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Aoife Moriarty Yoga, 47 George's Street Upper, Dún Laoghaire (2025)

25/02/2022

Learning to isolate your legs in standing poses without the assistance of your arms or hands is a worthwhile intention for everyone in yoga. Take this as your cue. I hope you get some benefit out of this video (link in stories). It ends with a juicy reclined hamstring stretch using the yoga wheel. A strap will suffice. Finish with savasana.

Disclaimer: I’m not recommending this practice to anyone with a broken collar bone unless you seek professional guidance first. This is a record of MY experience and what felt right for me on day 4.

P.s.
If you’re practicing along with the video as a healthy uninjured person, you’ll need some prior knowledge of crescent lunges, warrior 1, warrior 2, warrior 3, triangle, extended side angle, camel, cobblers, straddle and seated forward fold (without the fold!). Easy versions and we don’t stay too long in any place. In the video I say it’s a ‘class’ but it’s more like a play-along guide to what felt possible with a broken collarbone on day 4. It’s low on cues and I mostly call out the poses.

24/02/2022

While it’s business as usual on one side of the body, I’ve had to accommodate odd adjustments to get a feeling ‘as if” I’m in a particular pose on the other side. As in the case of supported Ardha Chandrasana, I’m really doing something else altogether. These ‘accommodations’ are a new sensation for sure. Being awkward never felt so good.

It really is interesting to explore what movements are possible with a sling.

Disclaimer: I’m not recommending this practice to anyone with a broken collar bone unless you seek professional guidance first. This is a record of MY experience and what felt right for me on day 3 after I left hospital, 5 days after the accident.

This short sequence is suitable for healthy & uninjured beginners, or for anyone experienced who is curious and feels like slow mindful movement. I also used a yoga wheel as a prop but it’s not essential. You’ll find the YouTube link in my stories.

Any thoughts? Please share.

Sequence/notes:
Seated sucasana almost side stretches
Lunge variations with lifted knee
Hero’s pose
Gate pose, half splits, supported ardha Chandrasana on one side
Lunge emphasising ankle stretch and front of foot stretch
Using block as an awkward support (could be dangerous)
90/90 hip mobility
Boat variation with feet on the ground
Seated twists

$Day 2 sharing the experience of moving asymmetrically with a collarbone fracture. A few screen shots of my lower body p...$

23/02/2022

Day 2 sharing the experience of moving asymmetrically with a collarbone fracture. A few screen shots of my lower body practice on day 2.

This has been particularly disastrous because I needed my right arm to sew up the fashion collection I designed for my MFA. I had it all lined up and ready to go.

As a yoga teacher, it is interesting to explore what movements are possible with a sling. I think I’ll be a more compassionate yoga teacher when all is healed!

Disclaimer: I’m not recommending this practice to anyone with a broken collar bone unless you seek professional guidance first. This is a record of MY experience and what felt right for me on the day.

This short sequence is suitable for healthy & uninjured beginners, or for anyone experienced who is curious and feels like slow mindful movement. Filmed in the evening time. I also used a yoga wheel as a prop but it’s not essential. You’ll find the YouTube link in my stories.

Any thoughts? Please share.

Basic sequence focusing on hips:

Toe and ankle stretch
Dandasana simple twist
Lunge knee lift
Standing hip cars
Bent knee paschmottanasana
Simple cross legged
Double pigeon
Gomuchasana
Windshield wipers - narrow

$My First Practice after fracturing the clavicle. Here’s a few screen shots of a video I made 2.5 days after I fractured ...$

22/02/2022

My First Practice after fracturing the clavicle.
Here’s a few screen shots of a video I made 2.5 days after I fractured my right collarbone in several places on Thursday. See stories for link. In case you were wondering how I broke my collarbone, the dog pulled on the lead and in a split second I banged my head on the kerb and now I need help chopping up my food, washing and dressing.

As a yoga teacher this is particularly disastrous but also fairly interesting to explore what movements are possible with a sling. Describing a fractured clavicle is difficult. I’m not sure if the mental aspects of breaking a bone are discussed too much. The fear of a noticeable deformity and the sad fact that one shoulder will be more narrow than the other (which also means I can’t do that very satisfying shoulder blade squeeze I love) brings out my stubborn streak. I got to the acceptance stage pretty fast after I got the tears of self pity out of the way. I’m going to do everything I can to heal to the best of my ability and knowledge.

For my first practice, I moved super slowly and cautiously. I thought it would be interesting for other yoga teachers to follow a daily diary of healing in a semi-practice context. Disclaimer: I’m not recommending this practice to anyone with a broken collar bone unless you seek professional guidance first. This is just a record of my experience. However, this short sequence would be ideal for beginners, or for anyone who needs very slow mindful movement.

Any thoughts? Please share. No pity required. I’m getting loads of care and attention 🙏🏻😊🧘‍♀️

Basic sequence

Simple sucasana/Butterfly for gentle neck stretch
Toe stretch with arm resting on table
Lunge capability test
Dandasana
Resting against a yoga wheel for back support
Discussion on pillow set up for sleeping

05/11/2021

People are saying it’s hard to muster up enthusiasm for the dark November days. However, I get a little giddy as the red and gold leaves of October turn into compost. I’ve always found November to be an inspiring and creative time.

In Samhain, darkness dominates light. We keep our internal fires lit by practicing yoga and having a dedicated time and space each week to set our intentions. Spring bulbs are activated in the cold and the dark. Ideas incubate. That is something to be excited about.

NEW BEGINNINGS

In the darkness we can let go of what isn’t working and look forward to renewal and transformation. The roots of life are drawn downwards beneath the earth. What ideas are taking root for you? How will you keep that flame fertilised? Why, yoga off course!

FIRE NEEDS EARTH

4 Sundays of contemplative play. Taking an elemental approach to hatha and vinyasa yoga, grounding our energy and lifting up our hearts. Plenty of options and a focus on accessibility, fun and sweet contemplation. 10am – 11am on Sunday mornings.

Footage from TV commercial shot in July this year.

27/10/2021

This Sunday I’ll be on retreat with so our Sunday class will be prerecorded. In fact, I’m way ahead of myself, I’ve made it already. It’s a Halloween theme and fairly challenging level 2 as well. (See previous post for some Ghoulish poses). I will roll out a slightly easier version of this flow tomorrow evening as I’m covering Yoga 1-2 and restorative yoga for That’s my news. Have a great day! 🙏🏻

22/10/2021

I know, we’re not there yet. But it’s Friday and I thought you might like to see some of these Halloween moves I’ve been working on. More fun moves in my blog! Have a great weekend.

Weekend schedule
Sunday 10-11am Hatha yoga level 1-2 online (link in bio)
Sunday 11:45-12:45 Yin yoga Dundrum

07/10/2021

“What is fear – non acceptance of uncertainty. If we accept that uncertainty, it becomes an adventure!” Rumi

***two new classes this week***

The theme of this Friday Evening’s Chill Pill is acceptance. The essence of yin is yielding to what is, accepting where your body is on a given day, and allowing in, even tolerating, uncertainty.

In all yoga, it is best to release your expectations and to accept how your body is on a given day, while playing to your edge. This means allowing your body to unfold into the pose, listening to how much openness is available to you and not trying to force the door open any further, unless the invitation arises. In the stillness of the yin yoga space, there is an invisible dance down into your deep connective tissues. This movement is perceptible to the practitioner and is accessed via a gentle flowing breath. Pushing yourself to where you think the pose should go prematurely is a sign of ego running the show. Depth comes from lingering in the zone of discomfort, neither too comfortable nor painful. It’s a place of not knowing, and staying there as witness which offers yin it’s emotional and mental benefits, along with its physical benefits.

I’m offering two yin classes this weekend
Friday 8th October: 6pm- 7:30pm: The Friday Evening Chill Pill online class. Book via my linktree)
Sunday 10th October new class 11:45am-12:45am.

I hope to see you there

05/10/2021

If you’re sitting down tonight to watch the box, keep your eye out for the Sports Ireland and Healthy Ireland TV commercial, released after the six PM news last night. It features yours truly representing yoga and getting back to sport in Ireland.

On that note, thanks to all who returned to Sunday hatha yoga classes this October. I’ve just sent out the recordings for Sunday hatha (yang) and Friday’s Yin class. The Friday evening class was slow, silent and very quiet. There is a thematic relationship between the meditative Friday evening yin class and the yang Sunday class each week.

So, after this lockdown you might be rearing to go, or perhaps like me you’re feeling a little broken and need to honour that. Whatever you need, yin or yang, make it your priority to get moving and to find time for stillness too.

I’d love to see you at either/both classes. Link in tree of links in biography. Namaste

01/10/2021

This evening’s Friday Evening Chill Pill medicine is as follows:

· Seated Nadi Sushumna breathwork (pranayama) to calm and steady the mind, clear energy blockages and to eliminate stale air from the lungs in preparation for our meditative yin practice.
· A 50 minute yin yoga sequence focusing on the kidney and urinary bladder meridian lines.
· 15 minute restorative practice
· 15 minute yoga nidra relaxation

As a special offer for joining me on this five week journey of self-healing and care, I am making ALL FIVE class recording available to you for LIFE.

I urge you to avail of the special early bird Chill Pill bundle rate before tonight’s class. This offer is for those who book on my website via the Shopify link only because PayPal deduct approx a 5% fee from every transaction.

The equinox time of the year we’re in invites us to pause and review events, achievements and summer learning to prepare for the different rhythms of autumn and winter ahead.

I hope you can join me for what promises to be a fruitful final harvest this October, starting tonight at 6pm – 7:30pm. Link in bio

01/10/2021

New Friday Evening Chill Pill five week course starting ONLINE tonight!

As much as people are delighted to get back to working in person, it’s an upheaval because the pace can be frantic and new routines need to be re-established.

Having a peaceful yoga space to check into on a Friday evening is a powerful container to support ones mental, physical, social and emotional health.   It’s a great way to end your week, to get some personal space and to set your weekend off in a positive tone.

The Friday Evening Chill Pill will be held Online from October 1st – 29th and in person at St Paul’s Parish Centre in Glenageary from 5th November to the 17th December 2021.

These five x 90 minute classes will incorporate breathwork, yin yoga, restorative poses, yoga nidra and relaxation.

🛀Suitable for beginners and all levels
🛀Suitable for over 16s and all genders
🛀Ideal to relieve stress and anxiety
🛀Regenerate from exhaustion
🛀Class recording valid for one week
🛀Props available but you may want to bring your own (applies to in person class only).

Required: Minimum 2 thick blankets, a selection of firm cushions or yoga bolsters, a strap, belt or tie, thick heavy books or two yoga blocks for online class and a warm and well ventilated room.
Optional: candles, essential oils and gentle music of your own choice.

Book now in link in bio. I’d love to see you!

10/07/2021

It’s often been said that the secret to success is 80% showing up. A few week’s ago we had a few hiccups with an interfering cat, a playlist which didn’t stream at my end and I must admit, I was quite exhausted. One thing I always have to remember as a teacher is that the alchemy of yoga is (as a result of) a co-creation between student, teacher and the yoga practice itself. The energy and attitude you bring to the mat has a huge part to play in the experience you have. Obstacles are part of the process. That is not to remove any accountability on my end, but moreover to state that a good class experience is something a student creates for him/her/theirself in collaboration with the teacher and the poses.

I invite you to enjoy a one hour mixed level hatha practice with me tomorrow on Zoom. Our theme is “Trust The Practice”, and only in so far as whatever you feels valid and appropriate within your own body. Trusting yourself is as important an ingredient as the practice of hatha yoga. I look forward to our ‘collaboration’ tomorrow from 10am to 11am.

Bundle details are on mywebsite and drop-in classes are payable via the website or directly via PayPal. See link in bio. Message me below or directly if you’ve any questions.

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