The Log Shed · Seaview · Isle of Wight

Workshops

A day, a couple of mornings, or a six-week course, to go further than a class ever allows. Small groups, no rush, and time to actually feel what changes.

Where
The Log Shed, Seaview
Format
Days, mornings & courses
Group size
Small
Suitable for
See each workshop
Equipment
All provided
What a workshop is

Time to take one thing apart properly

A class gives you an hour and a half and a room full of people. A workshop gives you a whole day and a handful — enough time to slow a posture right down, find out what it is actually asking of your body, and put it back together differently.

Emma teaches these the way she teaches everything: the philosophy alongside the physiology, language and poetry woven through, and no gimmicks. Expect to be looked at properly, adjusted where it helps, and left alone where it doesn't.

They run at The Log Shed at The Timbers in Seaview — a quiet building a few minutes from the sea, with room for everyone to move and somewhere to sit down afterwards with a cup of tea.

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Subject, taken
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Tea breaks, at
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Years of teaching
behind it
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Gimmicks
Emma Spencer-Goodier
What's coming up

Four workshops

7Nov
Saturday 7 November 2026 · from afternoon

Yoga & Freediving

An afternoon exploring pranayama, meditation and asana alongside the art of freediving — and the surprising overlap between them: mental clarity, control of the nervous system, relaxation and surrender. Co-hosted by Emma and Claire Kemp of Esprit Freedivers.

  • First: afternoon yoga, breathwork and meditation indoors
  • Then: freediving in the pool
  • Expert guidance and all the equipment you need
  • Pool access included

Or book directly with Claire: claire@espritfreedivers.com · 07990 517101 · espritfreedivers.com

9Nov · 6 weeks
Mondays from 9 November 2026 · evenings

The Electric Yogi

The Electric Body: Ancient Wisdom, Contemporary Context

A six-week immersion for teachers and seasoned practitioners. When posture becomes steady, practice shifts toward the subtle forces that govern movement, mood and mind. Six sessions in the traditional energetic architectures of yoga, grounding advanced philosophy in modern experience.

  • Focused inquiry, targeted breathwork and subtle body practices
  • Deconstruct subconscious holding patterns to restore real energetic capacity
  • Bridge classical Vedantic and Tantric teachings with modern living
  • For teachers, and students with at least four years of practice
£150 for six sessionsAsk about suitability →Book →
29Nov
Sunday 29 November 2026 · 8:30am – 5:30pm

Sunday Sangha — Yoga Retreat Day

A chance to drop into the sweet rhythms of retreat and practise fully the delights of meditation, pranayama and yoga asana. A themed day for full expression and immersion — more in the style and at the pace of a retreat than a workshop.

  • Mornings flowing and dynamic
  • Afternoons for refinement, insight and restorative practice
  • A light lunch included
  • Intermediate to advanced — not suitable for beginners
28& 29 Dec
Monday 28 & Tuesday 29 December 2026 · 8:30 – 11:30am

The Betwixtmas Sessions

Two mornings of full and extended practice in the quiet days between Christmas and New Year — precious, intentional space for moving into 2027 with love, peace and awareness.

  • Two mornings, 8:30 to 11:30am
  • Full, extended practice
  • A gentle, intentional close to the year
£50 for both morningsBook →
Before you come

What to expect

Who they're for

It depends on the day

Each workshop says who it's for. The Sunday Sangha retreat days are for intermediate to advanced practitioners and aren't suitable for beginners. If you're not sure which suits you, ask Emma — she'll tell you honestly.

What to bring

Not much

Mats, blocks, straps, bolsters and blankets are all here. Bring layers, because you'll get warm and then very still, something to write in if you like taking notes, and a water bottle.

Food

Lunch

The Sunday Sangha includes a light lunch. Yoga & Freediving is an afternoon workshop, and the Betwixtmas Sessions are mornings only and finish before lunch.

Booking

By email, personally

Send Emma an email with the workshop you'd like and she'll confirm the place and how to pay. No booking system, no automated reminders — if you need to change something, you're talking to the person teaching it.

“A peaceful, quietening of the mind in a trusting environment.”

Where

The Log Shed, Seaview

Workshops run at The Log Shed at The Timbers, on Eddington Road in Seaview — a quiet corner of the island, a few minutes' walk from the sea.

There's room to park, somewhere warm to sit between sessions, and the sort of stillness that makes a long afternoon of practice possible.

The Log Shed, The Timbers
Eddington Rd, Seaview, Isle of Wight, PO34 5EB
07880 558599

A typical day

How a retreat day runs

08:30
Arrive and settle
Morning
Flowing, dynamic practice
Midday
A light lunch, together
Afternoon
Refinement, insight and restorative practice
17:30
Close
Everything you need to know

Frequently asked questions

Coming along

Do I need much experience?
It depends on the workshop. The Sunday Sangha retreat days are for intermediate to advanced practitioners. For the others, a reasonably regular practice is enough — ask Emma if you're unsure.
Can I come on my own?
Most people do. The groups are small enough that nobody stays a stranger for long.
What should I wear and bring?
Something you can move in, plus layers — you'll warm up and then go very still. Bring water, and a notebook if you like writing things down. All the equipment is here.
What if I have an injury?
Tell Emma when you book. Almost everything can be adapted, but she'd rather know beforehand than find out halfway through the afternoon.

Practicalities

Is lunch included?
On the Sunday Sangha, yes — a light lunch is included. Yoga & Freediving is an afternoon workshop, and the Betwixtmas Sessions finish before lunch.
How do I book?
Email Emma with the workshop you'd like. She'll confirm your place and let you know how to pay. For the Yoga & Freediving day you can also book directly with Claire at Esprit Freedivers.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's room to park at The Timbers.
Can you run one for my group?
Sometimes, yes. If you've a group of friends or a club who'd like a day put together for you, get in touch and Emma will tell you what's possible.
Want a place?

Email Emma

Say which workshop you'd like and she'll confirm your place. If you're not sure which suits you, describe your practice and she'll tell you honestly.

The Log Shed, The Timbers, Eddington Rd, Seaview, Isle of Wight, PO34 5EB

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