Yoga Therapy Ireland is a non-profit making Association that is open to all involved and interested in Yoga at any level. It’s principle aims are to promote yoga throughout Ireland and to strive for Unity among all Irish Yoga Organisations.

The Association is supported by a team of highly qualified Yoga Teachers / Therapists who, as well as offering regular Yoga classes, specialise in Individual Yoga Therapy consultations for Pregnancy, Arthritis, Back Pain, Breathing Difficulties etc.

In the near future, we will also present a Teacher Training Diploma Course of 2 years duration. We present regular Seminars and Workshops, structured to heighten public awareness of Yoga as an effective Therapy for Common Ailments.

If you have in interest in Yoga at any level, why not become a Member of Yoga Therapy Ireland. Membership of the Association offers you a regular Newsletter (to which you can make written contributions) together with discount on all our Seminars and Workshops.

The Yoga Therapy Ireland Team is prepared to travel to other parts of the country to present similar Open Days, Hospital Workshops and Stress management seminars.

WHAT IS YOGA?

Most people are now aware that Yoga is an Eastern practise, dating back hundreds of years. The word Yoga means ‘Union’. And all the classical yoga books tell us that yoga is the union of energies within the body/mind – i.e. union of positive and negative, male and female, sun and moon energies.

For us in the western world, who have adapted yoga to suit our bodies, our needs and even our climate – yoga is a proven means to reduce stress and anxiety. It slows down the rate of breathing, decreases blood pressure and promotes relaxation and well-being.

Yoga teaches us to take responsibility for our own health – and through the union of postures, breathing, relaxation and meditation, we learn self-awareness and the ability to bring some balance and quality back into our everyday lives.

Yoga is for everyone – it is for all age groups, all shapes/sizes, those who are able bodied and less able. If you have any doubts about joining a yoga class, consult with your doctor first.

WHAT IS YOGA THERAPY?

Yoga Therapy is the specialisation of yoga. It tailors and adapts classical yoga practises in a very Holistic way to the individual needs of people with specific health problems.

Yoga Therapy is carried out on a one to one basis with a qualified Yoga Therapist, who is also a qualified Yoga Teacher. Every Therapy session retains all the basic principles and aims of yoga – and includes a balanced set of simple postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation to calm and revitalise the body and mind, as well as act specifically on particular health problems.

To attend a Yoga Therapy session, prior knowledge of yoga is not required.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: 

    OPEN DAY FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC – Theme of the Day ‘ Yoga as an Effective Therapy for Common Ailments’.

This day will be held on Saturday 15th April 2000 in Marino Institute of Education, Griffith Ave., Dublin 9. All those interested in health and well-being are invited to attend – particularly those who might suffer with Back Pain, Arthritis, Asthma/Breathing Difficulties, MS, Stress/Anxiety.

Our guest speaker for the morning is Dr. Sean Collins.

The cost for the day is £30.00 (Cost does not include lunch.) Places can be reserved by sending a £10.00 deposit to the address below. Closing date for bookings is April 1st.  

INFORMATION WORKSHOP FOR MIDWIVES.

This workshop is being hosted by the School of Midwifery, National Maternity Hospital, Dublin and takes place on Monday 17th April 2000 from 2.00pm until 4.00pm.

This workshop will offer advice to the Nursing staff on various Yoga postures, Breathing Techniques and Relaxation sequences that can be used by women during their pregnancy and while in labour.

MIND, BODY, SPIRIT FESTIVAL.

Why not come and visit the Yoga Therapy Ireland team during the Mind, Body, Spirit Festival, where we will be present to promote yoga and it’s effectiveness as a therapy. This Festival takes place between March 17th and March 19th. 2000. All enquiries to: YOGA THERAPY IRELAND, 20 Auburn Drive, Killiney, Co. Dublin. Tel/Fax : 01 2352120. E Mail : yti@eircom.net.

All enquiries to:

YOGA THERAPY IRELAND,

20 Auburn Drive,

Killiney,

Co. Dublin.

Tel/Fax : 2352120.

mailto:yti@eircom.net