Hazel O’ Sullivan will host two Yin/Yang Fusion Masterclasses, Level 1 (Suitable for Beginners and Improvers) in Penrose Wharf on Saturday 9th of February from 2pm to 3.30pm and Level 2 (Suitable for Intermediate and Advanced) in Ballincollig on Sunday 10th March from 3.15pm to 4.45pm.
This class will be a balance of both passive, long held stretches (Yin), working on the deep connective tissues, fascia and joints of the body and a more active flowy sequence (Yang) to target muscles and blood flow and will also include meditation and pranayama.
Yin yoga stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, making us more resilient to stress, it helps to stabilise blood pressure, helps us to sleep better and gives us a better introspective awareness of our body. Yang yoga increases blood flow to the muscles helping to stimulate our circulation and boost our immune function. It helps to strengthen, lengthen and oxygenate our muscles.
*Masterclasses are FREE for members who have Unlimited Yoga Memberships!
*Drop in price of €20
*People on class passes get 50% off so can attend for a special rate of €10 by using the Promo Code: MASTERCLASS
*Masterclass fee is transferable if cancelled at least 24h beforehand, but non-refundable.
Book now on the MindBody App or call our team on 021-4279696.
We have two exciting masterclasses with our wonderful teacher Emer Harrington this month in both Penrose Wharf and Ballincollig!
Winter Warmer Masterclass with Emer (Penrose Wharf)
Monday January 21st at 8pm to 9.30pm
Suitable for Intermediate and Advanced Practitioners
Winter Warmer Masterclass with Emer (Ballincollig)
Monday January 28th at 8pm to 9.30pm
Suitable for All Levels New Beginnings Level 1 and New Beginnings Level 2 Students
Start the New Year with this winter warmer class. Get your body moving, help boost your immune system for winter, and take some time out for your wellbeing.
In this class we will explore our inner Tapas, our fiery determination to keep stepping onto our mat, burning away whatever holds us back during the colder winter months.
We will focus on our winter wellbeing by building internal heat through a combination of dynamic breathing techniques such as kapalabhati (breath of fire) and energising, flowing yoga postures to help boost our immunity for winter.
We will then move into slower, restorative yoga to help bring calm to body and mind and stimulate our parasympathetic nervous system, for some much needed relaxation and self care at this time of year.
We will connect to our inner warmth and light through mindful meditation focused on our manipura chakra or solar plexus, our source of inner fire and heat, to help power us through the colder, darker season.
*Masterclasses are FREE for members who have Unlimited Yoga Memberships!
*Drop in price of €20
*People on class passes get 50% off so can attend for a special rate of €10 by using the Promo Code: MASTERCLASS
*Masterclass fee is transferable if cancelled at least 24h beforehand, but non-refundable.
Book now on the Mindbody App, through or call us on 021-4279696.
One of the wonderful things about yoga is that it’s not just a series of exercises, breathing and relaxation techniques. It can be a way of life! We can practice yoga through the way we treat ourselves and others in everything we do. We can become happier and more fulfilled through practicing the yamas of yoga, which are ethical guidelines for our daily lives. Yoga is an ancient healing science from India and the very first part of the traditional journey of yoga starts with these five yamas:
1. Ahimsa (non-harming)
This instruction is to practice kindness, forgiveness and non-judgement to ourselves and other beings, both in our actions and most challengingly, in our thoughts. Putting this into action can be difficult but so internally transformative that students often put all of their focus into this yama before moving on to exploring the others. When we are free from negative thoughts towards ourselves and others, inner peace can be found.
2. Satya (honesty)
To practice Satya, we need to explore the reasons why we are being dishonest in the first place. Is it habit? Fear? Recklessness? If we are more honest with ourselves about the causes of our lies it may help us to be more honest with others. Through truthfulness we can live freer, more confident and authentic lives.
3. Asteya (non-stealing)
Of course, this yama means to refrain from stealing the obvious – physical objects but it also asks us to look at what else we are taking from others that we don’t own or need. Are we taking advantage of other people’s kindness, their time, credit for their work? Are we stealing from our own potential by spending time and energy on things that don’t lift ourselves or others? We all know how good it feels to give a present or help another being. This yama encourages us to consciously take less and give more.
4. Brahmacharya (unity)
This yama asks us to look at where we are getting our pleasure from? Are we using other people? Stimulants? Unhealthy habits? Can we assess and moderate these dependencies to balance our senses and free our minds? Can we strive for healthy, non-dependant relationships, and make better choices in what we are feeding our minds through social media, TV, magazines etc. Moderating our senses can help us to find inner peace and joy.
5. Aparigraha (non-possessiveness)
Do you envy others for what they have? Do you attach emotion to your possessions and to the acquisition of them? Do you own more than you need? Are your goals in life to acquire more stuff? It’s hard when we live in a society that encourages all of this. It takes wisdom to see that these things only lead to unhappiness, but it takes huge strength to stop. This yama asks us to put less importance on possessions, to use what we need in life without placing ownership on it, to value our relationships, our health, happiness and self-worth more than the things we own or could own.
By practicing the 5 Yamas of Yoga this New Year, you will lead a more honest and peaceful life.
Lisa Fahy
Senior Teacher
Himalaya Yoga Valley Centre Cork
Join Sarah Moves for her Core Fundamentals workshop in our Penrose Wharf studio on Saturday 26th January from 14.00 to 16.30.
In this workshop we will get reacquainted with the structure of the spine and ‘core’ so we can function more efficiently and move more freely as a whole (on and off the mat). We will look at how alignment is key to efficient breathing mechanics and bracing under load, and explore how the mobility and stability of the spine directly translates into autonomy for the upper and lower limbs.
If you suffer from lower back aches, find it challenging to access the muscles of the pelvic floor, or even just feel you still need to “work on your core” or your posture after practicing so much yoga, you will find value. This workshop is the perfect opportunity for us to dig deeper into these potential issues and find some concrete, tangible solutions to immediately put into practice and allow us to feel more connected as a whole.
Workshop price: €30*
*Workshop fee is transferable if cancelled at least 24h beforehand, but non-refundable.
You can book online, on the Mindbody App or give us a call on 021-4279696.
New Years Kundalini Yoga Workshop, January 12th 2.00pm to 5.00pm, Penrose Wharf Studio
In 2019 we are entering a brand-new nine-year cycle.
In Numerology this is the number 3 the Universal Year, a number that represents imagination, communication, and youth.
This Kundalini Yoga Workshop will kick start your year and lay the foundation for the months ahead. A dynamic practice that will deeply connect you with yourself and uplift your spirit.
We will do physical practices (kriyas) pranayam (breath work) and meditations to look at how we communicate ourselves within the world of projection and also using the imagination, which are the building blocks of life to set us on our life’s course for this new nine year cycle.
This workshop will ground you, give you determination and inspire you for the months ahead. This workshop is suitable for all levels and the complete beginner.
Workshop price: €35*
*Workshop fee is transferable if cancelled at least 24h beforehand, but non-refundable
Book now on the Mindbody app or call 021-4279696. Namaste!
Tick the Yogi’s in your life off your shopping list! Give them the gift of health and happiness this Christmas with one of our gift cards.We have an amazing 10% off all gift cards offer running until December 22nd so it’s the perfect time to purchase. Gift Cards are available at an amount of your choosing, and can be purchased at our Penrose Wharf reception, over the phone or online when using the promotion code XMAS18! Namaste!
To kick off our Christmas Cheer Campaign we are extending our ONE MONTH UNLIMITED YOGA FOR €49 to our Penrose Wharf Centre for a limited period! Beat the holiday stress and join us for a month of unlimited yoga- that’s any class, any teacher, any time for a full month from the date of purchase! This offer is available for purchase from Monday December 3rd until Monday December 10th with your 30 days of consecutive yoga starting on the day you buy your pass. It is available as a once off purchase for both new and existing clients who have not previously purchased this intro pass. Namaste!
Deepen your yoga practice by joining our school founder Yogacharya Lalit for a 7 Day Yoga Retreat in Mallorca from the 8th – 14th June 2019. Designed to deepen your practice, improve your alignment and build your confidence. During your stay you can relax in the beautiful hills of Mallorca in the town of Soller, set in a lush valley of orange groves between the Tramuntana mountains and the sea.There are tons of truly beautiful walks along footpaths, kayaks and paddles boards, rock climbing and boat hires to visit some of the more secluded beaches. June is an ideal time to visit as the weather is warm but the crowds are thin. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a European summer holiday as well as immerse yourself in yoga. Pricing options are from as little as €775. Check out https://yogagoaindia.com/yoga-retreat-mallorca/ for more information and booking details. Namaste!
We are delighted to have our gift giving tree back in our chill out room in our Penrose Wharf Studio this year! This is the fourth year in a row that we will be collecting gifts for children in Direct Provision, and we are so pleased to be involved again. If would like to participate simply choose a tag from the tree, buy a gift for the child named, place the gift in a bag (no need to wrap), put the tag back on the gift and return it under the tree by Friday 7th December. There are over 40 names on our tree, and we’re hoping to make sure that there is a gift for each one at their Christmas party on December 15th. We hope you will join us in giving back this festive season. Namaste!
Join our wonderful team at our sister centre Himalaya Yoga Valley Goa India for sun, sand, sea, amazing food and culture and of course- yoga in it’s birthplace with our school founder Yogacharya Lalit. This retreat is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in traditional practices with an Indian master teacher in this beautiful location.We take you on an unforgettable journey of a lifetime without the hassle or stress that can sometimes come with travelling to exotic locations.It’s the perfect 10 Day escape-spaces for February 26- 7 March 2019 are filling fast so get in touch now to book your place. We can’t wait to welcome you!
This Saturday, 24th November from 14.00 until 16.00 our Penrose Wharf Centre will play host to the much anticipated ‘Full Moon Yin Yoga Melt’ with Lisa Keating.
In this workshop you will enjoy a sense of surrender in a series of gently held Yin Yoga postures. Soothing music, inspirational theme and aromatherapy, peel away all that does not serve. We soften into a state of ease and target the deeper Yin tissue, facia, ligaments, connective tissue which concentrate in our joints.
Yin Yoga practice stimulates the body’s energy channels (meridians) bringing balance to the vital organs, improving flexibility and joint mobility.
We realise how calm and balanced both mind and body feel when we practice letting go of worry, if only for a moment, it is enough!
Please note that workshops fill quickly and spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! Please book online at www.yogacorkireland.com, the MindBody app, email: info@yogacorkireland.com or call 021 427 9696.
Workshop price: €25*
*Workshop fee is transferable if cancelled at least 24h beforehand, but non-refundable
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