Asana and Beyond -

Two Day Introductory Workshop

• Date: 14th & 15th March 2009
• Cost: €160

• Date: 6th & 7th June , 2009
• Cost: €160

This two-day course is open to all. It is an opportunity for a student from any Yoga background or style to be introduced to this approach to Yoga. It is also a prerequisite to further work in the aYs Study and Training Programmes.

Aims:

• to bring renewed awareness and understanding of how to apply yourself in the postures;
• to give support and confidence so that you can practice on your own;
• to reap the benefit of two days of yoga and deepen your appreciation of yoga in your life. 

Topics include:

• Yoga practice; theory of postures; devising a practice to suit your needs.
• Seated breathing and sound.
• Yoga psychology:  the link between mind, body and breath.  Introduction to some key concepts from "The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali", an ancient teaching, as relevant today as ever. 
• Introduction to meditation techniques.

Teacher:
Hanne Gillespie is the principle teacher on these study workshops but occasionally she is supported by teachers from the U.K.

Prerequisites:
One year's attendance at a group class or individual lessons

of any Yoga approach.

Duration:
A total of 12 hours on: two separate days; or one full weekend.

Certification:
The aYs Introductory Study Course "Certificate of Completion" will be given to students who have completed the two days.

Testimonials:

Hanne has a wonderful teaching style. She is attuned to each student and where they are at.  She is not at all dogmatic but flexible with each person, each different situation.  She is very present to herself in the moment and also very light in spirit.  Yet there is also a rigour in practice that acts as containment.  Thank you for a wonderful weekend.  Margaret D.

The course has moved me from a stagnant bend in the river and I feel energy flowing freely right now.  I found the teaching style very engaging and therefore very effective.  Love the style, humour and realism!  I’m happy and I am going away with my goal achieved, i.e. calm and focussed.  Margaret O'M.