Open Day to celebrate first anniversary on Saturday August 11
SADHANA YOGA is hosting an Open Day on Saturday, August 11, to celebrate their first anniversary.
Attend a taster class and meet the teachers who will be offering back-to-back classes all day long. All classes on the day are only €5 - Pilates Mat, Mindful Meditation, Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, Pre and Post Natal Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and hear Paul Juggins giving a Nutrition talk, focused on the Mind-Body connection.
All you need to do to ensure your place is kept is go to www. sadhanayoga.ie, go to August Open Day and book your place on your class of choice. On the day you can avail of fabulous discounts when you sign up for the September term. You could also be in with a chance to win fabulous prizes from teachers and local businesses.
There will be an information point outside for those who want to stop by on the day.
YOGA HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH FLEXIBILITY!
Well, it’s not a requirement but flexibility is a possible side effect. Yoga is unique and different from stretching and gym activities because of the refined use of the breath with movement. The posture work alone will take you only so far. Pranayama (breathwork) is used to tone, stimulate or relax the internal organs, preventing and treating various conditions. The full breadth of yoga practice includes Asana (posture), Pranayama (breathwork), Pratyahara (withdrawal from the senses), Mantra (chanting, sound) Dharana (concentration or control of the senses), and Dhyana (meditation).
All of these components can be practiced in a session and, in fact, are essential to feel the overall benefits of the practice.
HOW CAN YOGA HELP YOU AND HOW IS IT RELEVANT TO EVERYDAY LIFE?
Regular Asana practice keeps the joints supple, helps you develop strength, prevent injury and maintain healthy functional movement. A suitable class can be excellent for those with limitations or recovering from injury. Asana reduces Rajas (high/erratic energy). Pranayama (breathwork) reduces Tamas (dull/inert energy.) Once these two states are balanced you are ready to move toward meditation. These are some of the ‘tools’ that we use to affect change – of the internal terraine.
There is also the external ‘change’ we deal with in life, which is a consequence of being alive. Working with and understanding the nature of the mind using the ‘instruments’ that yoga and meditation practice give us, allows us to navigate uncertain, uncomfortable experiences and the abililty to ‘ride the intense emotions’, not avoid them.
At Sadhana, teachers are there to show you the ‘tools of the trade’ wchih anyone can learn and apply. These tools will benefit you for the rest of your life.
Linda O’Grady is Head bottle washer and Chief whip at Sadhana Yoga Studio. She says: ‘Yoga is the most well rounded system that I know for physical health, mental stability, understanding the mind, cultivating courage and kindness.’
Sadhana runs classes from entry level to advanced, so you will always progress. The teachers are highly qualified and dedicated to their own growth - constantly up-skilling and developing so that they can assist you to develop and grow in your practice. Visit the website for a full listing of classes and teacher profiles.
THE BENEFITS OF ATTENDING A REPUTABLE STUDIO
With the advent of phone apps and social media, exposure to practices has really opened people up to the benefits of them, which is a wonderful thing. There is however, no substitute for building an informed, intelligent practice under the guidance of your teacher who can work with you, in person, as you embark on the journey of learning, self-awareness and growth.
LATEST NEWS
Yoga Teacher Training programme commences September 2018. We are Hiring – Pilates and Yoga teachers wanted (contract basis). Contact Linda on 0873113100 for information or visit www. sadhanayoga.ie