Sunday Yoga Morning
Restoring and Relaxing
The Space - Newtownmountkennedy
Sunday 16th February 2020 11am -1.00pm Cost: €20
This morning class is dedicated to exploring the art of relaxation through gentle stretches and postures that are held for longer periods with supports and specific breathing techniques. This enables the body to let go of holding and tensing. The muscles and tendons are encouraged to relax into each stretch. Chronic tension in the body uses a lot of our vital energy which is often a cause for tiredness, stress and can even lead to exhaustion. This affects of course the whole of our being mentally, physically and emotionally, our zest for life. Regular short periods of rest and restoration can literally be a "life saver" but we forget or when we feel good think it's not necessary and it gets pushed to the margins of our to do list.
So this morning is for you to take time out, to restore and replenish and to be with yourself and to drop into this present moment breath by breath.
As usual everyone is welcome to join the class, no previous experience is necessary.
Places are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Booking is essential. Book your place here
Mindfulness Meditation Day
A Mini Retreat for Mind Body and Soul
Gorse Hill - Greystones
Sunday 15th March 2020 11am -4pm
Cost: €35
Mindfulness is sometimes described as a way to befriend ourselves. It is a practice where we purposefully pay attention to what is here and now and cultivate kindness and understanding towards our own experiences whatever they are. We get to know ourselves better and can learn skillful ways of managing difficult and challenging situations as well as appreciate the joyful and pleasant experiences more fully. Our live can become richer as we are not trying so hard to avoid anything that we don't like, becoming to understand that every experience is part of our human condition and the essence of living.
A Mini Retreat allows us to take a 'Pause' from our busyness and to reconnect deeply to what is important to us.
Participants will have the opportunity to practice in Silence under guidance. Silence is an often overlooked virtue as we feel compelled to have to talk when around other people. This can be another way to be fully available for ourselves and to stay present with what arises moment by moment.
The practices will be varied
- Sitting Meditation
- Mindful Movement
- Walking Meditation,
- Body Scan,
- Mindful Eating
Gorse Hill is a beautiful location just above the Bray Cliff Walk with fantastic views over the sea, a spacious garden and cozy warm room to practice in.
As usual everyone is welcome to join the day, no previous experience is necessary. This is also a great opportunity for those who do practice regularly and would like to have an extended time.
Places are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Booking is essential. Book your place here
3 Week Mindfulness Course
Mindfulness for Every Day Living
Monday 25th November - Monday 9th December
The Space - Newtownmountkennedy
Cost: € 45 including Handouts and access to audios
Over the course of the 3 weeks you will be introduced to a variety of short and very practical Mindfulness practices that you can bring easily into your every day life. Bringing more moments of presence into our daily life significantly improve's our overall sense of well being. We feel more alert,connected and with a sense of purpose. The Patrice of mindfulness strengthens our resilience towards the many small and big challenges that come our way.
You may be surprised in how many different ways we can bring mindfulness into all aspects of our life and feel enriched for it.
Everyone is welcome - suitable also for complete beginners.
Booking is essential. Book your place here
Christmas Reflection
A Moment Of Peace
Sunday 15th December 10.45am - 1.15pm
Gorse Hill - Greystones
Cost: € 25 Booking essential
This Year we will come together for this special morning in Gorse Hill. This is a perfect place for reflection with it's unique setting that offers spectacular views over the Gardens and Sea while making ourselves cozy in a candle lit room with a crackling stove.
The Morning Practices will be a combination of gentle yoga postures/ breathing practices as well as mindful reflections and meditations.
It is a class for you to nourish body/ soul and spirit and to have a "Breathing Space" amidst the busyness of this time of the year; connecting back to ourselves and to remind us of what is truly important.
As it is tradition after the Class you are all invited to a candle lit gathering around a big spread of home baked (by me) German Christmas cookies, sipping hot German Yogic Gluhwein (alkohol free) while enjoying the after glow and resonance from the chanting and each others company.
This class is suitable for all levels of experience and everybody is very welcome.
Please book early as places are now very limited to avoid disappointment.
Booking is essential. Book your place here
Mindfulness Meditation Day
A mini Retreat for Mind Body and Soul
Sunday 10th November 11am - 4pm
Greystones - Gorse Hill
Cost: € 35
Mindfulness is sometimes described as a way to befriend ourselves. It is a practice where we purposefully pay attention to what is here and now and cultivate kindness and understanding towards our own experiences whatever they are. We get to know ourselves better and can learn skillful ways of managing difficult and challenging situations as well as appreciate the joyful and pleasant experiences more fully. Our live can become richer as we are not trying so hard to avoid anything that we don't like, becoming to understand that every experience is part of our human condition and the essence of living.
A Mini Retreat allows us to take a 'Pause' from our busyness and to reconnect deeply to what is important to us.
Participants will have the opportunity to practice in Silence under guidance. Silence is an often overlooked virtue as we feel compelled to have to talk when around other people. This can be another way to be fully available for ourselves and to stay present with what arises moment by moment.
The practices will be varied
- Sitting Meditation
- Mindful Movement
- Walking Meditation,
- Body Scan,
- Mindful Eating
Gorse Hill is a beautiful location just above the Bray Cliff Walk with fantastic views over the sea, a spacious garden and cozy warm room to practice in.
As usual everyone is welcome to join the day, no previous experience is necessary. This is also a great opportunity for those who do practice regularly and would like to have an extended time.
Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Booking is essential. Book your place here
Om Shanti
Angelika
3 Day Summer Course Yoga and Mindfulness
For Health and Well being
Greystones St. Patricks Church
Monday 15 July - Wednesday 17th July
Cost: €35 for 3 classes or €65 for 6 classes
3 Class Times to choose from each day
7.30am- 9.00am Sunrise class
9.30am - 11.00am Morning class
7. 45pm - 9.15pm Evening class
What better way then to inject your summer experience with 3 days of Yoga and Mindfulness in a row? Create a perfect start to your day with an uplifting and inspiring class in the morning. This will set the right mood and vibrations for the rest of your day. On the other hand finishing your day regularly with a nourishing and restful class will help you to let go of your day whatever may have been, calming the mind and inducing a sense of inner peace.
Practicing on 3 consecutive days presents the opportunity to start a daily routine. You will be able to experience first hand how a regular practice; even a very short one; can make all the difference about how we manage daily challenges, difficulties, problems etc.. It helps to prevent the build up of tension in body and mind which is the best stress prevention, essential for the ability to deeply nourish your health and well-being.
The general theme of the 3 days is about exploring the meaning of well-being and what that may feel like. WE look into how how we can integrate some simple but effective practices into our daily life so we can be more present for ourselves as well as others.
Daily classes include Asanas (Postures), Pranayama (Breathing Practices); Yoga Nidra (a guided Relaxation) and Meditation Practice as well as mental reminders for your day to stay present.
Everyone welcome. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Booking is essential. Book your place here
Om Shanti
Angelika
Sunday Yoga Morning
Finding Balance and Ease
Sunday 26th May Newtownmountkennedy - The Space
Cost: € 20
Enjoy a morning of Yoga and Mindfulness.
Finding balance in ones life and in general requires us to constantly readjust and adapt to moment by moment changing circumstances.
Balance can be experienced as a state of ease, free of struggle accompanied by a sense of stillness and presence. These moments may be short but they can leave a very strong impression in our minds and feel enormously satisfying, alive and nourishing.
In one way or the other we all throughout our lives are searching for those moments of "ease" of presence and contentedness.
Quite likely a lot of the time we don't even know anymore what ease actually feels like. We have gotten used to tensions in our bodies, to restlessness in our minds and fluctuating emotions that this state of being has become our "new norm" while all the while getting more and more exhausted from the struggle to keep it all manageable.
In the class we will explore with the help of movement, breath, relaxation and mindfulness simple ways off experiencing what ease perhaps feels like in our bodies at any given moment. We pause long enough to be able to tap in to still moments in our minds and hearts exploring first hand that those moments not necessarily depend on external "perfect" conditions which are often completely out of our control anyway no matter how hard we may try to manage them.
This morning is for you to take time out, to restore and replenish and to be with yourself and to drop into this present moment breath by breath.
Class is suitable for all levels of experience and fitness.
As usual everyone is welcome to join the class, no previous experience is necessary.
Places are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Booking is essential. Book your place here
Om Shanti
Angelika
Sunday Yoga Morning
Relieving Neck and Shoulder Tension
Sunday 12th May Newtownmountkennedy - The Space
Cost: € 20
Enjoy a morning of Yoga and Meditation. The focus will be on practices that especially help to relieve tension around the shoulder, neck and chest regions. We will move the body through specific stretches and poses as well as releasing blocked energy by stimulating the associated acupressure points. This class will be deeply satisfying and relaxing.
Class is suitable for all levels of experience and fitness.
This morning is for you to take time out, to restore and replenish and to be with yourself and to drop into this present moment breath by breath.
As usual everyone is welcome to join the class, no previous experience is necessary.
Places are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Booking is essential. Book your place here
Om Shanti
Angelika
Restorative Yoga Morning
Sunday 24th March
Newtownmountkennedy - The Space
Cost: € 20
This morning class is dedicated to exploring the art of relaxation through gentle stretches and postures that are held for longer periods with supports and specific breathing techniques. This enables the body to let go of holding and tensing. The muscles and tendons are encouraged to relax into each stretch. Chronic tension in the body uses a lot of our vital energy which is often a cause for tiredness, stress and can even lead to exhaustion. This affects of course the whole of our being mentally, physically and emotionally, our zest for life. Regular short periods of rest and restoration can literally be a "life saver" but we forget or when we feel good think it's not necessary and it gets pushed to the margins of our to do list.
So this morning is for you to take time out, to restore and replenish and to be with yourself and to drop into this present moment breath by breath.
As usual everyone is welcome to join the class, no previous experience is necessary.
Places are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Booking is essential. Book your place here
Om Shanti
Angelika
Mindfulness Meditation Day
A mini Retreat for Mind Body and Soul
Sunday 14th April 11am - 4pm
Greystones - Gorse Hill
Cost: € 35
Mindfulness is sometimes described as a way to befriend ourselves. It is a practice where we purposefully pay attention to what is here and now and cultivate kindness and understanding towards our own experiences whatever they are. We get to know ourselves better and can learn skillful ways of managing difficult and challenging situations as well as appreciate the joyful and pleasant experiences more fully. Our live can become richer as we are not trying so hard to avoid anything that we don't like, becoming to understand that every experience is part of our human condition and the essence of living.
A Mini Retreat allows us to take a 'Pause' from our busyness and to reconnect deeply to what is important to us.
Participants will have the opportunity to practice in Silence under guidance. Silence is an often overlooked virtue as we feel compelled to have to talk when around other people. This can be another way to be fully available for ourselves and to stay present with what arises moment by moment.
The practices will be varied
- Sitting Meditation
- Mindful Movement
- Walking Meditation,
- Body Scan,
- Mindful Eating
Gorse Hill is a beautiful location just above the Bray Cliff Walk with fantastic views over the sea, a spacious garden and cozy warm room to practice in.
As usual everyone is welcome to join the day, no previous experience is necessary. This is also a great opportunity for those who do practice regularly and would like to have an extended time.
Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Booking is essential. Book your place here
Om Shanti
Angelika
Yoga and Mindfulness Morning
bringing Focus and Intention to what we value most in our life
Sunday 4th November 11am - 1pm
Newtownmountkennedy: The Space
Cost: € 20
Often in our life we have the best intentions of what we want to do or change but somehow down the line we loose focus, get distracted or sidelined. That happens with the small and the bigger issues in life. This is very common and not necessary a sign of weak will power or laziness. It often comes down to an unfocused/ untrained mind that is not able to stay on the track and keeps getting distracted by other so exciting things on route. One of the original reasons yoga and mindfulness became a practice and was so successful is that it acknowledged that the mind does need training. As we strengthen our muscles in order to be strong we also need to train the mind in order to be more focused. A focused mind is also a much calmer and contended mind that allows us to think with more clarity.
This morning practice will especially focus on how we can successfully train our mind through directing the mind wherever we choose too. We can do this through continously paying attention to what is present moment by moment. We will explore how the mind can become our best friend and helper in providing our life with more direction. We will also reflect on some of our intentions that we have for our life. During the morning session we will pay attention to the moving body, the breath, the emotions, the thoughts through the use of our senses.
This is a deeply relaxing and nourishing class suitable for all levels of experience.
“Turn your face toward the sun
and the shadows will fall behind you.”
~Māori Proverb
As usual everyone is welcome to join the class, no previous experience is necessary.
Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Booking is essential. Book your place here
Om Shanti
Angelika