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Course dates
Friday 3rd October 2003 - 5th October. Full timetable below.
VINIYOGA APPROACH TO YOGAViniyoga approach to Yoga makes Yoga relevant to every person and every
situation.
This means that the poses and practices are adapted to suit the
individual
needs and circumstances.
In a therapeutic situation Viniyoga is often taught on individual
bases.
The different techniques being used are movements, postures, breath,
voice
work, diet, meditation, study and reflection
In an asana practice
Viniyoga encourages the use of slow, repetitive movements linked with
the
breathing a system that is safe for all ages and levels of fitness.
Repetitive slow movements linked with the breath is a powerful tool in
developing a student's mental and physical well being, clarity and
insight
The practices often finish with seated breathing
The use of sound/chanting is also part of regular practice
Meditation practices will always include Pranayama (seated breathing)
and chanting
AWARENESS IN ACTION
Yoga is something we experience inside deep within our being. Yoga is
not an
external experience. In Yoga we try in every action to be as attentive
as
possible to
every thing we do.
Taken from Heart of Yoga by Desikachar
We will explore how we can bring ourselves more to the moment rather
than
the end result.
Through practicing:
Asana (postures)
Pranayama (seated breathing)
Sound work/chanting
Meditation practices
Who is this course suitable for ?
This weekend is open to beginners as well as ongoing students who are
interested in exploring the Viniyoga approach to Yoga.
Timetable for weekendFriday
- 17.30 Arrival
- 18.30 Dinner
- 20.30 Meeting with the group and gentle practice
Saturday
- 7.00 - 8.30 Asana practice
- 8.30 - 9.30 Breakfast
- 9.30 - 10.30 Presentation of some of the key concepts of the Yoga
philosophy
by Patanjali and. how we can use these concepts as a model in our Yoga
practice as well as in our daily life.
- 10.30 - 11.00 Practice
- 11.00 - 11.30 Tea
- 11.30 - 16.30 Burren walks
- 16.30 - 18.00 Introduction in to the use of sound in postures and as a
seated practice
- 18.30 - 20.30 Dinner
- 20.30 - 21.30 Meditation practice
Sunday
- 7.00 - 8.30 Asana practice
- 8.30 - 9.30 Breakfast
- 9.30- 10.30 Talk, discussion around key concept of Yoga Philosophy
- 10.30 - 11.30 Workshop
- 11.30 - 1200 Tea break
- 11.30 - 13.00 Practice + closing down
There will of course be time for question and answers around the
various
practices.
Hanne GillespieHanne born in Norway, now resident in Ireland has been practicing and
studying Yoga since 1980.
Over the last 12 years she has been a student of Paul Harvey founder of
Viniyoga Britain, she has also studied under T.K.V.Desikachar both in
England and India. Hanne is a Viniyoga Post Graduate teacher.
Hanne runs a Yoga center in Blackrock, Co. Dublin and is the founder of
Viniyoga Ireland.
Viniyoga Ireland is affiliated with Viniyoga Britain
Viniyoga in Britain and Ireland is inspired by the approach of T.K.V.
Desikachar and his father and teacher T.Krishnamacharya.
The aim of Viniyoga Britain and Viniyoga Ireland is the transmission of
Yoga
into the west respecting the spirit of Viniyoga approach to Yoga.
Accommodation
The accommodation at the centre is in rooms of 2, 4 or 6 people sharing. There are also local B&B's and a hotel.
More details
Accommodation at the centreCost of the courseThe cost of the course is 220 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 200 Euro. A list of B&B’s is provided below;
091-637206
091-638088
091-637593
091-637425
091-637127
Booking a place on the course
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Booking on a course
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 centreIf 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 087-9806152, 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.
What you should bring with you
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What to bring with youBed linen is supplied, but you will need to bring your own towels.
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 and also swimming gear if you would like to swim in the lake which is near the centre.
Other courses at the centreThere 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 informationIf you would like to receive monthly updates of new courses planned at the centre, you may add your e-mail address to the mailing list on the website.
If 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
Best Wishes,
Dave
