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Hatha Yoga and Meditation weekend retreat with Lisa Petersen
February 22nd – 24th 2013
Weekend retreat: €300. Click here for prices to include single room or unwaged discounts
Summary of hatha yoga weekend retreat
This retreat consists of an inviting and uplifting timetable over the weekend of
- classes by very experienced yoga and meditation teacher Lisa Petersen
- introduction to meditation and deepening of your practice
- breathing practices and breath awareness
- Yoga Nidra deep relaxation
- Hatha yoga classes
- delicious vegetarian meals
- comfortable accommodation at the centre
- guided outing on Saturday by an experienced guide
- sample local cuisine at one of the local restaurants or cafes
- enjoy meeting like minded people in this relaxed friendly environment
Treat yourself to a stress free weekend of inspiring yoga, calming meditation, relaxing yoga nidra, amazing vegetarian food, and outdoor walks in the hills and by the sea.
An ideal weekend to let go of the stresses and strains of everyday life and to let go into a very peaceful and tranquil environment with a gifted teacher and share some time with like minded people.
Who this hatha yoga retreat is suitable for
This weekend is suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced including yoga teachers and regular practitioners.
There is no comparison made between people, and each person practices at a level which is appropriate to them at the current point in time. -
Arrival on Friday 22nd February 2013
Time Activity 5:30 – 7:00 pm Arrival & Registration 7:00 pm Dinner 8:00 – 8:30 pm Karma Yoga 9:00 pm Introduction to the retreat 9:15 – 10:00 pm Breathwork and Yoga Nidra deep relaxation Saturday’s timetable
Time Activity 8:00 – 8:30 am Meditation including intro for beginners 8:30 – 10:00 am Hatha yoga class 10:00 am Breakfast 10:45 am Karma yoga 11:15 – 2:00 pm Outdoor trip into the Burren 2:00 pm Lunch at local restaurant or cafe 4:00 pm Approx return to centre 4:00 – 5:00 pm Free Time 5:00 – 6:30 pm Hatha Yoga Class 7:00 pm Dinner 7:45 – 8:15 pm Karma yoga 8:00 – 9:00 pm Free time 9:00 – 9:30 pm Meditation Close of retreat on Sunday 24th February 2013
Time Activity 8:00 – 8:30 am Meditation 8:30 – 10:00 am Hatha yoga class 10:00 am Breakfast 10:45 am Karma yoga 12:00 – 13:00 pm Hatha Yoga class and Q&A 13:00 pm Lunch 13:30 am Karma yoga 14:00 pm Depart -
Instructor Bio Lisa Petersen
Lisa Petersen first came across yoga when she spent 2.5 years in India in 2000. Lisa was ‘captured by the Ease, Grace and Peace’ and yoga has become a central part of her life since then.
During her time in India Lisa also began vipassana meditation and naturally began practicing yoga and meditation on her own right from the start as she had plenty of time in India and felt naturally drawn to the practices.
Read more Lisa Petersen’s full Bio
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I appreciate Lisa´s style of teaching very much, I found her as a kind, very attentive and authentic teacher who displayed a great sense of humour. Her warm calming voice and clear instructions made it easy to join into the awareness of the body when the eyes were closed in inquiries. … Sandra Dietinger, Austria
Description of Hatha Yoga retreat
Tune in, feel from within and ‘Let Go’ with Lisa
Who is the course suitable for
This weekend is suitable for everybody and each will receive the right level of information that you are ready for, and the inspiration to either take up yoga as a daily practice, or to deepen your understanding and practice and to inspire you to delve deeper and let go to the inner sense of freedom, grace and love that is within every one of us.
This yoga weekend will include yoga postures and flowing sequences, breathing exercises, guided relaxation and mindfulness meditation techniques.
Lisa is a very experienced yoga teacher and also a trainer on yoga teacher training courses and brings a depth of knowledge combined with a very clear understandable way of teaching delivered in a humorous, caring and attentive way.
She gives variations on postures so that her classes are suitable for complete beginners, while those more experienced practitioners will be given variations to challenge each person at the appropriate level and also inspirational teaching to help bring understanding and insight into the practices.
This weekend is suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced including yoga teachers and regular practitioners.
There is no comparison made between people, and each person practices at a level which is appropriate to them at the current point in time.
The weekend will include the following:
• Asana and Vinyasa – Asanas are yoga postures. Vinyasa is a series of flowing movement sequences co-ordinated with rhythmic breathing. Together, they develop steadiness, strength and vitality as well as fluidity, ease and release. As a result, we feel more at home in our bodies.
• Pranayama or Breathing Exercises – We are always breathing. Yet, like waves on the shore, footprints or snowflakes, each breath is unique. Paying attention to our breathing is the easiest way to connect to ourselves because the breath is the invisible bridge between the body and the mind. Yoga teaches practical, accessible techniques for finding, observing, and balancing the breath. Consciously tuning in this way gives us a tool to calm the mind. In this way, a sense of balance is available in every breath.
• Mindfulness Meditation Techniques – Our thoughts are like clouds being blown across the sky, or projections on a movie screen. Even when the weather or the movie changes the sky is always there and the screen remains the same. Yogic wisdom tells us that there is a peaceful, unchanging matrix that supports and sustains everything else. Learning to observe our thoughts in meditation is a way of getting to know our true selves. Our awareness increases which naturally leads to healthier, happier choices in diet, exercise, life-style and relationships.
• Guided relaxation – Truly, deeply relaxing is an art in itself. Guided relaxation is a simple way to access that state of letting go. We tune into our deepest intentions, needs and desires and the body has more energy to heal and re-generate. My students always tell me they have their best night’s sleep after yoga.
Lisa has taught students from 16 to 80 years old including corporate workers, seniors, athletes, womens’ groups and exam students on topics ranging from infertility to stress to chronic pain to inner peace.
