Purposeful Practice with Sarah Hatcher

Service Description

15–17 August 2025 Join Sarah Durney Hatcher for a transformative weekend workshop blending Ashtanga and Hatha yoga practices. Designed for practitioners of all levels, this workshop explores how a dedicated yoga practice can enhance well-being through asana, pranayama, bandha, and meditation. Schedule: Friday Morning (8:30–11:00 am): Pranayama & Led Class Friday Evening (5:30–7:30 pm): Pranayama & Surya Namaskara A & B Saturday Morning (8:30–11:00 am): Pranayama & Led Class Saturday Afternoon Workshop (2:00–5:00 pm): The Yoga Craftsman Sunday Morning (8:30–11:00 am): Pranayama & Mysore Class Investment: £40 per workshop or £175 for the full weekend through our package deal. Workshop Highlights: Pranayama Practice Learn techniques like Nadhi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) and Kapala Bhati (skull shining breath) to strengthen the nervous system, improve digestion, and deepen your breath awareness. Each session concludes with meditation. Led Classes Focus on key Ashtanga principles with guided instruction through primary and intermediate series postures. Sarah emphasises vinyasa (breath-linked movement) and foundational poses like Downward Dog, Trikonasana, and Marichyasana. Mysore Class A self-practice session with 1:1 guidance from Sarah, helping you refine and personalise your practice at your own pace. Friday Evening Class Discover foundational techniques like ujjayi breathing, uddiyana bandha (pelvic diaphragm), and the art of vinyasa. Perfect for beginners and advanced practitioners seeking refinement. Saturday Afternoon Workshop: The Yoga Craftsman Explore twists, inversions, and how breath aids movement. Dive into the principles of steadiness and ease (sthira sukham asanam) while learning to adapt postures to suit your body comfortably. About Sarah: Based in Dublin, Sarah has over 20 years of experience in yoga, including completing the Ashtanga Fourth Series. A student of David Garrigues and Dena Kingsberg, she brings expertise, passion, and curiosity to her teaching. Outside yoga, she enjoys rock climbing and hill walking. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your practice with Sarah’s guidance! For more details, visit www.sarahhatcheryoga.com.