I was first introduced to hatha yoga back in 2003 by a friend who recommended that I go along to her class. Not knowing much about yoga, my initial intention was to get fit but as I was to discover, yoga is much more than about physical well-being. The word yoga means union and refers to the marriage of the mind, body and spirit, which can be achieved through the practise of yoga.
After attending classes for two years and feeling the benefits, I felt compelled to study the teacher training programme run by YTTC Dublin- Yoga Therapy and Training Centre. I qualified in 2006 and then went on to work in various centres including the VEC in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Lotus Yoga Studios on Wicklow Street, Dublin 2 and also in my home town of Glin, Co. Limerick.
I subsequently went on to qualify as a primary school teacher and incorporated yoga in bite-size chunks into my everyday teaching with great effect. I taught yoga to a special needs class while working in Dun Laoghaire and I also taught yoga to teachers in my school once a week in Bray.
At the beginning of a hatha yoga session, clients are guided through breathing and relaxation techniques to ground and centre them in preparation for the asanas or postures. This is followed by a complete workout, combining stretching, flexibility, strengthening, aerobic, and cardiovascular exercises. At the end of the physical movements, clients are invited to rest on their mats for a guided positive visualisation.
I am available for private one-on-sessions and group sessions. Please check back for times and locations or feel free to contact me if you’re interested in setting up a yoga practise in your place of work. Click here for details.
Cost:
10 euro per class
50 euro for private one-on-one session