The Spring or Vernal Equinox marks the point when day and night are of the same length - 12 hours. After the Winter Solstice the days lengthen and the nights shorten, and 'Equinox' means equal night and 'Vernal' comes from the Latin word for 'bloom', as in the northern hemisphere the Spring equinox marks the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring. Light and dark are in balance now, but light is gaining.

This equinox is also known as Ostara or Eostre - and is celebrated as a festival of new growth, renewal, a re-balancing of energies and the return of longer days. It is also known as the day of equilibrium. Now is a good time to consider the balance of our lives - work, play and relationships.

The earth awakens... new life emerges, sap rises, buds shoot, and spring flowers are celebrated as gifts from nature. Spring returns and rejuvenates our own life force. This is a time when the earth energies are high, and an appropriate time to be considering detoxing practices.

During the workshop you will be lead through a series of digestive and mental health practices to release toxins on every level, from the most gross the physical through emotional, mental and to the most subtle the spiritual.

The day will involve Asana, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra and Meditation.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH, NOT A SHARED LUNCH

Cost: £50

To Book please contact Swami Vishwamandala Saraswati/Andrea Lascelles (andrea.om@virginmedia.com; 07883302824; www.awaharrogate.co.uk)