Satyananda Yoga and Meditation weekend retreat
January 27th – 29th 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)
10% of the proceeds of this course will be donated to charityDescription of course
This retreat works with your awareness, and includes asana classes which start gently and build up over the weekend to include Salutation to the Sun.
It also includes meditation classes and Yoga Nidra deep relaxation.
This course is for people who prefer a more traditional approach to yoga and a more gentle approach than Ashtanga.
There will be plenty of outdoor activities in the Burren and surrounding areas.
And the usual amazing vegetarian meals with Paddi the chef.
Cost of the course
Reduced to €300 (€280 unwaged)
For unwaged, please read
Unwaged further discountsIncludes 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 €60 extra.
We eat lunch out locally on Saturday 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.
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 course is suitable for complete beginners as well as advanced people.
It is suitable for those who prefer a more traditional approach to yoga and a more gentle approach thasn Ashtanga.
Instructors
Dave Brocklebank designed and built this beautiful purpose designed yoga centre in 1999 with the view to provide an ideal environment for people to learn and deepen their practice of yoga and meditation in a quality and enjoyable way.
He began meditating in 1978 and began practising Yoga in 1989 with the Galway school of Yoga and Meditation which is Satyananda based.
He completed the 2-year Satyananda yoga teacher training with Shradhmurti and Chetanmurti in the Galway school of Yoga and Meditation. He has attended numberous workshops since then (too many to mention) with teachers of many traditions from all over the world.
His classes begin with very gentle loosening up postures which help prepare the body for the stronger postures which are introduced after a number of months.
Dave takes care that each person understands each posture and gives advice on adapting the posture to suit your own level and where you are at in this present moment.
He introduces Pranayama right from day one, and a large emphasis is placed on the awareness of the practitioner rather than their physical ability.
Some of the postures are stronger, and help with the alignment of the body.
Dave gives clear guidelines on each posture,
but each person works within their own limitations, and there are no caparisons made between people.
As each person becomes more familiar with the postures, gradually their body opens up
Dave also gives individual guidance when it can be of benefit.
His experience with Iyengar and Astanga yoga bring a detailed approach to correct alignment of the body in order to assume the posture while respecting the limits of one's body.
In addition to Dave's yoga lifestyle, he also attends Buddhist teachings and tries to bring these teachings into his own life and dealings with people.
Dave runs the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre, co-ordinating courses, facilitating workshops and teaching Yoga and Meditation himself. He also maintains his own daily practice of Yoga and Meditation, and regularly attends Yoga workshops throughout the year.
Timetable for the weekend
Friday arrival
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 6:00 - 7:00pm | Arrival & Registration |
| 7:00pm | Dinner by Paddi |
| 8:00 - 8:30pm | Karma Yoga |
| 9:00 - 10:00pm | Breathwork and relaxation |
Saturday timetable
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 8:00 - 8:30 am | Meditation including intro for beginners |
| 8:30 - 10:00am | Satyananda yoga class |
| 10:00am | Breakfast |
| 10:45 | Karma Yoga |
| 11:30 – 5:00pm | Outdoor trip into the Burren |
| 2:00pm | Lunch out locally |
| 3:30pm approx | Return to centre |
| 4:30 - 6:00pm | Satyananda Yoga class |
| 6:30pm | Dinner |
| 7:30 - 8:00pm | Karma Yoga |
| 9:00 - 9:30pm | Meditation |
Sunday timetable
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 8:00 - 8:30 am | Meditation including intro for beginners |
| 8:30 - 10:00am | Satyananda yoga class |
| 10:00am | Breakfast |
| 10:45 | Karma Yoga |
| 12:00 – 1:00pm | Yoga class and Q&A |
| 2:00pm | Lunch |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | Karma Yoga |
| 12:00 noon | Depart |
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