In this free and welcoming session, you’ll learn how to reduce stress and anxiety using one of the most powerful tools you already have: your breath.
This practical class is designed to help you identify the signs of stress in your body and mind, and gently guide you toward restoring balance using simple, effective breathing techniques. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply in need of a moment of calm, you’ll leave with easy-to-use tools that can support your well-being anytime, anywhere.
Through guided exercises and gentle breathwork, we’ll explore:
How to recognise stress and anxiety patterns in your daily life
Why the breath is such a powerful tool for emotional regulation
A variety of simple breathing techniques to calm the nervous system
How to use breath as a grounding practice in moments of overwhelm
A short relaxation practice to integrate what you’ve learned
No previous experience needed—just bring yourself, comfortable clothing, and a willingness to breathe.
Come as you are. Leave feeling more grounded, peaceful, and connected to your inner calm.
Open to all – everyone welcome.
This FREE class is for Adults and is sponsored by Community Fund, Awards for All
By attending this class you release the teacher, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, physical reaction, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending.
Pictures will be taken during the workshop, if you prefer not to be in them, please inform the teacher.
Designed to promote deep relaxation and mindfulness through a thoughtfully slower-paced practice, this nurturing class offers a sanctuary from the demands of daily life. Led by experienced instructor Kirstine Henderson, each session focuses on gentle stretching and accessible exercises that honor your body's natural rhythm and capabilities, making it welcoming for practitioners of all ages, fitness levels, and experience.
Throughout the class, you'll be guided through a carefully curated sequence of calming poses that work harmoniously to enhance flexibility, improve balance, and cultivate overall well-being. The emphasis is on moving with intention rather than intensity, allowing you to truly listen to your body and respond to its needs. Each posture is offered with modifications and variations, ensuring that everyone can participate comfortably and safely.
Whether you are completely new to yoga and taking your first steps onto the mat, or you're a seasoned practitioner seeking a soothing way to unwind and reconnect with yourself, this class provides a supportive and non-judgmental environment. You'll discover how gentle movement can be profoundly transformative, helping you release physical tension while quieting mental chatter.
Meeting in the studio 11.15 to leave to the park if the weather allowed. Mats provided
This class sponsored by Awards for All, Community Fund
We prioritize the area of Gorgie-Dalry-Saughton where our studio is based.
By attending this class you release the teacher, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending.
Breathe to Restore: Reclaiming Energy & Balance
"Breathe to Restore" is a nurturing space to pause, reset, and replenish. Through restorative self-compassion practices, and gentle reflection, you’ll reclaim your energy and rebuild balance—supporting long-term wellbeing from the inside out.
Together we will:
Identify early signs of emotional fatigue
Practice restorative breathwork to calm and re-energise
Discover self-compassion tools and daily rituals for sustainable wellbeing
Connect in a supportive space focused on healing and renewal
This FREE class is for Adults and is sponsored by Community Fund, Awards for All
By attending this class you release the teacher, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, physical reaction, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending.
Pictures will be taken during the workshop, if you prefer not to be in them, please inform the teacher.
A mandala is basically a circle that becomes this beautiful container to hold all your ideas and emotions. We're gonna kick off our workshop together with this really relaxing meditation – complete with crystals and incense – to quiet that busy mind and find the right focus and concentration you need to create your mandala.
Once you're feeling ready and calm, you'll create your own personal mandala using different beans, letting your imagination run wild. (we'll glue them on paper)
While you're working, I'll be sharing the history, process, and meaning behind mandalas in a super easy way – we'll explore everything from how they show up in nature to their role in religion and art. I'll show you some incredible pictures of mandalas from around the world that'll blow your mind.
When your wonderful work is done, I'll guide you through a creative visualization to reconnect with your inner center.
Then here's the beautiful part – you'll choose 3 beans from your mandala and plant them with some cotton and water by your window at home. You get to watch them germinate and grow, and they'll become your new seeds for the coming months.
It's this amazing cycle – from creating your mandala circle to planting actual seeds that will grow into new life. Your inner work becomes outer growth, literally.
This class is sponsored by Community Fund, Awards for All and run by Giada Gaslini, from School of Shamanism
It is FREE and is aimed at adults, women, etnic minorities, any individuals from low-income background. Suitable for all levels experience.
By attending this class you release the teacher, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, physical reaction, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending.
Pictures will be taken during the workshop, if you prefer not to be in them, please inform the teacher.
In this free and welcoming session, you’ll learn how to reduce stress and anxiety using one of the most powerful tools you already have: your breath.
This practical class is designed to help you identify the signs of stress in your body and mind, and gently guide you toward restoring balance using simple, effective breathing techniques. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply in need of a moment of calm, you’ll leave with easy-to-use tools that can support your well-being anytime, anywhere.
Through guided exercises and gentle breathwork, we’ll explore:
How to recognise stress and anxiety patterns in your daily life
Why the breath is such a powerful tool for emotional regulation
A variety of simple breathing techniques to calm the nervous system
How to use breath as a grounding practice in moments of overwhelm
A short relaxation practice to integrate what you’ve learned
No previous experience needed—just bring yourself, comfortable clothing, and a willingness to breathe.
Come as you are. Leave feeling more grounded, peaceful, and connected to your inner calm.
Open to all – everyone welcome.
This FREE class is for Adults and is sponsored by Community Fund, Awards for All
By attending this class you release the teacher, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, physical reaction, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending.
Pictures will be taken during the workshop, if you prefer not to be in them, please inform the teacher.
Cosmic Path-Weekly Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga Inspired flow suitable for beginners with Adriana. 1 hour yoga and meditation class on Wednesdays at Art and Spirituality CIC, Edinburgh.
Breathe Through It: Managing Stress & Emotional Overload
"Breathe Through It" is a grounding, practical workshop designed to help you better understand stress, regulate overwhelming emotions, and restore inner balance. Through learning strategies and supportive connection, you'll leave with tools to manage pressure and reconnect with calm — both in the moment and long term.
Together we will:
Develop a deeper understanding of how stress affects the body and mind
Learn techniques to calm the nervous systemExplore self-regulation
Connect with others in a supportive space for emotional release and resilience
This FREE class is for Adults and is sponsored by Community Fund, Awards for All
By attending this class you release the teacher, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, physical reaction, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending.
Pictures will be taken during the workshop, if you prefer not to be in them, please inform the teacher.
Delivered In-Person in EdinburghEdinburgh
FREE
13th SEPTEMBER FREE BROCH MAKING ART WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN
Would you like to add a persona touch to your old coat?
Change a look of your favourite cardigan?
Wearing a customised, handmade brooch could completely change your look so why not to join us for a 2-hour brooch making workshop, where you will learn very basic stitching and working with various upcycled fabrics including felt, tweed and tartan scraps.
If you prefer to use your own materials or have some pieces of sentimental value you would like to use, you are more than welcome to bring them along.
During this workshop, we will also touch on the theory of colours and how they can affect and change our moods.
This workshop is led by Anna Baran, a trauma informed designer, artist, and maker based in the north of Edinburgh. She has always drawn inspiration from the sea, with her walks to local beaches, particularly Wardie Bay during the lockdown, becoming not only a source of new ideas for her artistic practice but also a way to gather materials such as driftwood, pieces of plastic ropes, and seashells.
Anna has consistently sought to incorporate upcycled materials into her art, using her work to raise environmental awareness and promote art as an accessible medium for self-expression, regardless of financial circumstances.
In addition to participating in various art exhibitions and fashion-related events, she has delivered a wide range of art and craft workshops to diverse communities across Edinburgh.
This FREE workshop is for Adults women only and is sponsored by CORRA and HENRY DUNCAN GRANTS
By attending this class you release Anna Baran, Giada Gaslini and Art and Spirituality Cic, from any liability arising out of any personal injuries, emotional or physical release, death, physical reaction, expectations of results, theft in the venue or damages that may happen to people and objects while attending.
Pictures will be taken during the workshop, if you prefer not to be in them, please inform the teacher.