June Whittaker, past President of the French teachers and teaching committee of the French Iyengar Association will be back with us in August. June's teaching is clear, detailed yet full of fun and love. She is a true inspiration to any aspiring yogi and was Jane's first yoga teacher way back when! She says this is her last year of teaching - so don't miss the opportunity to work with her. Friday August 7 2026, 6-9 pm Level – minimum experience of 1 year’s Iyengar class Cost £30 Max 9 participants

June Whittaker, ex- President of the French teachers and teaching committee of the French Iyengar Association will be back with us in August. June's teaching is clear, detailed yet full of fun and love. She is a true inspiration to any aspiring yogi and was Jane's first teacher - a long time ago! June will teach a weekend workshop on dates below. She would also love you to join us on Friday 7 August for her evening class as preparation for this workshop. If you book this workshop you will have priority for a place on the Friday evening. Sat AUG 8TH 10:00 to 13:00 and 15:30 to 17:30 Sun AUG 9TH 9:00 to 12 noon and 13:30 to 15:30 Level - minimum experience of 18 months + Sirsasana with or without support of wall (unless unable to do so due to medical condition and know what alternative to do) Cost £150 for both days if booked and paid before 1 June 2026; thereafter £160 Max 9 participants IF THE WEATHER IS GOOD WE CAN OFFER AN ADDITIONAL 3 SPACES - SO CONTACT JANE TO GO ON WAIT LIST WHEN WEEKEND BOOKS UP!

Every Thursday night in June from 6:30 to 8 pm - if you have to miss a class - you can make up at another of the weekly classes

5 Weekly classes on every Monday in June from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm - check dates for all - these classes are booked individually - so you will need to book 5 times if attending all - starting Monday June 1st then Monday 8th June Monday 15th June Monday 22 June Monday 29 June There will be no group class on a Tuesday until the Autumn and no classes at all in July. You can also join this class by Zoom - you will need to have some working knowledge of how to use props, as alternative set-ups for asanas will be given to allow all to participate in every asana. If in doubt, please ask Jane first, but if you have already attended a course with Jane, you will be fine! Please bring as much of your own kit as possible, as this will be a larger class than normal as we should be able to work outside, and please take shoes off before entering the studio, even if the doors are open, and at the end of class - it saves me having to clean the floor after every class and is hugely appreciated! Should be fun! Suggest sunglasses and sun cream - maybe - and something to wrap up in at the end of class for Savasana under the setting sun ............... If you do need to borrow a mat, you are very welcome, but it would be fab if you could wipe it over at the end of class with wipes provided in the store room. When you go to book - you will need to click on the relevant date you are booking for.

4 Weekly classes on either Mondays or Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm - check dates for all - these classes are booked individually - so you will need to book 4 times if attending all - starting Tuesday, May 5 then Monday 11 May Monday 18 May Tuesday 26 May Due to Bank hols in May and other commitments of some - we are combining the Monday and Tuesday classes - as we should be able to work outside! You can also join by Zoom - you will need to have some working knowledge of how to use props, as alternative set-ups for asanas will be given to allow all to participate in every asana. If in doubt, please ask Jane first, but if you have already attended a course with Jane, you will be fine! Please bring as much of your own kit as possible, as this will be a larger class than normal, and please take shoes off before entering the studio, even if the doors are open, and at the end of class - it saves me having to clean the floor after every class and is hugely appreciated! Should be fun! Suggest sunglasses and sun cream - maybe - and something to wrap up in at the end of class for Savasana under the setting sun ............... If you do need to borrow a mat, you are very welcome, but it would be fab if you could wipe it over at the end of class with wipes provided in the store room. When you go to book - you will need to click on the relevant date you are booking for. THIS IS A TRIAL FOR MAY ONLY - WE WILL SEE WHAT CHAOS HAPPENS!

In Patanjali's Yoga Sutra 2.47, “prayatna shaithilya ananta samapattibhyam,” is translated as “Perfection in an asana is attained by the relaxation of effort and the total absorption of awareness on the infinite.” We often get caught up in the effort of attaining the perfect shaped pose. In Sutra 2.47 we are told to let go our effort and exertion to allow our attention expand beyond our bodies. This is not an easy task! It takes practice and time to find this state of "effortless effort". In classes there is never enough time to allow the whole process to unfold. This retreat in beautiful West Wales will give us all time to explore and deepen our yoga and meditation practice as well as relax with fellow yogis in the land of daffodils, leeks and sandy beaches. We want to welcome you to West Regwm Farm for a fun, joyful, hard-working 3 days! Time table (approx) Friday 15 May: Arrive 2pm Yoga session - 3pm to 5:30 pm Evening Meal - 6:30 pm Yoga Nidra - 8pm to 9 pm Saturday 16 May: Morning Yoga - 8:30 am - 11:30 am Big Welsh Brunch - 12 noon Relax and Explore with others or by yourself Restorative Yoga Session - 5pm to 6:30 pm Evening Meal - 7 pm Welsh Sound Bath around the Fire pit (weather permitting) - chanting, Welsh hymns and harp - 9pm Sunday 17 May Meditation - 8 am to 8:45 am Light Refreshments - 9 am Yoga session - 9:45 am to 12:45 am Goodbye Lunch - 1 pm All classes will be taught by Jane with the Welsh Sound Bath being a co-operative affair! The total price of £180 includes all of the above yoga and meditation sessions and meals. You do need to budget for local accommodation and travel. Camping at West Regwm is available with a surcharge of £15 per night (extra tba if you need a hook up for a camper van). A non-refundable deposit of £40 is required to secure your place. A separate invoice for the balance will be sent to you on April 1, 2026 with payment expected by no later than May 1, 2026. All meals will be vegetarian. Please let Jane know if you have any dietary issues at least 20 days in advance of the retreat. If you have been practising with Jane for more than 2 years you are welcome to attend the retreat. If you have been practising for less than 2 years with Jane or are completely new to Sheepdrove Yoga, please contact Jane to discuss your level and arrange to attend classes in person or via zoom before the Retreat. Accommodation list available. If there are any queries please do contact Jane for a chat.

5 Element Lu Jong Yoga practice - can be done standing or sitting on chair to balance the Elements just like Tibten monks - practice takes 15-20 minutes and is followed by a short sitting Shine Meditation - open to all Sheepdrove yogis who are enrolled on current course