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Dates
March 25th - 1st April 2005 (Easter retreat)
Title
Kundalini Yoga: A Chakra a Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Background
Chakras are energy centres; the 7 main chakras are located along the spine. They interact together as a whole, influencing and vitalizing every aspect of our being, -physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually.
Kundalini is our life force, the connecting power, based in the two lower chakras. The better our chakras work the healthier, happier and more connected we are to ourselves and the world.
What is Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini describes the lifeforce within everyone of us; it is the highest form of energy.
Kundalini yoga invites the Kundalini power to rise in a slow and safe manner that gives you a feeling of wellness and contentment. It is also called the yoga of awareness.
Yogi Bhajan says: " Kundalini is the energy connecting and sensitizing the nervous and glandular system, so the whole brain can get and interpret signals and the connection between reason and effect has become aware. It is called Kundalini when someone can spread his energy in action.
In Kundalini Yoga we unroll our sleeping energy to live a fullfilled, intuitive and superb life in a normal life situation as part of the world. "
Main Techniques of Kundalini Yoga
Every yogaclass follows the same sequence of events:
- All sets last between 15 and 45 minutes including a meditation.
- They always contain the following six parts
- Different postures (Asanas)
- combined with a specific moving patterns
- guided breath
- supported by 2 techniques of concentration (Mudra and Mantra)
- deep relaxation
- and meditation
There will be time to exchange experiences and for more information about Kundalini Yoga.
Esther Hampel-Moser
The Teacher
Esther Moser was born in Switzerland and lived in Germany for 15 years. Aged 43, she is married, has one daughter and lives in Ireland with her family since 2001.
Trained as a nurse and specialised in Oncology she made a training in Biodynamic Psychotherapy and Massage (Cert.1994); Reflexology(Cert.1992 + 1994) ; Living with Dying (1997-99)and a training as Kundalini Yoga Teacher followed ( Cert.1999);
Since 1994 Esther offers workshops and trainings.
Today her main focus is on stress management, she works with psychotherapy, massage, reflexology and 1-2-1 yoga in her studio in Ballinrobe and gives lectures, trainings and workshops all over Ireland.
Who it is suitable forThe workshop is suitable for people who have never done yoga before and who have a normal fitness level.
Timetable for the weekThe timetable for the weekend is as follows;
Friday
- 18:00 – 19:00 Arrive and settle in
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:00 - 21:30 Introduction to Kundalini yoga
Saturday
- 7:00 - 8:30 Morning Yoga and Meditation
- 8:45 Breakfast
- Free time
- 11:00 - 12:00 Introduction to the chakra of the day / Meditation
- 12:30 Light lunch
- 13:30 - 16:00 Organized trip into the Burren walking
- 16:00 - 17:30 Afternoon Yoga and Meditation
- 18:00 Dinner
- 20:30 - 21:30 Good Night Yoga and Meditation
Sunday
- 7:00 - 8:30 Morning Yoga and Meditation
- 8:45 Breakfast
- Free time
- 11:00 - 12:00 Introduction to the chakra of the day / Meditation
- 12:30 Light lunch
- 13:30 - 16:00 Break, chill out time, time for contemplation or walk.
- 16:00 - 17:30 Afternoon Yoga and Meditation
- 18:00 Dinner
- 20:30 - 21:30 Good Night Yoga and Meditation
Monday
- 7:00 - 8:30 Morning Yoga and Meditation
- 8:45 Breakfast
- Free time
- 11:00 - 12:00 Introduction to the chakra of the day / Meditation
- 12:30 Light lunch
- 13:30 - 16:00 Organized trip into the Burren walking
- 16:00 - 17:30 Afternoon Yoga and Meditation
- 18:00 Dinner
- 20:30 - 21:30 Good Night Yoga and Meditation
Tuesday
- 7:00 - 8:30 Morning Yoga and Meditation
- 8:45 Breakfast
- Free time
- 11:00 - 12:00 Introduction to the chakra of the day / Meditation
- 12:30 Light lunch
- 13:30 - 16:00 Break, chill out time, time for contemplation or walk.
- 16:00 - 17:30 Afternoon Yoga and Meditation
- 18:00 Dinner
- 20:30 - 21:30 Good Night Yoga and Meditation
Wednesday
- 7:00 - 8:30 Morning Yoga and Meditation
- 8:45 Breakfast
- Free time
- 11:00 - 12:00 Introduction to the chakra of the day / Meditation
- 12:30 Light lunch
- 13:30 - 16:00 Organized trip into the Burren walking
- 16:00 - 17:30 Afternoon Yoga and Meditation
- 18:00 Dinner
- 20:30 - 21:30 Good Night Yoga and Meditation
Thursday
- 7:00 - 8:30 Morning Yoga and Meditation
- 8:45 Breakfast
- Free time
- 11:00 - 12:00 Introduction to the chakra of the day / Meditation
- 12:30 Light lunch
- 13:30 - 16:00 Break, chill out time, time for contemplation or walk.
- 16:00 - 17:30 Afternoon Yoga and Meditation
- 18:00 Dinner
- 20:30 - 21:30 Good Night Yoga and Meditation
Friday
- 7:00 - 8:30 Morning Yoga and Meditation
- 8:45 Breakfast
- Free time
- 11:00 - 12:30 Introduction to the chakra of the day / Meditation. Questions & Answers.
- 12:45 Light lunch
- 13:30 Departure
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
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.
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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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