Hatha Yoga and Meditation

August 28th – September 3rd 2009

Possible to book a weekend or less than whole week

Stay	Cost
Leave Sunday	€380
Leave Monday	€480
Leave Tuesday	€580
Leave Wednesday	€680
Leave Thursday	€730

Description of course

This course will include Hatha Yoga classes, (breathwork) and meditation by Marianne Jacuzzi.

As dawn breaks over the majestic Burren, we awaken to the still clear centre of our being with silent meditation and simple breathing. Then we move into hatha yoga, awakening the body and bringing a lightness to ourselves.

Sometimes the practice is deep and strong, with a focus upon alignment, holdings or flow.

Sometimes it is gentle and restorative, connecting us with our roots.

All types of poses are included, as appropriate, with breath an integral part of everything.

Beginners are welcome, yet more experienced practitioners are challenged too, learning techniques to move past physical and energetic blocks.

We have lots of fun too. Daily organised outdoor adventures on the Burren, visits to quaint towns, time to unwind and connect with others, fabulous vegetarian food, fresh air, and the serene, wild beauty of this mystical, powerful land are all part of the experience.

Come to the Burren and feel the magic yourself!

Off the Mat; Cultivating a yogic lifestyle, 24/7

The theme for this retreat will be 'Cultivating a yogic lifestyle'

Learning yoga sequences, breathwork and meditation, and then integrating them into your daily liufe.

We will also look at the yamas and the niyamas.

These teachings include non violence, non greed, truthfullness, contentment and self study.

As the cornerstone of yoga practice, these ancient teachings show us how to live day to day in harmony with our highest truth.

And they are very relevant to us who live nowadays in a world full of stress, pressure to achieve, advertising and wanting to have more, deceit, restless minds, anxiety and many other pressures of the modern world.

These teachings bring us closer to peacefullness of mind, acceptance and love.

The inspiration they offer is relevant to everyone...beginners as well as those well-advanced along the path.

Cost of the course

The cost of the course is €730 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 €120 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. Lovely to engage in yoga within this broader focus on peacefulness.

Instructor

Marianne Jacuzzi teaches weekly astanga and hatha yoga classes in Monkstown, Co Dublin, as well as workshops around Ireland.



Marianne is Yoga Alliance registered at E-RYT 500, their highest level, having trained in the Astanga, Iyengar and Sivananda traditions and taught regularly in Dublin since 2000.



Her meditation practice and study of yoga philosophy began nearly 40 years ago. She has studied in India with many masters and returns there regularly to deepen in her own practice and knowledge.



As a teacher, her goal is to help students develop a regular, personal practice in harmony with their unique constitution and inner truth.

Honouring the innate wisdom in every student, she creates a sacred space, a peaceful and supportive atmosphere where students can explore who they are and move beyond limiting belief patterns.



Marianne helps students discover the connection between "life" and "the mat", between body and spirit, so that the healing and empowerment which flow from the practice bring to their lives an abundance of Joy, Creativity, Acceptance, Trust and Love.

Timetable for the weekend

Friday Arrival August 28th

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
7:30 - 8:00am	Meditation & Breathwork
8:00 - 9:45am	Asana Practice including relaxation
9:45 - 10:00am	Breathwork
10:15am	Breakfast
11:00	Karma yoga
11:30 - 1:45pm	Outdoor trip into the Burren
2:00pm	Lunch
2:30 - 4:30pm	More outdoors in the Burren or free time
6:30pm	Dinner
7:30 - 8:00pm	Karma yoga
8:00 - 9:00pm	Free time
9:00 - 9:30pm	Meditation & Breathwork

Every second afternoon
We will have all the usual classes listed on the ‘Typical day’ with the addition of the class below.

Time	Activity
4:30 - 6:00pm	Light Asana Yoga class

Thursday departure September 3rd

Time	Activity
7:30 - 8:00am	Meditation & Breathwork
8:00 - 9:45am	Asana Practice including relaxation
9:45 - 10:00am	Breathwork
10:15am	Breakfast
11:00	Karma yoga
12:00 noon	Depart

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