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Dates
July 29th - 5th August 2005
Course Description Iyengar style Yoga & Meditation & Relaxation
The 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.
Who it is suitable for
The yoga classes begin quite gently and these classes are suitable for all ages, whether fit or unfit, large or small.
The instruction is given in such a way that experienced practitioners can practice at a deeper level of awareness, while the classes are also suitable for beginners to Yoga.
This week long retreat is an ideal opportunity to get away from the usual stresses and strains of everyday life and to immerse yourself in a tranquil Yoga filled week to refresh and cleanse your inner being. The week is suitable for those who are new to Yoga or those with previous experience who wish to immerse themselves in a consistent daily practice for the week.
Timetable for the week
Friday
- 18:00 – 19:00 Arrive and settle in
- 19:00 Dinner
Saturday
- 7:45 – 8:15 Breathwork and Meditation (An
introduction for beginners)
- 8:30 - 10:00 Iyengar Yoga class
- 10:15 Breakfast
- 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.)
- 14:00 Lunch
- 16:30 - 18:00 Iyengar Yoga class. This class can also be
used to bring up questions about any of the postures
or about Yoga.
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:30 - 21:30 Meditation or Breathwork or Deep
Relaxation
Sunday
- 7:45 – 8:15 Breathwork and Meditation
- 8:30 - 10:00 Iyengar Yoga class
- 10:15 Breakfast
- 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.)
- 14:00 Lunch in local cafe/restuarant
- 16:30 - 18:00 More time in the Burren (Swimming in
lake, walking etc.)
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:45 - 21:15 Meditation or Breathwork or Deep
Relaxation
Monday
- 7:45 – 8:15 Breathwork and Meditation
- 8:30 - 10:00 Iyengar Yoga class
- 10:15 Breakfast
- 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.)
- 14:00 Lunch
- 16:30 - 18:00 Iyengar Yoga class. This class can also be
used to bring up questions about any of the postures
or about Yoga.
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:45 - 21:15 Meditation or Breathwork or Deep
Relaxation
Tuesday
- 7:45 – 8:15 Breathwork and Meditation
- 8:30 - 10:00 Iyengar Yoga class
- 10:15 Breakfast
- 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.)
- 14:00 Lunch in local cafe/restuarant
- 16:30 - 18:00 Free Time
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:45 - 21:15 Meditation or Breathwork or Deep
Relaxation
Wednesday
- 7:45 – 8:15 Breathwork and Meditation
- 8:30 - 10:00 Satyananda Yoga class
- 10:15 Breakfast
- 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.)
- 14:00 Lunch
- 16:30 - 18:00 Satyananda Yoga class. This class can also be
used to bring up questions about any of the postures
or about Yoga.
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:45 - 21:15 Meditation or Breathwork or Deep
Relaxation
Thursday
- 7:45 – 8:15 Breathwork and Meditation
- 8:30 - 10:00 Satyananda Yoga class
- 10:15 Breakfast
- 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.)
- 14:00 Lunch in lcal cafe/restuarant
- 16:30 - 18:00 Free Time
- 18:30 Dinner
- 20:45 - 21:15 Meditation or Breathwork or Deep
Relaxation
Friday
- 7:45 – 8:15 Breathwork and Meditation
- 8:30 - 10:00 Satyananda Yoga class
- 10:15 Breakfast
- 10:30 – 11:30 Tidy and clean up centre
- 12:00 Lunch
- 12:30 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 centreYour partner or family may also stay at the centre
New flexible pricing structureCost of the course
The cost of the course is 630 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 580 Euro
Please note that you need to pay for luch every second day when we usually visit one of the local restuarants, or seafood bars, or cafes.
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.
September is often warm and sunny but as always the weather in Ireland is unpredictable.
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.
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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.
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What to bring with you
Other courses at the centreWe 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
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