Eamonn Ashtanga Yoga

Eamonn Ashtanga Yoga Ashtanga Yoga practitioner and teacher |
Led & Mysore Classes @ Cork Lotus Yoga |
Kino MacGregor Ashtanga Weekend Cork - July 2024

30/12/2025

Closing Sequence. Always the same. Longer breaths. Slower vinyasas. Calmer mind. Magic ✨

Figuring out adjustment consent is surprisingly tricky, and it's odd how little consistency there is amongst teachers on...
10/12/2025

Figuring out adjustment consent is surprisingly tricky, and it's odd how little consistency there is amongst teachers on how to approach this. Adjustments exist to support the student in moments of challenge, help them ground, breathe more comfortably, find strength, and occasionally provide a therapeutic stretch (if done safely without "pushing"). Touch without permission should be avoided, and verbal cues used instead. But how do we get permission in a way that puts the student's actual preference first?

I've tried asking new students when I meet them, but this doesn't give them an option to withdraw later. And some students are too shy to say no during an intro.

I've tried cues like "place a hand on your belly / raise one leg in down dog if you would rather not be touched" but this makes adjustments an opt-out rather than an opt-in.

I've tried using stones by the mat, but it's hard for the student to change their mind mid class. And I almost slingshotted one at a student by kicking it accidentally 🤕

My new system is to place a card on each mat. The default is NO THANKS. if a student wants physical assistance they can flip it to YES PLEASE. And they can change their mind at any time. I just need to do my best to check the card before approaching someone. I'm hoping this method sticks!

Teachers! What systems have you tried and found useful? I'd love to know so leave a comment down below.

New Year's Led Primary Series Come join me for our very last class of the year! This class guides practitioners through ...
07/12/2025

New Year's Led Primary Series

Come join me for our very last class of the year!

This class guides practitioners through the Ashtanga Primary Series. Using the traditional Sanskrit count, the teacher links breath with movement to build strength, flexibility and focus. This class is suitable for anyone familiar with the Ashtanga practice, but knowing the full series is not required. Accessible variations are offered for key postures to support a safe, sustainable practice for all participants.

Stick around afterwards for chats, tea and snacks ☕🍪🗨️

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📆 Dec 31st @ 10am

01/12/2025

My classes start with Surya Namaskar A & B. Always!

They're not a perfect warmup or optimal in any kind of physical way. But they're good at waking up the body, they're highly adaptable and they're simple to learn!

Yoga asana is an embodied practice, meaning you have to actually *do* it to experience the benefits. If you have a structured set of movements it may feel repetitive, but your body knows what to do intuitively.

If you're not thinking about where to put your left foot, you can focus more on breath regulation and tuning in to yourself. This inward focus is really helpful, especially at the beginning of practice.

Mediation can be seen as the practice of your mind doing absolutely nothing. So an internalised sequence acts like a moving meditation - doesn't sound so boring to me ✨

Come do lots of sun salutations with me in my Heated Power Yoga class
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📆 Wednesdays 18:30 - 19:45

26/11/2025

I'm in general, but I especially love using a pair of blocks when transitioning between seated asanas.

In my Heated Power Yoga class we work on lots of vinyasa transitions - the "jump back" and "jump through". I encourage everyone to use blocks to build core strength, work on compression (action of bringing legs to torso) and give space to "float" the feet away from the floor. The alternative is often to use the knees and simply step back - this is totally fine but doesn't build strength in the same way!

Tradition and rules can have a useful place when learning the practice to provide structure and discipline. But learning when to bend the rules when it serves your body and goals is more than okay. You have permission!

Great class today - see you all on the mat next week!
📅 Wednesday 18:30-19:45
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25/11/2025

Introducing Heated Power Yoga

This class brings heat, structure and strength to your workout for a practice that feels as productive as it is empowering.

For intermediate students
⏰ Wednesday 6:30 - 7:45 pm
📍 Cork Lotus Yoga

Book your spot today!


23/11/2025

Ready to level up your practice? 🙌

My new Heated Yoga sessions combine strong movement, structured flow and a warm room to help train you to stay focused and build strength.

It’s a clear and consistent way to advance your practice.

Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and a towel!
⏰ Wednesday 6:30 - 7:45 pm
📍 T12 YY89

Book your spot today!

🔥Heated Power Yoga 🔥This is a challenging, athletic class inspired by the Ashtanga Vinyasa Series. It follows a structur...
09/11/2025

🔥Heated Power Yoga 🔥

This is a challenging, athletic class inspired by the Ashtanga Vinyasa Series. It follows a structured sequence that keeps you focused and energised, building strength, flexibility, and breath awareness.

Perfect for those looking to advance their practice and enjoy a full-body workout in the warmth of the studio.

Please bring a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated and a small towel for sweat. We provide props and yoga mats, but recommend bringing your own mat or mat towel if you can.

Note: This is not the full blown intensity of "hot yoga", but heated enough to get a sweat going, improving flexibility and endurance. Especially needed during the colder months 🌡️

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🗓️ Wednesdays 18:30 - 19:45 (starts Nov 19th)

This is a challenging, athletic class inspired by the Ashtanga Vinyasa Series. It follows a structured sequence that kee...
09/11/2025

This is a challenging, athletic class inspired by the Ashtanga Vinyasa Series. It follows a structured sequence that keeps you focused and energised, building strength, flexibility, and breath awareness. Perfect for those looking to advance their practice and enjoy a full-body workout in the warmth of the studio under infrared heaters.

Starts Wednesday November
Please bring a water bottle to keep hydrated and a small towel for sweat. We provide props and yoga mats, but recommend bringing your own mat or mat towel if you can.

I'll be honest, I've had anxiety about practicing the Ashtanga series lately. I'm worried I'll reinjure myself. The weat...
04/10/2025

I'll be honest, I've had anxiety about practicing the Ashtanga series lately. I'm worried I'll reinjure myself. The weather changing makes it hard. I've been really stressed out in general. I get queasy thinking about the new abuse revelations in the Ashtanga community. And that makes me question everything.

Sometimes practice now is sitting in silence for 15 minutes and doing some pranayana. And that feels right at the moment.

Spending a weekend in Di**le focusing on the full spectrum of the yoga practice was what I needed. There are so many elements in the tool belt of yoga - Ashtanga means 8 limbs. We can give ourselves permission to pull the ones that we need to support what's going on in life.

Thanks to for reminding me of this ♥️ And for taking a stunning picture - I wish every meditation looked like this 😂

When life settles down I know I'll want to get back to my crazy asana s**t though and that'll be wonderful and fun🤸‍♂️

⭐ This guided class follows the Half Primary Series, and is ideal for students with some prior asana experience.⭐ Learn ...
14/09/2025

⭐ This guided class follows the Half Primary Series, and is ideal for students with some prior asana experience.
⭐ Learn the series over time giving you a yoga practice you can take anywhere
⭐ You'll build on foundational strength, flexibility, and breath awareness while learning to move in sync with the breath using the vinyasa count.
⭐ Optional hands-on adjustments and posture variations are offered throughout to help you explore and deepen your practice.
⭐ The intermediate class is welcoming and accessible to those ready to go beyond the basics—no need to be an expert, just come with some curiosity.

Time: Wednesday 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: Cork Lotus Yoga, Carey's Lane
Booking: Register on website or using the bsport app!

Just 10 out of 100s of depictions of the Buddha I got to see at Ajanta Caves today. We usually see him in Padmasana but ...
06/09/2025

Just 10 out of 100s of depictions of the Buddha I got to see at Ajanta Caves today. We usually see him in Padmasana but there were just as many with feet on the floor, standing, as a white elephant and even sleeping 🧘‍♂️ This was one of the most amazing places I've ever visited, one of the oldest Buddhist monuments in the world dating back to 200BC. All hand carved into the mountain side over 100s of years, lost to flooding, then restored and opened to the public.

The views outside and art painted everywhere were mind-blowing, I'll post some of those soon

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