The Wild Atlantic Way Yoga(Retreat)
I have discovered a fabulous new retreat centre on the Old Head of Kinsale. Spent an amazing couple of days down there with Shirley (wonderful host) last week. The weather really co operated too. Stayed a little longer than had previously arranged......it was just too good to miss the opportunity to walk on the beach and explore this beautiful part of the country.. I will be holding a 'Mindful Hatha Yoga, Pranayama and SoundHealing Weekend Retreat 'in this wonderful farmhouse
An Introduction to the Chakra System
This is an article that I wrote with my fellow yoga teacher and colleague, Lucy Cullen for Yoga Therapy Irelands Magazine last year. We teach a course called "Journey Through the Chakras", and this article serves as a great introduction to What is the Chakra System? The Chakra system is said to come from the Vedas, 4 sacred books which were passed down initially through an oral tradition from as early as the mid 2nd Century BC. The Chakras are energy centres in your ‘subtle b
Why we do Savasana, or my “Aha!” Moment…
Recently, I celebrated International Yoga Day with many of my fellow yoga teachers at Áras an Uachtairáin. It was such a wonderful event, and I loved every part of it. When we set up for some self-led yoga practice on the lawns, my very first yoga teacher settled her mat beside mine. It was lovely to see her again, and it got me thinking about the first yoga class I attended. My first time on the mat... When I attended my first class, I was recovering from an injury, and felt
