'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!
All classes at Shanti Path will be online for the foreseeable future.
Classes will also take a different format.
Instead of 1.5 hour classes, sessions will be shorter - just 45 minutes.
That said, there will be times when longer sessions are offered.
There will also be early morning sessions from 8am to 8.45am, which were not on offer before.
All classes will be mixed level, and I will give a short description of the class each time I send out a link. The Zoom link will be sent out the day beforehand.
Instead of signing up to a specific class, you can attend any or all classes. The monthly fee is €40.
If you feel you will only make 1 class a week, then you pay €5 per class.
The fee will be paid at the end of the month rather than the beginning so you can see which option is most advantageous to you.
If you can't afford either of those options, then pay what you can.
This is like an honesty box - a trust system.
I won't be counting how many times you attend in the week, or in the month.
And please know, I am very happy to offer these classes no matter what you pay.
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: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am - 8.45am
Evening Classes: Wednesdays and Fridays from 6pm - 6.45pm
Yoga Nidra: Sundays from 7pm - 7.40pm
Chanting: The Maha Mrityunjaya Healing Mantra will be offered some Saturday evenings at 8pm. Dates to be advised.
Booking: With me Daniele on WhatsApp if you have it: 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 Tuesday 2 March.
What you will need: 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 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.
If you find your feet slipping when you do the practices, you might want to invest in a yoga mat. There are lots of ecological yoga mats on the market and there are lots of other options than Amazon. Just type in eco yoga mats and see! I can't recommend one over the other.
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.
