SALLY NEEDLES | METHVEN ACUPUNCTURIST

Spring stretch & Soul snacks MORNING WORKSHOP

Stretch out of winter. Step into Spring!

A feel-good morning to help your body & mind shift gears into Spring - thru stretchy yoga, seasonal food & Chinese medicine wisdom.

9am - 12.30pm Sunday 4th October
Mt Hutt Memorial Hall Methven

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Winter can leave us feeling slow to shift gears. This uplifting workshop helps you feel focused and ready for Spring.

Join Sal & Lauren for a morning of stretching, sipping & reconnecting.The calendar may say Spring, but our bodies don’t always change seasons overnight.Thru gentle movement, Wood energy wisdom and nourishing seasonal rituals, we’ll explore simple ways to help your body feel fully alive, get your energy flowing and help your mind feel clearer.Together, we'll find simple, embodied ways to stretch into Spring with more ease, direction and flow.

Join Sal & Lauren for a morning of stretching, sipping & reconnecting.The calendar may say spring, but our bodies don’t always change seasons overnight.Thru gentle movement, Wood energy wisdom and nourishing seasonal rituals, we’ll explore simple ways to help your body feel fully alive, get your energy flowing and help your mind feel clearer.Together, we'll find simple, embodied ways to stretch into Spring with more ease, direction and flow.

9am

WELCOME & SETTLE IN

Arrive, exhale and land gently. We ease into the morning together - no rush, no pressure, just space to arrive as you are. See the What do I need to bring? FAQWe also take our first glimpse of how Spring energy shapes this season of growth and renewal.

Arrive, exhale and land gently. We ease into the morning together - no rush, no pressure, just space to arrive as you are. See the What do I need to bring? FAQWe also take our first glimpse of how Spring energy shapes this season of growth and renewal.

9.30am

GENTLE STRETCHY YOGA

A feel-good stretchy yoga session with Lauren designed to open our side body, release tension and get us flowing again.Think twists, lengthening stretches, followed by grounded movements to match the energy of Spring.

A feel-good stretchy yoga session with Lauren designed to open our side body, release tension and get us flowing again.Think twists, lengthening stretches, followed by grounded movements to match the energy of Spring.

10.30am

MORNING TEA

We pause for a nourishing sip and connect as a group - expect something sour, something soothing and something green to support the fresh, upward feeling of Spring.

We pause for a nourishing sip and connect as a group - expect something sour, something soothing and something green to support the fresh, upward feeling of Spring.

10.45am

SPRING ENERGY INSIGHTS

Learn how Spring energy shapes your thoughts, emotions and direction in life.This is where ancient Chinese medicine meets real life, with reflection prompts, acupressure tools and simple seasonal take home strategies.

Learn how Spring energy shapes your thoughts, emotions and direction in life.This is where ancient Chinese medicine meets real life, with reflection prompts, acupressure tools and simple seasonal take home strategies.

11.45am

SIPS & SNACKS

A moment to integrate and nourish - with fresh, seasonal nom nom noms designed to support Spring movement, freshness and flow.Think green, leafy bites, raw slices, citrusy spritzes and herbal infusions to gently uplift, cleanse and calm.

A moment to integrate and nourish - with fresh, seasonal nom nom noms designed to support Spring movement, freshness and flow.Think green, leafy bites, raw slices, citrusy spritzes and herbal infusions to gently uplift, cleanse and calm.

12.15pm

CLOSING CIRCLE

We wrap up with a relaxed circle of sharing and reflection. You’re invited to name one thing you’re taking with you - and how you can gently incorporate this into your daily life, as Spring unfolds.

We wrap up with a relaxed circle of sharing and reflection. You’re invited to name one thing you’re taking with you - and how you can gently back yourself as Spring unfolds.

SALLY NEEDLES | ACUPUNCTURIST, YIN YOGA & YOGA NIDRA TEACHER

Hey, I'm Sal

Some of you know me from my Sally Needles clinic, others from co-teaching with Lauren at her insightful workshops and beautiful retreats.But if we haven’t met yet, I’m Sal and I'm super passionate about helping people ‘feel like themselves again’ through the wisdom of Chinese medicine.Through yoga, acupressure and soul-soothing seasonal rituals, this workshop helps you reconnect with your body, your rhythm and your sense of direction.Come exactly as you are. Let's begin there...

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SALLY NEEDLES | ACUPUNCTURIST, YIN YOGA & YOGA NIDRA TEACHER

Hey, I'm Sal

Some of you know me from my Sally Needles clinic, others from co-teaching with Lauren at her insightful workshops and beautiful retreats.But if we haven’t met yet, I’m Sal and I'm super passionate about helping people ‘feel like themselves again’ through the wisdom of Chinese medicine.Through yoga, acupressure and soul-soothing seasonal rituals, this workshop helps you reconnect with your body, your rhythm and your sense of direction.

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LAUREN STOKES | YOGA TEACHER & NATUROPATH

Hey, I'm Lauren

I'm a yoga teacher & naturopath and I love weaving movement, food, and lifestyle medicine together to help people feel more at home in themselves.In this workshop, I’ll guide a stretchy, twisty yoga session to help your body feel more open, awake and alive from the inside out.Expect to feel looser, lighter and more connected.

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LAUREN STOKES | YOGA TEACHER & NATUROPATH

Hey, I'm Lauren

I'm a yoga teacher & naturopath and I love weaving movement, food, and lifestyle medicine together to help people feel more at home in themselves.In this workshop, I’ll guide a stretchy, twisty yoga session to help your body feel more open, awake and alive from the inside out.Expect to feel looser, lighter and more connected.

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Frequently asked questions

• What does it cost & how do I pay?

Check out costs & ways to pay below

• Can I get a refund if I change my mind?

Sorry, there are no refunds - so please double-check your commitments before you book.

• What if I feel unwell. Do I still come?

If you feel less than 70% of your usual self, the best thing you can do is stay home and rest. If you can, let Sal know so she knows you're not attending

• What do I need to bring?

Please bring your yoga mat, your water bottle, a blanket and your favourite cushion or bolster to sit on. If you prefer not to sit on the floor, the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall has chairs.

• What will the yoga be like?

Expect a twisty morning flow that any body can do, followed by a yummy wood energy meditation.

• How many people will there be?

Maximum capacity is 18 people, plus Sal & Lauren.

• Where can I park?

Mt Hutt Memorial Hall has on-street parking - so pull up outside or park in Mt Hutt Memorial Hall car park (turn right after the Hall, then immediately right again).

• I have special dietary requirements. Will I be able to enjoy the sips and snacks?

All drinks and snacks are plant-based, nut-free, dairy-free and gluten-free. If you have any extra dietary requirements, simply let Sal know at least 36 hrs before the workshop begins.

• WHAT THE HECK IS SPRING ENERGY?!!?

Great question!!!Spring energy is the part of us that wants to stretch, move, grow, create and look ahead.When it’s flowing well, we can feel clear, focused and ready for what’s next. When it feels stuck, we might notice tension, frustration, indecision or a sense of feeling off-track.This workshop gently supports your Spring energy through movement, food, acupressure and simple Chinese medicine wisdom.

• What is acupressure?

Acupressure is like acupuncture - but without needles. It involves gentle to firm pressure on specific points of the body to help release tension, shift energy and support your natural balance.

• Do I need to take notes or bring a notebook?

No, not unless you want to!!! Sal gives you access to a digital take-home kit of resources at the end of workshop.

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Spring stretch & Soul snacks workshop 9am - 12.30pm Sunday 4th OctoberMt Hutt Memorial Hall
160 Main Street Methven 7730^{Get Google Map directions}

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Costs & ways to pay

* Online payments incur a 6% card processing fee

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OR PAY BY BANK TRANSFERInstructions:Pay for ‘Just you’ ($75) or ‘You & a friend’ ($125) into Sal’s bank account using the reference ‘Spring stretch’ACCOUNT NAME: Sally Needles
ACCOUNT #: 12-3192-0151316-37Once payment is received, Sal will get in touch to confirm your spot

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Spring fever | A liver-loving flow

In this practice, we’ll explore breath-led twists, acupressure for the liver and digestion (hello, Gate of the System, Liver 13!) and thoughtful transitions between gentle movement and longer, supported holds.We start with breathwork and gentle twists to activate Liver and Gallbladder energy, flow through a dynamic standing sequence, then ease into yin postures and finally into a grounding savasana.You’ll need:
→ A yoga block (or cushion)
→ A strap (or a belt works great!)

Yield to yin | Deep yin for Wood energy

Feeling tight, tense or just done with doing? This Wood energy yin yoga class lets you soften and soften, while letting gravity do the heavy lifting.We’re not here to achieve anything: we’re here to hang out with the breath, feel into the body and gently unwind the stuck stuff (hello hips, hello shoulders).You’ll need:
→ 2 blocks
→ A bolster or sofa cushion
→ A blanket

Enjoy!