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Dates
June 25th - July 2nd 2004
Instructor
Alexandra Kreis
Alex's main teachers were Renate Ockel (Berlin) and Vinod Dulal (Pune/India) who has been an assistant to Mr Iyengar for more than 15 years.
She has also studied with Jeanne Maslen and Margaret Austin. And with Sama Fabian a fellow student of Dona Holleman.
Description of workshop
"Through Yoga practice you achieve quietness and calmness in mind and body. If the mind rests, it’s possible to differentiate important from unimportant." - Alex
During the workshop, Alexandra leads you to this experience of inner quietness and calmness through clear precise Iyengar asana classes and also backed up by simple pranayama and attention to inner awareness.
"Through detailed work of postures we take the mind from the outside, inwards. With Meditation and Pranayama we still the mind through breath observation." - Alex
Alex keeps a countinious flow to her classes, which helps keep the mind away from the usual daily preoccupations leading it towards a stillness and inner peace. When the mind rests, we become aware of harmony between body and mind.
There will be the usual outdoor trips to the Burren and walks by the sea.
Who is it suitable for ?
This class is suitable for those who have some Yoga previous experience.
You do not need to have had previous Iyengar experience, but please note the afternoon class will be working on inversions.
It is ideal for those who like to work with the physical body, with the clear precisness of Iyengar yoga, and also for those who enjoy breathwork and meditation.
Time table for weekendFriday June 25th 2004
- 18:00 – 19:00 Arrive and settle in
- 19:00 Dinner
- 21:00 – 22:00 Introduction & Meditation
Saturday
- 8:00 – 10:15 Asana class
- 10:30 Brunch
- 11:30 Outdoors in the Burren (This will vary from sea walk to a walk through the hills. Some walks will include visits to ancient sites.)
- 16:30 - 18:00 Asana class. Inversions, pranayama, nad/or meditation.
- 18:30 Dinner
Sunday
8:00 – 10:15 Asana class
10:30 Brunch
11:30 Outdoors in the Burren (This will vary from sea walk to a walk through the hills. Some walks will include visits to ancient sites. Some days the trips will be a little longer to Cliffs of Moher and other locations.)
16:30 - 18:00 Asana class. Inversions, pranayama, nad/or meditation.
18:30 Dinner
Monday
8:00 – 10:15 Asana class
10:30 Brunch
11:30 Outdoors in the Burren (This will vary from sea walk to a walk through the hills. Some walks will include visits to ancient sites. Some days the trips will be a little longer to Cliffs of Moher and other locations.)
16:30 - 18:00 Asana class. Inversions, pranayama, nad/or meditation.
18:30 Dinner
Tuesday
8:00 – 10:15 Asana class
10:30 Brunch
11:30 Outdoors in the Burren (This will vary from sea walk to a walk through the hills. Some walks will include visits to ancient sites. Some days the trips will be a little longer to Cliffs of Moher and other locations.)
16:30 - 18:00 Asana class. Inversions, pranayama, nad/or meditation.
18:30 Dinner
Wednesday
8:00 – 10:15 Asana class
10:30 Brunch
11:30 Outdoors in the Burren (This will vary from sea walk to a walk through the hills. Some walks will include visits to ancient sites. Some days the trips will be a little longer to Cliffs of Moher and other locations.)
16:30 - 18:00 Asana class. Inversions, pranayama, nad/or meditation.
18:30 Dinner
Thursday
8:00 – 10:15 Asana class
10:30 Brunch
11:30 Outdoors in the Burren (This will vary from sea walk to a walk through the hills. Some walks will include visits to ancient sites. Some days the trips will be a little longer to Cliffs of Moher and other locations.)
16:30 - 18:00 Asana class. Inversions, pranayama, nad/or meditation.
18:30 Dinner
Friday
8:00 – 10:15 Asana class
10:30 Brunch
11:30 - 12:30 Questions & Answers
13:00 Depart
Accommodation
The accommodation at the centre is in rooms of 2, 4 or 6 people sharing.
There are also 2 single rooms which work out at €30 extra for a weekend or €70 extra for a week.
There are also local B&B's and a hotel.
More details Accommodation at the centre
Your partner or family may also stay at the centre New flexible pricing structure
Cost of the course
The cost of the course is 600 Euro 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.
If you choose not to stay at the centre and would prefer to stay in a B&B, the cost of the course is 550 Euro
Do people come on their own or with someone else ?
Most people come on the own from all different parts of the country and also some from abroad who fly into Shannon.
The atmosphere is quite easy going and friendly and warm, so its the type of centre where you arrive and before you know you feel at home.
Sometimes people do come in pairs if they also happen to have a friend who enjoys yoga weekends too.
Is it cold in Winter ?
The centre has underfloor heating throughout the building. So even if the weather gets cold outside, it is nice and cosy inside. This includes the Yoga room and the dorms at night.
Staying an additional night
This may enable you to get a cheaper flight. You need to check this with the centre and it depends on availability.
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What you should bring with you
Bed linen is supplied, but you will need to bring your own towels.
Good walking shoes or walking boots, and outdoor clothes a very good idea.
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Other courses at the centre
We have approx 3 weekend courses each month all year round
and about
10 week long courses mainly in the Summer, Christmas and Easter.
- Satyananda (Gentle, suitable for complete beginners, all ages and you do not have to be fit)
- Astanga (Strong, dynamic. You need reasonable fitness)
- Iyengar (Precise physical postures, medium in strength)
- Bikram (Hot sweaty workout, great fun)
- Kundalini (Internal energies, visualizations, gentle yoga)
- Pilates course (Flatten your tummy, strengthen your back, improve flexibility)
- Detox and Holistic Health (Learn about cleansing, raw juices, full body massage, gentle yoga)
- And many more courses
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