Yoga Classes

wicklowgal

Hi, just wondering does anybody know anyone in Greystones or Bray who is running evening Yoga classes??

wingding

I went to Rachel Lee before and found her classes great. Got this email the other week (sorry about the formatting, too lazy to do anything but copy and paste!) :

Times & Venues

· Tuesdays – Brockagh Resoure Centre, Laragh, Co. Wicklow – 6 week course starting Tuesday 10th March



Yoga Level 1 (Gentle Yoga) 7pm – 8pm €60 for 6 weeks

Yoga Level 2 (Stronger Yoga) 8:15pm – 9:30pm €75 for 6 weeks



· Wednesdays – The Novara Centre, 6 Carlton Terrace, Novara Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow– 6 week course starting Wednesday 4th March



Gentle Yoga (Yoga Level 1) 10am – 11am €60 for 6 weeks

Ashtanga 1 6:30pm – 7:45pm €75 for 6 weeks

Gentle Yoga (Yoga Level 1) 8pm – 9:15pm €75 for 6 weeks





· Thursdays – St. Patrick’s Worship & Recreation Centre, Church Road, Greystones – 6 week course starting Thursday 12th March



Ashtanga 2 8pm – 9:30pm €85 for 6 weeks



*Booking essential as places are limited*



If you have any queries or if you’d like to book a place on any of the above courses please contact me by email or on 087 3161446 (please leave a message with your phone number if I’m unable to answer your call).

Plenty

I've also been to Rachel's class and will be joining back with her tomorrow.

If you're looking for a very strong Ashtanga (vinyasa) class. You can contact Suzanne O'Sullivan at suzanne@onebox.com or http://myyogabody.ie/Yoga/ She does this kind of class on a Wednesday in Shankill Tennis Club. She also does the class in Rathmichael church on a Tuesday and Thursday.

I hope this helps

Charlie-Bravo

wingding wrote: »

Yoga Level 2 (Stronger Yoga) 8:15pm – 9:30pm €75 for 6 weeks

I've been looking at this for, erm, a friend of mine but don't know if it is value for money? Is it good value for money at €12.50 per class? (And that's if you actually turn up every week!)

wingding

You'll generally pay €12 to €14 per class. When I did classes with Rachel she let me do drop-in, but I think that was just when there was space. Most places around here you have to sign up for the course. Lots of places in Dublin you can just drop in, but then I'd say there's more demand and they can afford to do that!

wicklowgal

Thanks everyone for your help. One problem, I didn't realise there are so many different types of yoga, could anyone recommend one for me, I'm a total beginner, need help relaxing and some gentle exercise. What do people recommend? Sorry, I'm useless with any sort of sports!

Plenty

There are lots of kinds. Rachel Lee specialises in Hatha and Ashtanga yoga. Here is a brief explanation of the different types to give you an idea:

Hatha: Hatha is a very general term that can encompass many of the physical types of yoga. If a class is described as Hatha style, it is probably going to be slow-paced and gentle and provide a good introduction to the basic yoga poses.

Ashtanga & Power yoga: Ashtanga, which means "eight limbs" in Sanskrit, is a fast-paced, intense style of yoga. A set series of poses is performed, always in the same order. Ashtanga practice is very physically demanding because of the constant movement from one pose to the next. In yoga terminology, this movement is called flow. Ashtanga is also the inspiration for what is often called Power yoga. If a class is described as Power Yoga, it will be based on the flowing style of Ashtanga, but not necessarily keep strictly to the set Ashtanga series of poses.

Iyengar: Based on the teachings of the yogi B.K.S Iyengar, this style of practice is most concerned with bodily alignment. In yoga, the word alignment is used to describe the precise way in which your body should be positioned in each pose in order to obtain the maximum benefits and avoid injury. Iyengar practice usually emphasizes holding poses over long periods versus moving quickly from one pose to the next (flow). Also, Iyengar practice encourages the use of propssuch as yoga blankets, blocks and straps, in order to bring the body into alignment.

Bikram: Pioneered by Bikram Choudhury, this style is more generally referred to as Hot Yoga. It is practiced in a 36 degree celsius room or in a steam room, which allows for a loosening of tight muscles and profuse sweating, which is thought to be cleansing. The Bikram method is a set series of 26 poses, but not all hot classes make use of this series.

Anusara: Anusara combines a strong emphasis on physical alignment with a positive philosophy derived from Tantra. The philosophy’s premise is belief in the intrinsic goodness of all beings. Anusara classes are usually light-hearted and accessible to students of differing abilities. Poses are taught in a way that opens the heart, both physically and mentally, and props are often used.

I hope I haven't confused you, but these are the more common yoga types and teachers and classes can be found everywhere. If you would like any recommendations, you can PM me if you like