Energy for Life Fitness Yoga & Pilates

Rest + Reset Restorative Yoga Workshop
2024-01-07 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Energy for Life Fitness & Yoga, 75 Sussex Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GQ, United Kingdom
The ultimate tool to help your body recover and to calm your mind. Open to all – No experience necessary.
For those that have not been before, restorative yoga mostly takes place on the floor using props such as bolsters, blankets and blocks to support your body in specific poses so that your aching muscles don’t have to. This allows your heart rate to slow down, increases breath capacity,increases circulation, restores fluidity to muscles and joints and calms your mind.
We start with gentle stretches and warm ups which leads us to longer held restorative poses. The overall effect is total relaxation and a chance for your body to recover and be more prepared for any further training or just life in general!
No experience necessary, open to all. The class will be adapted according to your needs. Really informal and friendly.
Ideal if you:
Have achy muscles from training
Want to do something ‘healthy’ on a Friday night
Have sleep issues
Want to support your immune system
Find it very hard to relax but know you should try
Want to deal with stress and anxiety
Want to make space mentally
Just love restorative and slow yoga!
Numbers are strictly limited so that you all get full attention.

New Year Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra Workshop
2024-01-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Energy for Life Fitness & Yoga, 75 Sussex Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GQ, United Kingdom
This 2 hour Yin Yoga Workshop will have a focus on moving into the New Year.
This workshop will be full of delicious nourishing Yoga practices to soften and ground into our bodies and to fill up with our own sense of inner peace and inner love.
You will have space to reflect on letting go of what has not served you from the past year, as well as having space to consider and invite what you want/need/desire for the New Year ahead.
Approx 1 hour of Yin Yoga, 30 mins of Nidra and a little extra time to meditate, reflect and breathe…………
No previous experience of yoga is necessary.
Please bring a notepad and pen as we will do a little bit of journaling.
We recommend that before the event you start to reflect on what you would like to let go off and also what you want to invite in for the new year. This will help to enable a deeper sense of clarity for you within the workshop, making the work we do even more powerful and beneficial. However don’t worry if you dont have time or space to do this, as there is dedicated time within the event to do this as well.

It's Our 8th Birthday!! Social
2023-09-29 19:00 - 23:00 | The Settng Sun Pub, 1 Windmill Street, Brighton, BN2 0GN
Join Us To Celebrate 8 Amazing Years of Energy for Life
We are turning 8 years old this month. Join us to celebrate this milestone and allow us to say thank you for being a member of our amazing community here in Hanover. We have reserved the terrace and back section of the setting sun pub for this social, from 7pm onwards. Your first drink is on us and we’ll organise some sharing plates from the amazing kitchen there too.

Restore: The Art of Stillness
2023-08-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Energy for Life Fitness & Yoga, 75 Sussex Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GQ, United Kingdom
Take time out for yourself to nurture your mind, body and soul with pranayama, restorative yoga and yoga nidra.
Led by Sue Moore, 300hr Australian Yoga Teacher
Sue Moore inspires, empowers and educates people to take a holistic approach to their health so they can live their best life daily.
Having studied and worked in the field of neuroscience, mind-body connection, personal transformation, yoga and meditation for 10 years, Sue specialises in helping people globally master their mindset, manage their emotions, follow their heart and maximise their true potential.
Featured on Gaia and interviewed on many podcasts, Sue’s own health journey and her current work has inspired others to break free from their current life of limitations to be able to experience a fulfilling life that inspires them daily. Sue believes it’s possible to turn your challenges into your biggest victories.
When she’s not coaching or teaching you will find her at the beach, walking in nature, socialising with family and friends or creating healthy meals.
Health and Wellness Transformational Results Coach, Speaker, Author, Yoga and Meditation Teacher

Family Treasure Hunt & BYO Picnic Fundraiser
2023-06-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Queens Park, Queens Park, Brighton, United Kingdom
Join Tom and Emma for an active family fun treasure hunt in Queens Park followed by BYO Picnic and kids activities led by Active Hands Events. Plus Live Music with David Mumford
Suggested donation of £2 per person with all proceeds going to Ravi’s Dream – raising money for 2 Brain Tumour Charities.
Meet by the table tennis table in Queen’s Park
All welcome. Booking not essential but it will help us plan numbers.

Law of Attraction Workshop with Tracy Friend
2023-03-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Energy for Life Fitness & Yoga, 75 Sussex Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GQ, United Kingdom
Whether you are wanting to attract new experiences, relationships and situations, a greater sense of well-being or to move forward on your spiritual path, this workshop will show you how.
Tracy shares what she has learnt and pioneered through facilitating hundreds of events across the UK, US and Asia over the last fifteen years, about what works when applying the Law of Attraction. With simple and transformative processes including written exercises and meditation, you will empower yourself with a practical approach to personal development.
Tracy’s pioneering presentation delivering The Law of Attraction Centre technology is optimistic and soothing, whilst bringing empowering results on all subjects.
Inspiring, comprehensive handouts are also provided.
Benefits of Attending this Workshop:

Learn the principles of manifestation
Discover how to deliberately attract more of what you want: abundance, improved relationships,
health & well-being or any other desire
Determine how to incorporate the Law of Attraction into your daily life
Begin to enjoy your life more
Let go of any negative thought habits that have been blocking your dreams and ambitions
Meet and connect with like-minded people in an uplifting and friendly space
This workshop includes printed Law of Attraction exercises
This event is suitable for you whether you are new to the Law of Attraction principles or you have been applying them for longer.

Please note that it is necessary to be aged 18 years or older to attend this event.

Facilitated by Tracy Friend:
Tracy Friend is co-founder of the Law of Attraction Centre and founder of Liberating the Heart. Established in 2003, the Law of Attraction Centre (www.lawofattractioncentre.com) is the largest and most inspirational community of its kind ‘Living the Law of Attraction’ in Europe and a leading force for positive change in people’s lives.
Testimonials:
“Tracy’s workshops are wonderful to attend. Whether it be virtually or in person, the energy that she allows to be created in group is one that is calm, relaxing and healing. I continue to attend Tracy’s workshops because her wealth of knowledge on spiritual practices is shared in an understandable and relatable way. I always feel like I’ve grown spiritually after I have attended. Tracy’s gentle and supportive approach, alongside her enthusiasm for the spiritual path makes attending groups a fun and rewarding experience. My life has and is continuing to, shift and change for the better. Thank you Tracy.”
“I love the tenor of what Tracy does. Sincere. Heart-felt. Authentic.”
“Very informative and amazing positive energy.”
“Excellent workshop with clear theory and powerful, practical techniques that have led to significant positive changes in my life.”

Pub Quiz Night Social
2023-03-02 19:00 - 22:30 | Islingword Pub, 175 Queen's Park Road, Brighton, BN2 9ZA
This is the first event from our 2023 calendar and we are super excited for it. The plan is to take as many of you as possible along to the pub quiz at the newly done out Islingword Pub on Queens Park Road, to see if you lot are as clever as you are strong, fit and flexible! We will divide our group up into teams of 6 and see if we can’t win us some prizes.
If you are keen to get involved please click the button below to book a spot so we have a good idea of numbers as we need to reserve tables asap. Even if you are just a potentially maybe, please book in for now…

Partner Yoga Workshop with Funky Tunes
2023-02-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Energy for Life Fitness & Yoga, 75 Sussex Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GQ, United Kingdom
Give yourself a vibrant Sunday afternoon this winter. Combining a love of funky tunes and partner work we’ll have fun and improve your flexibility, alignment, strength and balance.
We will start with energising movements linking postures with breath to optimally warm up. Great tunes, and some funky moves will give us time to unwind, try new things and prepare for the second part of the session.
During the partner work section of the class you will be working with a friend or partner, which not only compliments our usual self-practice, but enhances and deepens it on a physical and spiritual level. It is also a great way of working with a group of people and feeling the underlying message of yoga – true connection and union. We will explore different movements and exercises to help each other to build flexibility & strength, go upside down and push slightly beyond the perceived limitations.
This empowering class is sure to have you smiling widely, deepening connections and leaving you stress free and ready for whatever the new week has in store for you.
All levels of practice are welcome, although it is advised to have some background in terms of physical movement.
You can either come together with a friend or come alone and you will be partnered with another participant.

Your Life Made Easier Workshop
2023-01-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Energy for Life Fitness & Yoga, 75 Sussex Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GQ, United Kingdom
Emotional clear out support for women that want an easier life.
If you found 2022 went fast and you found yourself busy and tired and juggling too many balls and wearing too many hats, then this workshop is for you.
If you value honest communication, want to set boundaries, stop people pleasing and want more time and space to yourself – then this workshop is going to show you HOW without it feeling hard.
Everyone values honest communication; we know that telling the truth is what we need to do. Yet, we fear upsetting people, we fear rocking the boat and we fear conflict.
As women we are designed to nurture and nourish and look after others – If you have a burning desire to run away and do a Shirley Valentine right now, then this workshop is for you!
The goal of this workshop is to provide you with tools to understand your emotions and the message that your body and mind give you so that you can live consciously and respond calmly to life’s events.
– Learn to foster a deeper more meaningful relationship with yourself and with others.
– Learn to regulate your emotions: This makes life so much easier, you gain more energy and time, feel calmer in your body and therefore less stressed and this benefits the whole family. A calm and content mom means a happier home.
– Learn how to say what you feel and say what you need, without it feeling hard or losing friends/family members and without it turning into a heated discussion
Stop worrying about being judged and learn to let go of “shoulds” for ultimate aligned living
– Learn how to let go of resentment and anger and needing to feel in control
– Identify your ego stories and shadow self and learn to notice how your – self narrative drives many of your emotional reactions and behaviours
– Learn how to embody your emotions rather than take your anger out on the family – this really helps any women that find themselves feeling snappy or shouting at the kids by cultivating your wise inner parent to identify your needs
– Explore and reconnect with your deepest wants and desires, practising expressing your true authentic self in all areas of your life and speaking out about what you truly need without feeling cringy or ungrateful or selfish.
– Release self-sabotaging behaviour that leaves us feeling stuck, trapped, unfulfilled and tense in the body (particularly shoulders and hips and pelvic floor)
– Break free from destructive behaviour to reclaim our energy
Testimonial’s:
Many of Emma’s clients report a ripple effect happening across the whole family when they work with her:
Mom of 1 said “My partner just came in and said something to me that I would have usually reacted to, today I didn’t and that felt great. This meant that I didn’t raid the biscuit tin either as I didn’t feel like I needed to eat my emotions”
Another client of 3 children said “My partner came home and spoke nicely to me; I asked him if he had had some sort of therapy and he replied:
“No, I am simply communicating better, I have noticed how you are changing, and I like it, I want to follow what you have been doing so the house can become calmer”
After this workshop:
After this workshop you will feel lighter. You will have less tension in the body, more room to expand, more in control and a greater understanding of your emotions and how emotions are simply feedback from the body for us to look at a deeper level. Expect to have more time and energy for what you DO want over worrying and feeling emotional about what you don’t want.
Please Bring:
Please come with an open mind, bring water and notebook and wear comfortable clothes you can move in, and wear layers incase you feel hot or cold.

Reclaim Your Breath Workshop
2023-01-22 12:30 - 15:00 | Energy for Life Fitness & Yoga, 75 Sussex Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GQ, United Kingdom
Our breath should be diaphragmatic, effortless and deep. It should fill us with energy and provide a healthy body and mind. We all (or most of us) are born with this perfect breath, but then life happens, stress, repetitive movements, round posture, lack of exercise, and fatty processed foods are all influencing our breath. Over time these components overwrite our effortless breath into an unhealthy breathing pattern.
These newly learned breathing patterns can be the reason for enhanced anxiety, pain in the neck and shoulders, digestion issues, high blood pressure, breathlessness, and the list goes on and on.
Are you ready to RECLAIM YOUR BREATH?
In this workshop, we will discover and dismantle our unhealthy breathing patterns and bring our breath back to what it once was.
To regain the nourishing flow of breath, we will use specific asana, pranayama and relaxation techniques. Understanding our anatomy and habits will gain us the knowledge to use our breath to live a more calm, relaxed and nourished life.
This workshop includes:

physical asana practice
breath work (pranayama)
breath assessment
lecture
discussion

Social: EFL 7th Birthday Party
2022-09-10 17:00 - 19:30 | Energy for Life Fitness & Yoga, 75 Sussex Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GQ, United Kingdom
Come and help us celebrate making it to the ripe old age of 7 years old on Saturday 10th September from 5pm-7:30pm at the studio. We’ll be laying on some food and drinks, games and childrens entertainment so bring your friends and family along too. To help us plan numbers, please book in via the timetable or MINDBODY app for this event.
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Workshop: Handstands with Ben & Henry
2022-06-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Energy for Life Fitness & Yoga, 75 Sussex Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GQ, United Kingdom
A workshop perfect for you if you’ve played with handstands before and spent a little time upside (or almost!). We’ll identify a position or element that’s right for you to take away and work towards – your own specific goals are also welcome!

Workshop: Yoga & Thai Massage for Head, Neck & Shoulders
2022-05-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Energy for Life Fitness & Yoga, 75 Sussex Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GQ, United Kingdom
An afternoon exploring Thai massage as an incredible tool for self-care and awareness that can inform our broader yoga practise. Touch can bring us into our bodies and allow us to encounter from the outside in as well as the inside out what is held and where. You will be guided through shared Thai massage techniques, focussing on the head, neck and shoulders, that you can take home to share with friends and loved ones.
We will also explore playful, accessible and deeply expansive breathing and physical yoga practises to further ease out held tension.
We will be working in pairs so great to come with someone you would like to practise with, but you are also very welcome as you are.
Leonie is a Senior Yoga teacher in the Vajrasati school, and has been teaching since 2006, as well as being an established therapeutic Thai Massage practitioner. She is known for her clear, accessible and inclusive teaching and is passionate about sharing skills that improve her community’s wellbeing beyond the mat.
If you have particular physical or emotional needs that you would like to discuss before the workshop to ensure that you are nourished and held within the space, please do feel free to talk to email lcbtaylor@gmail.com.
£45 or £80 for 2 booking together
Both the individual pass and the double pass are available to purchase online or contact Tom on 07555058983 if you need assistance with booking.

EVENT: Family Treasure Hunt Fundraiser
2022-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Energy for Life Fitness & Yoga, 75 Sussex Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GQ, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun family outdoor activity designed for adults and kids to enjoy. A treasure hunt around Queens Park starting and ending at the studio. Non-members welcome and no booking necessary, just turn up. This is a free event, but we are hoping to raise funds for a local family to help fund therapies for their son who has a rare genetic disorder called 2q37 deletion syndrome. Suggested donation £4 per family / team.

Guest Workshop: Dance-Connect
2022-04-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Energy for Life Fitness & Yoga, 75 Sussex Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GQ, United Kingdom
Dance-Connect is dance and much more… It’s an opportunity to dance, and also a time to step out of doing in life and connect. Connect with what?

with yourself – the body, follow what feels good for your body
with others – consensual connection, relating non-verbally
with group / tribe – remembering what unites us
with environment / spirit – expanse, breath, meaning

This is a group session led by Julia of Heartnova, incorporating dance, embodiment exercises such as awareness and stretching, sometimes breath-work, and meditative experience.
Each session is different, but aims to create a structure where each person can have an experience of opening up to their own inner sensation, potential pleasure, and ability to experiment with what feels fun and nourishing for them in a group situation. No one does anything they don’t want to do. The group invites each person to develop self-care, in terms of personal boundaries, and it’s encouraged that a person can participate by either exploring an exercise or at any time sitting to the side to have some personal space. Simultaneously there is an invitation to be in “community-care” and to engage with others in a safe and nourishing way.
These sessions are a great way to exercise; dancing is so good for body, mind and spirit. It’s also a place to explore and experiment with personal boundaries in a conscious community. You’ll be invited into the sacred aspect of life, which can be reached through breath-work, stillness and meditations which are woven into the evening. This can bring a space for an individual to find their own inner meaning and guidance. This becomes more important in our busy, technological world to make space for inner sanctuary and finding personal wisdom.
Dance-Connects aims to be a safe, fun atmosphere and acts as a detox from the business of life! Many people have said they leave feeling expansive and uplifted! Regular attendance offers a place to practise the development of our creative expression, ease in our body, social interaction and overall well being. Frequent practice supports our humanity, for ourselves, each other and the world we live in.
Who’s it for?

adults who would like to dance
people with lots of dance, embodiment practice, and welcome those with less.

Julia brings a varied toolbox from training in Biodanza, Tantra, The Wheel of Consent and Ritual Play. She always aims to provide trauma-aware, consensual facilitation and has over 20 years experience working with people.

Workshop: Intro to Wild Movement with Nala
2022-03-26 11:00 - 13:30 | Energy for Life Fitness & Yoga, 75 Sussex Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0GQ, United Kingdom
This beginners workshop is a perfect opportunity to explore a variety of multi-disciplinary movement approaches to moving the body with skill, grace and athleticism that will overall improve fitness and longevity.
This workshop will leave you feeling inspired, reconnected and alive. Your perception of fitness may be challenged in a postive way. This workshop will truly rewild the spirit and give you an opportunity to feel truly connected to your body.
This workshop will be divided into two parts:

Wild Flow
This is a chance to explore a connection to the ground through various movement disciplines. We will include fundamental elements of Yoga, Animal Flow, Capoeria, Gymnastics and Handbalancing to unearth the body and allow it to move with softness and grace.
Wild Movement
This is an exciting opportunity to explore some of the various ways in how we evolved to move. Learn to skillfully hang, climb, lift, jump, crawl and vault your way to a stronger more athletic body.

10% of proceeds will be donated to supporting Ukraine through the IRC.
