Vinyasa flow Yoga and meditation with Niamh Jones
May 21st – 23rd 2010
Reduction of prices in courses
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 weekend of yoga in the Burren.
Reduced to €300 (€280 unwaged)
For unwaged, please read
Unwaged further discountsDescription of course
This course will include Dynamic Vinyasa Flow yoga classes by Niamh Jones each morning, and gentle yoga classes and relaxation also.
This course is an ideal course for those of you who enjoy a flowing style of yoga, with movement coordinated with the breath (Vinyasa).
It is a lovely way to invigorate the body, improve flexibility, remove energy blocks and also tone the body, while bringing a stillness to your mind and integrating your body and mind and all other subtle levels of your being.
This
Vinyasa flow yoga weekend will include classes in
- Vinyasa Flow yoga
- Gentle Hatha yog
- Meditation & Relaxation
On our organised outing into the Burren on Saturday, we will go for walks in the hills and by the sea.
This is an ideal way to treat yourself to a very healthy weekend, learn or deepn your practice of flowing yoga, go back to Nature with walks in the Burren hills and by the sea, and hang out with positively like-minded people.
Lots of fun in an informal friendly atmosphere, with yoga of the highest standard.
Excellent practice for toning, losing weight, improving flexibility, bringing peace and stillness to the mind and is also great fun.
And amazing vegetarian meals by Paddi the chef who used to run Seventh Heaven restaurant in Galway city for over 12 years!
Cost of the course
Reduced to €300 (€280 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 €60 extra.
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.
Who is the course suitable for
Suitable for beginners to intermediate, but one should be reasonably fit, as some of the yoga classes are dynamic and flowing.
If you are a beginner to yoga, please read
What type of yoga is best for me ?Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga is based on the flow of Ashtanga Yoga linking postures with breath. However, it is
not as strong as ashtanga, although you will be challenged with the sequences which are practiced within a sustained meditative flow.
It strengthens, tones and enhances flexibility and also energises and balances the body creating heat from within which in turn detoxifies your entire system.
Dynamic Yoga uses specially sequenced movements which are organised so that the body releases, strengthens and integrates gradually and easily. Strength and flexibility are side effects to real benefits such as increased self-confidence, the ability to stay focused and calm in stressful situations and above all to feel more connected to all aspects of yourself.
A typical class would begin with conscious breathing (Pranayama) hip/shoulder warm-ups then flow into some Sun Salutations and Standing postures. Followed by some backbends, forward bends and twists ending with Inversion work (e.g. handstands and headstands) and Deep relaxation.
Instructors
Niamh Jones is a very dedicated teacher and practitioner of Bikram yoga. She is also trained as an ashtanga teacher and teaches a softer variation of Vinyasa flow which makes the flowing sequence more accessible to all.
She guides complete beginners and those more advanced through the practice.
Niamh Jones is from Co. Meath origionally, and moved to Galway in 2001.
She lived in San Fransico for a while where she completed her Bikram teacher training course.
Niamh has taugh many times at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre in the past few years, and also attend many of the weekend workshops we have here at the centre.
She likes to continue to improve her practice over the years and attends many of the well known Ashtanga teachers who visit the centre such as "Dave Robson & Dave Gelleneau, Richard Spahn, and Granville Cousins.
She even taught an extra Bikram class to Granville and his students during one of his 7-day retreats here at the centre.
Niamh teaches Bikram yoga in Galway city regularly and also Vinyasa flow classes and some gentle yoga cl;asses in Heaford.
Niamh's classes are hot! good fun, and exhilarating. Great way to stretch.
Timetable for the weekend
Friday
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 5:30 - 7:00pm | Arrival & Registration |
| 7:00pm | Dinner by Paddi |
| 8:00 - 8:30pm | Karma yoga in the kitchen |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Gentle class by Niamh |
Saturday
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 8:15 - 8:45am | Gentle yoga and stretching class |
| 8:45 - 10:15am | Vinyasa flow yoga class |
| 10:15am | Breakfast |
| 11:00 | Karma yoga in the kitchen |
| 11:15 - 1:45pm | Outdoor trip into the Burren |
| 2:00pm | Lunch |
| 2:30 - 4:30pm | Free time |
| 4:30 - 6:00pm | Vinyasa Flow Yoga class |
| 6:30pm | Dinner |
| 7:30 - 8:00pm | Karma yoga in the kitchen |
| 8:30 - 9:00pm | Relaxation class |
| 9:00 - bedtime | Free time |
Sunday
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 8:15 - 9:45am | Vinyasa flow Yoga class |
| 9:45am | Breakfast |
| 10:30 - 12:00am | Karma yoga and free time |
| 12:00 - 1:00pm | Vinyasa flow yoga class |
| 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm | Depart |
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