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Here is a simple tutorial for our clients! Himalaya Yoga Valley App & Booking Tutorial

Namaste,

We hope you are all doing well and your families are safe and well too. It came as a pleasant surprise to us on Friday that yoga studios will have the opportunity to become operational again on the 29th of this month. We were expecting permission for yoga studios to reopen in the August phase and our planning has been geared towards that date. We will however now begin a phased reopening of Himalaya Yoga Valley with our Ballincollig centre reopening first and we will also retain and expand our virtual studio offerings. With our capacity reduced by close to 60% and Ballincollig being a much larger space it will be feasible for us to begin our reopening from that location with all of the social distancing and hygiene measures required to do so safely. We aim to reopen in Ballincollig in the second week of July and will notify you when our schedule is up to take online bookings!

Ballincollig

Please see this video of our Ballincollig Yoga Studio which will give you an idea of why it is such a popular place to practise with our clients- we look forward to welcoming you there.

Highlights of our Ballincollig Studio

*One of Ireland’s largest yoga studios spanning over 2000 sq ft
*Located just off the link road
*Beautifully designed, spacious studio with lots of light & overhead heating
*Free Parking on Site
*15 minutes drive from Cork City

Safety

We will be following all HSE guidelines to make practising with us as safe as possible for our team and our clients and we will circulate and publish our practice guidelines and policy in the coming weeks before we open. This will be available to view on our website, social media channels and you will also receive it by email if you are on our mailing list. We were the first studio to close in Cork. We did so early to protect our team, clients and community and we will not rush reopening for the same reasons. We thank you for supporting that decision when we made it and thank you in advance for working with us to keep everybody as safe and healthy as possible.

Classes will be one hour in length to account for studio cleaning and can not cross over so we will have approximately 3 classes per day to begin with in this government phase of restrictions.

Your Pass or Membership

If you had a pass or membership with us with remaining classes or time on it before the lockdown started and have not transferred it for use online, you can now contact us to reactivate it and we will extend the validity equal to what was remaining on it when we closed. If you have a pass or membership that you bought for use in our studio before the lockdown and you reactivated it during the lockdown to use online, you can carry on using it online, in house or blended between both. Virtual studio memberships are exclusively for use online. Our team is always on hand if you need any help or clarification regarding your pass. Simply drop us a line.

Please note all bookings must be completed and paid for online as we will not be doing transactions in the interest of safety. In the interest of taking care of vulnerable or elderly clients who may not be able to book online we will make exceptions and our team will assist you. You will need to email for this before attending the class and this is in exceptional cases only. We want to keep barriers to practise down so we are here for those clients who can not book online and for all other clients we greatly appreciate your support in keeping our team safe by pre paying and pre booking.

In respect to our clients who have patiently waited to use their passes during lockdown we will not have passes available for sale. Single classes will be available for purchase and use on the same day from the start of our second operational week. We will monitor attendance and open up sales for passes based on our findings. We kindly request that clients attend a maximum of three classes per week online and also use our online classes to ensure that everyone gets an opportunity to attend.

Himalaya Yoga Valley Online

Should you wish to practise from home you can join our thriving online community and attend up to 100 classes per month with Lalit, Lisa, Anca, Jim and Carolann from the comfort of your own home for just €19.99 per month! We have up to 5 classes a day, including Dynamic, Themed, Gentle Glow, Restore & Revive and plenty more of your usual favourites. Our clients are thrilled with being able to access the same classes they know and love without the commute. If you wish to become a member of our virtual studio you can do so here many clients have expressed their wish to keep practising from home and we are proud to be able to deliver the highest quality yoga experience directly to them. We have some very exciting international teachers lined up and our online community has grown into a very special one!

Thank You So Much

We appreciate all of the incredible support from our clients over the last few months and our wonderful team who offered so much to our community for the first 8 weeks of the pandemic lockdown with free classes every day- we had attendance of over 100,000 during that period with people from all over the world benefiting from yoga to help them get through a difficult time. We continue to offer free online classes to frontline health workers and we hope to restart Yoga in the Park as soon as possible to fundraise for our charity partners who have been so hard hit by this pandemic. We are in the process of getting relevant permissions from the council to do so.

It has been a challenging time for us as a team and to stay afloat as a business, but the support of our wonderful clients and teachers has kept our spirits uplifted!

Once again, thank you, and we look forward to seeing you in Ballincollig or online!

Yours in Yoga,

The Himalaya Yoga Valley Team

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have launched Himalaya Yoga Valley online! Classes will kick off live at our virtual studio on Monday the 11th of May. We have up to 5 classes a day and over 100 classes per month for you to enjoy with our team of expert teachers and here is the really exciting news…after such an incredible response to our community wellbeing classes we are launching our introductory unlimited memberships for just €19.99 a month on a rolling basis!

After seeing the response to our online classes and what they meant to so many, we wanted to offer unlimited access to the highest quality classes for as low a price as possible. We launched our studio 7 years ago with a vision to make yoga accessible and now we open our virtual space with the same mission and hope in our heart- to bring authentic, accessible, affordable yoga from it’s origins to everybody! We are keeping our classes FREE for frontline healthcare workers as a way to say thank you for all that you do and we are also running a free weekly Seva class for all levels each week.

We have kept affordability and accessibility at the core of our vision, and you can expect the same incredible quality teachings that you have come to know from our team, led by Yogacharya Lalit.

Here is what is on offer

-Over 100 classes a month

-Classes 7 days a week

-Various styles

-Something for all levels

-Members-only access to our library of classes that will grow as we go

-Private Classes

-Corporate Classes

-FREE classes for frontline Healthcare workers

-All classes easily accessible on Mindbody Online

If you are already a member of our studio you will have received an email about your existing memberships and passes and if you have any questions you can drop us a line. We look forward to welcoming you all back to our classes online and want to thank you for your support over the last few months.

If you have enjoyed our classes or would like to support us in our online expansion we would greatly appreciate your support!

Do you have difficulty expressing your feelings verbally? Is your inner critic very active in your mind? Are you prone to interrupting people when they are speaking or tune out of conversations? Do you sometimes find yourself with not much to say or then pour out vast amount of words and information with little or no meaning?

Poor communication is the main reason we experience challenges in our relationships.

Mindful communication involves listening, speaking and using non-verbal communication with kindness, attention, compassion and awareness. When we master the art of communication through mindfulness, we know how to be in the moment. We are able to connect with and learn from the people around us. We can strengthen the relationships in every area of our lives and feel confident in our communication too.

Date: Saturday, March 28th 2020

Time: 2pm-5pm

Price: €49.99 per person

Venue: 34 Penrose Wharf, Cork City

What is Included:

· Tips and exercises for mindful hearing, listening and verbal expression

· Understand verbal expression, body language, non-verbal communication and internal communication

· Discover blocks that prevent us from speaking our truth

· Find the cause of our reactions/triggers

· Gain awareness and learn to respond mindfully

· Tailor-made MP3 relaxation recordings. Daily use will help increase confidence and bring an ease around communication

What to Bring: A notepad & pen, a water bottle with water, your humour and an open mind.

What to Wear: Warm comfortable clothing, including socks.

Sometimes you need to take a break from the outside world and reflect to find your inner light.

Join Anca Erena for this restorative masterclass, where we close the eyes and the door to the outside and go on a meditative journey to the source of our inner peace. This masterclass gives you a much needed break from the world, empowering you to build trust in yourself.

The class will take place on February 25th in Penrose Wharf or March 20th in Ballincollig from 6:30pm – 8pm.

Reserve your place now through our website or on the Mindbody App.

Masterclasses are FREE for members who have 3 and 6 Months 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 24 hours beforehand, but non-refundable.

Join our school founder Lalit for this Masterclass which is FREE for Members on 3 & 6 month unlimited passes, half price for those on class passes and €20 drop in. Be sure to book your place as spots are limited!

We are excited to be running our first Masterclass of the year with our school founder Lalit. These Masterclasses are FREE for Members on 3 & 6 month unlimited passes, half price for those on class passes and €20 drop in. Be sure to book your place as spots are limited!

Anxiety and fear can be frightening and debilitating. They occur due to a variety of reasons, however one thing they share is that the root cause is hidden in the past.

Breathing deeply helps us to become more mindful, reduces stress levels and changes our focus so that we become grounded in our bodies. Through regular practice of relaxation and/or guided meditation our feelings of self-worth and confidence increase. We strengthen our ability to cope. We begin to gain a sense of balance, self-belief and reconnect to ourselves.

If you or someone you know suffers from anxiety – consider attending our Freedom from Anxiety & Fear Workshop.

What is Included:
Discover powerful tools to help you (or your loved one) live life without anxiety and/or fear.
Learn how to relax using positive and easy techniques.Feel calmer more and grounded.

Increase your self-esteem, connectedness and let go of the feeling of fear of situations/other people.
MP3 recordings of the relaxation experiences (tailor-made during the seminar). When you use the MP3 relaxations daily, you will begin to experience an increased sense of self-belief, personal power and confidence.
What to Bring: Bring a notepad & pen, a water bottle, as well as your humour and an open mind.

What to Wear: Warm comfortable clothing, including socks.

Location: In our Penrose Wharf studio.

Workshop price: €49.99*

*Workshop fee is transferable if cancelled at least 24h beforehand, but non-refundable.

Choose Freedom and Confidence for Yourself today!Book now on our website, on the MINDBODY App or call the team on 021-4279696.

The Happiness Project is back this January! Join Aislinn Cambridge in our Penrose Wharf studio on Sunday, January 26th at 10.00am-4.00pm for a workshop designed to give participants the tools to create their perfect day every day.

It covers all areas of our day from the first breath when we wake in the morning to our nutrition, hydration, movement, mind-set, relaxation, relationships and finally the last thing we do at the end of our day, sleep. The workshop is run in a relaxed, interactive and fun environment and the worst that can happen is you will feel happier!

About Aislinn Cambridge
Aislinn Cambridge has spent nearly fourteen years immersing herself in the health and wellness
industries and nearly twenty years in the fitness industry.

Aislinn is a nutritional therapy practitioner, wellness specialist, author, Minister, Celebrant, as well as an inspirational speaker. Over the years, she has worked in many different areas of wellness, ranging from physical health, mental health, weight-loss, sports nutrition, personal training and mind set training. Aislinn’s unique way of dealing with people has earned her the label of Minister4Happiness and, today, this is her business name. She takes every opportunity to share her knowledge and experience with whomever she works with. Her personal philosophy is ‘making happiness a habit’. She is the author of the novel ’21 Sleeps’; available in Here’s Health stores and on Amazon. One of Aislinn’s life goals is to be a ‘people millionaire’ and every person she meets, she values, knowing they bring her closer to that goal.

Workshop price: €60*
*Workshop fee is transferable if cancelled at least 24h beforehand, but non-refundable.

Book on our website, on the MINDBODY app or call us on 021-4279696.

Wishing all of our clients a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year.

We are delighted to announce that the wonderful Sarah Moves will be back in Penrose Wharf early next year for a series of workshops.

Get reacquainted with the structure of the spine and “core” with a Core Fundamentals workshop on Saturday 11th January.

If you wish to build more of a solid foundation in your standing poses, struggle with balancing, or want to learn more about how to access your posterior chain, then Lower Body Mobility & Strength Fundamentals on Saturday 25th January is for you!

Whether gaining strength, mobility, or just improving your biomechanical awareness is on your list of your goals, all will find value in ‘Upper Mobility & Strength Fundamentals’ on Saturday, February 8th.

Booking is now available on the MINDBODY App, through our website or call us on 021-4279696.

This is the season to want to treat your loved one (or yourself!) to a New Year grounded in balance, peace, and well-being.

Enjoy 15% off all Giftcards until the 24th of December!

Buy a €25 Voucher and only pay €21
Buy a €50 Voucher and only pay €42 
Buy a €60 Voucher and only pay €51
Buy a €100 Voucher and only pay €85

Our Giftcards can be used to buy classes, memberships or class passes at our beautiful studios in Midleton and Ballincollig or our online yoga studio 🧘‍♂️ Visit our store on the Himalaya Yoga Valley app to purchase your gift voucher.