New Year 2012 Hatha Yoga & Meditation with Michael Ryan

January 3rd - 9th 2012

Possible to book a weekend or less than whole week

We have reduced the price of all our week long courses back to the 2007 prices

We realize that many people are having financial difficulties and now more than ever need to get away for a stress free week of yoga in the Burren.

Reduced to €690 (€650 unwaged)

For unwaged, please read Unwaged further discounts

The course begins with dinner on Tuesday 3rd January 2012.

Stay	Cost	UnwagedCost
Leave Thursday	€340	€330
Leave Friday	€440	€420
Leave Saturday	€540	€510
Leave Sunday	€640	€600
Leave Monday	€690	€650

Description of New Year 2012 retreat

Hatha yoga classes, pranayama (breathing) and meditation with the very experienced Michael Ryan.

How we start the New Year has a very big effect on how the year unfolds for us.



It's possible to attend from Tuesday evening until Thursday, Friday... or until following Monday noon. See prices above.

Start the New Year positively with a week of energizing yoga, amazing vegetarian food, and outdoor walks in the hills and by the sea. A beautiful way to begin the year in an energized and refreshed and healthy state of body, mind and soul.

New Year retreat of Hatha yoga classes, pranayama (breathing) and meditation with the very experienced Michael Ryan.

This course will be reasonably gentle, but will also challenge each person to work with the postures to their own ability.



It is suitable for complete beginners to those with a few years yoga experience.

Description of New Year yoga retreat

Tune inwards and be guided by Michael ;-)

This New Year retreat week provides a lovely and nurturing space with time to let go of everyday commitments and tune into your self.



We develop an openness and a freedom of both body and mind through gentle yet sometimes challenging yoga, breathing excerises, sitting meditation and having fun on this hatha yoga week.



This week is suitable for all levels. Complete beginners to more experienced practitioners and aims to relax, centre and energize you.



Michael's approach brings a mindfulness and heart felt centering so that each person finds their own balance in their yoga practice.

There will be an outdoor walk in the Burren hills or by the sea each day on this retreat.

And the usual amazing vegetarian meals with Paddi the chef.

Cost of the course

Reduced to €690 (€650 unwaged) and includes accommodation and vegetarian meals.

The food is cooked by Paddi the gourmet vegetarian chef who ran Seventh Heaven the well known restaurant in Galway city.

A single room costs €120 extra.

We eat lunch out locally and you will need to pay for this yourself.

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.

Availability of staying an extra night will only be known 1 week before the course start date, and will depend on the numbers attending the previous weeks course.

If the centre is full, you could always stay that night in Kinvara village with one of the many b&b’s.

Who is the New Year retreat suitable for

This week is suitable to any level and all ages.

Instructor

Michael Ryan has been practicing yoga since his teens, and successfully completed the 200 hour Vinyasa Flow Yoga teacher Training course with Dave Curtis in 2006.



Michael also studied Naturopathy, nutrition and herbs and is also a qualified Reiki master.



Michael partakes in further ongoing yoga training and 2006 completed a 40 hour yoga teachers intensive with Shiva Rea. In 2008, Michael completed a week's teachers immersion with John Friend.



He regularly visits yoga teachers and classes in Los Angeles which brings further inspiration and energy to his own teaching.



Michael's teaching style draws from his wide experience of Hatha yoga, Somatics, Vinyasa flow and John Friend's heart-opening practice of Anusara yoga.



The Anusara approach to yoga has a strong influence in Michael’s hatha yoga classes.



Michael is also a dedicated meditation practitioner and draws on his vipasana and T.M. meditation training to bring a depth and presence to each class.



Michael is mindful of each individual's need to find their own balance in their yoga practice.



He gently guides and encourages each student to explore and open to their fullest potential.



Michael leads a flowing Hatha practice with a strong emphasis on integrating physical, mental and emotional wellness.

Using the breath and integrating core strength and awareness into the practice we step into a deeper sense of aliveness.



Yoga is an opportunity to balance our entire being; the physical, emotional, mental and energetic. It is a tool which moves us further along in our journey; yoga opens us to the present moment and our perfection in that moment, allowing us to connect with "a deeper sense of stillness and in essence a deeper sense of who we are."

Michael holds a space which is creative, inspiring and fun.

Timetable for the New Year yoga retreat

Tuesday 3rd January 2012

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

Typical day

Time	Activity
8:00 - 8:30am	Pranayama & Meditation
8:30 - 10:00am	Hatha yoga class
10:00am	Breakfast
10:45	Karma yoga
11:15 - 1:45pm	Outdoor trip into the Burren
2:00pm	Lunch
4:30pm	Approx return to centre
7:00pm	Dinner
7:45 - 8:15pm	Karma yoga
8:00 - 9:00pm	Free time
9:00 - 9:30pm	Meditation

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.

Time	Activity
5:00 - 6:30pm	Hatha Yoga class

Monday 9th January
time

Time	Activity
8:00 - 8:30am	Pranayama & Meditation
8:30 - 10:00am	Hatha yoga class
10:00am	Breakfast
10:45	Karma yoga
11:15 - 12:00pm	Farewells
12:00 noon	Depart

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