Anca is from Romania and she fell in love with yoga in 2013. She practiced Hatha yoga in her home town under the guidance of her best friend before deciding to further her yoga journey and do her teacher training.
Rather than go to India to do her training, Anca decided to come to Ireland, a country she always wanted to travel to and do her training with Lalit at Himalaya Yoga Valley Centre, Cork. While here she fell in love with Ireland, Cork City and the Himalaya Yoga Family. She decided to make Cork her home and convinced her family to move here and join her. One and a half years later, her dream of being part of the Himalaya Yoga Valley team has come true.
What’s the most important thing yoga has taught you?
The most important thing Anca has gained from yoga is self-confidence. Before discovering yoga, she struggled with low-self-esteem but as her practice has evolved her confidence has grown. Yoga has given her the freedom to be present in the moment, enjoy life to the full and find happiness in the little things.
Anca currently lives in Cork with her husband, beautiful baby boy, mother and sister. She enjoys her new life, taking every opportunity to take on new challenges and move beyond her comfort zone, gaining countless spiritual rewards along the way.
Laughter is the best medicine and this laughter yoga class is designed to show you how to receive some of the amazing health benefits laughter has on the mind and body. Laughter is scientifically proven to reduce stress, anxiety, depression and increase physical and mental energy levels. Laughter actually boosts your immune system keeping you stronger and healthier overall. When we laugh together we feel more open and accepting of ourselves and others, what a fun way to build new friendships.
The class will start with gentle warm-up techniques which include stretching, and body movement. These help to break down inhibitions and develop childlike playfulness. Breathing exercises are used to prepare the lungs for laughter, followed by a series of “laughter exercises” that combine the method of acting and visualisation techniques with playfulness. These exercises, combined with the social dynamics of group, lead to prolong and hearty unconditional laughter. Laughter exercises are interspersed with breathing exercise.
A laughter session may finish with a “laughter meditation”. This is a session of unstructured laughter whereby participants may stand, sit or lie down and allow natural laughter to flow from within like a fountain. This is followed by a deep relaxation and guided meditation.
Teacher Bio
Deborah had been practicing Ashtanga yoga since 2012 and decided to explore other styles of yoga. She was drawn to laughter yoga as she loves to uplift and inspire people and what better way to uplift than to make people laugh. She credits laughter yoga as helping her to over-come self-judgements and self-consciousness as well as reducing stress and anxiety. Teaching laughter yoga really allows her spirit to shine through and she loves to be able to bring this out in her students. Deborah really promotes a fun and open energy in her classes. She received her qualification from the Laughter yoga international university in 2014.
Class Cost: €15
*Class fee is non refundable but is transferable.
Class Date and Time:
Saturday May 20th, 2017
2pm – 3pm
Bookings for this workshop can be made on www.yogacorkireland.com, the MindBody app,
by phone on 02 427 9696, by email: info@yogacorkireland.com or call in to the office!
Fri 11th August – 6.30-10pm
Sat 12th August – 1.30-8pm
Sun 13th August – 10am-6pm
Mon 14th August – 12pm – 5pm
AYM combines deep tissue massage with coordinated breathwork and yoga stretching. Similar to Thai massage, Ayurvedic Yoga Massage is performed on a mat allowing for a full range of stretching. In addition; the deep tissue massage dissolves physical tension, while the assisted stretches and breath exercises realign the body and stimulate the natural flow of energy.
The deep tissue massage helps to remove knots and adhesions in the muscles, releases tension and prepares the body of the receiver for assisted yoga stretching. Through synchronised breathwork, the receiver is led progressively deeper into assisted yoga postures that help correct postural imbalances and restore harmony to the body. In keeping with the tradition of Ayurveda, herbal oils and medicinal powders are utilized for their healing properties.
This course is perfect for beginners and professional massage therapists alike. If you are a professional massage therapist, this serves as a CEU and is endorsed by the CThA (Complementary Therapists Association).
In this training:
Students will learn how to perform a basic 90 minute AYM sequence
Each set of techniques will first be demonstrated in detail by the teacher
Students will work with partners to practice each technique
Students will receive lots of one to one attention from the teacher
Use of props
Therapist body mechanics and self care will be taught throughout
Functional anatomy, pathology, contraindications will be taught for each technique
Students will receive full AYM level 1 detailed photo manual
This unique comprehensive approach to the body dissolves physical and emotional blocks, helps eliminate toxins, promotes correct posture, improves respiratory patterns, enhances energy levels, and leaves the receiver with a profound sense of well being.
This training is the first level – in the Level 2 training, the student will learn more advanced stretches and also to use the feet to perform the massage which creates a fluid massage stroke and is unique to Ayurveda.
(After the completion of Level 2 the student will receive a certificate – Level 2 is August 18th-21st August 2017)
Course cost for Level 1 is €320 including 13.5% VAT
Course cost for booking Level 1 & 2 together is €600 including VAT.
Please contact us if you wish to enroll in both courses. For Level One bookings please go to workshops section of our website www.yogacorkireland.com or call the centre on 021 4279696 or email info@yogacorkireland.com to enroll.
Ayurveda Yoga Massage Training- Level 2
with Adam Divine
www.ayurvedicyogamassage.com
Fri 18th August – 6.30 – 10pm
Sat 19th August – 1.30 – 8pm
Sun 20th August – 10am – 6pm
Mon 21st August – 12 – 5pm
On the Level Two Ayurvedic Yoga Massage course, you will learn more massage techniques, advanced stretches and ‘walking’ which will make your massage session more varied.When you are working with clients over a
period of time, you will be able to offer more unique massage packages catering to their specific body issues.Level Two gives you alternatives to help you open up restricted areas and work with postural problems. You learn more advanced yoga stretches to target those areas. Level Two also includes walking on the body – using a chair or stool, you balance your body weight and use your feet to massage the body in long strokes. This gives you the potential to use more pressure if needs be adjusting your body weight. As in level one, you will be learning to communicate with your client, using coordinated breathwork to assist the stretches.In Level Two you reach certification standard approved by Complimentary Therapists Association UK. Naturally Level One is a pre-requisite.
Students will learn how about two hours worth of techniques and how to structure these into an hour or 90min session.
Each set of techniques will first be demonstrated in detail by the teacher
Students will work with partners to practice each technique
Students will receive lots of one to one attention from the teacher
Use of props
Therapist body mechanics and self care will be taught throughout
Functional anatomy, pathology, contraindications will be taught for each technique
Students will receive full AYM level 2 detailed photo manual
Students will receive Ayurvedic Yoga Massage Certificate
Course cost for Level 2 is €320 including 13.5% VAT.
Course cost for booking Level 1 & 2 together is €600 including VAT. Please contact us if you wish to enroll in both courses. For Level Two bookings please go to workshops section of our website www.yogacorkireland.com or call the centre on 021 4279696 or email info@yogacorkireland.com to enroll.
Adam’s Bio
Adam Divine is the anatomy teacher on the Himalaya Yoga Valley Centre teacher training. His interest in anatomy started with his study of massage in 2005 and he has been working as a body mechanic ever since. Adam is ITEC certified and has studied Anatomy Trains courses, as well as training with Ayurvedic doctors in India and monks in Thailand. He has been practicing Ayurvedic Yoga Massage for ten years.
Laughter is the best medicine and this laughter yoga class is designed to show you how to receive some of the amazing health benefits laughter has on the mind and body. Laughter is scientifically proven to reduce stress, anxiety, depression and increase physical and mental energy levels. Laughter actually boosts your immune system keeping you stronger and healthier overall. When we laugh together we feel more open and accepting of ourselves and others, what a fun way to build new friendships.
The class will start with gentle warm-up techniques which include stretching, and body movement. These help to break down inhibitions and develop childlike playfulness. Breathing exercises are used to prepare the lungs for laughter, followed by a series of “laughter exercises” that combine the method of acting and visualisation techniques with playfulness. These exercises, combined with the social dynamics of group, lead to prolong and hearty unconditional laughter. Laughter exercises are interspersed with breathing exercise.
A laughter session may finish with a “laughter meditation”. This is a session of unstructured laughter whereby participants may stand, sit or lie down and allow natural laughter to flow from within like a fountain. This is followed by a deep relaxation and guided meditation.
Teacher Bio
Deborah had been practicing Ashtanga yoga since 2012 and decided to explore other styles of yoga. She was drawn to laughter yoga as she loves to uplift and inspire people and what better way to uplift than to make people laugh. She credits laughter yoga as helping her to over-come self-judgements and self-consciousness as well as reducing stress and anxiety. Teaching laughter yoga really allows her spirit to shine through and she loves to be able to bring this out in her students. Deborah really promotes a fun and open energy in her classes. She received her qualification from the Laughter yoga international university in 2014.
Class Cost: €15
*Class fee is non refundable but is transferable.
Class Date and Time:
Tuesday, April 25th, 2017
8.30pm – 9.30pm
Bookings for this workshop can be made on www.yogacorkireland.com, the MindBody app,
by phone on 02 427 9696, by email: info@yogacorkireland.com or call in to the office!
Deepen and expand your practice under the guidance of Lalit. Each day of this retreat will see students practicing the full Ashtanga primary series in the morning with focus on opening a specific area of the body in the afternoon class. All levels are encouraged to attend and whilst this is an advanced immersion it is open to those with a steady existing practice or those who are currently teaching.
Advanced Hip Opening (Fri)
2pm – 4pm Advanced Back Bends (Sat)
2pm – 4pm Advanced Arm balances & Inversions (Sun)
2pm – 4pm
Full Weekend Program Cost: €200*
Please note that Lalit’s workshops fill quickly and spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! *Program fee is transferable but non-refundable.
Please book online, the MindBody app, email: info@yogacorkireland.com or call 021 427 9696.
Learn to backbend with strength & integrity in this workshop with Yogacharya Lalit. Find more space in your back bends whilst developing safe preparatory back bending skills that you can incorporate into your own practice.
A combination of heart opening and lower backbending postures that build strength and flexibility. Workshops include chanting, pranayama and plenty of interesting backbends! Lalit will assist students who are open to receiving adjustments into deeper poses.
Backbending Workshop Level 1 This workshop is open to beginners and improvers.
Date: Sunday 21st May 2017 Time: 10am-12pm
Backbending Workshop Level 2-3 This workshop is open to intermediate and advanced practitioners.
Date: Sunday 21st May 2017 Time: 1pm-3pm
Cost Per Workshop: €25 or €15 for Himalaya Yoga Valley Members on Unlimited Passes
Please note that Lalit’s workshops fill quickly and spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! Payment essential to reserve a space for these workshops. *Workshop fees are transferable and non-refundable.
Please book online, the MindBody app, email: info@yogacorkireland.com or call 021 427 9696.
Lalit will take students through a series that includes standing and seated hip opening postures that release energy and tension in this area. The hips hold tension and become tight from daily repetitive activities such as sitting at office desks and driving- tight hips can lead to lower back pain and imbalances throughout the rest of the body.
By exploring hip opening postures and deepening our existing hip opening poses we can release this area and improve our overall asana practice. This workshop will include chanting and pranayama and deep hip opening poses.
Hip Opening Workshop level 1 : This workshop is suitable for beginners and improvers.
Date: Saturday 23rd September, 2017 Time: 2pm – 4pm
Hip Opening Workshop levels 2-3 :
This workshop is suitable for intermediate and advanced practitioners. Date: Sunday 24th September, 2017 Time: 2pm – 4pm
Price Per Workshop: €25*
Please note that Lalit’s workshops fill quickly and spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! Payment essential to reserve a space for these workshops. *Workshop fees are transferable and non-refundable.
Book online, the MindBody app, email: info@yogacorkireland.com or call 021 427 9696.
6 Nights /7 Days Yoga Retreat & Immersion with Yogacharya Lalit
Immerse yourself in traditional practices with an expert yoga teacher from India in beautiful Portugal!
We are delighted to announce that school founder Yogacharya Lalit from India is hosting his annual retreat in the Algarve, Portugal this year! The Retreat is located at Vida Pura Centre. Following three wonderful retreats in the Sierra Nevada ranges in Spain over the past years, we have decided to have a change of scenery and are hosting our retreat in a new location with a direct flight from Cork, London and other major airports.
It is a retreat to help practitioners of all levels to deepen their practice under Lalit’s guidance. Daily classes will be Vinyasa flow and Ashtanga Primary Series yoga and yoga practices. As a taste of what to expect for yoga and relaxation, here is a video below taken at a recent Retreat in Spain with Lalit and his retreat group.
Location
Vida Pura Portugal- this beautiful retreat centre is located on the Algarve in a quiet, peaceful coastal national park location with amazing views and direct access to Odeceixe Beach. This area has lovely walks and hikes and the beach is a great place for learning to surf or simply relaxing and soaking up the sun. Pura Vida is located 1.5 hours from Faro airport which has direct flights from Cork with Aer Lingus. Airport transfers are available to Pura Vida from the airport.
Sample Daily Schedule
(Times are approximate and may vary)
7.00am: Chanting Pranayama Meditation
8.00am: Yoga – Dynamic or Full Primary Series
10.00am: Breakfast
1.00pm: Lunch
4.00pm: Yoga – Mixed Level Flow
Accommodation and facilities
Shared accommodation is on site at the retreat centre and is perfectly appointed for relaxing and practicing yoga. The retreat centre is in a beautiful pristine location close to the ocean and serves natural and delicious cuisine. You can find more detailed information about accommodation and location about the retreat location at www.vida-pura.com
Dates: 1st July – 7th July 2017
Price:
€695 which includes twice daily yoga, meditation and pranayama, shared accommodation and delicious vegetarian breakfast and dinner. Airport transfers can be arranged from Faro airport with local reputable car services for €30. Flights are not included.
Booking
You can book with a 25% deposit and by registering here: http://yogagoaindia.com/events/22/ashtanga-retreat-with-lalit/.
For any further queries please contact our Cork office by emailing info@yogacorkireland.com, contacting us at reception or by calling 021 427 9696
In this 3hr workshop we will explore 5 essential bandhas leading to skillfulness in action. We will explore the bandhas in standing, sitting, balancing and inverted postures with their transitions.
Tashi teaches yoga techniques as tools for self-enquiry which can lead us to self-acceptance, personal skillfulness and abiding loving kindness. We share these techniques to develop effective practice habits, inviting practice as a ‘way of being’ rather than a ‘way of doing’. www.tashidawa.com
Workshop suitable for those with a regular practice attending Bridge to Peak and Peak to Power classes.
Workshop Date and Time:
Sunday March 5th 2017
11am– 2pm
Workshop Cost: €35
*Workshop fees are non refundable but are transferable.
Bookings for this workshop can be made on www.yogacorkireland.com, the MindBody app,
by phone on 02 427 9696 or call in to the office!
Ground and Reach – Connecting the Lower & Upper Body’
In this 3hr workshop we will explore quality of movement, spinal mobility, uddiyana and mula bandha and key transitions.
Tashi teaches yoga techniques as tools for self-enquiry which can lead us to self-acceptance, personal skillfulness and abiding loving kindness. We share these techniques to develop effective practice habits, inviting practice as a ‘way of being’ rather than a ‘way of doing’. www.tashidawa.com
Workshop suitable for those attending New Beginnings Level 1 and New Beginnings Level 2 classes.
Workshop Date and Time:
Saturday March 4th 2017
11am– 2pm
Workshop Cost: €35
*Workshop fees are non refundable but are transferable.
Bookings for this workshop can be made on www.yogacorkireland.com, the MindBody app,
by phone on 02 427 9696 or call in to the office!
This January, lets ring out the old and welcome the new with a practice of letting go of the body’s waste, stagnation and tension to give our immune system a much needed boost.
Deep breathing, pranayama exercises and gentle backbends allow our chest and lungs to open, strengthening our respiratory system and boosting our mood.
Twists, forward folds and inversions pump fluid through our lymphatic system allowing for increased drainage and detoxification of whatever has become stuck or unnecessary to us.
Specific asanas will also be included to balance our endocrine system which controls our hormones.
This workshop will move through a dynamic phase to shake up and cleanse our systems, followed by a slow and grounding phase to activate our parasympathetic nervous system for restoration and rejuvenation. The workshop will finish with Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) to deeply rest all systems in the body.
And the best bit…. While improving our health and radiance in our lives, all proceeds of this workshop will support our Social & Support Group for Women in Direct Provision! We are hosting a group of women who are asylum seekers in Direct Provision every week in the centre. They are doing various activities such as practising yoga, knitting, having cups of tea and just generally getting away from the stark reality of living in Direct Provision in a comfortable, supportive environment. These women have been marginalised and segregated from society in general and we are supporting this group to find some positivity in their weekly routines. We are fundraising via this workshop for money for necessities like tea, coffee, travel to and from the centre, etc. You can find out about the group here: https://www.gofundme.com/2q3fqd8
Workshop is open to all levels.
Workshop Cost: €25 *Workshop fees are non refundable but are transferable.
Workshop Date and Time:
Saturday January 28th 2017
2pm – 4pm
Bookings for this workshop can be made on www.yogacorkireland.com, the MindBody app,
by phone on 02 427 9696 or call in to the office!
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