoga teacher doing yoga and meditation pose in Hertfordshire woodlands with daffodils

What you’ll learn:

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Earth: Discover techniques to build a strong foundation and cultivate a sense of stability and security

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Water: Learn how to go with the flow and adapt to life’s changes with ease, enhancing your emotional flexibility. 

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Fire: Ignite your inner fire and uncover the power of transformation and boost your energy levels.

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Air: Embrace the power of breath to elevate your spirit and find freedom, clarity and a sense of expansiveness.

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Space: Tap into your inner wisdom and foster a deep connection with yourself and the universe.

You’ll experience a blend of gentle and dynamic yoga sequences, guided mindfulness meditations, and pranayama (breath control) practices to tap into each element.

The course is suitable for all levels and will help you stay grounded, energised, and resilient.

When does it start?

This course starts on Tuesday 25 February 2025, with the following classes:

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Tuesdays 07.30-08.15 – Sunrise Flow (Online only)

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Wednesdays 10.00-11.00 – Gentle & Restorative (Highfield & Online)

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Wednesdays 18.30-19.30 – Candelit Yin (Highfield & Online)

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Saturdays 09.30-10.45 – Flow & Reflect (Highfield & Online)

In-person classes take place at Highfield Park Visitor Centre in St Albas, AL4 0RA, a lovely light-filled space with underfloor heating.

PLUS, all classes are recorded so if you miss a class you can still practice at a time to suit you.

I use professional sound equipment so it sounds as if I’m in the room with you (according to my students!).

People after a yoga class

How to join?

*Membership

from £60 / month

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Up to 20 classes per month (live in-person & online),
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Access to the library of on-demand classes (over 100 available & added to regularly),
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2 workshops every month (1 online & 1 in-person),
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Access to earlybird offers on retreats at anytime,
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Community connections – regular meet ups, share experiences, connect with like-minded people.

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Payment Plan

£30.00 x3

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Up to 20 classes per month (live in-person & online),
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Access to all recordings from this course,
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Lifetime access to this course.
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One Payment

£80.00

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Up to 20 classes per month (live in-person & online),
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Access to all recordings from this course,
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Lifetime access to this course.
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*PLUS! Access a 7-day FREE TRIAL with no obligation to commit AND cancel your membership at anytime.

There’s no minimum time you need to stay as a member and you can pause whenever you need to.*

Our themes each week

Week 1 – Practice, Pause, Pace (Earth)

The Earth element grounds us in stability and self-confidence. It reminds us to pause and create a nourishing practice that promotes relaxation in our stress-filled lives.

This week, we’ll use breathwork and grounding poses to help us feel rooted like an oak tree, braving life’s storms. We’ll explore ways to bring these qualities into our daily routine.

Week 2 – Resilience & Grace (Water)

The water element can be strong, yet soft and fluid and teach us to recognise the resilience, grace and flow that lives within us naturally.

Our physical practice will be all about fluid movements, oceanic breath and tapping into our emotional bodies so we can honour your intuition and follow your passions in life.

Week 3 – Growth & Change (Fire)

Fire brings radiance, transformation and ultimately growth and change. For most of us, change is unsettling and provokes the sympathetic mode (fight, flight, freeze mode) of the nervous system.

During this week we will explore poses and breath work that strengthen our core and create internal heat so we can tap into our innate qualities of compassion, joyfulness, and enthusiasm.

Week 4 – Perspective & Appreciation (Air)

Clear communication, self-expression and love are all associated with the wind element in yoga. Here we will focus on how we can gain perspective on our thoughts, emotions and ultimately on our actions, decision making and how we move forward in life.

This week we will use balanced breathing and heart opening sequences that connect us to the inner delight, freedom, positivity, and wisdom that lives inside us.

Week 5 – Magic in Every Moment (Space)

Often the busyness of life makes us lose sight of the magic and wonder that is all around us and within us, we forget that it’s a small miracle that you and I even exist.

We will conclude our program with an exploration of space that contains all the other elements, is the source of our intuition and higher wisdom and power, the light within that is our true nature. I will also share with you tangible, take-home practices that you can use on and off your mat.

Here’s what you can expect from this course:

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A unique opportunity to pause, reflect and bring healing to your inner and outer worlds
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Learn tools to reduce stress levels on and off the mat
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Promote quality sleep through reminding your body how to slow down and relax
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Receive expert guidance from a senior yoga teacher
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A variety of insightful, interesting and varied classes that build on a new theme each week
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Become part of a like-minded caring yoga community

Your Teacher

‘Yoga gives us peace and clarity in order to see the beauty and wonder that is all around us’

Louise Neicho

Having spent the first 20 years of my professional life working in and with Nature I feel a deep connection to the natural world that has promoted numerous benefits in my life. Combining this with a love and appreciation of yoga and mindfulness that spans over two decades has enabled me to share practices that help us connect more deeply with Nature and ourselves. I have completed over 1000hrs of yoga and mindfulness teacher training and in 2023 I received a distinction for my master’s degree in Mindfulness where my thesis focused on the wellbeing benefits of connecting with Nature. I can honestly say that yoga and Nature has saved my life on more than one occasion, and I don’t think I would be the person I am today if it wasn’t for my practice. To bring all of this together is simply a dream come true and I hope you will join me and our like-minded community soon.

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Words from my clients

“Louise has a very unique approach to teaching yoga, drawing learning from nature, neuroscience and nourishing spiritual teachings! I love the variety in her programmes, which combine mindfulness practices, movement and postures, readings and poetry, with wisdom and warmth. I am learning so much about how the mind, body and spirit can work together to cultivate compassion, strength and resilience for ourselves and those around us. I always feel calm and uplifted after a class. Informative, insightful and inspiring - thank you Lou!”

‘A unique approach to yoga’
by Liz Hobman

"Louise’s classes are a life-line! I find myself being able to calm my anxiety, find a new purpose and most importantly accept where we are as a country and continue my daily life. Louise is a very warm, nurturing and knowledgeable teacher. She also integrates elements of mindfulness through various readings, poetry and insights to deepen the practice and allow deep rest to take place. I always feel lifted, yet grounded after each of Louise’s yoga sessions."

‘Classes are a life-line’
by Cathy Washbrooke

"I started as a complete beginner and was worried I would not be able to follow the moves, but Louise is so kind and caring, plus really knows her stuff so is able to give very clear, supportive guidance. There is never any pressure as Louise always offers alternatives. With care and kindness she has encouraged me to really develop my practice. I always feel really energised after a session with Louise but I am also starting to notice a higher level of peace and tranquility in my day to day life. I feel strong and calm at the same time!"

‘Louise is so kind and caring’
by Emma Scinaldi

“Lou's passion for yoga is infectious and her knowledge is incredibly vast. I have been doing yoga for a long time but I am always amazed at the fact that I am still learning something new with Louise’s very detailed explanations. The classes have helped me staying in the moment and achieving calmness within”

‘Louise’s passion for yoga is infectious’
by Sonia Battaini

"Louise's classes are always insightful, interesting and varied as she brings her knowledge and ongoing training and research into each one, combining useful 'off-the-mat' mindfulness tips with yoga poses appropriate to the unique theme for the week as well as catering for individual requirements where needed. They are packed with lots of good advice for day-to-day living as well as for practice on the yoga mat. Now that everything is online and recorded there is the added benefit of being able to participate in Louise's classes wherever you are in the world and the enormous library of recorded classes is a treasure trove of resource"

‘Insightful, interesting, varied’
by Sarah Hall

“Lou's classes have been a real anchor for me amongst all the uncertainty of the past year. I do like being able to log on to the website and do the recorded classes at any time. The classes cover a specific topic each term, and I’ve found that having a subject to focus on really enhances my yoga practice, off the mat as well as on it! Lou brings some wonderful insights into each class and you can tell she really teaches from the heart.”

‘Louise teaches from the heart’
by Amy Dodd

Your Questions Answered

How is this different to other yoga classes?
This course is designed to take you gently and slowly into the deeper layers of the mind, each week building on your understanding of yoga and the tools and techniques that you can use on and off your mat. The difference to regular yoga classes is that we focus on one particular theme, as well as a physical focus in the body each week. You get to explore this theme for a whole week on and off the mat, building your awareness and focus.
Which class should I choose?

There are 3 different styles to choose from each week and how you choose will depend on whether you have practiced yoga before or not and what you would like to gain from your practice. If you are new to yoga or haven’t practiced in a while, I would suggest starting with the Gentle & Restorative and Yin Yoga. If you are familiar with vinyasas then you’ll love the Flow & Reflect classes on Monday and Saturday mornings and if you’re looking for more stillness, deep physical stretches and meditation techniques then Yin Yoga will be for you.

What do I need to begin?

You will need a yoga mat and comfortable clothing that you can easily move around in, PJ’s work well for this! For some of the classes you will need some props, but household pillows, cushions and blankets work well in place of traditional yoga props. I will let you know at the beginning of class what you need.

How does the membership work?

As a member you are welcome to come to any of the classes on the timetable where we will explore these concepts and themes. All classes are recorded and uploaded to the Exclusive Members Area within 24 hours of taking place so if you miss your favourite class you can catch up at a time suit you. PLUS if you go on holiday, you can still access the live classes or recordings from anywhere in the world (as long as you have internet of course!)

How does the one-off course work?

If you decide to invest in the one-off course instead of the membership, then you will have access to all in-person or live online class for the duration of the course (i.e. 8 weeks). You will also have access to all recordings from the course which you can access forever.

Other questions?

If you have any other questions that are not answered here, then feel free to contact me on louise@woodlandyoga.co.uk.

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