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 and well-being.

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 to fourteen or less so please book soon to avoid disappointment.

Monday:	1 - 2pm	6 - 7.15pm
Tuesday:		6 - 7.15pm
Wednesday:	1 - 2pm	6 - 7.15pm*
Thursday:		6 - 7.15pm**
Friday:	12.45 - 2.30pm*
Saturday:	10 - 11.30am***

Classes are beginners unless otherwise marked. Thursday classes are taught by Mairead, all others by Pavara. All classes except Thursday are Iyengar Yoga, Thursday's class is Satyananda.

* = Intermediate.
** = Satyananda Style - strong beginners & mixed ability.
*** = General Level Class (not suitable for complete beginners).

Starting Dates

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

8th June 2009
13th July 2009 (Thursday only - see below)
7th September 2009
12th October 2009
16th November 2009

Important Notice About Classes in Summer 2009

Note that for our yoga teacher Pavara is away for the month of July in India for yoga training. As a result, between Sunday 28th June and Sunday 9th August there will only be classes on Thursday evenings.

As a result of this, the classes in June and August that Pavara will be taking will be on a drop-in basis. All classes will resume as normal on Monday 10th August.

Cost

€ 64 for five-week course, €15 for a drop-in.

Once you have done one complete course with us you can also buy a card of ten classes for €100.

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:

Sunday 7th June 2009, 10am - 5pm.

Yoga Day Workshop, led by Prabhakara.

Cost € 70 waged / € 35 unwaged. Booking Required - book on now!

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Yoga and Meditation Workshops

Many people find yoga and meditation highly complementary. Pavara has 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 21st June 2009, 10am - 5pm.
Sunday 30th August 2009, 10am - 5pm.

Led by Pavara and John Greaney.

Cost € 70 waged / € 35 unwaged. Booking required - book on now!

Resident Teachers

Our current resident teachers are Pavara and Mairead.

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 has been practicing and teaching yoga for several years now. She is a registered professional therapist and offers treatments in aromatherapy, tuina, healthy eating, and reiki as well as yoga. She received her training in India, Ireland and in the United States, and holds a Masters Reiki Certificate from the Neo-Yoga Centre in Dharmasala India and a Yoga Certificate from the Bihar School of Yoga in India. She has also received ITEC Diplomas in Holistic Health Therapies from Pearse College, Dublin. 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.