Hatha Yoga & Meditation with Gabi Gillessen

July 20th – 26th 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 week of yoga in the Burren.

Reduced to €690 (€650 unwaged)

Possible to book a weekend or less than whole week

The course begins with dinner on Friday 22nd July.

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

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.



As the week progresses, each person will work with their own adjustments that Gabi will have given, so some people may be practicing more strongly, while others will be practicing more gentle variations of the postures.



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 week 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 week 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 6 day retreat is suitable for all levels. Complete beginners to more experienced practitioners and aims to relax, centre and energize you.

Each day, there will be an organized outings and you will be taken to different locations in the Burren and by the sea to explore the unspoiled Nature in this beautiful part of Ireland.

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.

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 €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 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 week 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 Hatha Anusara Inspired yoga retreat

Friday 20th July 2012 Arrival

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
11:30 – 4:30pm	Outdoor trip into the Burren
2:00pm	Lunch
4:30pm	Approx return to Centre
7:00pm	Dinner
7:45 - 8:15pm	Karma yoga
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

Thursday departure
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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