" Each class is designed in the perfect balance of relaxation and physical stamina, but is taught in such a relaxing and therapeutic manner, you hardly realize how hard you are working. It is just unbelievable how something as gentle as yoga and tai chi practice can change your mind from constant worry to peace and strengthen and harmonise your body.”
Irina Popova, Millstreet, Co. Cork
SIVA RAJA YOGA
Raja means King - The King of Yogas or The Royal Path. This traditional path employs several Yogic systems based on the essence of the Samkhya Philosophy:
The YOGA path of WISDOM
The YOGA path of DEVOTION
The YOGA path of ACTION
Raja Yoga follows the life-transforming eight limb path - ASHTANGA - comprising of:
Yamas (restraints), Niyamas (observances), Asana(postures), Pranayama (control of vital force), Pratyhara (withdrawal of senses), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), Samadhi (integration). This holistic approach creates harmony on al levels of one's being.
Group classes/workshops combine some of the following practices:
ASANAS (yoga postures): Standing, sitting, lying, balancing and inverted postures.
RELAXATION and/or Chanting of MANTRA or sound.
PRANAYAMA(Breathwork)
MEDITATION
When the body is open and relaxed, the life-force flows through effortlessly, creating vibrant health and wellbeing. Then the conditions for meditative practice are possible to allow mind, body and spirit become one.
Regular practice of Raja Yoga brings many benefits including:
» Balances breathing.
» Boosts immune system.
» Improves energy levels.
» Enhances mental capacity.
» Directly affects the endocrine system, restoring hormonal balance.
» Brings the body, mind and emotions to a state of balance
» Increases self-acceptance.
» Increases self-awareness.
ONE-TO-ONE
YOGA THERAPY
During times of ill-health or imbalance, individualised attention and instruction are necessary to restore vitality, health and wellbeing.
Yoga Therapy treats all aspects of the individual and involves the application of Yogic Techniques to assist in treating specific issues or conditions. It can be safely practiced with other medical treatments.
Yoga Therapy is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Specific Yogic techniques are prescribed according to the individual and particular condition:
KRIYAS(Cleansing Practices)
ASANAS (Postures/Physical Exercises) PRANAYAMA(Breathwork)
MEDITATION
YOGA NIDRA RELAXATION
DIETARY ADJUSTMENTS
Just some of the conditions which can benefit from Yoga Therapy:
ASTHMA
BACK PAIN/CONDITIONS
DIABETES FATIGUE
ANXIETY
DEPRESSION
DIGESTIVE DISORDERS
HEART DISEASE
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
ARTHRITIS
OBESITY
STRESS
BURNOUT
EMOTIONAL OVERWHELM
POST TRAUMA
INSOMNIA
CONVALESCENCE
Veronica offers Yoga Therapy by appointment near Killarney.
The first visit will comprise of a consultation and some initial practice will be introduced. Duration - one to one and a half hours approx.
In order to create lasting benefits it is recommended to attend regularly, ideally once weekly, for a time until you feel fully competent to continue your practices unsupervised at home. A minimum of six sessions is advised. Yoga Therapy is not a quick-fix solution but requires a comittment to one's personal development and healing. The results of a dedicated practice can be truly transformative.
Rate: €60 per session
Please note that certain medical conditions may preclude you from practicing certain exercises. We ask that you advise us, if you have any physical or psychological conditions or if you are pregnant. This does not necessarily mean that you cannot participate completely, but a doctor's letter may be required and certain movements may need to be avoided.You will be asked to sign an enrolment agreement upon commencement of any classes. It is strongly recommended to consult your doctor before starting any new exercise programme.
"Yoga is not a practice,
but it is life itself. "
Swami Santhiprasad
