Yoga

Ness who is the founder of NessYoga.co.uk. will be joining us at the WAExpo 2016, and offering her expertise in a FREE morning Yoga Session to kick start your day. She will also a be leading a free restorative session at the end of the day, to allow you to settle with all the inspiration. These sessions are perfect for people who want to try out Yoga for the first time, and equally fantastic for the more experienced, to centre themselves before and after the event.

Ness has studied under many teachers from all over the world, taking in teachings from India to London with international teachers from different aspects of Yoga. She has also been climbing for the last 10 years finding her love for the outdoors and Adventure, she has travelled across the world in pursuit.

She teaches Yoga for Climbers in Bristol and Therapeutic & Restorative Yoga. Working with Adventurers from all different walks of life, through to her therapeutic work with Cancer survivors, she encourages every-body to move, breathe and stretch.

Join her at the WAExpo for an energizing start to the event.

Only valid WAExpo ticket holders will be admitted to the Yoga Sessions. To attend, simply turn up at the correct time to the venue and follow the signs for the Women’s Adventure Expo. Our volunteer team will point you in the right direction. Please remember to bring a Yoga matt with you on the day!

Starter Session 9.00am at the Women’s Adventure Expo

Restorative Session 5.00pm at the Women’s Adventure Expo

Climbing

The Women’s Adventure Expo is delighted to partner with The Climbing Academy and Undercover Rock, the home of bouldering and climbing in Bristol. The Climbing centres will be offering FREE climbing sessions for valid WAExpo ticket holders on Sunday 9th October 2016, following the WAExpo.

TCA are dedicated to supporting women who climb, and are keen to introduce more women to the fast growing sport of Bouldering.

The Bouldering session at TCA are suitable for new, or non climbers, simply wishing to have a go. If you are already a competent climber then you will be able to climb for Free at Undercover Rock, or TCA within the opening hours on Sunday the 9th October.

To book your FREE bouldering or Climbing session please follow the links below. You will need to provide proof of a valid WAExpo 2016 ticket, when attending the session.

Bouldering Sessions www.theclimbingacademy.com

Climbing Sessions www.undercover-rock.com

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The WAExpo Main stage will set you alight with inspiration. Join us to hear our speaker’s incredible story’s and personal experiences, what is adventure really like when you are exhausted and alone? How does it feel to have completed an awe inspiring journey? What motivates these amazing women to push boundaries? Buy a ticket, take a seat and find out!

So, you know you love adventure, you know you want to live a life full of adventure, but how? Lowe Alpine and the WAExpo have created 4 inspiring sessions, which will lead you through the journey. From the first steps of making your dream a reality, to creating an ‘adventures’ life, telling the world about your adventure, and putting the business behind the adventure. Bring a big notebook, you’ll need it. Lowe Alpine will also have some fab goodies to give away during the sessions, so bring a bag too!

Thanks to small change in our event layout, we now have a little more room. This means their is no need to book or reserve the Lowe Alpine Guide to Adventure Sessions. However we do suggest you arrive 10 minutes early for the session, and secure your seat. WAExpo Members will have priority seating in all sessions.

Listen to the tales and experiences of some feisty women, women who have all followed adventure around the world, and back. From Ali Mahoney who a year ago, was sat in the audience just like you, and after being inspired to create her own adventure, is now back with us to share her story. To one of the UK’s most experienced adventurers, Belinda Kirk, sharing her vast experience and knowledge. These workshops will take you inside the mind of an adventurer, and allow you to understand how the ordinary, can become extraordinary, and that life begins on the other side of your fears!

Thanks to small change in our event layout, we now have a little more room. This means their is no need to book or reserve workshop sessions. However we do suggest you arrive 10 minutes early for workshops, and secure your seat. WAExpo Members will have priority seating in all workshops.

Women’s Adventure Expo 2016 Event Programme:

Main Stage

9.00 am
Early Doors for Optional Yoga on the 2nd floor terrace with Ness Yoga

9.30 am
Doors Open to Main Event

10.00 am
Welcome on the main stage by WAExpo 2016 Host Anna McNuff

The Lowe Alpine Guide to Adventure Sessions

10:30 am
Elise Downing –
The First Steps

11:30 am
Freestak -
Sharing Your Adventure

12:15pm
Announcements

12:30 pm
Lunch

1:30 pm
Becky Coles –
An Adventurers Life For Me Please

2.15 pm
Refreshments Break

2.30 pm
Lyndsay McLaren –
When Adventure Meets Business

Main Stage

10:30 am
Anna McNuff

11:30 am
Mollie Hughes

12:15 pm
Announcements

12:30 pm
Lunch

1:30 pm
Sarah Outen

2.15 pm
Refreshments Break

2.30 pm
Lois Pryce

WAEXpo Workshops

10:30 am
Adventure Syndicate –
Adventure Cycling

11:30 am
Belinda Kirk –
How Adventure Can Change Our Lives’

12:15
Announcements

12:30
Lunch

1:30 pm
Ali Mahoney - Cyclelogical

2.15 pm
Refreshments Break

2.30 pm
Jo Bradshaw – Never Give Up

Main Stage

3.15pm
Break

3.30pm
Women’s Adventure Expo Mountain Panel, with Becky Coles, Jo Bradshaw, Mollie Hughes and Shirin Shabestari, hosted by Anna McNuff. Please see our Main Stage page for further information.

4.15pm
Thank you and closing speech

5.00pm
Yoga on the 2nd floor terrace with Ness Yoga and last chance to talk to WAExpo Exhibitors

5.30pm
Event ends

 

Sunday 9th October

Sunday

FREE climbing and bouldering at The Climbing Academy and Undercover Rock in Bristol. More details and booking options are available by clicking on the link at the top of the page.

Do I need to book in advance for the Workshop and the Lowe Alpine sessions?

No, thanks to some recent alterations in our event layout, we have created more space for workshop seating. However, our workshop rooms are only designed to fit 40 people comfortably, so if you wish to attend a particular session or workshop, we advise that you arrive at the room 10 minutes before the session starts. Members will have priority seating on the front rows of all workshop rooms.

Is this programme suitable for all ages?

Yes, last year we welcomed several young girls to the event, and plenty of mature Ladies and Gentlemen. The content is best suited to 12 years and over, and the occasional expletive may pop out, due to the nature of describing extreme circumstance, or with the passion are speakers tell their story’s. All ages will be motivated and inspired by our speakers, and we have planned a programme which harnesses adventure as an accessible, and achievable activity.

Can I talk to the Speakers and ask Questions?

Yes, the Women’s Adventure Expo aim to deliver a personal atmosphere at all our events. We have found that a cycle of positive reinforcement benefits everyone, especially when time is created for our Speakers and audience to interact. This year in addition to our sessions Q&A time, we have an allocated speakers corner, to the side of the main stage. We will be encouraging all of our speakers to interact with members of the audience here after their sessions. However, we do ask that conversations wrap up, or continue later when the next session begins.

Will I have time to eat and drink with so much going on?

Yes, don’t worry we understand you don’t want to miss a thing, and want time to network in our breaks, so we have included lunch and refreshments with your ticket! These will be served right next to our Workshop rooms and Main Stage area, you will be able to re-fuel, stay focused and network all at the same time! If you have special dietary need’s please contact us via the Contact Page, and we will be happy to answer your enquiry.