'When head, heart and hands unite, an ordinary moment can become divine.' Swami Niranjananda Saraswati
Challenging Times Call for Flexibility and Openness ... and a good Internet Signal!
Autumn Classes 2021 will see limited classes in person here at Shanti Path as well as online classes.
Initially, I am offering a 4-week term of classes for the month of September, starting on Monday 6th.
Classes will either be 1 hour or 1.5 hours in length.
Classes in person at the centre will be limited to 8 people instead of 14.
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Early morning classes will be held online via Zoom - there is a special monthly price of €60 if you wish to attend them all.
Otherwise 1 or 2 morning classes for the month will cost €28 or €56.
The Thursday evening mixed level class will cost €40 for the 4 weeks.
The 2 in-room classes will cost €60 each for the month (working out at €15 per class).
See the weekly schedule below
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If you are experiencing financial difficulties, I can offer a discount for online classes.
I hope you will feel as supported and nurtured by these classes, as I feel in giving them.
Love and OMs
Daniele (Danaroopa)
Morning Classes: Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7.30am - 8.30am (Online, mixed level)
Tuesday Morning from 10.30am - 12pm (In room, mixed level)
Evening Classes: Mondays from 5.30pm - 7pm (In room, beginners/gentle)
Thursdays from 7pm - 8.30pm (Online, mixed level)
All classes will include yoga postures/asana and breathwork/pranayama.
The 1.5 hour classes will include yoga nidra relaxation and/or meditation.
Chanting: The Maha Mrityunjaya Healing Mantra will be offered some Saturday evenings at 8pm.
Booking: With me Daniele on WhatsApp or text: 087-6692792.
Zoom links will be sent by WhatsApp and by email.
My email is: yaha_daniele@hotmail.com
Dates: The next monthly programme will start on Monday 6 September 2021
What you will need:
- For those of you joining the online classes, you will need to subscribe to Zoom which is very easy and free of charge. Just type Zoom into your browser bar and follow the instructions.
- You will also need a yoga mat, a couple of cushions and a blanket. If you don't have a non-slip yoga mat, fold a blanket in half length ways and use that instead (it is worth investing in a good, ecological yoga mat - they last years!)
- For those of you coming to the yoga room, you will need to bring your own yoga mat, cushion and blanket.
- You will need to use a mask when you are arriving and leaving. You can leave the mask off while you are practising.
- As the room will be ventilated, bring a jumper and socks in case you feel cold.
- Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell or have been in contact with a confirmed Covid case. In this case you are welcome to join online for that session.
- Let's all be sensible and responsible and enjoy our time together.
I'm looking forward to seeing you soon
To help you choose your class, a description of some levels is given below.
Beginners/Progressive Beginners:
practise 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 Progressive Beginners, as there are no complete beginners joining the class, what has been learned in the previous term is consolidated, deepened and expanded. Physical postures become a little stronger,
Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) is learned and perfected, & pranayama and concentration techniques are developed.
practise 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 Progressive Beginners, as there are no complete beginners joining the class, what has been learned in the previous term is consolidated, deepened and expanded. Physical postures become a little stronger,
Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation) is learned and perfected, & pranayama and concentration techniques are developed.
Continuation 1:
As students move on in their yoga practice, they are introduced to the Classical Yoga Poses which work directly on the Chakras (See description of Chakras under 'Practices'). Stronger standing poses, including balance poses, are explored and there is a deepening of understanding of the effect of Asana from an energetic point of view.
Students are also introduced to more advanced breathing practices such as Bhastrika and Ujjayi Pranayamas, Yoga Nidra is developed and meditation is introduced.
Continuation 2:
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 and flexibility is increased and awareness deepened by holding postures for longer.
Students continue to practice and develop the Pranayama techniques introduced the previous term. They are combined with mudras and bandhas (See under 'Practices') 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 and flexibility is increased and awareness deepened by holding postures for longer.
Students continue to practice and develop the Pranayama techniques introduced the previous term. They are combined with mudras and bandhas (See under 'Practices') for a deepening effect.
Meditation and concentration techniques are expanded.
Established:
Practices become more subtle and meditative. The full Classical Yoga sequence is practised,
which includes inversions and stronger back bends.
In general, the physical postures get stronger while the awareness goes deeper.
Energy practices are developed and expanded, including pranayama and practices from prana vidya.
More time is given to meditations such as Antar Mouna and Ajapa Japa.
Mantra (sacred sound) also features in classes, and Yoga Nidra is longer and deeper.
Generally, the pace is slower and practices more internalised.
The student begins to understand the progression of yoga from the gross to the more subtle.
Practices become more subtle and meditative. The full Classical Yoga sequence is practised,
which includes inversions and stronger back bends.
In general, the physical postures get stronger while the awareness goes deeper.
Energy practices are developed and expanded, including pranayama and practices from prana vidya.
More time is given to meditations such as Antar Mouna and Ajapa Japa.
Mantra (sacred sound) also features in classes, and Yoga Nidra is longer and deeper.
Generally, the pace is slower and practices more internalised.
The student begins to understand the progression of yoga from the gross to the more subtle.
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 Beginners Yoga classes and in the Deep Relaxation class.
More information from Daniele 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 Beginners Yoga classes and in the Deep Relaxation class.
More information from Daniele on 087-6692792
* Handouts and photocopies support all courses.
