Iyengar Yoga   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 fitness need to start at the beg

Different types of yoga Some forms of yoga work at many levels of our being Some forms of yoga are aimed at fitness, some are aimed at relaxation, some bring benefit by introducing new ways of breathing while others work at a deeper level and aim to integrate body, mind and inner ener

What is Satyananda Yoga Satyananda Yoga is a traditional form of Yoga which includes Asanas, Pranayama, Tantric practices, Cleansing practices, Mind focusing practices, Pratyahara and Meditation. It differs from Asthanga and Iyengar yoga in that it does not place the main focus on Asa

Kundalini yoga What is Kundalini Yoga? Kundalini Yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, Master of Kundalini Yoga, is the ancient science of Yoga. Kundalini describes the lifeforce within everyone of us; it is the highest form of energy. Kundalini yoga invites the Kundalini power to rise in a

Bikram Yoga Yogiraj Bikram Choudhury is the founder of the worldwide hot Yoga craze known as Bikram yoga. Born in Calcutta in 1946, Bikram claims to have began Yoga at the age of four. Bikram says he practiced Yoga four to six hours a day with six thousand other students at Ghosh̵

What is Kundalini Yoga? Kundalini Yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, Master of Kundalini Yoga, is the ancient science of Yoga. It incorporates exercise, breath, meditation and sound current to help relax, strengthen and heal your body, mind and spirit. Kundalini Yoga is the “Yoga o

GONG BATH Is like a very deep and lasting massage, by tuning the physical body and soul to the greatest possible resonance, wile totally letting go. Usually laying down in your back in savasana posture, receiving the sound energy of the Gong as it is being played moving through the ne

Hatha Yoga Hatha yoga is a term used to refer to a form of yoga which involves reasonably gentle yoga postures, some gentle movement postures, some stretching, gentle breathwork and relaxation. Teachers who say they teach Hatha Yoga often teach different things and in very different w

Precuations for Bikram Yoga class Here at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre, one of our primary aims is to teach the best quality yoga and meditation using the best qualified and practicing yoga teachers. You will do a lot of sweating in the class so please come to the class hydra

Yin Yoga The following is a description to the weekend course on Yin Yoga at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre on the west coast of Ireland. Yin Yoga This course is an introduction to the practice of Yin Yoga. Yin Yoga is an alternative approach to regular yoga asanas which focuse