NEWSLETTER 2018/2019
Welcome to our Newsletter for 2018/2019.
Currently our Membership stands at139. At our 2018 AGM, Ally Summers was re-elected as Chair, Gordon Edward was re-elected as Treasurer, Sheena Allan was re-elected as Secretary/Membership Secretary and Moira Donald, Tara Geddes and Sarah Graywere re-elected as Committee members. Donna Falconer was also re-elected as a co-opted Committee member and co-ordinator for the Fraserburgh seminars. Nicky Bramley agreed to join as a Committee member.
Past Events in 2017/2018
During 2017, GYA hosted an afternoon seminar with Rona Main on 12th March. On 25th June GYA, in collaboration with Yoga Scotland, hosted an International Day of Yoga with yoga teachers Sandra Cook, Roy Godsman, Rebecca Murray and Adrian Morgan, with a similar GYA event held in Fraserburgh with yoga teacher Donna Falconer. This was followed by a weekend of yoga with Gerry Kieltyin Aberdeen on 14thOctober and in Fraserburgh on 15th October. All events were very well attended with excellent feedback.
Forthcoming Events 2018/2019
Following the AGM on 11th March 2018, Fiona Webster presented an afternoon seminar. A further four seminars are confirmed for 2018: a weekend of yoga with Ann Hunter on 21st April in Aberdeen and 22nd April in Fraserburgh; International Day of Yoga on 24th June (GYA/YS collaboration) with Martin Julich and Charlie Grangewith GYA also holding a similar event in Fraserburgh with Donna Falconer on the same day, and to finish the year a weekend of yoga with Kanti Freeman on 6th October in Aberdeen and 7th October in Fraserburgh. Looking towards 2019, GYA have organised a weekend of yoga with Pete Blackaby on 28th April in Aberdeen and 29th April in Fraserburgh. Further information is available on the GYA website Bookings by email to and bookings for all seminars are open now. The Committee is keen to have input from members about which Yoga Teachers or Yoga styles they would like to have presented in seminars over the next few years. Please contact any Committee member with suggestions.
Summer Classes 2017 – Once again our evening summer classes were well attended and we are grateful to the organisers, and the tutors who gave us an interesting and varied programme. The voucher scheme (4 classes for the price of 3) will continue in 2018. The vouchers can be used at any of the summer classes and are transferrable. The cost is £15 for GYA members and £20 for non GYA members.
Summer Classes 2018 - We will be holding regular classes at Craigiebuckler Church Hall, Aberdeen from Tuesday 26th June to Tuesday, 21stAugust (inclusive) between 7.30pm and 9pm.
Details of the Summer Classes 2018and tutors are on the following page.
Sponsorship is available for individuals with 2 years or more GYA membership who are undertaking various courses. For more information, please contact any member of the Committee.
GYA Website & Facebook pages are regularly reviewed and updated.
Increase in Membership Fees– At the AGM on 11th March, it was agreed to increase the membership fees to £10 per annum from the renewal date of 1st July 2018 (please refer to the AGM Minutes previously circulated for further information).Your Membership Renewal Application Form will be sent out by separate email. Please ensure you complete this and return to our Membership Secretary, Sheena Allan, or alternatively bring your completed form and payment with you when you attend the Summer Classes. You can also pay by internet banking, details on request. We look forward to seeing you all at Summer Classes and Seminars throughout 2018/2019.
Namaste
Ally Summers, Chairman, Grampian Yoga Association
Grampian Yoga Association
Summer Classes 2018
Craigiebuckler Church Hall, Springfield Road, Aberdeen
Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.00 pm
Class Fees:GYA Members £5
Non GYA Members £7
Vouchers SchemeGYA members £15
(4 classes for the price of 3):Non GYA members £20
Date / Teacher / Theme / Email26 June / Rona Main / Letting Go /
3 July / Louisa Craig / Kundalini Flow /
10 July / Julie Webb /
17 July / Gordon Edward / Yoga Body, Zen Mind /
24 July / Martin Julich /
31 July / Adrian Morgan /
7 August / Ivana Petrovich /
14 August / Joe Burn / Iyengar Yoga /
21 August / Fiona Webster / Anatomy of Asana /
Please remember to bring your own mat to the classes.
GRAMPIAN YOGA ASSOCIATION
Office Bearers and Committee
Chairman / Allison Summers / 07767 292668 /Secretary / Membership Secretary / Sheena Allan / 07429 349382 /
Treasurer / Gordon Edward / 07759 050306 /
Committee Member / Moira Donald / 01224 648475 /
Committee Member / Tara Geddes / 07837 754058 /
Committee Member / Sarah Gray
Committee Member / Nicky Bramley / 07546 444321 /
Co-opted Committee Member / Donna Falconer / 07943 874452 /
A WEEKEND OF YOGA WITH
ANN HUNTER
A therapeutic practice integrating mobility, stability, strength & stretch within a structure sequence(s)
Saturday, 21st April 2018, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9TH
(hot drinks provided, please bring a light packed lunch)
Sunday, 21st April 2018, 9.45am to 3.45pm
FraserburghFitness Centre, James Ramsay Park, Maconochie Road, Fraserburgh
(please bring a light packed lunch, hot drinks can be purchased at the vending machine)
Bookings by email to
Cost £50 (£60 non GYA members) for both days or £25 (£30 non GYA members) per day
GYA aims to offer yoga to all. Individuals who are restricted financially, or in other ways, may apply for support when booking.
GRAMPIAN YOGA ASSOCIATION AND YOGA SCOTLAND
present
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA
with
MARTIN JULICH AND CHARLIE GRANGE
Sunday, 24th June 2018
10.00 to 1600 hrs
Explore Unity/Yoga Nidra (Inclusivity)
A FREE event with any donations to CLAN (Shiatsu treatment) and Willows Animal Sanctuary
Venue:Major Hall, 7 Trades, Trinity Hall, Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 8DA
Free parking at Repsol-Sinopec, Holburn, Street, Aberdeen
Bookings by email to Sheena Allan
For further information on GYA please visit our website:
GYA aims to offer yoga to all. Individuals who are restricted financially, or in other ways, may apply for support when booking.
GRAMPIAN YOGA ASSOCIATION
Present
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA, FRASERBURGH
With
DONNA FALCONER
Sunday, 24th June 2018
10.30 to 14.00 hrs
A FREE event with any donations to Friends of Anchor
Venue: United Reform Church Hall, Mid Street, Fraserburgh AB43 9AJ
Bookings by email to
Further information on the GYA website
GYA aims to offer yoga to all. Individuals who are restricted financially, or in other ways, may apply for support when booking.
A WEEKEND OF YOGA WITH
KANTI FREEMAN
EXPLORING SOUND
Saturday, 6th October 2018, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9TH
(Hot drinks provided, please bring light packed lunch)
Sunday, 7th October 2018, 9.45am to 3.45pm
FraserburghFitness Centre, James Ramsay Park, Maconochie Road, Fraserburgh(please bring a light packed lunch, hot drinks can be purchased at the vending machine)
Bookings by
Cost £50 (£60 non GYA members) for both days or £25 (£30 non GYA members) per day
GYA aims to offer yoga to all. Individuals who are restricted financially, or in other ways, may apply for support when booking.
A WEEKEND OF YOGA WITH
PETE BLACKABY
Saturday, 28h April 2019, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9TH
(Hot drinks provided, please bring light packed lunch)
Sunday, 29thApril 2019, 9.45am to 3.45pm
FraserburghVenue – to be confirmed
Bookings by emailto
Further information on the GYA website
GYA aims to offer yoga to all. Individuals who are restricted financially, or in other ways, may apply for support when booking.