An Introduction to Yoga
A day retreat with Gemma and Niamh

Come back to basics and join Niamh and Gemma to get introduced or re-introduced to some of the fundamental aspects of this ancient practice.

Starting a yoga practice can be exciting but it can also be daunting, this day will be tailored to students new to yoga. All you need to bring is yourself and an open mind.

The day will begin by finding a seat on your mat where you will receive a welcoming introduction, followed by an introduction to pranayama where you will settle in, explore your breath and surrender to stillness, you will then be guided through a gentle meditation that will transition into your first movement practice.

Move through a gentle practice, syncing breath with movement to find your flow. During this practice there will be an option to receive hands on assists to guide you to move into the poses in a way that works best for your body to get the full expression of the pose, in turn receiving maximum benefits.

Once our physical practice is complete we will take a short break for some light refreshments followed by an exploration of some different types of meditations including a walking meditation in the garden and a crafting meditation

After break be prepared to enter a bliss state where you will be guided through a beautiful practice to help you move beyond tension, re-energise and find balance. This deeply relaxing practice of holding poses for a few minutes at a time, using the support of props will help settle the nervous system, create space and freedom in both body and mind and prepare you for the wonder that is Yoga Nidra. Of course this practice will also provide you with the option of physical assists and a deeply grounding therapeutic touch.

When you leave the dome you will feel reconnected with yourself and confident to enter a yoga class or begin a home and you will be sent away with a gift that will forever remind you of the beginning of your yoga journey.