What we’re about
‘The tree that bends doesn't break.'
Are you curious about how yoga could benefit you?
Flexibility, strength, power, calmness, clarity and peace can all be found in a yoga practice. If you're looking to try it out, or return to something you used to enjoy, come along to a busy class in central London and make connections... to yourself and to other men. <br>All levels are welcome as options and modifications will be given.
And if you’re interested in some focussed, one on one attention, private sessions are a terrific way of mastering the basics or going deeper in an established practice. I also offer to incorporate shiatsu and massage into your session if you like.
In a 1:1 session, I can help you
- work towards specific goals such as upper body or core strength, balance or flexibility
- more fully integrate your spirituality and sexuality through tantric yoga
- learn tools for depression, anxiety, fatigue or stress.
Yoga, meditation and massage are such valuable resources to draw upon and ones that can serve you your whole life.
Group classes and private sessions happen at Buddha on a Bicycle, Endell Street, Covent Garden.
£15 per group class or £72 for a block of 6.
Private sessions are £65/£85 for 60/90 minutes.
More details at www.andybutterfield.com
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Into the Heart Wellbeing WeekendGayles Retreat, Eastbourne£230.00
Click here for more information about the rich programme and the beautiful venue
We can’t help but return to Gayle’s Retreat again for our seventh year - It’s beautiful, tranquil and rejuvenating and every group of gay, bi and queer men just love it!
Retreats are a blessing giving you time and space from the everyday demands of life to gently let go of your stress and strain. Often we don't realise that we have been operating on empty for far too long. On retreat we can truly rest and experience the nurturing support of each other in community.
This event may be for you if you are ready to explore:
- mindfulness practices
- daily yoga/movement class
- connection with other gay men
- Shiatsu partner massage techniques
- self massage with the raku (wooden stick in Maori)
- authentic relating
- practices to support recovery from burnout
- small group support & sharing
- free time to relax and unwind by the swimming pool
- nature walks
- wander under the trees and rest in one of our hammocks
- fireside sharing circle under the stars
- homegrown organic vegetarian food
- digital detox from your tech
We will be sharing with you different restorative practices including mindfulness, relaxing and restorative yoga and movement, Tension Release exercises, authentic relating games, nature based practices, meditation walks and opportunities in your free time to wander through the beautiful grounds and along clifftop paths.
Click here for more information about the rich programme and the beautiful venue
- Radiant Rest: A retreat of restorative practices in SpainCasa Brisa - Boutique Guest House, Barcelona
This 5 night retreat is a precious opportunity to deeply receive the medicine, the pleasure and the wisdom that comes from saying yes to rest.
Andy will share with you some beautiful tools and practices that will enable you to calm and regulate the nervous system, restoring your capacity to deeply relax and reconnect with safety and wellbeing.
The tools for radiant rest
- TRE® (tension trauma release exercises) - release deep-held tension patterns in the body by safely activating the tremor - the body’s innate and instinctive stress management mechanism
- Slow yoga; a Yin and restorative practice to nourish and relax
- Shiatsu; a form of massage bodywork renowned for being grounding and deeply calming and restorative
- Reiki; a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing, self-regulation and self-care.
- Rest; plenty of time and space to unfurl, unwind and rest deeply in cradle of the surrounding countryside.
Rest and rejuvenation can also come from community and connecting authentically with like-minded and friendly gay, bi and queer men and this retreat is designed to facilitate that level of connection.
