Workshops at Masala Festival
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GemArts Masala Festival A weeklong festival celebrating a mix and blend of the finest South Asian Arts and Culture
Monday 11th July
Meditation @ The Newcastle Buddhist Centre
5:30pm – 6:30pm / FREE donations welcome
Drop-in introduction to meditation class for beginners and those who want to meditate with others.
5:30pm – 6:30pm / FREE donations welcome
Drop-in introduction to meditation class for beginners and those who want to meditate with others.
Tuesday 12th July
Mum and Baby Postnatal Yoga @ The Nest, Low Fell
1pm – 2pm / £8 Mention GemArts Masala Festival for discounts
Contact Caireen Hart caireenhart@gmail.com
Connect, bond and have fun with your baby. Ease your way back into exercise with Yoga. Stretch, strengthen and tone your body and learn simple breathing and relaxation techniques to help you enjoy motherhood.
Wednesday 13th July
Bollywood dance @ Trinity Square, Gateshead
12:00pm – 12:40pm and 1:00pm – 1:40pm / FREE
We’ve teamed up with Trinity Square to bring fun Bollywood dance workshops for shoppers, lunch breakers and families to try.
Bollywood dance @ Yoga Station, Whitley Bay
7pm – 8pm / Adult £5 Child £4
Contact GemArts 0191 440 4124 info@gemarts.org
Come and try one of the most famous, fun modern dance styles from Indian Bollywood Film, fusing Indian classical dance, folk dance, Bhangra, Hip Hop, Salsa, Jazz and Belly Dancing!
Iyengar Yoga @ The Nest, Low Fell
7pm – 8:30pm / £8 Mention GemArts Masala Festival for discounts
Contact Nicola 07841514619 nicolascheel@hotmail.com
B.K.S. Iyengar’s method of learning yoga is now the most widely practised in the world. Iyengar Yoga increases suppleness, strength and stamina, improves posture and concentration and quietens the mind to promote well-being.
Thursday 14th July
Bollywood dance @ The Nest
4:30pm – 5:30pm / Adult £5 Child £4
Contact GemArts 0191 440 4124 info@gemarts.org
Come and try one of the most famous, fun modern dance styles from Indian Bollywood Film, fusing Indian classical dance, folk dance, Bhangra, Hip Hop, Salsa, Jazz and Belly Dancing!
Cooking demonstration @ Ury Restaurant, Newcastle
6pm – 8pm / £30
Contact Ury 0191 232 7799
Take a culinary journey to Kerala, as head chef at Ury shows you how to create authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine. Includes demonstration, top tips, and a delicious meal.
Friday 15th July
DOGA @ The Yoga Station Whitley Bay
DOGA with Q&A 2:30pm - 4pm / Adult £7 Child £5
Children's DOGA 5pm– 6pm / Adult £7 Child £5
Contact GemArts 0191 440 4124 info@gemarts.org
Love Yoga? Love dogs?
Join us at the Yoga Station as Mahny Djahanguiri, founder and author of international bestselling book DOGA - Yoga for you and your dog (Hamlyn) delivers insight into this rewarding, relaxing and ultimate bonding experience.
The 2:30pm session will include Mahny's demonstration with Robbie, her Maltese terrier, followed by Q&A. Participants are welcome to join in with or without their own dog. Bringing your pet is subject to T&Cs. Dogs must be social, neutered, vaccinated and owners must have insurance for their dog. Dogs must be owned by the participant attending the session. Please call GemArts to find out more.
The 5pm - 6pm session is aimed at children aged 15 and under. Adult must accompany children under 12 (one accompanying adult per child goes free). Again Robbie will join Mahny for this class.
Saturday 16th July
Rangoli @ Trinity Square Gateshead
11:30am – 2:30pm / FREE / Drop in, no booking required
We’ve teamed up with Trinity Square to bring vibrant and decorative Indian Rangoli art workshops for shoppers, lunch breakers and families to try.
Sunday 17th July
Mini Mela @ Live Garden, Newcastle Quayside
11am – 3pm / FREE / Drop in, no booking required
Masala Festival finale brings Live Garden to life with all the fun of the bazaar, featuring arts and crafts, music and performance, food, drink, and two very special performances of ATMA Dance’s The Magic Fish on NewcastleGateshead Quayside.
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| Date | Monday 25th July 2016 |
| Duration | Monday 11 - Sunday 17 July |
| Cost | Various |
| Venue | Various |
| Booking Details : Various, see details. | |
