David Atkinson Yoga & Thai Massage

13/11/2025

Shift your practice beyond postures. Starting April 2026 I'm offering a 9 month Pranayama immersion course in Newcastle accredited by Yoga Alliance, suitable for dedicated Yoga practitioners and teachers who wish to deepen their practice.

Introductory details are on my site at www.yoganewcadtle.co.uk or hit the link in my bio.

For an expanded syllabus email me at hello@yoganewcastle.co.uk. There is also an early bird price up until February next year. 🙏

30/10/2025

This Saturday 8.30-9.00 I'll be online for a free breath/Pranayama session, link in the details of the Saturday class on my site. Get your lungs moving for the rest of the day.

Yoga classes for all in Newcastle with David Atkinson

22/10/2025

Starting April 2026 in Newcastle I'm delighted to be offering a 9 month Pranayama immersion course. Aimed at those with a minimum of 2 years Yoga experience or teachers the course builds in a systematic way with 8 Saturdays over the period held at Dinington village hall just outside Newcastle.

You will receive 👇

🙏 A teacher with over 26+ years experience.
🙏 A comprehensive manual detailing the practices.
🙏 Accredited by Yoga Alliance at 40 hours.
🙏 Support after the course has finished.
🙏 30+ foundational practices, guided visualization techniques.
🙏 Traditional Pranayama practices with variations.
🙏 For teachers how to introduce and teach effectively.
🙏 Zoom practice sessions.

And much, much more 👍

For a full syllabus and more information please contact David at hello@yoganewcastke.co.uk

www.yoganewcastle.co.uk

21/10/2025

Starting April 2026 - Yoga Pranayama immersion 9 month course, 8 Saturdays, 40 hours in total, over 30+ foundational breath/Pranayama practices, traditional Pranayama's, integration of Bandhas, Kyrias, background theory, ongoing support, aimed at Yoga teachers or those with over 2 years experience, the course is packed, accredited with Yoga Alliance, introductory info is on my site and for a full syllabus please email me at hello@yoganewcastle.co.uk.

Efficient breathing is key to enhancing overall health and wellbeing. In the Yoga tradition this has been known for thousands of years and Pranayama is the main practice for spiritual development.

28/09/2025

Thanks to everyone who came on my Yoga retreat at Kagyu Samyeling last weekend, I think it was the 15th retreat there. It's a place where when I arrive I slip into the vibe of it instantly. With the longer sessions we explore a deeper side to Yoga practice beyond Asana, hopefully to provide a deeper sense of release and self observation.

Next up there's an extended session at the Exchange on Saturday 18th October from 10.00-12.00 which will be the last one for the year.

Next April is the 9 month Pranayama immersion course in Newcastle, details via the link in the bio and for a more detailed syllabus email me at hello@yoganewcastle.co.uk.

www.yoganewcastle.co.uk

24/09/2025

Always time for a cup of tea when teaching. Thanks to for the invite to teach on her Yoga weekend at Brinkburn Priory the other week. I did a session on keys to headstand, so breaking the entry/exit and holding into it's individual parts.

As one of my teachers Brian Cooper used to say, if you can't do a posture break it down and practice it for a few months rather than rushing it.

Next up I'm doing a 2 hour extended practice on Saturday 18th October at The Exchange in North Shields. It will be about cultivating groundedness for the Autumn months.

Pranayama immersion course starts next April in Newcastle, 9 months at 1 Saturday per month. Link in bio 👍👍

Details for the course, classes, Thai massage all at 👇

www.yoganewcastle.co.uk

24/09/2025

to develop yourself beyond Asana? April 2026 Yoga Pranayama immersion 9 month course - 8 Saturdays, 40 hours in total - over 30+ foundational breath/Pranayama practices - traditional Pranayama's - integration of Bandhas - Kyrias - background theory - ongoing support - aimed at Yoga teachers or those with over 2 years experience, the course is packed, accredited with Yoga Alliance, introductory info is on my site and for a full syllabus please email me at hello@yoganewcastle.co.uk.
https://www.yoganewcastle.co.uk/yoga-pranayama-immersion.../

31/08/2025

After the summer break, classes are back on from Monday.

A favourite pass time, hanging out in a coffee shop, people watching, meditating on not having to do anything. This particular one is the oldest in Europe, founded in 1720. Rock and roll lifestyle 👍

🙏Beginners Tuesday drop-in, 7.45 -8.45pm starts on 23rd September.

🙏Places left for my Samye Ling Yoga retreat, 19th-21st September.

🙏Extended Yoga practice at the Exchange, North Shields on Saturday 18th October from 10.00-12.00.

🙏Pranayama immersion 9 month course starts April 2026, link in bio.

All details for these can be found at👇

www.yoganewcastle.co.uk

11/08/2025

Looking to develop yourself beyond Asana? April 2026 Yoga Pranayama immersion 9 month course - 8 Saturdays, 40 hours in total - over 30+ foundational breath/Pranayama practices - traditional Pranayama's - integration of Bandhas - Kyrias - background theory - ongoing support - aimed at Yoga teachers or those with over 2 years experience, the course is packed, accredited with Yoga Alliance, introductory info is on my site and for a full syllabus please email me at hello@yoganewcastle.co.uk.
https://www.yoganewcastle.co.uk/yoga-pranayama-immersion-course/

22/07/2025

Kaya Kriya - Body action 🕉

A lovely practice for dissolving tension and over thinking, loosening up the neck and shoulders, changing habitual patterns.

Connect with the breath.
Start with the feet first, inhale roll in, exhale roll out.
Then add in the arms and palms.
Then start the turning of the head.
Practice for 5 to 20 mins, then rest.

Remember, the arms and palms always go the opposite way to the legs and feet. 👌

Interested in learning this along with other cleansing practices, foundational breathwork and traditional Pranayama?

Go to my site via the bio link to find out about my Pranayama immersion course starting next April. Any questions email me at 👇👇

hello@yoganewcastle.co.uk

www.yoganewcastle.co.uk

Middlesbrough

21/07/2025

Switch off for the weekend! Yoga retreat at Kagyu Samye Ling, 19th-21st September. £249.00 for all Yoga sessions, meals, your own room in a place that is dedicated to practice. All details on the site and if you'd like to book email hello@yoganewcastle.co.uk
https://www.yoganewcastle.co.uk/yoga-workshops-newcastle/

16/07/2025

It's always nice to find that quiet inner space with Pranayama practice. A powerful way to reign in the senses and give the mind some time out. Adding in Bandhas changes it a lot, but this needs to be built up to in a step by step way over a long period of time. 👍

If you're interested in really delving into the breath, Pranayama, and much more, my Pranayama immersion course starts in Newcastle next April. All details are on the site (link in bio). For a full syllabus, email me at hello@yoganewcastle.co.uk.