YogaVillage

Yoga for Beginners

This introduction class is for complete beginners, people who would like to refresh their knowledge of yoga or those who prefer a softer class.  These classes begin with warm-ups, and gradually introduce basic yoga poses to provide a firm grounding in the fundementals of yoga.  Emphasis will be placed on how you can use yoga to improve your quality of life and de-stress. Each class concludes with a led relaxation.  Yoga for Beginners imparts the benefits and joys of yoga in a calm and safe environment.  This is an excellent platform from which to develop a yoga practice.  Open to all.

Hatha-Beginners

The hatha beginners class is aimed at students who are relatively new to yoga or haven't practiced yoga recently. The classes provide work on the postures, breath work and meditation. Each class concludes with a guided relaxation, leading to a state of calmness and completeness.  Open to all.

Level 2

The Hatha Flow classes link the asanas together in a soft flow. Classes begin with a gentle warm-up and centring and gradually build heat and openness in the body. The Hatha Flow classes also incorporate pranayama (breath work) and relaxation. Open to all.

This one hour ten minutes class is about developing a fun and strong practice that brings you back to centre at the end of your week. Using Anusara’s powerful principles of alignment and playful expression of poses we will practice and playfully explore with our edges and perceived limits! This is an open level class but it is not for absolute beginners.

 

Ashtanga - Led

An introduction to the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga. For those who are new to Ashtanga from other yoga styles or for those who have never practiced yoga before but are physically active. This method of Yoga involves synchronizing the breath with progressive series of postures—a process producing internal heat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind. Open to all.

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Vinyasa Flow

Vinyasa Flow classes link postures together in a flowing sequence.  Heat and energy and created in the body, allowing more opening.  A dynamic and energetic class opens with warm-ups, sun salutes and flows into a different sequence in each class.  Suitable for people who wish to have a slightly stronger practice. Classes may include inversions. A strong practice open to all.

 

Ashtanga - Mysore

Based on the name of the place in India where Ashtanga originates, this practice involves each student working to their own pace through the primary series of the Ashtanga practice.  The teacher assists each student as appropriate and also teaches the students new postures as they become proficient at the poses already completed.  A powerful method open to all who are willing to learn at their own pace.

Yoga for the Whole Family

 

 

 

 

Yoga Kids stretch, breathe, relax and enjoy! Calming exercises for your child's body and mind...

YogaKids is the premier yoga programme for children since 1991. YogaKids is a unique approach to integrative learning using yoga as a pathway. Reading, storytelling, music, creative arts and earth care blend seamlessly with yoga movement to educate the whole child. The YogaKids curriculum provides children with an exiting new way to explore and appreciate their creative potential. Children learn invaluable life skills that set the groundwork for meeting challenges and growing strong physically, mentally and emotionally, cultivating self-esteem for a lifetime of successful achievement. (www.yogakids.com)

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YogaKids are invited to play and learn with a style that addresses the natural interests, need and rhythms of children and at a pace that is age-appropriate. They stretch, breathe, relax and enjoy the many benefits of yoga in fun and playful ways! Classes combine yoga poses, games, stories, music, art, breathing and relaxation. Kids engage in active, inspiring activities and are guided slowly to a place of quiet and relaxation. They have FUN and feel GREAT!

YogaKids Classes are available for ages 3 to 11 (boys and girls).

Mondays 3:30-4:20 Ages 3-6

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Mondays 4:30- 5:30 Ages 7-11

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Yoga for Teens

Yoga for Teens classes bring together many of the best aspects of YogaKids as well as 'adult' yoga techniques which blend seamlessly to provide classes specifically designed for the changing and developing teen years. Classes include learning of yoga poses, breath work, quiet reflection and guided relaxation.  The classes equip teens with a great grounding in yoga and all of the invaluable life skills that it provides.

Today's teens are under a tremendous amount of stress, coping with body changes, school, exams, peer pressure, etc. Yoga is a wonderful outlet for teens and gives the gift of body awareness, self-acceptance, self-confidence, stress-coping skills and relaxation. Most of all Yoga for Teens is an enjoyable experience for the teens, striving to help them feel GOOD about themselves just the way they are!

A course of Yoga for Teens classes at YogaVillage is a wonderful way to help earn the An Gaisce 'President's Award', especially for those in Transition Year.

Yoga for Teens is aimed at ages 12-16 and is open to boys and girls.

Saturday Mornings 10:00-11:15

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Mum & Dad Baby Yoga

Mum & Dad baby class is time for new mothers and dads to be supported in mind and body recovery from birth. The classes allow slowing down in a safe and supportive environment. The first two weeks involve time to hear birth stories and reclaim your post-natal body and some gentle excerises for the babies,week three and four involve baby massage. Week five and six focus on your pelvic floor and strengthening the back and stomach . The post-natal period can be lonely and difficult for some and getting out to a group to meet others in similar situations can be a great support. Overall it is a fun class with a relaxed atmosphere.

The classes are open to new mothers and fathers and babies, with or without yoga experience, bottle or breast fed babies. C lasses can be started once you and baby have had your six week check up.The class is run on a six week basis but you can do a drop in if you are going to miss a number of classes.

Bring what you would bring with you if going to meet friends for lunch with baby in tow. If you are bringing a buggy just be aware there is are stairs but someone can assist you. You don't need to bring a mat we will supply one for this class.

Baby Massage

In this course you will learn specific strokes and stretches for baby during this period of rapid growth and development. Each week we will add on to what we learned the previous week and in the last class do a full body baby massage.

You'll learn techniques that will help to calm your baby and aid digestion. One study shows babies who receive infant massage gain 47 percent more body weight than those not massaged.

There is no minimum age for babies to join this class.
Handouts and oil are provided.
Note: The cost of baby massage is redeemable from most health care providers.

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Pregnancy Yoga

Pregnancy is a wonderful time to discover the benefits of yoga, servicing you and your bump! There are endless benefits to practising pregnancy yoga and its never too late to start.  It helps to build confidence both with your body and your mind. Most women are fearful of the birth and have heard many bad stories from friends;, yoga helps you discover resources within yourself that can get you through even a difficult birth. It helps to relieve common ailments such as backache, heartburn, insomnia, lack of energy, sciatica and leg cramps. Pregnancy brings many changes, both physically and emotionally. Pregnancy classes devote time to adapting to these changes. Mothers-to-be learn about how to use the breath to slow down and embrace these changes. The breath can be the main tool in labour.