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Step back in Time
to a Yoga centre situated in the remote unspoilt Burren hills of Galway and Clare.
Renew your senses, refresh your mind and emerse yourself in a Yogic environment for a weekend.
A Step into a healthful, cleansing, centering, energising vacation with the best of Iyengar teachers Kevin Gardiner. Failte go Eire.
IYENGAR YOGA WORKSHOP IN IRELAND 
January 10th - 12th 2003
with KEVIN GARDINER Quality workshop with maximum of 15 participants. Plenty of individual attention.
Costs
Weekend including accommodation and meals 300 Euro
Booking on 00-353-91-637680 This course is only suitable for Intermediate level Iyengar students. At the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre, Kinvara, Co. Galway, Ireland
Fundamentals of Iyengar Yoga
The fundamentals of Iyengar Yoga are based on the creation and
observation of a strong and accurate base of action. The practice of
asana can then develop and cultivate freedom at the deepest organic and
nervine levels. It is the blend of action and obsevation, sensitivity and
precision.
In his teaching of Iyengar Yoga, Kevin connects these priciples of
action throughout the full range of postures.
Students are encouraged and challenged to refine and balance the physical dynamic (the organs of action) with the feeling dynamic (the organs of perception). A safe and fulfilling practice develops as well as the stamina to draw the mind into willing service of the intent to feel and see ourselves as we truly are.
This weekend long workshop will be progressive and assume you already have a strong foundation in the basic poses. The course will build upon these to what is known as the intermediate syllabus of poses. These poses are more complex and strenuous and require some stamina and maturity of practice in order work intelligently.
Who is it suitable for?
The course is only suitable for intermediate level Iyengar students.
KEVIN GARDINER celebrated thirty years of practice with the turn of
the Millennium.
He is a Certified Intermediate Junior 3 Iyengar Instructor
and has made extended trips to India to study with the Iyengars in Pune.
He is a core faculty member and co-founder of the B.K.S. Iyengar Institute
of Greater New York where he teaches regularly and continues his studies
with his senior teacher, Mary Dunn. He also teaches classes in his own studio on the upper East side in Manhattan.
Kevin is precise and detailed in his instruction, graceful in demonstration and has a light-hearted and
off-beat sense of humour.
A week with Kevin is a grand opportunity to deepen
your YOGA PRACTICE.
THE BURREN YOGA AND MEDITATION CENTER is a beautiful purpose built Yoga centre on the foothills of the Burren. The centre is spaceous and airy with spectacalour views. It is located about five miles outside Kinvara, a small picturesque seaside village which sits on the south coast of Galway Bay.
Photos of facilities at the CentreThe accommodation at the centre are dormitory style with bunk beds. You may prefer to make your own arrangements to stay at a b&b in town, in which case we will arrange some transportation or you may want to rent a car. If you stay in town the accommodation is your own expense but the price for the workshop is less.
The price includes accommodation at the centre, and breakfast, lunch and a delicious vegetarian evening dinner prepared by Paddi the chef (formerly of Seventh Heaven restuarant. For more info see
Comments from previous coursesPhotos of a previous week long cpurse with Kevin can be seen at
Report on Iyengar week Kevin Gardiner Sept 2002Getting to the centre (Airport access, taxi, bus etc.) Weather and what clothes to bring
The weather in Ireland is quite unpredictable. Best to bring good rain gear, and good walking shoes/boots. Fleece type jackets advisable.
What else you should bring with youBed linen is supplied, but you will need to bring your own towels. Folks from overseas may use towels from the centre.
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.
All participants are asked to bring a Sticky mat two or three blankets ,two straps, blocks and any other props you ordinarily use. Folks travelling from the States may use one of the sticky mats from the centre and also the blankets here.
Its always a good idea to bring a camera.
Bring a friend?
Why not send this mail (or url) to a friend who may like to come along on this unique Yoga week holiday.
Is it safe to fly to Ireland at the moment?
The airport security is much higher nowadays, and although it may take you a longer time to wait while your baggage is carefully checked, flying is still statistically the safest way to travel.
So how do I find out about costs of a flight and the best airport to fly into?
The best airport to fly into is "Shannon airport". There is more information under the section
Getting to the centreThe best price to get for your ticket is probably by searching the internet for special offers. Or by contacting your usual travel agent. I am not familiar with the current offers which are available.
Accommodation
The accommodation is in bunk beds in dormitory style.
Some people prefer to stay in a B&B (which are about 5 miles from the centre) in order to get a room to themselves.
Numbers for local B&B's.
091-637206
091-637483
091-637593
091-637425
091-637127
Costs for the courseWeekend course (Friday - Sunday) 300 Euro
If you choose not to stay at the centre and would prefer to stay in a B&B, the cost of the course
Weekend course (Friday - Sunday) 280 Euro
How to book
By phone 00-353-91-637680 (Irish time between 10:00 AM & 18:00 PM)
How to find out more information
By e-mail to burrenyoga@yahoo.com
The timetable for the weekend is as follows;
Friday (10th Jan 2003)
- 14:00 – 16:00 Arrive and settle in
- 16:30 - 18:30 Restorative class after travelling
- 19:00 Dinner
Saturday
- 7:00 - 8:00 Breakfast
- 9:00 - 12:00 Iyengar practice with Kevin
- 12:30 Lunch
- 13:30 - 17:00 Freetime 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 - 18:30 Asana class
- 19:00 Dinner
Sunday
- 7:00 - 8:00 Breakfast
- 9:00 - 12:00 Iyengar practice with Kevin
- 12:00 - 13:00 Pack bags, help tidy up.
- 13:00 Lunch
- 13:30 Depart
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 centre
If 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 from Gort will cost approx 10 Euro. Phone 086-8337786, 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.
Other courses at the centre
There 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 Astanga 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 information
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Join our mailing listIf 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 [00-353-91-637680 for overseas]
Best Wishes,
Dave
Comments from previous courses 
