Ahimsa Yoga Retreats

01/07/2022

https://bookwhen.com/ahimsayogaireland/e/ev-s343-20220717103000

Chakra Foundations
The first of our Chakra Yoga workshops is coming up on Sunday 17th July from 10.30am to 2pm, and there are only 3 spots left!
This first workshop will focus on the lower 3 chakra - the foundations of this fascinating system.
Starting with the Root Chakra - Muladhara - we will discover its relationship to our physical body, our family tree, and the earth around us. The asana practice will be focused on connecting to and strengthening the legs and feet.
Continuing to the Sacral Chakra - Swadisthana - looking at its relationship to our instincts, passions and creativity, this practice will be flowing and fluid, focusing on the hips and pelvis.
We'll finish with the Solar Plexus Chakra - Manipura - and explore its connection to our mind, ego and will power, with a fiery core strengthening physical practice.
Each workshop is 3.5 hours long (with a tea, snacks and treats break!) - giving us ample time to delve into the theory, themes and practices of each chakra. We will also take time to discuss and journal about each one, so that we further our personal relationship with each chakra in our life at the moment.
You will receive handouts for all the chakra too, with a summary and some off-the-mat exercises so that you can continue to explore what the chakra mean to you and how they can support your well being in your everyday life.
You can attend each workshop as a stand-alone session, or for a deeper understanding and the fullest benefit, sign up to all three. Not only is it better value to book the three workshops, it will really allow you to delve into the Chakra system as a whole.
I have been working with and teaching Chakra Yoga since 2015 and my mission with this work is to demystify these sometimes esoteric themes into practical, useful, applicable steps. Integrating the Chakra into your everyday life can be truly transformational, and this series will show you how.
Booking link: https://bookwhen.com/ahimsayogaireland/e/ev-s343-20220717103000

10/02/2022

I am so delighted to finally reveal my most exciting news of 2022 so far! Drum roll please!
The very first Ahimsa Yoga Holiday in beautiful SICILY is happening this Bealtaine, and you’re invited!

26/01/2022

Last few tickets left for this lovely gathering on Sunday with Alice (Macha Yoga), Annie (Copper and Fern Events) and me Aoife (Ahimsa Yoga Ireland) we will celebrate Brigid, Imbolc and the arrival of Springtime with cacao, crafts and yoga - and we can't wait!
Book your place here: https://bookwhen.com/machayoga/e/ev-syvh-20220130100000

Our Brigid’s Day workshop at Macha Yoga Studio is selling out fast - be sure to book your place soon to avoid disappointment!
Sunday 30th of January, 10am - 1.30pm A half day retreat to celebrate Brigid, the energy of Spring, creativity, fertility and possibility!
Join us for a special outdoor cacao and fire ceremony with Alice  , learn to make a Brigid’s cross at the crafting session with Copper and Fern events  and take some time to breathe, move and rest at a yoga class and guided relaxation infused with the themes of the day with Aoife .yoga.ireland .
Sunday 30th January, 10am-1.30pm
€65 for one
€110 for two
Go to: https://bookwhen.com/machayoga/e/ev-syvh-20220130100000 or follow the link in my bio to book in
                   

11/12/2021

I’m so excited to announce that the popular Ahimsa Yoga Chakra Series is now available on demand!
With 8 classes, 1 for each chakra and a bonus video - you will be able to practice them in order, or pick one that fits how you feel. Each video is accompanied by a comprehensive summary of the chakra, practical off-the-mat exercises and intriguing questions to help you delve deeper into your own relationship with each chakra.
This journey of self discovery is a wonderful gift for someone special, or for your own use.
Sign up for 6 months or a year, and sign up soon to avail of the special introductory offer! Just in time for Christmas!
https://www.ahimsayoga.ie/chakra-series

01/09/2021

✨ new class!!! ✨
☯️ Yin Yang Yoga☯️
Wednesdays 10am from 8th September
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A new midweek class, ideal for a Wednesday morning!
Suitable for every body including beginners.
Places are limited!!! Link in bio for bookings or go to https://www.ahimsayoga.ie/instudioclasses

18/06/2021

ON DEMAND YOGA VIDEO PLAYLISTS NOW AVAILABLE!!!
EARLY BIRD ending JUNE 21st
I’m delighted to announce that I have some on demand playlists available now too - with great value early bird prices available until 21st on June.
You can choose from Prenatal, Yin and Yoga Flow, with Chakra Yoga coming soon!
I’m really excited to share these on demand playlists with you - they are a great selection of some of our favourite classes from the year gone by.
Simply follow the link below to find the playlist for you. Once purchased, you’ll get an email with your own password and access to the full playlist (8-12 classes) to use whenever and wherever you want this summer, keeping your yoga practice covered all the way up to September!
https://www.ahimsayoga.ie/ondemandyogavideos

16/06/2021

Yin Yoga back in PERSON in actual real life STUDIOS!!!
(and my conundrum with social media!)

See the links for bookings and read the full post for details :)

https://linktr.ee/ahimsayogaireland

https://mailchi.mp/8e6bc396bdef/ahimsa-yoga-summer-news

Yin Yoga back in PERSON in actual real life STUDIOS!!! And my conundrum with social media!
Hi there, haven’t posted in a couple of weeks… had to take a break from social media for a while.
Separate to how I often dislike the portrayal and sexualisation of yoga (among other things) on social media, it also feels strange sometimes to use it for frivolity with so many atrocities happening in the world… letting you know about yoga classes felt a bit unimportant when we should be talking about how to save the planet, and how to help those who need it, and how to fight the system… it’s a lot isn’t it!?
My conundrum though, is that as a tiny one person business trying to survive during and as we emerge from covid restrictions, social media provides an invaluable opportunity to share and promote my services, to connect to others in the industry and to clients too…
So while not posting at all was actually quite nice for a while, it’s not the wisest decision for a little business like mine!!! I will continue to share posts about issues that are important to me in my stories, and make my own quiet efforts to educate myself about how we might make and treat this beautiful world a little kinder, while continuing to use this platform to let you know about what’s happening for Ahimsa Yoga Ireland at the moment.
And the biggest news for me at the moment is that I’ll be back in actual studios in July! To say I’m excited is a huge understatement! If you’re on the mailing list you’ve already received the most recent newsletter with everything you need to book in to next months classes, and if you’re not just click the link below/in bio…
4 week Yin Yoga courses starting in July:
Mondays 7.45pm
Thursdays 7.30pm
Newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/8e6bc396bdef/ahimsa-yoga-summer-news

24/02/2021

Just a quick reminder that you still have time to book in for the 5 day Meditation, Breathwork and Relaxation course starting next week, March 1st 🙂
This course is ideal whether you’ve been practicing meditation for a little while or a complete beginner. I first started meditating back in 2003 and have been teaching since 2012. In this course I’m going to share with you some simple techniques that I have found most useful and effective for myself and my students.
I would love to see you there, the link is below for more details and booking, get in touch if you’ve any questions!!
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/5-day-meditation-breathwork-relaxation-course-tickets-139013385779?aff=ebdssbeac

03/02/2021

Weekly classes on zoom, new schedule from Feb 13th. Chakra Yoga tonight (Wednesday) live at 7.45pm with 3 day playback - Anahata Heart Chakra 💚
www.ahimsayoga.ie for more details 🙂

Stretching my Brigid and Imbolc celebrations out across this week and month, delighting in the whispers of spring, the glimpses of blue skies, the returning light as I ease out of winter’s embrace...
🔥 Brigid is my fave :) I love this time of year, everything imbolc represents. I love the old traditions for Brigid’s eve, invoking Brigid’s fire, protection, fertility... welcoming spring, loudly from your door, welcoming Brigid, her abundance, her creative inspiration, inviting her in as we start to plant the seeds... 🌱
I love how we see Brigid mirrored in so many other fiery goddesses across all cultures of the world because she embodies the strong feminine which is universal.
I also love that she was so important to the Irish people that the church had to make her a saint and nuns still keep her fire lit up in Kildare. She embodies something magic, strong and a little wild that lives in every Irish woman (well every human really!) and she can remind us of our worth, power and potential. An all round awesome woman :)
This photo is from last years Imbolc retreat with at the gorgeous ... little did we know then that within a few weeks our world would change so drastically! I’m so looking forward to gathering in circles again and celebrating the cycles and seasons together! Until then, zoom will do :) 🎥
Weekly classes on zoom, new schedule from Feb 13th. Chakra Yoga tonight (Wednesday) live at 7.45pm with 3 day playback - Anahata Heart Chakra 💚
www.ahimsayoga.ie for more details :)

11/01/2021

ready to welcome you back to the mat this week with our online classes streamed live on zoom from my home to yours at the following times, and if you can’t make it live no worries 🙂 you’ll get the recording for 3 days too!

The corner of my yoga corner, ready to welcome you back to the mat this week with our online classes streamed live on zoom from my home to yours at the following times, and if you can’t make it live no worries :) you’ll get the recording for 3 days too!
Monday/ 7.45pm / Yin Yoga ☯️
Wednesday / 7.45pm / Chakra Yoga 🏵
Thursday / 10am / Short Flow 🧘🏼‍♀️
Saturday / 9.45am / Prenatal Yoga 🤰
Saturday / 11.30am / Yoga Flow 🤸🏻‍♀️
We’ll be starting back at the root this week - muladhara - grounding ourselves into our body breath and back onto our mat ❤️
A new class or two being added soon, just collating your responses to the survey so that we can create a schedule that works for you! If you’d like to have your say click here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KLJWNFL

17/12/2020

As we come towards the end of this strange year, I'd love to invite you to a Winter Solstice Yoga workshop online ❄️
I’ve decided to include the profits of this workshop in my donation to W.H Five Loaves charity, who do brilliant work with the homeless here in my hometown of Bray. Not having a place to call home, or feeling any insecurity about your home situation, is detrimental to all aspects of a persons health. If we don’t feel safe, it’s pretty much impossible to develop any other parts of our lives. Whfiveloaves Bray
If you'd like to join us, see the post below for more details.
Price includes live workshop Monday 21st 7-9pm, plus 3 day playback.
https://bookwhen.com/ahimsayogaireland/e/ev-skvu-20201221190000

As we come towards the end of this strange year, I'd love to invite you to a Winter Solstice workshop online ❄️
I’ve decided to include the profits of this workshop in my donation to W.H Five Loaves charity, who do brilliant work with the homeless here in my hometown of Bray. Not having a place to call home, or feeling any insecurity about your home situation, is detrimental to all aspects of a persons health. If we don’t feel safe, it’s pretty much impossible to develop any other parts of our lives.
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Having spent the past few years not knowing how long we had left in our rental accommodation, I got a tiny glimpse into the negative ripple affects that this insecurity can cause. And having recently found out that we are safe here for the next while, I can tell you the relief of having a place to call home is profound and life changing.
I’d love if you joined us for the workshop on Monday. Or, if you can, consider making a donation to one of the amazing charities around Ireland who take care of the vulnerable in our society. I know it’s been a really tough year for us all, but many people are going through worse. As we mark the return to longer days maybe we can help the charities that offer help and hope to people in their time of need. See below for more details…
🙏🏽
Monday 21st December 
7-9pm on Zoom
Lets gather on the shortest day and longest night to celebrate this special moment in the year together from the comfort of our own homes for 2 hours of hatha, yin and yoga nidra with some time for reflection and intention setting before we take a break for Christmas... 
You'll receive the link once you've booked in - have lots of blankets, pillows or a yoga bolster if you have one, and don't forget a pen and paper :)
❤️
€15
price includes live workshop, plus a recording which will last 3 days
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https://bookwhen.com/ahimsayogaireland =ev-skvu-20201221190000

27/11/2020

Hi all - here's our Ahimsa Winter News!!!
Links for tomorrow's FREE classes - as part of National Yoga Supports Health Day
Book in for December classes
Winter Solstice workshop Monday Dec 21st
aaaand because so many have been asking already - CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCHERS are now available on the website. More details in the newsletter too...

Everyone who already practices yoga knows that it’s much more than a way to stay physically fit, it supports every aspect of our health.  

24/10/2020

Tomorrow evening I’m holding an online workshop inspired by this beautiful season. Ordinarily we’d be celebrating Samhain with a weekend retreat down in gorgeous Wicklow but alas not this year.... these two hours will be the next best thing.

let the trees inspire us to rest as move towards the end of this surreal year

Sunday 25th Oct 7-9pm via zoom
book here
https://bookwhen.com/ahimsayogaireland/e/ev-s3bz-20201025190000

15/10/2020

Although it was heartbreaking to have to cancel another retreat this year, this is only a fraction of what people are going through. In the scheme of things, wearing a mask and cancelling a yoga retreat isn’t that big a deal :)
AAAAND I’ll be holding an online Samhain Yoga Workshop instead - Sunday 26th October, 7-9pm (with 3 day playback) for only €15! You can book now on https://bookwhen.com/ahimsayogaireland

Samhain Retreat 🎃
Ordinarily (does that even apply anymore?!) we’d be looking forward to our Samhain Retreat - a weekend of yoga, meditation, amazing vegan food, fire circles, relaxation and release in celebration of this beautiful time of year.
We’ve been marking the four seasons with these retreats for the past few years in the gorgeous Avondale Retreat in Wicklow and they are always such special weekends. This photo is from last Samhain, in the dome, I think we’re ‘expanding our ribs’ here 😆
Retreats are a lovely opportunity for me to create themed classes that evolve over the weekend, and to spend time with the participants in between, seeing friendships blossom or reconnect, and eating Selena’s incredible vegan feasts that she so thoughtfully creates for us. I’ve really missed them this year.
It was heartbreaking to have to cancel another one, but this is only a fraction of what people are going through this year. So many are losing their jobs and closing their businesses, and worst of all, falling sick, or losing loved ones to this virus. In the scheme of things, wearing a mask and cancelling a yoga retreat isn’t that big a deal :)
And I’ll be holding an online Samhain Yoga Workshop instead - Sunday 26th October, 7-9pm (with 3 day playback) for only €15! You can book now on https://bookwhen.com/ahimsayogaireland

06/08/2020

Here’s my welcome back newsletter! Everything you need to book into Ahimsa Yoga classes either in studio or online...
Classes are filling fast at Macha Yoga Studio, but there’s plenty of space at our zoom classes - you just roll out your mat and follow along from the comfort of home 🏡

Welcome back newsletter! Everything you need to book into Ahimsa Yoga classes in studio and online!🌻
https://mailchi.mp/73ac5ba0ab67/welcome-back-to-studio-online-classes
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It seems apt to send the newsletter with a beautiful, bright sunflower - not only does it sum up how much I'm looking forward to seeing you all either in class or online, but it also symbolises the shining yellow third chakra - Manipura.
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The third chakra is connected to the element of fire - the fire of passion in our belly, determination, motivation, confidence (the flip side of which might show up as anger, arrogance, lethargy or no sense of self)
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It took a bit of fire to get me moving out of "holiday mode" (during which I indulged the lovely root and sacral chakra qualities of self care, family time, fun and creativity) and into "work mode" to get this newsletter done, website updated and booking system set up - but harnessing the qualities of Manipura helped :)
I hope you enjoy the newsletter, the studio classes in are almost full already, there’s two spots available for Yin at Moons tonight , and there are plenty of online classes that you can book via my website too!!!
🌻 Chakra Yoga classes will be starting back in September, Wednesday evenings, online - keep an eye out for more info!

27/04/2020

If things weren’t on lock down, Selena and I would be getting ready for our Bealtaine retreat next weekend. We’d be looking forward to spending the May bank holiday with all our beautiful guests, celebrating the arrival of summer with delicious vegan food and lots of yoga at Avondale Retreat.
Lets gather together anyway, to breathe, move, rest and also raise some money for Age Action Ireland who are still providing their brilliant service to the older community around Ireland making sure people feel “informed, connected, safe and supported” during the Covid 19 crisis.

Bealtaine Online Charity Workshop...
If things weren’t on lock down, Selena and I would be getting ready for our Bealtaine retreat next weekend. We’d be looking forward to spending the May bank holiday with all our beautiful guests, celebrating the arrival of summer with delicious vegan food and lots of yoga at Avondale Retreat.
Lets gather together anyway, to breathe, move, rest and also raise some money for Age Action Ireland who are still providing their brilliant service to the older community around Ireland making sure people feel “informed, connected, safe and supported” during the Covid 19 crisis.
From the our homes to yours, we invite you to this Zoom online Bealtaine workshop...
Bank Holiday Monday 4th May, 11am-1pm
Yoga workshop
Intention setting
Yoga nidra
Plant based recipe share
Experience a taste of what we offer on our retreats from your own home. Together we will welcome the abundance of Bealtaine with a yoga class that embodies the blossoming summer energy, and two of Wild Sage’s delicious and nutricious plant based recipes. Selena will talk you through the recipes and answer any questions you have about them.
We will finish with a yoga nidra and intention setting for the new season and chapter to come - have a pen & paper ready :)
If you would like to join this online Zoom workshop, simply send us a message with your email.
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This workshop is being offered for a suggested donation of €10 or more with all proceeds going to Age Action Ireland. You can see more about their great work at www.ageaction.ie or call 0818 9111 09.
If you’d like to donate please do so here on eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/bealtaine-online-charity-workshop-tickets-103678996670 - or follow link in bio
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