Weekend Workshops
See our full Calendar for classes and courses
MAY 2025
- Line of Action – Life Drawing and Yoga Workshop with Suzie and Ankita – Sunday 4 May 10.30am-12pm A unique workshop bringing together Yoga and Life Drawing (fully clothed). This 90-minute session invites you to both strike and sketch yoga poses. The session will begin with a short, gentle yoga warm-up led by Suzie. Then, under the guidance of Ankita, you’ll explore key life drawing techniques—including the “line of action”—as you take turns holding yoga poses and sketching others in theirs. No prior experience in yoga or drawing needed, just a sense of curiosity and a willingness to try something new. Tickets are £17 (including EventBrite fee):
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/line-of-action-yoga-life-drawing-tickets-1315406208379 - Shiatsu Practitioner Training – Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 May with Shiatsu College Manchester. For more information, contact the Shiatsu College at manchester@shiatsucollege.co.uk
- Yoga Workshop with Christine Howitt – Saturday 17 May 10-1pm – Playing with Gravity Building Strength and Stability. We’ll be playing with balance and exploring our connection to the ground, gravity and breath. and opens up new possibilities in movement. For those who have 3 months yoga experience with Christine or equivalent. Please contact Christine to book: christinehowittyoga@gmail.com
JUNE 2025
- Core Mobility – Feldenkrais Workshop with Anne Robertson – Sunday 1 June 2-5pm The importance of a strong and stable ‘core’ has come to dominate the fitness world. However there is some confusion about what these terms mean, and they are sometimes interpreted ways which limit spinal mobility, impede breathing and discourage movement from the centre. This workshop will explore how moving in and from the centre makes our limbs more efficient and gives us grace as well as power. In Bodywise yoga studio, cost £45, Early bird rate £40 (£35 concessions). Please book with Anne annerobbo18@gmail.com tel: 07951728862. More information about what Feldenkrais is – Feldenkrais Method
- Shiatsu Practitioner Training – Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 June with Shiatsu College Manchester. For more information, contact the Shiatsu College at manchester@shiatsucollege.co.uk
- Summer Solstice Shiatsu with Vicky Marshall and Barbara Medda – Saturday 21 June 10:30am-5.30pm An introductory workshop to learn the basics of Shiatsu. This workshop is perfect for: – Beginners and those new to bodywork, – Those considering practitioner training with the Shiatsu College, – First-year students looking for a refresh. No experience needed – just curiosity and a willingness to explore! £85 (Early bird £75 by 20 May). Contact the Shiatsu College at manchester@shiatsucollege.co.uk
Book your Workshop
Please contact the teacher directly to book your workshop. Details are provided above for each workshop.
Calendar Schedule
See our Calendar for dates and details.
Yoga Equipment
We supply all equipment for you to use in your class or course, although you can also bring your own. Please wear some comfortable clothes. You can also buy yoga equipment and books from the Manchester Buddhist Centre bookshop. See their opening times here under ‘How to get here’
Our way to practice is one step at a time, one breath at a time. Shunryu Suzuki
One-to-one session
One-to-one tuition is an opportunity to explore yoga in more depth where we can help you tailor your practice to your own needs, either to accommodate an injury or health issue or help develop your own personal yoga or movement practice. 1 hour sessions cost £40 to £50. Call us for more information.
Our Studio
We have a beautiful purpose designed studio here at Bodywise, a quiet oasis in the heart of Manchester city centre.
Yoga & Movement Teachers
All our Teachers are fully trained with a high degree of continued professional development. Find out more about the Yoga Teachers and Movement Teachers.
What kind of Yoga?
We teach dynamic flow sequences harmonising breath and movement which build strength, vitality and fluidity. This is balanced by a quiet yin style yoga practice which cultivates relaxation and stillness. We limit class size to optimise personal attention. In a yoga class you will learn about the core movement principles that underpin the practice of yoga and experience how these develop strength in the body.