We’re loving the bright Summer mornings for the early morning Mysore classes!
It’s such a joy to hear the collective sound of the breath amongst all of you on your mats every morning and evening..
Ashtanga Yoga is often misunderstood as a purely physical practice. However it is quite simply a breathing process guiding us in to a moving meditation. We’re using our bodies to cleanse through all the stuck material on a physical but more importantly, on an emotional level. Once we surrender to the purity and simplicity of this deeply transformative Ashtanga system, life becomes a lot more joyful!
May will be a busy month with our regular 7 mornings a week early morning classes, 4 evenings a week classes and the introduction of our new Monday & Wednesday lunchtime classes!
I’ll also be teaching a special ‘Tristhana Workshop’ on Saturday, May 21st (see below..) and an Introductory Workshop on Saturday, May 14th – beginners most welcome!
See you at the Shala,
Gillian x
Monday and Wednesday 6 week Lunchtime Class Course
Commencing Monday 9th and Wednesday 11th May
1.05pm – 1.50pm
This 45-minute class is suitable for anyone who wants to practice traditional Ashtanga yoga, both improvers and beginners. Those with experience of Ashtanga and complete beginners will learn the correct breathing technique. You will also receive concrete tools as to how to work with the vinyasa (co-ordinated breath with movement) count for the poses in the first part of the sequence. Over the 6 week course you will develop a strong foundation in the Ashtanga yoga system as it is traditonally practiced. These lunchtime sessions are the perfect mid-day treat!
Bookings HERE
Introductory Mysore Ashtanga workshop
Saturday, May 14th (12-2.30pm)
This workshop is suitable for all levels (including complete beginners) that would like to learn the traditional way to practice Ashtanga Yoga. You will be guided through the correct breathing technique and a series of the basic fundamental postures. You will develop a strong foundation and the confidence to transition into the Mysore classes.
€35 for the workshop on its own or avail of a New Students Offer of €100 (Includes Monday-Friday morning and evening classes & reduced rate of €16 for Saturday & Sunday classes)
Bookings HERE
Ashtanga Tristhana Workshop
Saturday, May 21st (12-2.30pm)
An in-depth exploration of how the Tristhana method of the breath, the gaze and the postures are intricately woven together throughout the entire practice. You will learn how to move through your practice with complete awareness and presence, transforming your physical practice into a moving meditation.
Investment: €35 and bookings HERE
Certified Teacher, Mark Robberds Workshop
July 29th – August 1st
Join Certified Ashtanga Yoga teacher Mark Robebrds for a weekend of inspiration, exploration and deepening of your practice. Mark is a long term student of Guruji & Sharath. Previously a Mysore teacher in Sydney, he now travels the world sharing his love of Ashtanga Yoga. Join Mark for a weekend to dedicated to refining your practice and understanding the living lineage of Ashtanga Yoga. ALL levels of practitioners are welcome.
Fri, July 29th:
6.30-10.30am: Mysore Class (individual start times will be allocated)
Sat, July 30th:
8am–12pm: Mysore Class (individual start times will be allocated)
2-4pm: Primary Series Transitions & Gatekeepers Workshop:
In this workshop Mark takes you on a journey through the Ashtanga Yoga Primary series with a focus on jump backs and jump throughs. Mark will provide techniques and tools for unlocking gatekeeper postures & transitions. Open to all levels, with options to be given for those who may not have completed the series.
Sun, July 31st:
8am–12pm: Mysore Class (individual start times will be allocated)
2-4pm: Arm balances and Inversions Workshop:
This workshop is a mixture of theory and practice, techniques and an emphasis on inversions and arm balances. As always we will explore fundamentals, as well as tools for building core strength and everyday essentials for increasing flexibility and mobility, and understanding of the breath, bandhas and more. Even the primary series involves arm balances! This workshop is suitable for all levels.
Monday, August 1st:
6.30-9am: Mysore Class (only 1 Mysore batch)
- Full weekend including all 6 sessions €180 (fully booked waiting list available)
- 3 Mysore sessions €105
- 2 Mysore sessions €75
- 1 Mysore session €40
Email Gillian for booking details before making payment.
