Create Space for Stillness
With Dearbhla Glynn & Nikki Cousins
At Ballymaloe Grainstore
Sunday, November 15th
10.30 am - 4 pm
“Practice is about allowing a lot of space. It’s about learning how to connect with that spaciousness that’s inside and the spaciousness outside,” Pema Chödrön
Before the hectic rush of December arrives, gift yourself a day of absolute refuge. This retreat invites you to unplug from the noise of daily life and rediscover the quiet, steady space that lives inside you.
We begin our day by calming the nervous system with gentle, spacious breathwork, followed by a mindful, flowing Vinyasa. This practice, led by Nikki, will focus on backbends and twists while slowing transitions and holding poses long enough to feel the space within the effort.
In the afternoon, a mindful walk through the beautiful Autumnal Ballymaloe grounds, followed by a light, healthy lunch with herbal teas and healthy desserts.
Dearbhla will lead a profoundly restful restorative Yin yoga practice, with twists, forward folds, and gentle heart-opening poses, to help the body open up, release tension, and create a sense of spaciousness within your body.
Surrounded by nature and supported by these practices, you will dissolve tension and step back into the world feeling anchored, spacious, and deeply restored, with renewed energy as the year draws to a close.
Investment: €120
Spaces are limited
Monthly “Deepen your Practice” class
Bodhi Yoga School - Kathryn Moynihan and myself!- began a new monthly class in February.
This class is for dedicated, passionate students and teachers of all backgrounds and styles to connect, explore, and expand their practice. We intend this class to be a mix between a level 3 class and a workshop. There will be a strong vinyasa practice, along with time to break down poses, or to pair up to explore adjusting and assisting, and also have fun with the practice again!
THESE SESSIONS INTEND TO SUPPORT YOU IN:
Deepening and expanding your personal practice
∙Refining alignment and deepening understanding of key postures through individualised cues and skilful use of props
∙Building confidence in self-inquiry and meditation
Feeling connected and supported within a like-minded community
∙Cultivating breath awareness through pranayama to enhance focus, vitality, and clarity
When: Once a month on Sunday mornings
10.30-12.30
Dates:
October 11th : Strength Within Range
November 22nd :
December 6th:
Requirements: A level 3 class. Those with a committed approach to their practice and who have been practising for a while.
Venue: Bru Columbanus , Wilton Cork city
Cost: €20
To book class with Kathryn:
www.kathrynmyoga.com
October 11th: Strength Within Range
This 2-hour masterclass will focus on why passive flexibility isn't enough and how to train end range strength via PNF, reciprocal inhibition and eccentric loading.
We will look at applying these principles when working towards hanumanasana (front splits),samonkasnana (middle splits), standing splits, urdva mukha pashimottanasana and tittibhasana
