Classes

Class Schedule

For schedule of class times please see the table opposite.
 

We also have a number of classes in Naas, Co. Kildare. Please click here for more details.

Beginners Introductory Courses 

These courses are the ideal way to start your Ashtanga Yoga practice. The weekend will provide you with a thorough introduction to Yoga, including its origins and aims, as well as covering the basic principles of the Ashtanga practice in detail, providing you with a clear foundation for developing a strong and safe personal practice.

Students must have their own Yoga mat and also bring a towel. As class size will be limited students should register as soon as possible for Beginners Introductory Courses.

For full course details and dates, please click here.

Weekly Schedule 

The weekly class schedule is designed as a complete practice programme, giving students the opportunity to develop a daily self-practice at their own pace in Mysore-style classes Monday to Friday and culminating with a Full Primary Series lead class on Saturday to help built strength and a good understanding of the correct vinyasa system.

Mysore Self-Practice Class 

At Mysore Classes beginners and experienced practitioners practise together, each at her/his own level and receive one-to-one guidance and adjustment.

This is the traditional way in which Ashtanga Yoga is taught. Students learn the correct sequence of postures of primary Series, each according to their own specific needs and capacity.This gives everyone a Yoga practice appropriate to them and helps them to develop good practice habits and to benefit to the maximum from their Yoga.

Moon Days

In keeping with the traditional principles of practice, there will be NO 06.00am early morning class on the days of the Full and New Moon each month. The other classes on these days are not affected. The Moon days for 2010 are as follows:

 
 Month New Moon
 Full Moon
 Jan Friday 15th
 Saturday 30th
 Feb Sunday 14th
 Sunday 28th
 Mar Monday 15th
 Tuesday 30th
 April Wednesday 15th
 Wednesday 28th
 May Friday 14th
 Friday 28th
 June Saturday 12th
 Saturday 26th
 July Sunday 11th
 Monday 26th
 Aug Tuesday 10th
 Tuesday 24th
 Sept Wednesday 8th
 Thursday 23rd
 Oct Thursday 7th
 Saturday 23rd
 Nov Saturday 6th
 Sunday 21st
 Dec Sunday 5th
 Tuesday 21st

 
The remaining Moon Days in 2009 are: NM Wed Dec 16th; FM Thurs Dec 31st.

Guided Classes

These are classes in which the teacher leads the students through the practice as a group, counting the correct vinyasa system of Ashtanga yoga. This class is designed to give students a feeling for the rhythm and pace of practice they should aspire to in their Mysore style practice and to help them to follow the correct vinyasa system of Ashtanga yoga. It also helps build strength of body and focus of mind. These classes should be attended in addition to Mysore style classes not instead of them!! 

Yoga for Pregnancy

From Wednesday 4th November at 8pm we will begin a Pregnancy Yoga Class, taught by Paula. The class is designed to relieve fatigue, tension and stress and will incorporate postures, breathing, meditation and deep relaxation. It will be 75 minutes long and is suitable for all women from the 14th week on and no prevoius experience is necessary. At all times the aim will be to enhance the health and well-being of both mum and baby during the pregnancy, with all practices tailored to the needs of each individual, and in so doing prepare the mum-to-be on all levels for an empowering birth experience. The class will cost €85 for 5 classes. Bring a blanket, cushion and water.
We have two articles by Paula, one an overview of Yoga in pregnancy and the second about her own experience of the practice while pregnant with our daughter, Grace. Just click on the titles below.

'The Benefits of Yoga In Pregnancy'
'Ashtanga and my pregnancy'

Chanting

This chanting class will take place every Sunday (except Heart of Yoga weekends) at 12.00 noon, after the Mysore class. Learn Vedic chants by means of Sruti Parampara, the oral tradition of ancient times. The class is free for students who have attended the Mysore practice that morning and costs €10 for Drop-in students.

One Year Intensive Course 

The Heart of Yoga 2010: Applications for 2010 are now being accepted. Please click here for more details.

Cost of Classes 

Beginners Introductory Weekend and 4 weeks unlimited classes: €180. See here for more details on the beginners courses.

Drop - In Class: Asana €20;
05 - Class Card: €85 (valid 5 weeks)
10 - Class Card: €150 (valid 7 weeks)
20 - Class Card: €280 (valid 10 weeks)
Monthly Unlimited Card: €175 (valid 4 weeks)
Unemployed Monthly Unlimited Card: €100 (valid 4 weeks, Social Welfare Card)
1-Year Unlimited : €1350
6-Month Unlimited: €800
Student 1-Year Unlimited: €700 (under 26 yrs, valid full-time student card)

NOTE: Annual Cards entitle holder to unlimited classes with the exception of days on which special workshops are taking place.

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Blackrock Class Schedule:

Monday
am06.00Mysore*
am10.15Mysore
pm18.00Mysore
Tuesday
am06.00Mysore*
pm13.05Guided Class
pm18.00Guided Class
Wednesday
am06.00Mysore *
am10.15Mysore
pm18.00Mysore
pm20.00Pregnancy Yoga
Thursday
am06.00Mysore*
pm13.05Guided Class
pm18.00Guided Class
Friday
am06.00Primary Counted
am10.15Mysore
pm18.00Mysore
Saturday
am10.30Guided Class
Sunday
am10.00Mysore
am11.45Chanting **
 
* Please see Moon days below for more details.
** Please see Chanting below for more details.