Hatha Yoga & Meditation with Gabi Gillessen

February 17th – 19th 2012

We have reduced the price of all our 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 weekend of yoga in the Burren.

Reduced to €300 (€280 unwaged)

Description of course

Hatha yoga classes, pranayama (breathing) and meditation with the very experienced Gabi Gillessen.



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, and also suitable for yoga teachers.

Gabi will lead you though practices to get in touch with your ‘inner essence’

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

Yoga is a journey of self-discovery, & what greater gift can we be given than to become comfortable in our own skins?

We develop an openness and a lightness through Hatha yoga practice and become invigorated through pranayama practices, and learn to work with our inner energy through mudra and bandha.

This hatha yoga weekend includes asana, pranayama, mudra and bandha practice taught by Gabi Gillessen and provides a lovely and nurturing space with time to let go of everyday commitments and tune into your self.

Gabi is used to teaching complete beginners and also intermediate and also yoga teachers. So no matter what level you are at, Gabi will be able to guage what it is that you need right now.

Gabi’s approach depends on you and where you are at right now.



With her wide range of teaching complete beginners to advanced, she chooses the best methods which work right for you…. not matter where you are at.

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

There will be an organized outdoor walk in the Burren hills or by the sea on Saturday and Sunday.

And the usual amazing vegetarian meals with Paddi the chef.

Cost of the course

Reduced to €300 (€280 unwaged) and includes accommodation and vegetarian meals.

For unwaged, please read Unwaged further discounts

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 €60 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 course suitable for

This week is suitable to any level and all ages.

Instructor

Gabi Gillessen has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and has been involved with teacher training on the Irish Yoga Association (IYA) for many years.



Gabi qualified with the IYA as a yoga teacher in 1997 and also holds an Introductory Iyengar Yoga Teaching Qualification.

Gabi’s previous experience with Iyengar yoga has given her a very good anatomical knowledge of yoga postures and she is able to bring this precision to postures, while also giving people variations so that each person can find a way to practice each posture as it is right for them.



Gabi has also taught trainee yoga teachers on a number of IYA Teacher Training courses, post-graduate courses and also ‘Deepening one’s practice’ course. She has also co-tutored on Aurolab Yoga Project with Sama Fabian.

Gabi is very clear in her description of postures, and also the benefits and precautions required.



Gabi’s teaching has been influenced by her studies with Teachers such as Paddy McGrath, Dona Holleman, Yogacharya Venkatesh, Sraddhalu Ranade; both in Ireland and abroad. Her studies are continuous & her style of teaching is unique.



Gabi’s teaching experience also includes:

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• Over 13 years of yoga teaching
• Teaching in Portlaoise Prison
• Teaching in Kedron Therapy and Counselling Centre & in the Attic Workshop, Tullamore.
• Teaching in Zinal at the European Union of Yoga’s annual Congress.
• Teaching at the British Wheel of Yoga’s annual Congress 2009 & 2010.

On this weekend depending on the group, Gabi's classes will include

• gentle & restorative – replenishing & soothing the bodies energetic & nervous system
• practices working on deeper levels of attention & awareness to help transform the body, mind & the emotions
• some more dynamic and challenging but suited to your own individual level

Gabi draws from her Iyengar training but mainly uses her inspiration & creativity which come from her own experiences in personal practice.

"Yoga is a journey of self discovery & what greater gift can we be given than to become comfortable in our own skins?" - Gabi



This is a great course to be skillfully guided by Gabi to learn new practices, improve your existing practice and also learn how to get in touch with your 'inner essence'.

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	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
2:30 - 4:30pm	Free time
4:30 - 6:00pm	Hatha Yoga class
6:30pm	Dinner
7:30 - 8:00pm	Karma yoga
8:00 - 9:00pm	Free time
9:00 - 9:30pm	Meditation

Sunday
time

Time	Activity
8:00 - 8:30am	Pranayama & Meditation
8:30 - 10:00am	Hatha yoga class
10:00am	Breakfast
10:45	Karma yoga
12:00 - 1:00pm	Hatha yoga class
1:00pm	Lunch
1:30pm	Depart

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