Yoga

Yoga is a form of physical exercise that will have positive effects on your mind as well as your body! It is a highly effective tool to help calm the mind and alleviate stress, leaving you more relaxed and content.

Yoga stretches help build muscle strength and tone, as well as improving overall posture and flexibility. Practiced over time, yoga can improve your general health.

Why not try it? And feel better and fitter in yourself! Our classes cater for all levels of age and experience.

Class Times

Our Yoga classes run in five-week cycles. Class numbers are limited so please book soon to avoid disappointment.

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
1 - 2 pm		1 - 2 pm		1 - 2 pm*	10 - 11.30 am
6 - 7.15pm	6 - 7.15pm	6 - 7.15pm*	6 - 7.15pm**

Classes are beginners unless otherwise marked. Thursday classes are taught by Adrian, all others by Pavara.

* = advanced classes
** = hatha flow - strong beginners & mixed ability

Starting Dates

The five week courses will start on the week beginning Monday:

March 31st
May 12th
June 16th
July 21st

Cost

€ 64 for five-week course, €13 for a drop-in.

Book Now!

To book onto these courses, call the centre or use the booking form.

Yoga Days and Workshops

We also regularly run yoga days, both with our resident teachers Pavara as well as visiting teachers such as Prabhakara from Birmingham and Sudaka from Cambridge.

Next Yoga Days and Workshops:

Saturday 15th June, 10am - 1pm.
Yoga Morning, led by Pavara.

Cost €30. No booking required, just turn up.

Sunday 20th July, 10am - 5pm.
Yoga Day Workshop, led by Prabhakara.

Cost €30 unwaged / €60 waged. Booking Required.

Yoga and Meditation Workshops

Many people find yoga and meditation highly complementary. Dh. Pavara and Dh. Jnanadhara have been running these highly successful workshops for some time now. They are suitable for all levels of yoga, as well for beginners to meditation. Even experienced meditators have been getting a lot out of them!

The next Yoga and Meditation Days are:

Sunday 25th May 2008, 10am - 5pm.
Sunday 31st August 2008, 10am - 5pm.

Led by Pavara and Jnanadhara.

Cost: €30 unwaged / €60 waged. Booking required - book on now!

Resident Teachers

Our current resident teachers are Pavara and Adrian.

Pavara is from Cabra in Dublin. He began his practice of Yoga with Ratnabandhu in 1994 and qualified as an Iyengar teacher in the UK, where he has continued to train and teach over the last seven years. He now returns to the Dublin Buddhist Centre, where he has already developed a following through his Yoga and Meditation days and weekends. Pavara's Iyengar classes are suitable for all levels and body types and have a reputation for being both challenging and great fun.

Mairead Keane: Information to be added shortly. See her Tailtus Website for more.

What happens when the five-week course ends?

At the end of the five-week course students have the opportunity to re-book for another five-week session. Many people find it beneficial to do a class once a week over a longer period of time. In this way, they can go more deeply into the postures they have learned. Once they have attended three beginners courses, they are welcome to join the advanced class, though they may join the advanced class earlier at the discretion of the teacher.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to bring to the yoga class?
You will just need to bring yourself and some suitable clothing for yoga to the class. Mats, blocks and all other yoga equipment are provided. Suitable clothing is clothing which is not tight and will not impede your movement. A good example is tracksuit bottoms and a loose T-shirt.

Do I need to prepare in any way beforehand?
Do not eat a large amount of food directly before the class. It is best to arrive in good time so that you won't be hurried or rushed, and can relax more deeply once the class begins.

I have a bad back. Will yoga help me with this?
Yes, yoga can be of enormous benefit for back problems. For problems such as bad backs, it is important to let the teacher know beforehand of your condition and to be extremely gentle and careful in the postures themselves, only going so far as you and the teacher feel is safe. Yoga can also help in cases of joint, circulatory, and respiratory problems.

Are your classes suitable if I am pregnant?
Unfortunately we are unable to provide yoga classes for pregnancy. However, we do know people who offer this service and can put you in contact with them if required. Please contact the centre for details.