10th-16th June, 2016

Immerse yourself in traditional practices in Spain with expert yoga teacher Lalit Kumar.  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.

Daily Schedule
7.00am: Chanting Pranayama Meditation
7.45am: Tea & Fruit
8.00am: Yoga – 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 has a plunge pool and delicious cuisine.

Price:
695.00 Euro – includes 6 nights’ shared accommodation, half board of two meals per day and yoga classes. Flights are not included.

795.00 Euro – includes 6 nights’ single accommodation, half board of two meals per day and yoga classes. Flights are not included

Booking: Email info@yogacorkireland.com

We want to hear from YOU! Share your thoughts with us by filling in a short online survey and be in with the chance to win a 3 month unlimited yoga class pass valued at €320!

We are so grateful for the support you have shown us since we moved to Penrose Wharf and we are delighted with the response to the centre upgrade but as always we want to keep improving! We want to hear you thoughts on our schedule, facilities, classes and general impressions to help us improve our customer experience. You can leave your name or remain anonymous if you wish to share your thoughts without entering the competition.

Dara O’Brien (Ireland) and Debajyoti Sanyal (India) present a mixture of Indian classical and contemporary music. They play the ancient and sophisticated classical music of North India with sitar and tabla. These musicians also break new ground, exploring the sonic possibilities of these icon instruments through contemporary compositions and technology.

Please note that this by-donation concert will be held at 19 Academy Street

Evolution & Growth at Himalaya Yoga Valley Centre

Cork city’s premiere yoga studio and one of the largest yoga centres in Ireland, is expanding to a fantastic new location in the city!  Due to the sensational success of the centre which has grown from strength to strength over the last 3 years the demand for more space, classes and services has increased greatly. To meet this demand Himalaya Yoga Valley will begin to hold all classes at Unit 34 Penrose Wharf from October 3^rd 2015. Trainings and specialist workshops will continue to run out of the Academy Street branch.

This is a very exciting time for the company, staff and Cork’s yoga community. Himalaya Yoga Valley Centre has operated a yoga retreat and training centre in India for more than a decade and opened its Academy St Centre in Cork City in 2012.

“We are very proud of the yoga community we’ve grown in Cork City over the past three years,” said Director Maeve O’Brien.  “Our classes are accessible to everybody and the numbers have grown exponentially year by year. We have listened to the feedback from our regular clients and recognise the need to have more class places available daily along with additional workshops.  The additional facilities, such as parking, at the Centre in Penrose Wharf will meet the needs of our valued clients very well. Himalaya Yoga Valley staff and teachers are excited to see newcomers and all our students from the past three years  to experience the new studios for themselves.”

Highlights of the new location include:

• Two large, modern studios that can accommodate up to 90 students comfortably
• Parking spaces directly at the Centre
• Close proximity to bus and train stations and city bike scheme
• More changing areas, a swifter sign-in system and a beautiful Chill-out room.
• Increased classes, corporate classes, workshops and special events.

The founder & Director of Himalaya Yoga Valley Centre, Yogacharya Lalit from India will be in attendance to open the centre. Over the opening weekend he will teach free masterclasses for our valued clients and those wishing to begin their yoga journey.

Yogacharya Lalit has taught nationally and internationally for the past 15 years, graduating thousands of students at his training centres in Goa, Dharamshala and Thailand, as well as here in Ireland.  The vibrant teaching team at the Cork City centre have all been trained by Lalit in India or Ireland, and through their classes share traditional yoga teachings from India with an emphasis on improving physical, emotional and mental health.

Our launch is taking place from 4pm on the 2^nd of October and we warmly welcome members of the press and media to attend.

For press inquiries of more information, please contact:

Anne Marie Ruby, General Manager (021) 427 9696 info@yogacorkireland.com

BACKBENDING WORKSHOP with Lalit

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 whilst invigorating. This  will include chanting, pranayama and plenty of interesting backbends! Lalit will assist students who are open to receiving adjustments into deeper poses. Please note that Lalit’s workshops fill quickly and spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment!

Backbending Workshop for All Levels

Date: Sunday, 18th October

Time: 14.00-16.00

Price: €25.00

Please book online or call the centre 021-4279696.

Payment essential to reserve a space for these workshops.

Arm Balancing Workshop with Lalit

Yogacharya Lalit, Director of Himalaya Yoga Valley Centre with over 20 years’ experience delivers this special workshop focusing on standing & arm balancing techniques. Lots of fun and challenging poses that all are welcome to try!

Build confidence & stamina through balance. Learn to develop the correct foundation to support you in standing & arm balances and practice safely under the expert guidance of Lalit.

This workshop will start with a flow class to warm us up and lead into these postures. This Workshop will include some chanting & pranayama. Please note that Lalit’s workshops fill quickly and spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment!

Balancing Workshop for All Levels

Date: Saturday, 17th October

Time: 14.00-16.00

Price: €25.00

Visit Incredible India with the Himalaya Yoga Valley Team!

Sun● Sea● YOGA● Palm Trees ● OM’s galore● Delicious Vegetarian Cuisine● Spectacular Seafood● Rickshaws● Holy Cows● Temples & Turbans…

Join us at the Goa centre for this unforgettable journey in October/February 2015!!
More information on the brochure:  HYVC Goa Retreats

Please email info@yogacorkireland.com for bookings!

Himalaya Yoga Valley are delighted to announce the return of one of last summer’s most popular
outdoor events. Yoga in The Park for Cork Simon Community kicks off again on the 13th of June
at Fitzgerald’s Park.

Every Saturday, yoga enthusiasts and novices will stretch it out in aid of Cork Simon Community
to help fight homelessness through yoga. We will host this weekly, by donation yoga class every
Saturday morning at 10:00am in front of the bandstand. Last year, each weekly class saw up to
50 people join the Himalaya Yoga Valley team for yoga in the park and we hope to make this year
an even greater success!

After the huge success this initiative last summer we presented Cork Simon with a cheque for
€2443.74 raised by Himalaya Yoga Valley Clients and members of the public who attended Yoga
in the Park. Since January, Himalaya Yoga Valley clients have continued their support of Cork
Simon Community with ‘Meditation by Donation’ classes and to date have raised over €1400.

We welcome you to join members of the Himalaya Yoga Valley team, Cork City Council and
Simon Community at the launch of this wonderful fundraising initiative this Saturday

Event: Launch of Yoga in the Park for Cork Simon, summer 2015
Location: In front of the bandstand at Fitzgerald’s Park
Date and Time: Saturday the 13th of June, 2015, 9.30am
RSVP: By Thursday the 11th of June to info@yogacorkireland.com or by phone to 0214279696

If you require any more information, press or media details in relation to this event please contact
Anne Marie Ruby on the above RSVP details.

We look forward to seeing you at the launch of this wonderful community program!