What Is Mindful Yoga?
Mindful Yoga invites us into a friendly engagement with the felt experience of living in
a body alive with sensation
heart pulsing with emotions
a mind bubbling with thoughts
How do we negotiate this unpredictable terrain of aliveness? The mindfulness tradition suggests we take it moment by moment while at the same time holding space for the big picture wisdom teachings that allow us to cultivate trust in this moment to moment approach.
Mindful Yoga blends techniques from the hatha yoga tradition and the teachings of mindfulness to call us home to conscious embodiment in the present moment. The gentle movements and breathwork we practice in mindful yoga help align us with the reality of our bodies moment by moment, breath by breath.While we are certainly bringing physiological benefit to the body, as we release stress and building both strength and suppleness, most importantly, we are using the tools and techniques of hatha yoga to cultivate the art of attention to what is here and now. We learn that we can gather ourselves into the present moment, there is space for insights about our lives to arise and be known.
The intention is always to meet ourselves where we actually are rather than some projected idea of where we “should” be. We work with the reality of our situation, whether that be challenge in the body heart or mind, without attempting to aggressively manipulate, perform or perfect.
In this way, even though we do receive physical benefit, our focus is not on the poses for their own sake, but more on poses as containers for exploring how to embody the principles of mindfulness, how to cultivate presence, wisdom and compassion.
Who Is This Class Suitable For?
This class is suitable for all levels. It is a great place to start for beginners to physical practice and/or to meditation practice.
Dates, Times and Pricing
Time: This Class is on Wednesday 8:15pm-9:45pm
March 13-April 24 NO CLASS APRIL10
At YHS we try hard to balance the necessities of covering business costs with keeping yoga accessible for all. Therefore we implement what we call fair trade pricing. Pricing Summary Below but For Full Explanation Of Fair Trade Yoga Pricing visit www.yogahomesligo.com/fairtradepricing
Supported €75 for those negotiating financial challenge (breaks down to approx €12.50 per class)
Standard €90 for those experiencing financial stability (breaks down to approx €15 per class)
Supporter €108 for those enjoying financial security (breaks down to approx €18 per class)
Furthermore, if you are unable to pay in one instalment and smaller payments over time would be workable, please inquire about a payment plan. This can apply to any of the three rates. The payment plans will be worked out on a case-by-case basis upon request.
* If a course had already started, it may still be possible to join if the course is not sold out. You Can still choose your tier (supported/standard/supporter) The fee will be pro-rated accordingly (€12.50/15/18) for every class missed.
Drop-in attendance may be possible if course is not sold out. Drop-in is €18 per class.
For Terms and Conditions, visit www.yogahomesligo.com/tscs
Financial challenge will not be a barrier to practice at Yoga Home Sligo so if you cannot afford the pricing outlined above, please contact me and we will work something out.