Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow yoga and Meditation
August 1st - 8th 2008
Description of course
This course will include Ashtanga style Dynamic Vinyasa Flow yoga classes by Niamh Jones each morning.
Some afternoons will also include modified ashtanga sequences, but made more gentle and accessible to all.
And there will also be at least 1 Bikram hot yoga class during the week.
Vinyasa flow yoga is based on Ashtanga yoga, and is a slightly modified ashtanga sequence which makes the practice accessible to all. The sequence of postures is a flowing dynamic form of yoga where one moves from one posture to another in a flowing sequence.
The goal of the course is to introduce you to a more flowing form of yoga without getting too cuaght up in a rigid sequence, so that you may practice at home after the course.
And also introduce you to some modified Ashtanga sequences so that you can continue on your own at home.
There will also be outdoor trips into the Burren each day.
Cost of the course
The cost of the course is €730 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.
A single room costs €120 extra.
Additional nights stay at the centre
To avail of a cheaper flight you may like to stay an extra night or two. Cost is €35 per night. No meals included.
Who is the course suitable for
Suitable for beginners to intermediate, but one should be reasonably fit, as the yoga is dynamic and flowing.
If you are a beginner to yoga, please read
What type of yoga is best for me ?Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga is based on the flow of Ashtanga Yoga linking postures with breath. However, it is not as strong as ashtanga, although you will be challenged with the sequences which are practiced within a sustained meditative flow. It strengthens, tones and enhances flexibility and also energises and balances the body creating heat from within which in turn detoxifies your entire system.
Dynamic Yoga uses specially sequenced movements which are organised so that the body releases, strengthens and integrates gradually and easily. Strength and flexibility are side effects to real benefits such as increased self-confidence, the ability to stay focused and calm in stressful situations and above all to feel more connected to all aspects of yourself.
A typical class would begin with conscious breathing (Pranayama) hip/shoulder warm-ups then flow into some Sun Salutations and Standing postures. Followed by some backbends, forward bends and twists ending with Inversion work (e.g. handstands and headstands) and Deep relaxation.
Instructor
Niamh Jones is a very dedicated yoga teacher and practitioner.
She is trained as both a Bikram and an Ashtanga yoga teacher. She is also under taking further yoga training in Yoga Therapy.
She guides complete beginners and those more advanced through the practice.
Niamh Jones is from Co. Meath origionally, and moved to Galway in 2001.
She lived in San Fransico for a while where she completed her Bikram teacher training course.
Niamh has taugh many times at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre in the past few years, and also attend many of the weekend workshops we have here at the centre.
She likes to continue to improve her practice over the years and attends many of the well known Ashtanga teachers who visit the centre such as "Dave Robson & Dave Gelleneau, Richard Spahn, and Granville Cousins. She has also trained with David Swenson and with Venkatesh.
She even taugh an extra Bikram class to Granville and his students during one of his 7-day retreats here at the centre.
Niamh teaches Bikram yoga and also Ashtanga and Dynamic Vinyasa Flow in Galway city regularily.
Niamh is committed to providing classes of the highest level and with her patience and dedication she addresses her students individual needs and encourages them to reach their goals, over the years she has seen her students transformed which in turn encourages her to continue teaching, giving her students a much better quality of life.
Niamh's classes are good fun, with clear teaching and demonstrations on how to practice the postures, as well as having a good flowing rhythm while one flows throught the postures.
Timetable for the week
Friday arrival
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 6:00 - 7:00pm | Arrival & Registration |
| 7:00pm | Dinner by Paddi |
| 8:00 - 8:30pm | Karma Yoga |
Typical day timetable
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 8:00 - 8:30am | Gentle stretching and loosening |
| 8:30 - 10:00am | Vinyasa Flow yoga class |
| 10:14am | Breakfast |
| 11:00 | Karma Yoga |
| 11:30 – 5:00pm | Outdoor trip into the Burren |
| 2:00pm | Lunch out locally |
| 5:00pm approx | Return to centre |
| 6:30pm | Dinner |
| 7:30 - 8:00pm | Karma Yoga |
| 8:30 - 9:00pm | Relaxation class |
Alternate days
Every second day, as well as the usual classes listed on the typical day's timetable above, we have an additional afternoon class which will vary from Bikram Hot yoga to Modified sequences of Ashtanga yoga.
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 4:30 - 6:00pm | Yoga class |
Friday departure
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 8:00 - 8:30am | Gentle stretching and loosening |
| 8:30 - 10:00am | Vinyasa Flow yoga class |
| 10:14am | Breakfast |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Karma Yoga |
| 12:00 noon | Depart |
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