Click link for
Show me current info on IyengarPre 2005 information on this page.
Please click link above for up to date information
Dates
March 4th - 6th 2005
InstructorsThe instructors on this course will be Orla Punch from Dublin and Dave Brocklebank.
For more information on Orla, please see
http://www.orlapunchyoga.com/
Orla's manner and enthusiasm for yoga is infectious and she often has everyone laughing one minute and the next you are doing some posture you thought you would not be able to do ;-)
Her many years of dedicated practice, and her continued attendance at higher level Iyengar workshops give her the experience to make quite deep adjustments to beginners and advanced alike where they are required. Most of the time, her guidance and a simple touch in the right place are enough for you to correct your alignment and go deeper into the posture.
Dave has a gentle but disciplined approach to intoruding meditation to beginners and guides people clearly and carefully into the sitting practice. His instruction includes adjustments to find the right sitting posture for you, clear step by step instructions for the meditation technqiue, and each day his guidance becomes more subtle and less verbal so that by the end of the week, you are practicing by yourself, ready to continue when you get home.
Description of workshop
The Iyengar yoga method uses a precise and systematic approach to yoga, beginners start with simple asanas according to individual ability. Progress is gradually made by adding more detail and refinement. People of all fitness need to start at the beginning to build on a foundation of correct practice and understanding. Each asana is studied in depth, practicing in this way focuses and quietens the mind.
Yoga can be seen as a tool which helps us locate our inner connection, it is where we reunite with our higher power, our purpose for life. Yoga energises, relaxes, strengthens and promotes correct breathing. Asanas build stamina and improve concentration making one feel benefited with a positive outlook, enthusiasm and a general sense of self awareness.
There will be the usual outdoor trips to the Burren and walks by the sea.
Who is it suitable for ?
This class is suitable for those who have some Yoga previous experience.
You do not need to have had previous Iyengar experience
and is suitable for beginners to intermediate.
It is ideal for those who like to work with the physical body, with the clear precisness of Iyengar yoga, and also for those who enjoy breathwork and meditation.
Time table for weekendFriday June 25th 2004
- 18:00 – 19:00 Arrive and settle in
- 19:00 Dinner
- 21:00 – 22:00 Gentle asanas and Relaxation
Saturday
- 7:30 - 8:15 Meditation for beginners
- 8:00 – 10:00 Iyengar Asana class
- 10:15 Brunch
- 11:30 Outdoors in the Burren (This will vary from sea walk to a walk through the hills. Some walks will include visits to ancient sites.)
- 16:30 - 18:00 Iyengar Asana class.
- 18:30 Dinner
Sunday
7:30 - 8:00 Meditation
8:15 – 10:00 Asana class
10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Help tidy up
11:30 - 13:00 Questions and answers and cover any postures which require a little more work
13:00 Lunch
13:30 Depart
Accommodation
The accommodation at the centre is in rooms of 2, 4 or 6 people sharing.
There are also 2 single rooms which work out at €30 extra for a weekend or €70 extra for a week.
There are also local B&B's and a hotel.
More details Accommodation at the centre
Your partner or family may also stay at the centre New flexible pricing structure
Cost of the course
The cost of the course is 230 Euro and includes accommodation and vegetarian meals.
The food is cooked by Paddi the gourmet vegetarian chef who ran Seventh Heaven the well known restuarant in Galway city.
If you choose not to stay at the centre and would prefer to stay in a B&B, the cost of the course is 210 Euro
Do people come on their own or with someone else ?
Most people come on the own from all different parts of the country and also some from abroad who fly into Shannon.
The atmosphere is quite easy going and friendly and warm, so its the type of centre where you arrive and before you know you feel at home.
Sometimes people do come in pairs if they also happen to have a friend who enjoys yoga weekends too.
Is it cold in Winter ?
The centre has underfloor heating throughout the building. So even if the weather gets cold outside, it is nice and cosy inside. This includes the Yoga room and the dorms at night.
Staying an additional night
This may enable you to get a cheaper flight. You need to check this with the centre and it depends on availability.
Booking a place on the course
Click below for on-line booking and information on how to book by phone.
Booking on a course
How to get to the centre
Getting to the centre
For information on
- Public transport
- Reduced taxi fares
- Car pooling and getting a lift
- Airport information and cheap flights
- Detailed road directions which you will need to find the centre
What you should bring with you
Bed linen is supplied, but you will need to bring your own towels.
Good walking shoes or walking boots, and outdoor clothes a very good idea.
For a list of essential things to bring please click
What to bring with you
Other courses at the centre
We have approx 3 weekend courses each month all year round
and about
10 week long courses mainly in the Summer, Christmas and Easter.
- Satyananda (Gentle, suitable for complete beginners, all ages and you do not have to be fit)
- Astanga (Strong, dynamic. You need reasonable fitness)
- Iyengar (Precise physical postures, medium in strength)
- Bikram (Hot sweaty workout, great fun)
- Kundalini (Internal energies, visualizations, gentle yoga)
- Pilates course (Flatten your tummy, strengthen your back, improve flexibility)
- Detox and Holistic Health (Learn about cleansing, raw juices, full body massage, gentle yoga)
- And many more courses
For a complete list of courses for the next few months
Courses for the next few months
More courses
Please note that there will be more courses planned over the coming weeks. If you wish to be kept up to date with the latest list of courses, then click
Join our mailing list
to be kept up to date by e-mail about any new courses
Sample newsletter
Newsletter April
More information
Comments from people Comments from previous courses
Photos from the year 2002. Outdoors in the Burren, swimming, walking, horse riding, sailing
or simply contact the centre on 091-637680
From overseas 00-353-91-637680
All enquiries welcome!
