Iyengar & Meditation with Alex Kreiss

May 26th - 28th 2006

This course will include Iyengar asana classes and also morning meditation classes.

The Iyengar yoga method uses a precise and systematic approach to yoga, beginners start with simple asanas according to individual ability. Progress is gradually made by adding more detail and refinement. People of all levels of fitness need to start at the beginning to build on a foundation of correct practice and understanding. Each asana is studied in depth, practicing in this way focuses and quietens the mind.

Yoga can be seen as a tool which helps us locate our inner connection, it is where we reunite with our higher power, our purpose for life. Yoga energises, relaxes, strengthens and promotes correct breathing. Asanas build stamina and improve concentration making one feel benefited with a positive outlook, enthusiasm and a general sense of self awareness.

Iyengar emphasises correct alignment of the body within the usual classical yoga postures. Blocks, blankets and belts may be used to help open up the body and adapt to postures you may fell are difficult without the help of the props.

Alex is attentive to detail in her approach and will encourage you to work at whatever level is right for you.

You can expect very good alignment of postures which are often left out of an ashtanga class.

A great weekend enjoying excellent yoga classes, outdoors in the Burren with great vegetarian food and meeting new like minded people.

The goal of the course is to improve your Iyengar 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 €270 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 €50 extra.

We eat lunch out on Saturday at a local cafe so 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 €30 per night. No meals included.

Who is the course suitable for

Suitable for beginners to intermediate Iyengar level.

Instructors

Alexandra is a native German and her first main teachers back in Germany were Renate Ockel (Berlin) and Vinod Dulal (Pune/India), who has been an assistant to Mr Iyengar for more than 15 years.



After moving to Ireland in 2000, she deepened her Iyengar studies with visiting senior teachers (Jeanne Maslen, Margaret Austin, Rajvi Mehta). With Yoga it's the same as in life, you never stop learning, it feels like you're going through layers, like an onion.



Most recently I've been intrigued by Dona Holleman and her thesis of the Seven Vital Principles. Taking them on board, one's practise becomes more energetic and light. Another Yoga style by Shandor Remetes (Shadow Yoga) and Qui Gong taught me how to integrate breath, energy and movement. - Alex

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
7:30 - 8:00am	Meditation. Introduction for beginners.
8:15 - 10:15am	Iyengar yoga class
10:15am	Breakfast
11:00	Karma yoga
11:15 - 4:00pm	Outdoor trip into the Burren
2:00pm 'ish	Lunch out in Burren
4:00pm	Return to centre
4:30 - 6:00pm	Yoga with Alex
6:30pm	Dinner
7:30 - 8:00pm	Karma yoga
8:00 - 9:00pm	Free time
9:00 - 9:30pm	Meditation

Sunday

Time	Activity
7:30 - 8:00am	Meditation
8:15 - 9:45am	Iyengar yoga class
9:45am	Breakfast
10:30 - 12:00am	Karma yoga and free time
12:00 - 1:00pm	Iyengar yoga class
1:00pm	Lunch
1:30pm	Depart

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