'When head, heart and hands unite, an ordinary moment can become divine.' Swami Niranjananda Saraswati
Weekly Classes from April 16, 2018
6-week courses €60.
Relaxation Course €45
Deep Relaxation: Mondays 4.30pm - 5.30 pm
Gentle Continuation; Mondays 7 - 8.30pm
Beginners: Wednesdays 10.30am - 12pm
Continuation: Thursdays 7.30pm - 9pm
Continuation: Thursdays 10.30am - 12pm
Established: Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9pm
Established: Tuesdays 10.30am - 12pm
Evening Beginners Course: Tuesday 7pm - 8.30pm with Nitya
Runs for 12 weeks from March 6. Cost: €120
Gentle Continuation; Mondays 7 - 8.30pm
Beginners: Wednesdays 10.30am - 12pm
Continuation: Thursdays 7.30pm - 9pm
Continuation: Thursdays 10.30am - 12pm
Established: Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9pm
Established: Tuesdays 10.30am - 12pm
Evening Beginners Course: Tuesday 7pm - 8.30pm with Nitya
Runs for 12 weeks from March 6. Cost: €120
To help you choose your class, a description of the various levels is given below.
Gentle/beginners:
practice gentle movements which work all the joints of the body encouraging
energy to flow into particular areas while also stimulating and energising the
digestive system. The over-all effect is a release of stress and tension as the
mind and body relax, along with an improvement in flexibility and energy. Breath
awareness is explored and deep relaxation experienced through yoga nidra.
A firm foundation is established for stronger, deeper practices. With Beginners 2,
as there are no new-comers joining the class, what has been learned in the last term
can be deepened and expanded by moving on slowly together.
practice gentle movements which work all the joints of the body encouraging
energy to flow into particular areas while also stimulating and energising the
digestive system. The over-all effect is a release of stress and tension as the
mind and body relax, along with an improvement in flexibility and energy. Breath
awareness is explored and deep relaxation experienced through yoga nidra.
A firm foundation is established for stronger, deeper practices. With Beginners 2,
as there are no new-comers joining the class, what has been learned in the last term
can be deepened and expanded by moving on slowly together.
Gentle Continuation:
As students move on with their yoga practice, they learn the dynamic sequence called Surya Namaskara - Sun Salutation. This is the main focus of the physical part of the class, although many other postures are also practised and perfected.
Students are also introduced to more subtle breathing practices such as Bhramari and Ujjayi pranayamas, yoga nidras are deepened and meditation is introduced.
Continuation:
Once Surya Namaskara is perfected variations are brought in, and the practice may be done with a focus on the corresponding chakra or with a mantra. There is a deepening of understanding of chakras, their location and how to activate them.
Meanwhile, strength will be built and awareness deepened by holding postures for longer.
More advanced pranayama practices are introduced and developed. They are combined with mudras and bandhas for a deepening effect.
Meditation and concentration techniques are expanded.
Once Surya Namaskara is perfected variations are brought in, and the practice may be done with a focus on the corresponding chakra or with a mantra. There is a deepening of understanding of chakras, their location and how to activate them.
Meanwhile, strength will be built and awareness deepened by holding postures for longer.
More advanced pranayama practices are introduced and developed. They are combined with mudras and bandhas for a deepening effect.
Meditation and concentration techniques are expanded.
Established:
Practices become more subtle and meditative. Classical yoga postures are
explored, which include inversions and stronger back bends.
In general, the physical postures get stronger while the awareness goes deeper.
Energy practices are developed and expanded, pranayama deepens and more time
is given to meditation.
Mantra (sacred sound) can also feature in classes.
Generally, the pace is slower and practices more internalised.
Practices become more subtle and meditative. Classical yoga postures are
explored, which include inversions and stronger back bends.
In general, the physical postures get stronger while the awareness goes deeper.
Energy practices are developed and expanded, pranayama deepens and more time
is given to meditation.
Mantra (sacred sound) can also feature in classes.
Generally, the pace is slower and practices more internalised.
Free Yoga Courses
A free course of gentle yoga is offered each term at Shanti Path to
people who have suffered from cancer within the previous 2 years.
Valid in Gentle Yoga classes and in the Deep Relaxation class.
More information from Danaroopa on 087-6692792
* Handouts and photocopies support all courses.
A free course of gentle yoga is offered each term at Shanti Path to
people who have suffered from cancer within the previous 2 years.
Valid in Gentle Yoga classes and in the Deep Relaxation class.
More information from Danaroopa on 087-6692792
* Handouts and photocopies support all courses.