New Year Intension setting workshop
January 8th, 7-9pm
As we find ourselves at the beginning of a New Year, how is setting an intention different from setting goals and resolutions? The Sanskrit word ‘Sankalpa’ is where the yogic idea of ‘intention’ is derived, and when broken down is defined by: ‘Kalpa’ which can translate as ‘vow’, and ‘San’ which refers to a connection with our highest truth. The tradition of Yoga teaches that we are already perfectly whole and complete, and that we have everything we will ever need within ourselves, it is a process of Self-realisation. Traditional goal-setting and resolutions usually come from a place of feeling lacking , and then dreaming up how wonderful our lives would be if we just: lost those few extra kilos, got that next pay rise, or found our ‘perfect’ partner. Yogic intentions, however come from a place of deep listening, realizing our heart’s deepest longing rather than focussing on egoic desires, and connecting with our truth, our highest self. This two-hour workshop will focus on releasing what from 2024 no longer serves you and setting intentions for the upcoming year of 2025. This is a personal practice I have done for the last 6 years, I find it really helpful to reflect back on the year, looking at what worked and what didn’t, and taking the learnings and moving them forward into the next year. The workshop will also be a time for you to think about the year ahead and to set intentions, inviting what you want to achieve into your world! The practice will be from 7-9pm on Wednesday, January 8th. This workshop will include guided meditation and breathwork, journaling and a gentle embodied flow to clear out the previous year and release stuck energy. We will end our practice together using Yoga Nidra to set our Sankalpa (our resolve, our hearts longing) and clear our negative Samskaras (our old habits) starting our New Year with focus and positive energy! I will provide tea and homemade treats for after. What to bring: Yoga mat Journal & pen Mug for tea * This class is open to all levels of yoga (please inform me in advance if you are pregnant)
Classes
Vinyasa Flow
Vinyasa yoga originates from the mysore ashtanga practice, synchronising breath with movement. The word 'vinyasa' also means 'placement' so it can refer to the placement of body, posture and breath. Join me every Thursday evening 6pm at Yogabase Ranelagh for a Vinyasa flow based class!
One - One Sessions
One to one classes are a great way for students to deepen their practice, learn correct alignment and technique, allowing your body and mind to understand the practice of yoga better. One to one sessions allows you to receive direct attention and feedback that is not always possible in a classroom setting. Contact me if you are interested and we can have a chat about what the best option is for you!
Corporate Yoga
Killiney Beach Open Flow!
Killiney Beach, Sundays at 10am!
Open Yoga Flow incorporates elements of strength-building, moving sequences to benefit the cardio-vascular system with longer holds to restore flexibility and calm the nervous system. There is an emphasis on correct, safe alignment, breath awareness and holistic attention to form. Starting back August 2024!
Corporate wellness has become and integral part to businesses. Bringing yoga into your work place can benefit employees hugely, allowing them to unwind and come back to both their mind and body!
TESTIMONIALS
'Niamh is a fantastic yoga instructor, she always carries such great energy and pushes you just far enough, even if you think you can’t do it Highly recommend, especially if you need a little peace of mind out of a crazy week'
'Great atmosphere classes, dynamic balance of challenging and relaxing poses. Great for an uplifting, well rounded practice'.
'I highly recommend Niamh as a yoga teacher. Her attention to detail, helpful nature, passion for yoga and general good energy are the reasons I keep coming back to her classes. Niamh is very perceptive and will pick up on any areas that you might need help with and her guidance has helped me progress a lot over the past number of months. I thoroughly look forward to her classes each week!'