Classes

BIKRAM HOT YOGA

Also known as Hot Yoga, this is a routine of 26 postures, which works the whole body. This is an exhilarating class flowing from posture to posture stretching and toning every part of the body inside and out. Practised in a heated room of 40 degrees to help you sweat out toxins and help you stretch deeper into postures avoiding injury.

At the studio we have installed Longwave Infrared Heaters as used by Physiotherapists which are regarded as the most therapeutic heat available heating the body the same as natural sun light .


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MEDITATION

Yoga means union , union of body mind and soul. Yoga (or union) is not just a set of physical postures. One of the main reasons why the yogis developed Asanas (physical yoga postures) was to prepare the body, mind and soul for Meditation. Yoga happens when the mind becomes quiet. Meditation means awareness, whatever you do with awareness is Meditation. Meditation begins when we discover that our never-ending quest to possess material things and our continual craving for pleasure and security can never be satisfied in the external world. When we finally realize this, our external quest turns inward, and we have shifted into the realm of meditation. Meditation is the cornerstone of yoga with many benefits one of the main ones being stress relief bringing you to a deeper sense of calm and relaxation


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DYNAMIC VINYASA FLOW

This dynamic flow based on Ashtanga Yoga links postures with breath in a strong and challenging practice which helps energise and balance the body by creating heat from within, detoxifying and purifying your entire system while strengthening, toning and enhancing flexibility.


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ASHTANGA YOGA

Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga derived from the teachings of K. Pattabhi Jois, the founder of Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute, Mysore, India. It is a powerful linking of postures and breath. Deep internal heat purifies the body on a cellular level while enhanced levels of concentration relax the mind and internal energy locks strengthen the nervous system.


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YOGALATES

This class is an infusion of both yoga and pilates focusing on toning and stretching the whole body from head to toe. The class is designed to focuson toning each muscle individually to produce long lean muscles with main emphasis on the Tummy, Thighs, Hips and Bum and also upper body areas.


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GENTLE YOGA

This class is based on Satyananda Yoga which is a system of yoga from an ancient tradition which has been refined by Swami Satyananda – one of the great Indian teachers and founder of the Bihar School of Yoga 1964. It is a practice of Yoga which works on a holistic level, taking body, mind and spirit into consideration. Satyananda Yoga is suitable to people of all ages and walks of life. With an emphasis on developing a harmony between body, mind and consciousness, there are three main areas of practice. These include:

  • Asanas: Asanas are postures which loosen up the joints of the body, stretch and tone the muscles and help remove toxins that tend to accumulate in various parts of the body.
  • Pranayamas: Pranayamas are breathing techniques which activate and regulate Prana i.e. our life force / energy flow.
  • Yoga Nidra and Meditation: Yoga Nidra is a technique which brings about deep states of relaxation. This practice also develops a focus of mind which in turn is necessary for meditation practices.

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PILATES

Developed in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates, the Pilates method is a comprehensive set of principles and movements designed to dramatically improve strength, flexibility, posture and coordination. It combines awareness of the spine, proper breathing, strength and flexibility training to achieve slimmer, longer, stronger muscles without building bulk by working the entire body with emphasis on strengthening your core muscles – your abdomen, lower back and buttocks.


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YOGA FOR SPORTS (MEN ONLY)

Whether you run, play rugby, football, hurling, tennis, golf or whatever your sport may be yoga can help enhance your game and give you that edge above the rest. By keeping your body supple yoga will prevent injuries, or help heal old injuries, improve flexibility and concentration while gaining strength and endurance.


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PREGNANCY YOGA

This is suitable for women who are 14 weeks or over. In a supportive and nurturing environment this class will help reduce the aches and pains that can accompany pregnancy while helping to tone and prepare the body and mind for birth. Gentle Yoga poses and breathing techniques will be taught to cultivate health and calmness for both mother and child.


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BABY MASSAGE

A little touch makes a big difference. Connect with your baby through infant massage which offers many benefits to both you and your baby including:

  • relaxation
  • lessens tension, fussiness and irritability
  • relief from colic, gas, teething pain
  • promotes sleep
  • stimulates growth and development
  • benefits respiratory, muscular, circulatory and immune systems
  • improves weight gain
  • bonding and communication

Classes provide a social outlet to mix with other parents/care givers, thoughts and feelings on related topics discussed in a welcoming, friendly environment.

Massage oil provided - Maximum 10 babies per class - Babies minimum age 6 weeks.