Ashtanga and Meditation

October 9th - 11th 2009

Description of course

This course will include Ashtanga classes by Ciara Cronin and Meditation classes

This yoga is a challenging dynamic form of yoga where one works quite strongly with the physical body.

The goal of the course is to improve your Ashtanga practice so that you may practice at home after the course.

And also introduce you to meditation so that you can continue on your own at home.

There will also be an outdoor trip into the Burren on Saturday.

Cost of the course

The cost of the course is €320 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 €60 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 Asthanga yoga is quite dynamic.

If you are a beginner to yoga, please read What type of yoga is best for me ?

Instructor

Ciara Cronin is a yoga teacher and also a qualified holistic therapist. She is a very dedicated practitioner of Astanga and goes to many workshops and practices daily.



She has studied ashtanga yoga with Pattabhi Jois, Graham Northfield, Chuck Miller and Shiva Rea, among others.

Ciara brings her broad experience of meditation and holistic health to her teaching style; focusing on attention to form, integration of breath and cultivation of awareness.

Creating a supportive environment and taking to heart each student’s experience, Ciara addresses individual needs and encourages a deep and focused practice in class.

Attention is directed to building core strength and proper alignment while cultivating and sustaining an inner calm.



Ciara used to be the health editor of Source, Ireland’s first alternative lifestyle magazine and has written holistic health columns for several national newspapers.

Timetable for the weekend

Friday

Time	Activity
5:30 - 7:00pm	Arrival & Registration
7:00pm	Dinner by Paddi
8:00 - 8:30pm	Karma yoga
9:00 - 10:00	Breathwork and deep relaxation

Saturday

Time	Activity
8:00 - 8:30am	Meditation
8:30 - 10:15am	Ashtanga yoga class
10:15am	Breakfast
11:00	Karma yoga
11:15 - 1:45pm	Outdoor trip into the Burren
2:00pm	Lunch
2:30 - 4:30pm	Free time
4:30 - 6:00pm	Asana Yoga class
6:30pm	Dinner
7:30 - 8:00pm	Karma yoga
8:00 - 9:00pm	Free time
9:00 - 9:30pm	Meditation

Sunday

Time	Activity
8:00 - 8:30am	Meditation
8:30 - 9:45am	Ashtanga yoga class
9:45am	Breakfast
10:30 - 12:00am	Karma yoga and free time
12:00 - 1:00pm	Asana yoga class
1:00pm	Lunch
1:30pm	Depart

Tell me more about Ashtanga yoga

Prices to attend part of a course

Tell me more about meditation

Photos of Surya Namaskara A Ashtanga

Photos of Surya Namaskara B Ashtanga

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