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Freedom from Anxiety and Fear with Michelle A. Hardwick

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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 With Aislinn Cambridge is Back!

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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.

Sarah Moves Workshop Series

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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.

Yoga For Everybody This Christmas With 10% Off All Gift Cards!

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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.

December Focus Class Themes

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Every Monday and Wednesday evening and all day Saturday our New Beginnings Level 2 and Bridge to Peak classes are themed! To keep things fresh the themes change each month. Check out the December themes below!

December Themes
Penrose Wharf
Monday: Hips & Hamstrings
Wednesday: Twists
Saturday: Shoulders (Mobility &Stability)

Ballincollig
Monday: Sun Salutation Techniques
Wednesday: Backbends
Saturday: Arm Balances & Inversions

Light Up Black Friday With Yoga!

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Brighten up this Black Friday by bringing the light of yoga into your life.

In the run up to the busy festive season it’s the perfect time to invest in some self-care whilst making sure you’re fully rested and ready for the celebrations in mind, body and spirit.

We are running a 10% off sale on our 3 & 6 Month Unlimited Yoga Memberships and our 5 & 10 Class Passes up until midnight Friday November 29th! 10% of all Black Friday sales will be donated to Goa Outreach Charity, supporting street and slum children in India.

Simply use the promotion code BLACKFRIDAY at the checkout online at www.yogacorkireland.com, over the phone at 021 427 9696 or at reception.

This is an excellent way to restart your practice or immerse yourself further in your existing practice at a seriously amazing price!

See you on the mat!

November Focus Class Themes!

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Every Monday and Wednesday evening and all day Saturday our New Beginnings Level 2 and Bridge to Peak classes are themed! To keep things fresh the themes change each month. Check out the 2019 November themes below!

Penrose Wharf
Monday: Backbends
Wednesday: Shoulders & Mobility
Saturday: Healthy Hips

Ballincollig
Monday: Chakras
Wednesday: Arm Balances & Inversions
Saturday: Twists

The Happiness Project with Aislinn Cambridge

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The Happiness Project With Aislinn Cambridge.

Date:Nov 30th
Time: 12.00-18.00
Location:Penrose Wharf Studio

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 now on the MINDBODY App,through our website workshops section or call us on 021-4279696.

Handstand Fundamentals Workshop with Sarah Moves!

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Himalaya Yoga Valley are delighted to welcome back Sarah Moves to our Penrose Wharf studio for a not to be missed ‘Handstand Fundamentals Workshop’ on Saturday, 2nd November 2019 at 2.00-4.30pm .

Are you still kicking up and hoping for the best? Hitting a plateau? Have you always dreamt of learning how to perform a handstand but convinced yourself it just wasn’t in your wheelhouse?

In this workshop we will uncover the roadblocks and prerequisites for skill development in performing a handstand. We will look at joint preparation, alignment, and how to carefully enter and fall out of alignment. Together we will explore accessible bite size tools/methods to help us build the upper body mobility and strength needed to feel stable upside down in this elusive pose (not to mention have FUN doing it)!

Whether you are brand new to handstands, have been kicking up for years, or you wouldn’t dream of it and still feel intimidated by crow pose, all levels are welcome.

“I am excited to be invited back to offer my Handstand Fundamentals Workshop! My content is always evolving, as is my own practice, and I am looking forward to sharing my latest insights on Handstands with the Himalaya Community! All levels are most welcome.” – Sarah

Workshop price: €35*
*Workshop fee is transferable if cancelled at least 24h beforehand, but non-refundable.

Book now on the MINDBODY app,through our website www.yogacorkireland.com or call us on 021-4279696.

Himalaya Yoga Valley Raises €16,710 for Charity This Summer!

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Yoga in the Park, one of Cork’s most popular outdoor weekly events has come to an end for another year and once again the event has been a huge success! Yoga in the Park is an award winning community initiative which is organised by the team here at Himalaya Yoga Valley Cork.

We were thrilled to hand over €16,710 to our two chosen charities Cork Simon Community and Pieta House which were the full proceeds of all the donations made over the Summer months by the yogis of Cork. €10,395 was presented to the Cork Simon Community which were the proceeds from Yoga in the Park at Fitzgerald’s Park and €6,315 to Pieta House which were the proceeds from Yoga in the Park at Regional Park Ballincollig.

Himalaya Yoga Valley was founded by expert teacher Lalit Kumar who has been practicing yoga since the age of seven at traditional schools in India. A big part of the tradition of Yoga in India is called Seva which means to give back which is why the team at Himalaya Yoga Valley are passionate about giving back to Cork through Yoga in the Park which has raised over €76,000 for local charities over the last 6 years. Yoga in the Park brings the whole community together to help those in need. It is a donation based yoga class open to all members of the community which started in Fitzgerald’s Park in 2014 to raise money for the Cork Simon Community and over the last six years €62,042 has been raised for the homeless in Cork.

Dermot Kavanagh, Director of Cork Simon Community said

“The support and commitment from Himalaya Yoga Valley and from each person who gave so generously at Yoga in the Park represents Cork at its best – a community coming together in support of people who are less fortunate. Every cent raised represents compassion and solidarity for people who are homeless and vulnerable. it is only with this kind of support from the wider community that we are able to continue to provide our services for the increasing number of people turning to us for help.”

After opening our second studio in Ballincollig in 2017, Himalaya Yoga Valley expanded Yoga in the Park to the Regional Park Ballincollig last Summer with the event now raising raising €14,715 for Pieta House. Every Saturday morning from June-September, hundreds of yoga enthusiasts and novices were stretching their hearts for charity for those in need. The event promotes well-being in Cork and has started many people off on their yoga journey.

“Kieran Brady Director of Funding & Advocacy, Pieta House said “Pieta would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the generous donation and continued support from Himalaya Yoga Valley. Yoga in the Park is a really rewarding and beneficial Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative for all involved. The funds received will help us provide our nationwide services which are free of charge and freely available therapeutic services to people who are in suicidal distress, those who engage in self-harm and those who are bereaved by suicide”.

Marion Courtney Business Manager at Himalaya Yoga Valley Cork said ‘Our whole team are passionate about yoga and wellbeing and making a difference in our local community. Our partnership with the Cork City Council, Cork Simon Community and Pieta House is so important for the success of this initiative and we are grateful to each of them, our loyal clients and the people of Cork for their continued support’. For more information on Himalaya Yoga Valley see www.yogacorkireland.com

October Focus Class Themes!

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Every Monday and Wednesday evening and all day Saturday, classes from New Beginnings Level 2 and up are themed.To keep things fresh the focus changes monthly, and to make it even better there is NO EXTRA CHARGE just use your regular pass or drop in at the usual rate to enjoy these classes.

Check out the themes for October below!

Penrose Wharf:
Monday: Twist & Flow Detox
Wednesday:Arm Balance & Inversions
Saturday: Chakras

Ballincollig:

Monday: Shoulders
Wednesday: Flow & Balance
Saturday: Sun Salutation Techniques