"If you want to use yoga to heal emotional pain, you must find out where it resides in your body and learn to take your breath there. I don't teach yoga to help people to transcend. I want people's spirits to reside in their body. I literally want to help people embody their spirit. Not go through life fragmented." Ana Forrest
Pilates Pilates is a body conditioning method using slow, controlled and fluid moves. It is for everyone, whatever your age, body shape or fitness. Targeting the deep postural muscles, Pilates works by building strength from the inside out, re-balancing the body bringing it into correct alignment. It helps to reshape the body making it longer, leaner and more toned. The principles of Pilates concentration, breathing, centering, control and precision. Pilates will improve the posture achieving the perfect balance between strength and flexibility. It is especially recommended by health care professionals for those suffering with back problems.
Yoga Styles Yoga derived from India more than 5,000 years ago and there are many styles; the styles taught at Breathing Place are Hatha, Flow, Inner and Forrest Yoga.
Hatha Yoga is the most popular branch of Yoga especially in Ireland, the yoga poses are very accessible and classes incorporate breathing and meditation. As a beginner a Hatha class is a good place to start as the classes are slow-paced and provide good introduction to the basic yoga poses. Hatha classes include demonstration of poses, detailed alignment instruction and will help revitalise and restore your body, relax your mind, increase energy and reduce stress. All prenatal, yoga for children and beginner classes at the studio are Hatha based.
Flow Yoga classes start with some pranayama breathing practice then move into gentle stretching and strengthening postures, followed by an easy flow pattern which may focus on hips, shoulders, lower back, or legs. The class is aimed at improving flexibility and strength and is wonderful practice to get started. Some postures are held for a length of time using breath work to take your body and mind deeper into the asana and its benefits. Each class finishes with a deep 10 minute relaxation.
Inner Yoga is quiet and gentle. It combines the physical practice of yoga postures with a focus on bringing the body, mind and spirit into union and taking awareness into the present moment. This class is our most gentle and ideal if you have ever felt too old, stiff, unfit for a yoga class or had difficulty with an illness. It is suitable for students of all levels, even newcomers to Yoga.
Forrest Yoga is a method developed over 30 years by yoga teacher Ana Forrest specifically to address physical and emotional current day stress and challenges. Forrest Yoga emphasises healing through powerful yoga sequences and breathing techniques taught in a hot room (80˚F / 27˚C). New to Forrest Yoga, you learn to breathe deeply and connect in to your body. As you progress, you get proficient at safely tailoring each pose to work best for you; particularly with physical and emotional injuries. Learning to work honestly at your edges, you develop effective tools to deal with fear and struggle.
Forrest Yoga does not require strength or flexibility; it requires you bring a willingness to learn how to feel authentically and respond honestly. As you advance in Forrest Yoga, step by step, you learn to intelligently ride your breath into the exhilarating advanced poses. In addition, you learn to exercise your emotional body through the full spectrum of feeling.
Beginners Forrest Yoga: Aimed at beginners this course starts with Forrest basic moves. Although slow paced with detailed alignment instruction and demonstration, the course quickly develops going deeper to build flexibility, strength and helping students to deepen their relationship with their authentic self. Forrest yoga is an intense, mindful yoga that offers great rewards and offers a wonderful pathway to build your practice.
Forrest Level 2 & 3: Vigorous and demanding, this class is a carefully constructed flowing series of intensive yoga asanas. Backbends, inversions and arm balances are emphasized. This class helps students learn to have freedom in their body. Students should be familiar with Forrest basic moves and flowing series.
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Class Sizes Classes are small and maximum number of students is 20 students.
Location The yoga studio is located opposite Marron's Pharmacy on Main Street, Clane.
Class Preparation Refrain from eating 1 to 2 hours before practice or eat very light as yoga is best practised on an empty stomach.
What to expect Yoga very simply is about union of mind and body using the breath. You will practise yoga poses that stretch, tone and build strenght. Classes finish with a relaxation and you should always feel more grounded after the class.
Missed Classes Students are welcome to make up missed classes (subject to availabiity) within the same course term. Missed classes cannot be used as credit from one course term to another.
Cancellation Policy 50% refund if cancelled 10 days prior to start, 25% refund if cancelled within 10 days, no refund once course starts
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