Music and Wellbeing Day: Early morning yoga

Tickets £5

Start the day with a one-hour, open level, alignment-based yoga flow, especially designed for musicians and performers, but open to all.

Led by Elena Urioste – who is not only a violinist and co-director of Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective, but is also a qualified yoga instructor.

Participants must be aged 16 or over. Health disclaimer / waiver needs to be signed in venue on the day by participants. Undertaking this activity is at booker’s own risk. Venue has a hard polished stone floor. Please bring your own mat.

Many musicians, in their quest to fulfil the intellectual and emotional sides of their craft, overlook the more athletic components, which is perhaps less often discussed, but in many ways just as relevant to effective music-making. An athlete would never launch into his or her physical acrobatics without properly nurturing and preparing the body; similarly, musicians should consider what an immense physical undertaking it is to play an instrument.– Elena Urioste

Inspired to try yoga for your wellbeing? Read our interview with Elena about the power of yoga for musicians and performers

Further Kaleidoscope Music and Wellbeing Events

Thriving in the Spotlight – Panel discussion
Friday 28 February, 6pm
Sheldonian Theatre
A panel featuring members of the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective and special guest Professor Eric Clarke. Free (booking required).

Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective – Evening Concert
Friday 28 February, 7.30pm
Sheldonian Theatre
Experience the Sheldonian Theatre as never before in this unforgettable chamber concert. Relax on floor cushions or chairs encircling the performers and immerse yourself in themes of dreams, hope, and spirituality. With transcendent works by Beethoven, Golijov, Jessie Montgomery, and traditional folk music—including new arrangements by Tom Poster—this evening connects you with the visceral power and solace of the music through a deeper listening experience. Tickets from £15 (Students & Under 25’s £10).

Presented by the Cultural Programme at Oxford University