The Yew Room
The Yew Room is a community or "sangha" to plant seeds of awareness and peace in each one of us so that we may become conscious wise partners with nature and create a new vision of living in peace.
We hold both in-person and online events. Our practices, classes, trainings and workshops are rooted in science, indigenous wisdom, Buddhism, yoga philosophy and spirituality to build community and support peaceful activism.
About
“Now is the time to transform humankind’s relationship with the natural world”
António Guterres
We are facing multiple challenges such as the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, environmental degradation, climate injustices, social inequalities, racism and the legacy of colonialism. It is a time of great change and uncertainty in the world but also a time of exciting possibilities where we can dream a new world into being!
We believe that at the heart of many of our difficulties, including the climate crisis, is the illusion of separation - we have lost our sense of relationship to each other and the Earth. We are all interconnected in the great tapestry of life. We hope to help you come to remember and embrace your place in the web of life.
The name of our sangha is inspired by the ancient Yew Trees that are deeply rooted to the land where we reside. Their sacred presence has been felt on this land for over 2,000 years. The Yew Tree is a symbol of death, rebirth, renewal and transformation. These trees each hold ancient wisdom and consciousness and serve to remind us of our purpose to grow, evolve and transform to fulfill our role as custodians of the planet.
We are in a constant energetic and reciprocal relationship with the Earth. The ancient trees are a living, breathing reminder of this energetic exchange between humans and nature. Our exhale becomes the tree's inhale and the tree’s exhale becomes our inhale. Without this reciprocal relationship with the trees, human life cannot survive. And so it is in deep reverence and gratitude to the vital role of the trees and all of nature that we have named our space after the ancient Yew.
The Experience
Our gifted facilitators create a safe space to support you nourishing your mind, body, spirit and relationship with nature, with an emphasis on conscious community.
Mission Statement
We aim to plant seeds of awareness through three main pillars:
Wisdom
We offer inspiring community events, talks, lectures, workshops, trainings and meditation courses, walks for peace, alongside hosting wisdom circles and thought-provoking book clubs and film screenings to help us reconnect to each other and the Earth.
Wellness
We can help you feel more embodied through conscious movement including Yoga, Somatics, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Breathwork and Mindful Walking. These heart opening practices soothe the nervous system, expand our consciousness so we are more receptive to being in "right relationship" with our Self, each other and the Earth.
Wholeness
We offer experiential sessions to help nurture our sense of community and relationship with the Earth such as community gardening, outdoor yoga, forest bathing, walking meditations, reiki sharing, relaxation and creative expression.
Recommended Classes for Beginners
Discover Meditation and Conscious Movement Practices
Our classes for beginners are designed to introduce you to the benefits of mindfulness and wellness practices. Join us and learn how to incorporate these practices into your daily life.
This is a general yoga class that links movement with the breath and encourages a sense of embodimen
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This is a great class if you want to try yoga but are concerned about joint pain mobility or balance
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