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January Workshops with International Yoga Teacher Maya Devi Georg
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Maya Devi Georg next month to Cork!! She is a well renowned international yoga teacher & writer and is coming to Cork for the first time ever! Her workshops will be inclusive of all levels so beginners are more than welcome! To quote Maya: “My workshops are geared to challenge people, not break them!”. More information on Maya available on her website: http://www.brahmalokaorbust.com/
Getting Twisted: Accessing Twists & Binds-OPEN TO ALL LEVELS
When: 30th January 2016 2-4pm
Price: €30 per workshop
Twists are often the most challenging of poses. They require flexibility in our shoulders, hips, and entire spine. Twists are also the most beneficial of yoga asanas. They keep the spine healthy, massage internal organs, and keep us regular. In this workshop you will learn the necessary steps to safely build the flexibility and strength necessary to make both twists and binds accessible in your everyday practice!
Let’s Do the Splits-OPEN TO ALL LEVELS
When: 31st January 2016 12-2pm
Price: €30 per workshop
Splits require us to take extend our legs, stretching them out to the side, or one leg forward and the other back. This requires loose legs and hips, and a range of motion that combines elements of forward and backward bending.
No, they are not impossible – they just need some work! This workshop will give you the techniques needed to build the strength and flexibility to come safely into splits (hanumanasana) and straddle (side splits).
Maya’s Bio
Maya Devi Georg (ERYT-500, RPYT, RCYT) is a yoga teacher and writer. A native New Yorker living in Germany, she was lucky to have studied extensively with Swami Bua, Swami Jnanand, Dharma Mittra and Swami Chetanananda, as well as having been initiated into many practices by Yogi Gupta (Swami Kailashananda).
Taking the many teachings she received from her teachers she developed, with her partner Chris Kourtinatos, Kenosis Yoga – a deliberate form of yoga asana that is deeply meditative and precise. In Kenosis Yoga each movement and posture is unpackaged in a sequential manner to help prepare students for the next level of practice, rapidly developing the body and mind to go beyond preconceived limitations and attain a true yoga practice.
Teaching since 2002, she has taught throughout North America and Europe in universities and elementary schools, synagogues and community centers, studios, gyms, and conference rooms. She has taught adults, children, seniors, and expectant mother, as well as professional athletes, dancers, and gymnasts, that were recovering from injuries. She has been assisting in teacher trainings since 2004, and began conducting her own trainings in 2009. She continues to teach with her partner all over Europe and the United States.
Happy Christmas to all!!
Yoga Retreat with Lalit in Spain 2016
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
10% off Class Passports for Penrose Wharf Businesses
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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.
Thank you from all the team for your assistance- we hope this survey will help bring you more of what you love and improvements in any areas required.
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Yoga for Hope 14th & 21st November 2015
Indian Music Concert, Saturday, October 24 at 2 p.m.
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
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 3rd 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 2nd 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
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
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 Himalaya Yoga Valley!
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!
