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Dates:
May 27th - 29th 2005

Instructor:
Orla Punch

For more information on Orla, please see http://www.orlapunchyoga.com/

Orla's manner and enthusiasm 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 ;-)



Course Description
The Pilates course is aimed at complete beginners and is designed to introduce the core exercises to you in an enjoyable way during four Pilates sessions spread over the weekend.

The exercises are introduced so that you will be able to do your own practice at home after this weekend course.

This course is suitable for all ages and all levels of fitness. You do not need to be fit to do these exercises as each posture has a number of different levels at which it can be performed. People who are unfit or are complete beginners should practice each exercise at level 1. As you become more experienced and the body becomes firmer, you can then progress to level 2 and on to levels 3 and 4. In sessions 2, 3 and 4 the different levels will be introduced at which the exercises can be practiced.

By the end of the weekend, depending on your level of fitness you should have progressed onto levels 2 and possibly 3 or 4 of some of the exercises.

You are always encouraged to practice at the level which is suitable for your body. You will gain more benefit and also enjoy the exercises more when you perform at a comfortable level rather than pushing yourself too hard. And care is given so that you place your back in the ‘neutral spine’ position in order to protect the back during the postures.

When you practice at home after the course, you can gradually increase the levels at which you perform the exercises as your body gradually improved with regular practice.

Should you consider doing a yoga weekend please read A beginners Introduction to Yoga

Timetable for the weekend
The timetable for the weekend is as follows;

Friday
18:00 – 19:00 Arrive and settle in
19:00 Dinner
21:00 – 22:00 Yoga based gentle Breath-awareness and deep relaxation class


Saturday
9:00 – 10:30 Pilates introduction class
11:00 Brunch
12:00 Hill walk in the Burren Hills or sea walk
16:00 – 17:30 Pilates session number 2
18:30 Dinner


Sunday
8:30 – 10:00 Pilates session number 3
10:30 Brunch
11:30 – 13:00 Pilates session number 4
13:00 Light lunch
13:30 Depart



The hill walk and the sea walk will be set so that it is not too challenging for those who are not used to walking.

Individual Attention
You will have time on the weekend to ask the Pilates instructor about specific areas you may have questions about. These may be about particular areas of your body that you would like to concentrate on or are concerned about.

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 250 Euro and includes accommodation 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 230 Euro

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

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More information
Comments from people Comments from previous courses

Photos from the year 2002. Outdoors in the Burren, swimming, walking, horse riding, sailing

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