Whether you're new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, our Yoga Essentials sessions offer something for everyone.

This is part of several sessions within Amy's Yoga Essentials Series!

Over four transformative weeks, we’ll guide you through the core aspects of yoga, combining asana (postures), pranayama (breath work), and yoga philosophy to create a holistic, well-rounded practice.

In Week 2 of this series, you will:

Master Key Poses: Dive deeper into balance, exploring alignment, modifications, and transitions to enhance your technique and confidence.

Charity Fundraising Yoga Class for Leeds Mind.

We will begin our practice with a calming yin pose to ground ourselves before slowly building a sequence of poses. We will be moving in a mandala style, 360 degrees around the mat, being guided by our body and breath.

Through this mindful flow it will allow time to move from our head into our body. Taking this time for our self care and wellness, whilst raising money for an absolutely amazing cause at the same time.

Celebrating Pride Month, we have a fabulous Poetry workshop where you can contribute your work to the Zine Library. Find out about the history of queer poetry and be inspired to create your own! 

Natalie will support a relaxed and informative workshop to learn about work from greats such as Sappho, Audre Lorde, and Oscar Wilde, and take us through writing exercises and prompts to reflect on the place of poetry in the expression of LGBTQ+ identity.
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Gently and expertly guided by Monair, you will be observing from life and the examples in Art Library books and Special Collections to produce botanical drawings.

You will learn colour mixing and transfer all your ideas to a final piece using Winsor and Newton watercolour paints. All materials are included, and the paint palette will be yours to take home.

Join us at the Art Works, Otley, for a day of fun and creativity with Leeds artist, Tim Gomersall. You will learn how to turn your everyday urban environment into stunning, lively artworks, using Tim's unique techniques and way of seeing. The workshop is open to anyone over 18 years of age. Beginners are welcome as well as seasoned artists who want to try something different. 

Caitlin is a little caterpillar who is feeling sad. None of the other mini beasts in Blossom Gardens will be her friend. So, she tries really hard to get the other creatures to like her.

Children will love this joining in this original Debutots story exploring kindness, friendship and the lifecycle of a butterfly.

We’ll be:
Singing
Dancing
Popping Bubbles
Meeting the Puppet
Learning the Word of the Week
Interactive Storytelling
Playing Drama Games

£7 per child with sibling discounts available.

Eleanor the Elephant is the biggest animal is the zoo with the biggest ears too! But, she doesn’t like listening to her animal friends, she thinks they talk nonsense. So what happens when she needs their help? Will they listen to her?

Children will love this joining in this original Debutots story full of loveable characters and learn why everyone should listen to one another!

We’ll be:
Singing
Dancing
Popping Bubbles
Meeting the Puppet
Learning the Word of the Week
Interactive Storytelling
Playing Drama Games

A reflective conversation on practice and career with Eren Armitage.

Session outline: Welcome with introductions 17:30-18:30, followed by a presentation 18:30-19:30, and concludes with a Q&A and informal discussion from 19:30-20:00.

Eren Armitage looks at production techniques, repetition in refining form, and the business of making.

Session outline: Welcome with introductions 12:30-13:30, followed by demonstrations 13:30-15:30, and concludes with a Q&A and informal discussion from 15:30-16:00.