Hatha Yoga with Norma Slattery
The word Hatha is derived from two sanskrit words "Ha" meaning "sun" and "Tha" meaning "moon". Hatha yoga involves the use of gentle postures, "pranayama" or breath awareness, and meditation to integrate the various aspects of the physical, mental, emotional &spiritual dimensions of human beings. In my teachings and life, i aspire to find a balance between science and spirituality. I have a degree in biomedical science and diploma in Contemporary yoga.I teach with an emphasis on physiology, biochemistry and spirituality, focusing on the benefits the various practices have on the complete body structure.
Balance is self-acceptance without judgement, thereby accepting and understanding others yielding a deeper connection to the universe.
Morning and early lunch classes

Contact Norma at 085 1300464

Francesca began her yoga studies in the late 90’s while living in Lanzarote, beginning her practice with the Ashtanga Yoga traditional system with her first teacher Tomas Zorzo from Oviedo, Spain.
She travelled extensely living in different countries and deepening her body and mind awareness through the practice of Yoga.
She trained as a Yoga instructor at the Yoga Arts School in Byron Bay, Australia, completing their teacher training in 2004. She has given full commitment to the teaching of yoga since then, nurturing her teaching with a regular and almost daily practice.

Danka is teaching Yoga on Friday afternoon

contact Danka at 087 6809581

Kathryn Moynihan discovered yoga seven years practicing in Ashtanga first and then moving eventually to a Vinyasa style yoga practice. Having had to deal with neck & back problems from a graphic design job, she instantly fell in love with the therapeutic results of the dynamic practice but also the solid grounding foundation it gave her spiritually. She finished her training last year with the vinyasa flow training course set up by David Curtis Kathryn will be going onto assist Dave in the Cork Yoga Teacher training course that will be held in March 2008. Having found a solid foundation in her yoga practice, she has gone on to do various workshops in Ireland including; Nancy gilgoff workshop; planning to take a somatic course (Hanna Somatic Education & somatic yoga) in late autumn of 2008, hoping to visit India to practice some more in 2008/2009. Kathryn’s love for yoga also extends to creating a happy & safe environment for students to practice and to be challenged. Kathryn approaches her yoga classes in a lighthearted but focused manner, steering her students toward a focused, dedicated and balanced experience to assist them in gaining clarity and peace of mind.

Kathryn Moyniham tel 0872736048 or contact at kathryn_moynihan@hotmail.com

Kate is teaching Baby massage

For bookings and more information please contact Kate at 086 0635707

Geraldine studied her Yoga Teacher Training with the Cork Contemporary School of Yoga. She is also a qualified Massage Therapist, Baby Massage Instructor, Reiki practitioner and Pregnancy Yoga teacher.

Please call Geraldine at 086-3550533 to reserve a place.

Nicole has been practicing auto-suggestive relaxation since she was a child. She came to Ireland to finish her Masters and fell in love with the people and the country. After a life changing event she decided to leave the academic career behind her and trained with the Yoga Therapy and Training Centre to become a full time Yoga teacher. She studied Anatomy and Physiology intensively and incorporated aspects of yoga therapy into her Yoga classes. For Nic it always has been a priority to make Yoga classes accessible to every person, with no limitation on age, shape or ability and presented with a combination of determination and humor. Nicole was invited to teach Yoga within the Munster Rugby Academy and taught the ‘Munster Boys’ in Cork and Limerick. In 2006 Nic opened up the Cork Movement Centre. Only a year later she became the Director of Studies for the YTTC Cork & Munster. 2009 were exciting times for Nic as she trained with two of the most inspiring Yoga teachers: Shiva Rea and her Guru Dharma Mittra to deepen her knowledge of Asthanga and Vinyasa yoga. Living next to sea allows her to swim in the ocean at any time, so it was no surprise that Nicole started exploring the avenue in Aqua Yoga, combining the beauty of Yoga and therapeutic properties of Water together and trained as an Aqua Yoga teacher.

Contact at 086 0433324 or 021 4274429 or click on nicole@yogaireland.com

Pre-Natal Yoga

The fundamental basics in Yoga of increasing flexibility, mobility and decreasing tension and stress are perfectly compatible with the needs of mothers to be and their babies.

All our Pregnancy Yoga classes having a great emphasise on essential birthing breathing techniques. The carefully chosen movements will help to build up strength and to increase the flexibility to prepare the mum to be for during pregnancy, birth giving and beyond. The deep relaxation at the end will help you to wind down, to let go from stress and anxiety but especially to nourish the beautiful relationship between Mum and Baby- a special and important time for both mum to be her baby.

The fully equipped Centre provides a new beautiful and peaceful venue under qualified and experience guidance. Booking for this class is advisable.

The Mum & Baby Yoga or Postnatal Yoga

The Mum & Baby Yoga brings mother and baby together, ensuring the health and happiness of both. After birth it is very important to support the realignment of the spine and the muscles of the pelvic area. Motherhood at the beginning can be quite a challenge, so yoga breathing and mindfulness during the practise will nurture the Mum and their Babies.

Mum and Baby yoga is a chance for the mum to get back in shape quicker and to meet other mum’s with their babies.

Geraldine studied her Yoga Teacher Training with the Cork Contemporary School of Yoga. She is also a qualified Massage Therapist, Baby Massage Instructor, Reiki practitioner and Pregnancy Yoga teacher.

Her Hatha yoga classes are very suitable for beginners. They are focussed on bringing awareness into the body. Yoga postures are practiced with awareness and attention to the breath. Pranayama (breath work) is also practiced. Each class is completed with Yoga Nidra (relaxation) practice. Information is also provided on the different Chakras in the body

Classes are suitable for all ages.

Baby massage is an ancient art. It is relaxing for both the baby and the parent. It can promote better sleep patterns and enhance development. Baby Massage will help to boost circulation and the immune system and can provide relief from colic and wind, constipation and teething pains. It enhances the infant-parent attachment and gives parents a deeper awareness and understanding of their baby. Baby Massage is enjoyable and gives parents a chance to meet other parents and exchange ideas and experiences.

Classes are weekly and the course lasts five weeks. Fee €100
Course begin in May in the Cork Movement Centre

Antenatal Yoga Prenatal Yoga

The fundamental basics in Yoga of increasing flexibility, mobility and decreasing tension and stress are perfectly compatible with the needs of mothers to be and their babies.

All our Pregnancy Yoga classes having a great emphasis on essential birthing breathing techniques. The carefully chosen movements will help to build up strength and to increase the flexibility to prepare the mum to be for during pregnancy, birth giving and beyond. The deep relaxation at the end will help you to wind down, to let go from stress and anxiety but especially to nourish the beautiful relationship between Mum and Baby- a special and important time for both mum to be her baby.

The fully equipped Centre provides a new beautiful and peaceful venue under qualified and experience guidance. Booking for this class is advisable.

Asana Yoga, Active~Restorative Yoga with Nic

-Asana in Sanskrit means posture-sit-remain comfortable in a posture-

Asana, Active~Restorative Yoga will help to strengthen and tone the body and mind. This partly traditional Asana practice is  combined with breathing, relaxation and meditations techniques, which provides the foundation of calming the mind but at the same time is giving the physical body a good workout.  This class is a 'step by step method' to rediscover the body and the mind and more important what is really important in life: "Being joyful within ". As many know by now Nic has a major obsession with music, as her motto is: " only a good grove makes a good move". She is slowly discovering the taste for the Kirtan and chanting has becoming a new aspect in her class.

This Yoga class is suitable for beginners and experienced Yogis. It is a dynamic class but should be understood as a simple guide how your body and mind can be active but restorative at the same time.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga is a traditional Hatha yoga system where the emphasis is on the dynamic movement from one ‘asana’ (posture) to the following one. Our classes are focusing on alignment and safety, creating an invigorating and flowing sequence following most of the traditional ‘asanas’ of the Ashtanga Vinyasa tradition. We create balance, strength, flexibility and breath awareness, leading to a light heart and pure and focused mind.