Welcome to Yoga From The Heart Dumfries with Jill Dobbie
'Yoga for mental & physical well-being '
About
My name is Jill Dobbie and I've been practicing yoga since my teens. In my mid forties I undertook a 2 year yoga teacher training at Mandala Yoga Ashram in South Wales ( 2015-17). An experience which was life-changing, and has enabled me to share yoga with many people in the Dumfries area and further afield via Zoom. In November 2019 I trained with The Yoga in Healthcare Alliance to deliver their 10 week Yoga4Health programme.
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I come from a health background having worked as a registered nurse for 18 years, in both acute and community settings. I am passionate about the health benefits of yoga for mental and physical health. Yoga helps to integrate the mind, body and spirit through physical practices ( asanas) breath awareness and breathing techniques ( pranayama) meditation ( dhyana) and relaxation practices such as yoga nidra.
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I am trained to teach adults, my classes are for people aged 16+. I offer a welcoming, safe space to practice yoga with others. The classes are non-competitive with each person encouraged to work to their own ability. Yoga can be adapted to suit people of all ages and abilities. Chair yoga was the first class I set up back in 2016 at the retirement flats where my Mum used to live. Some participants were in their 90's.
I have also taught sessions with Alzheimer Scotland, to NHS staff at D&GRI as part of a winter well-being initiative ( 2018-19). More recently I have shared yoga sessions and workshops with unpaid carers at Catherine Street Inclusive Play Park, The D&G Breast Cancer Support Group, a well-being group of NHS community dentists and local SWI groups.
I also work part-time as a support worker at Lothlorien Therapeutic Community where I teach a morning yoga session once a week.
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I am grateful to be part of a lovely yoga community in Dumfries & Galloway, with so many inspiring teachers offering workshops, retreats and classes. I am especially grateful to Carol Godridge, Moira Forsyth and Johnny Glover in this region and Swami Krishnapremananda at Mandala Yoga Ashram for their teachings and support.
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I love nature, walking in wild places, in woods and by the sea. I enjoy gardening and tending our allotment.
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Yoga classes restarting January 2025 & Purelands Yoga Retreat 20th-22nd June 2025
I welcome newcomers to my classes. I have classes suited to different abilities, from gentle yoga up to intermediate level. I can help you find the most appropriate class for your needs. If you are new to a class please get in touch beforehand as I will need you to complete a health questionnaire before the first class. This can be done by coming early to class. Please email me if you'd like to join a class or message me on facebook. yogafromtheheartdumfries@gmail.com
I’m delighted to be returning to Purelands retreat Centre at Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre Eskdalemuir to share another Summer Solstice weekend retreat. This retreat runs from Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd June 2025.
Surrounded by the most beautiful countryside you will practice in a retreat centre that embodies peace and harmony.
The theme of this yoga retreat is the 5 elements , known in Sanskrit as the Pancha Bhutas . The elements are Earth, Water, Fire , Air and Ether or Space . We will explore the properties and characteristics of these elements and use them as part of our asana, meditation, pranayama , relaxation and mantra practice. Bringing balance peace and harmony to mind , body and spirit.
Accommodation is in comfortable single rooms. All meals are vegetarian and are taken at Samye Ling ( 10 minute walk along a path) There is a kitchen at Purelands with a fridge, kettle, for hot drinks and snacks.
There are plenty of modern showers toilets ( separate male / female) .
There are stairs up to the practice hall.
There will also be an opportunity to get creative in a workshop on Saturday afternoon.
On Saturday evening there is an option to join The Chenrezi Puja in The Main Temple.
This weekend retreat is a digital detox , so there is no WiFi in Purelands Retreat Centre. However there are phone signals , so you can keep in touch with the outside world .
This retreat is suitable for individuals who have some experience in yoga and meditation ( so not suitable for complete beginners).
Car sharing to Samye Ling will be encouraged to the retreat where possible.
Cost of this weekend retreat is £230 including accommodation and all meals .
A £50 deposit is required at the time of booking. Payments can be made by instalments.
yogafromtheheartdumfries@gmail.com
