Yoga and Tai Chi at Elysium
ELYSIUM is a truly unique centre in county Wexford as it houses both Ashtanga Yoga and Tai Chi under one roof by co-owners and husband and wife, Gary and Rachel Collins.
Gary is trained Chinese Medical Practitioner who has been teaching Tai Chi for 20 years in Wexford and Dublin. Rachel is a trained Ayurvedic Therapist and has been teaching Ashtanga Yoga since 2006 in the Wexford area.
Tai Chi is the healing mind/body exercise system of Taoism, an ancient Chinese wisdom. The practice involves slow graceful movement of particular forms that open the flow of energy(chi). You will learn about posture, breath, alignment, and conscious opening of the energy gates of the body. It enhances vitality, immunity, and digestion. It improves lung capacity, concentration, and creative expression. It creates a capacity for stillness in the mind and the release of stress and anxiety from the nervous system Tai Chi is suitable for all ages and safe for all conditions.
Yoga is an ancient healing art which originates from India. Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic, physical form of Yoga. Although it is faster paced than most hatha based classes, its goal is the same, to release stress and toxins from the mind and body to allow the person to truly relax and negotiate life from a still place.
Ashtanga Yoga is slightly different from other yoga classes in that it is a series of set postures which are always practiced in the same sequential order which are linked by breath and movement. With practice, one will notice improvement in strength and flexibility. It also realigns the skeletal system and improves the nervous and digestive systems. It has been documented to help with depression, insomnia, high blood pressure, back problems and joint pain, among many others. Ashtanga can be tailored to meet the needs of anyone regardless of age or fitness.
For full details of both Tai Chi and Ashtanga Yoga please see our website elysiumsanctuary.com