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This course was planned for 2002. We may plan it again for 2004, but no dates confirmed yet. Course Description
Sean Johnson leads chanting, yoga, and meditation classes at The New
Orleans Yoga Center and facilitates workshops, retreats, and concerts at
centers in the U.S. and Ireland. He is a strong believer in the power of
integrating spirituality and music. He founded the world music ensemble The Rishis and has studied Indian music and chant with sound healer Russill Paul and
other Indian teachers. He has a creative, compassionate, and inclusive
teaching style, encouraging participants in his classes to honor the wisdom of
their inner teacher. He has made regular trips to Ireland to guide chanting
workshops for the last three years.
This weekend is ideal for those who would like a break from their normal life and immerse themselves in tranquility and healing, and giving themselves the space and quiet to work on their inner self.
The power of chanting releases inner blocks and produces a sense of joy within one’s inner being. An ideal way to take time out, relax, tune inwards and express the inner joy of communion with the whole universe.
Who it is suitable for
Experience the power of chanting simple sacred mantras from the world
spiritual traditions to awaken your spirit. Chanting can create deep
peace, vitality, freedom, and spiritual awareness. This practice is also an
extremely effective way to enter into a state of sweet, sacred silence.
An atmosphere of comfort and ease with using the voice is created
especially for those of us who are shy about using our voices.
No chanting or musical experience necessary. Accompanied by sacred
musical instruments to enhance meditation.
This workshop is aimed at beginners but is also suitable for people who have previous experience of chanting. No previous experience of either Yoga or Chanting is required.
The Yoga will be very gentle and is suitable for all.
Timetable for the weekendThe timetable for the weekend is as follows;
Friday
- 18:00 – 19:00 Arrive and settle in
- 19:00 Dinner
- 21:00 – 22:00 Deep relaxation and introduction to chanting
Saturday
- 7:00 - 8:00 Gentle Yoga
- 8:15 – 9:45 Chanting
- 10:30 Brunch
- 11:30 Outdoors in the Burren
- 16:30-17:15 Gentle Yoga
- 17:15-18:30 Chanting
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:30-21:30 Chanting
Sunday
- 7-8:00 Gentle Yoga
- 8:15-9:45 Chanting
- 10 Brunch
- 11:30-13:00 Chanting and closing meditation
- 13:00 Lunch
- 13:30 Depart
Cost of the courseThe cost of the course is 200 Euro and includes accommodation (bunk beds in a dormitory) and vegetarian meals.
If you choose not to stay at the centre and would prefer to stay in a B&B, the cost of the course is 175 Euro. A list of B&B’s is provided below;
091-637206
091-638088
091-637593
091-637425
091-637127
Booking a place on the courseYou may book a place over the phone 091-637680. A deposit of 80 Euro is required to book a place, and this may be paid by credit card or by posting a cheque to the centre.
Directions to the centreThe centre is 5 miles from Kinvara at the foot of the Burren Hills. There are no road signs and you will need detailed directions in order to find the centre for your first visit. There are detailed directions on the website www.burrenyoga.com under ‘How to find the centre’ and then under ‘detailed directions’.
You should print these out and bring them with you.
How to get to the centreIf you are travelling to the centre it is easiest to get here by car. The directions on the website include directions from Dublin, Galway and Limerick.
If you have room and would like to offer someone a lift then please let the centre know.
The closest bus is to Gort. There are buses from Galway city to Gort each hour. A local hackney will cost approx 10 Euro. Phone 087-9806152, 091-637680, 087-2684062, 086-8248851.
If you would like a lift, then please let us know and we will try to link you up with someone travelling by car.
What you should bring with youBed linen is supplied, but you will need to bring your own towels.
We do not wear shoes inside the house so you may like to bring slippers or thick socks. However, the underfloor heating makes bare feet quite comfortable all year round.
We do not let the weather stop our hill or sea walks, so it is always a good idea to bring good walking shoes, raingear and also swimming gear if you would like to swim in the lake which is near the centre.
Staying an additional nightThis needs to be arranged with the centre beforehand and depends on availability.
Other courses at the centreThere are other courses which are held at the centre throughout the year.
These include Yoga courses some of which are Satyananda yoga which emphasises inner awareness, breath awareness, relaxation and is suitable for all ages, fit or unfit.
There is also Asthanga Yoga which is quite strong and dynamic and requires a good level of fitness. And there is Iyengar Yoga which requires a medium degree of fitness.
There are also Yoga-Dance workshops, Shiatsu courses, Vegetarian cooking, Detox courses, Stress Management courses and also Relaxation breaks.
More informationThere is more information on the website www.burrenyoga.com
If you would like to receive monthly updates of new courses planned at the centre, you may add your e-mail address to the mailing list on the website.
If you do not have an e-mail address, and would like to receive monthly updates then please send your name and address to the centre.
Alternatively you may phone the centre for more information on 091-637680
