Yoga and Meditation

Yoga and Meditation

I have been an avid practitioner of Yoga and Meditation for over 13 years and a Yoga and Meditation teacher for 10  years.  I still know I have so much to learn! 

Both practices have helped me to develop a deeper understanding of myself, others and the world in which we live. Both are excellent tools for clarity, simplicity and contentment. 

At times when I have stopped practicing, I see how quickly I lose the relaxed rhythm of life that I have developed. I am far more productive and happy when I continue a regular practice. 

The  benefits of Yoga and Meditation are countless and innumerable so I won't list them all here. 

But just to say that these ancient practices will allow you to develop and maintain a positive and healthy attitude on life and deeply enrich your life.

Do Yoga and Meditate :)  ! 

Arrival of the Equinox - Balancing Workshop - 

13th September 2015- Portmarnock Sports & Leisure Centre

 

Learning to work with a Yoga Practice in order to thrive rather than survive and bring balance and peace to the mind and body before the upcoming Equinox.

2 Hour Yoga Workshop open to all with adjustments at hand to suit all levels of fitness

Includes Breathwork (pranayama), Yoga poses (asanas) Meditation and Relaxation

€25 per person , limited spaces so book in advance by emailing ruth@meditateyoga.com

i Love Yoga because...........

When I hear people saying I'm not flexible enough or I'm not good at yoga because they can't bend like a rubber band , I always wish that they could understand yoga in a different way. Becoming the bendiest version of ourselves is really not what yoga is about!!!

I love Yoga because yoga opens me up to understand myself better and feel the special connectedness to the self, to others and the world. 

Yoga is an art that can have great meaning and insight to those drawn to it, I really like Max Strom's interpretation of Yoga from " A Life worth Breathing"   I hope you like it too!!!
 
"Two people are practicing side by side. One is stiff and struggling in a posture, barely able to open up his hips, struggling away, but he is not letting it bother him. Instead, he feels calm in this difficult moment, centered in deep breathing. Then there is a second person next to him, able to wrap his legs around his neck, but breathing erratically, thinking negative thoughts. Whose practice is better? Flexibility is not the aim; it is a side effect. The postures are the raft to get you to the other side of the river. This is not a competition in boating. We want to get to the other side of the river—that is the aim. If you find joy and you are living a meaningful life, then you are becoming good at yoga."

TRY FREE PRE-NATAL YOGA CLASS -MALAHIDE

Taking time out every week during pregnancy is really important to help prepare your body and mind for birth and motherhood. Joining a Pre-Natal Yoga class gives you the time to bond with your baby. A woman experiences so many physical and emotional changes throughout pregnancy and during labour and Pre-natal Yoga offers some valuable exercises and techniques that can help through this exciting time.

I'm offering some free Pre-Natal Yoga classes as a taster to a Pre-Natal Yoga course that will be running in Essentials Holistic Centre, Malahide. The Pre-Natal Yoga course teaches gentle exercises that helps increase blood volume, oxygen and nutrients to your baby.   Anyone in their second and third stages of pregnancy can enjoy pre-natal classes. Regular practice of asanas taught in Pre-Natal yoga will help you to conserve energy and cope with confidence, stamina and strength to the demands of pregnancy and labour.

In addition to learning beneficial yoga exercises, the Pre-Natal Yoga course offered ,I will focus on Correct Breathing and Relaxation techniques. It will be a blissful hour a week! that works towards ensuring a more comfortable pregnancy and labour for you and your baby.
Feel good and Enjoy your pregnancy !
 

Free Pre-Natal Yoga Classes are running on Tuesday, 28^th August at 10.30am and Thursday, 30^th August at 6.30pm in 
Essentials Holistic Centre, 
New Street Mall, 
Malahide. 

http://www.essentialsholistic.com/

Places are limited so advance booking is required by contacting ruth@meditateyoga.com or calling 085 7234 310.

Balancing Workshop -Open Minds Studio

The Art of Balance

                  Learn more about your body's centre of gravity
           Develop a greater understanding of your Yoga practice.

Alleviate stress and learn to conserve energy with Balancing Asanas.

This workshop is Open to All Levels. 

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Sat 21^st July 13.00 -15.15

@ Open Minds Yoga Studio-€20

To book email info@openmindscentre.ie

Back to Basics- Yoga Retreat

This is going to be a wonderful relaxing, rejeuvanating fun weekend for Beginners or those looking to get back to basics in Yoga. The beautiful retreat centre is minutes from Brittas Bay and yummy organic vegetarian food, yoga workshops, meditation sittings, movie and walks will make for a fab getaway weekend to relax and unwind!!!!!:)

Back to Basics- Yoga Retreat
20^th -22^nd April,
Brittas Bay Co. Wicklow,

·         3 Day Yoga Retreat for Beginners or yogis looking to refresh their practice

·         4 Yoga Workshops including Breath work, Classical Yoga Postures, Relaxation Techniques, Guided Meditation and Restorative Yoga

·         Ensuite accommodation in beautiful Wicklow Countryside

·         Nutritional Organic Vegetarian Meals

·         Optional activities-Walks at Brittas Bay, Meditation Sittings, Movie night.

·         Cost of Yoga Retreat  –Ensuite Twin Room sharing €240, Single Ensuite Room (Limited)€300

Retreat Yoga teacher: I’m a qualified Hatha Yoga teacher and Thai Yoga massage Therapist. I specialise in Beginner Yoga and teach Corporate, Public and Private classes. Having trained in Ashtanga, Anusara and Hatha Yoga, I will incorporate key principles I have learnt into the workshops, focusing on alignment, posture and breath work to bring a clearer understanding of yoga.

Location: Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow.
Back to Basics Yoga Retreat is under an hour drive from Dublin city centre. It’s           located just ten minutes walk from Brittas Bay, one of the finest beaches in the East coast of Ireland.

Like us on Facebook before 17th March One Lucky Like wins RETREAT FOR FREE!!!!

www.facebook.com/yogaretreatsireland

Back to Basics Yoga Retreat Timetable

Friday:  18.00-19.00: Arrive,19.00-20.30: Light Meal,  20.30-21.30: Yoga (relax restore)

Saturday:   07.30-08.00: Meditation, 08.00-09.30: Breakfast, 10.00-12.00: Yoga (Hatha) 12.15-13.30: Lunch, 14.00-16.00:  Beach walk , 16.30-18.30: Yoga (relax restore),19.00-20.15: Dinner, 20.30-22.00: Movie

Sunday: 07.30-8.00: Meditation, 08.00-09.30: Breakfast,10.00-12.00: Yoga (Hatha), 12.15- 14.00: Lunch

Retreat Complete

To Book: Limited Places so Book Early!

Deposit: €50 deposit is needed to secure place, with full amount paid by 1^st April

For payment details Contact Open Minds Yoga email: info@openmindyoga.ie or phone 0871473791

For information on upcoming Yoga retreats and Yoga workshops, Email ruth@meditateyoga.com

Win a Free Thai Yoga Massage!.

"Like" www.facebook.com/MeditateYoga before St. Patrick's Day and be in with chance to win a Free Thai Yoga Massage.

Traditional Thai Yoga Massage -The all-over body workout
Traditional Thai Yoga Massage is a combination of acupressure, yoga, and zen shiatsu. It is a blissful full body, clothed massage helping restore and rejuvenate the body. The body is moved into yoga-like positions to help open joints, increase flexibility and boost the immune system. 

Some of the benefits include releasing tension, aches and pains from the body and improving mood, metabolism, energy and alignment. The overall result brings about balance to the body stimulating and detoxifying internal organs, improving blood circulation and balancing the body’s energy system.

 Lie back and enjoy a relaxing and reinvigorating workout on the entire body leaving you feeling energised, happy and freer. A great stress reliever.

Traditional Thai Yoga Massage available Thursday -Saturday @ Rainkoat's cool new premises on Dame Street, Dublin 2.

To book contact me on 085 7234 310 or email ruth@meditateyoga.com
Or visit www.rainkoat.com