“For me, the body is a mystery to be explored, by entering deeply into my body, I transcend the body. Contemporary Yoga opens my mind and heart to the magical power of imagination. It creates freedom, and nourishes the natural innocence and passion for life, that I believe we are all born to enjoy.” Sighle
Sighle has developed her own unique style, combining safe Remedial yoga with flowing Contemporary sequences. The 2 hr. sessions allows time for Meditation, Circle work, Pranayama, Asanas and Relaxation. These sessions are suitable for men and women of all level of fitness. A healthy mix of age at Contemporary Yoga helps to promote respect and openness to diversity.
“Put yourself and your baby in safe hands”
It is now almost 20 years since Sighle first started to use her Remedial training to create a safe restorative practice for Pregnancy. These classes have inspired not just the women who have attended, but also their partners, health professionals, and Yoga teachers throughout Ireland. More recently, Sighle’s Yoga for Pregnancy became available for home practice in the form of a DVD “Labour of Love”. This DVD is available Nationwide and globally from the website www.pregnancyyoga.ie
You can start classes from week 15 of pregnancy, until (if you choose) you are overdue. Sighle’s Yoga for Pregnancy sessions skilfully combine movements and breathing techniques that help to promote good health for you, and your baby during pregnancy. The classes are intimate, weekly feed back from you is important so that your needs can be respected. . You can expect an 8 week course to give you the confidence to birth well, and to build the strength needed for a speedy recovery.
But most of all, with the support you receive at Yoga, you can relax and enjoy being with your baby. www.pregnancyyogaclasses.ie
The practice of Mindfulness Meditation comes from the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Sighle received the Three Jewels and the five Mindfulness Trainings Certificate from the Venerable Buddhist Zen master, poet, scholar, and human rights activist Thich Nhat Hanh, affectionately known by his followers worldwide as Thay.
The teachings of Thay will be woven into other Zen and Yoga meditation techniques familiar to Sighle. This meditation hour is suitable for beginners (both men and women of all faiths and philosophies), as well as those who may have attended the monthly day- long sessions in the past. The approach is intended to be simple, practical, yet inspiring. Time to sit, walk, breathe and smile!
Something completely new!
We all experience loss at some stage of our lives. Many individuals find that there is no place for grief in this fast modern life.
It takes time with good support, to fully feel the painful feelings, and respond to the grief with one’s own creative, life-affirming action. It also helps to draw wisdom from others who share the path, or who have walked it before.
These sessions are intended to focus on tension and feelings stored in the body.
Sighle will now be using body work from her resent training in the US with Anodea Judith, and will support you with new nurturing and restorative Yoga techniques.
The focus is on giving you the tools to trust your own inner strength.
Grief becomes good grief when it takes you deep within, and when you can allow your own inner wisdom to create a more effective, empathic, awakened life.
Sighle has been preparing couples for the birth of their babies for over 15 years.
This session is an opportunity for you to involve your partner more fully in labour, both at home and in hospital. It is a chance to share with him the tools of Yoga for Pregnancy, which have helped countless couples over the years to cope well with whatever happens on the day.
There is a session each month on Sunday’s at 2pm for max. 4 couples.
Just as it is with labour, you can’t say how long it will be!
However, you can expect it to be an informative yet very relaxed and enjoyable afternoon, spent together with a tea break mid-way.
The cost is €100 a couple or €80 a couple (if you are attending Yoga for Pregnancy classes).
Sighle has developed a unique back care Yoga Programme. As a remedial Yoga teacher Sighle has been able to modify asanas without loosing the essence of the Yoga postures. Contemporary Yoga sequences encourage the spine to flow effortlessly through its full range of movement. This practice has enabled Sighle to fully recover from Spinal Fusion (20 yrs. ago) and live life - pain free. This gentle, yet effective Programme is suitable for men and women who suffer from a “bad back” or chronic back pain, and have restricted movement.The 6-week course is designed to loosen and strength back muscles, release tension, without straining or putting further pressure on the spine. The course is intended to give you the confidence to take home a short safe daily programme of Back Care Yoga.
Welcome to Postnatal Yoga. This course is suitable for women new to motherhood, or who need “time out” from a busy home life, caring for a new baby (under 9 months). Christine is a teacher with great experience who will lead you into gentle, yet effective stretches that are designed to strengthen, and reshape your body, and replenish your energy. Meet other new mothers and receive support and insight into this next chapter of your life. But most of all… enjoy being guided into deep relaxation that will help you to feel “at home” in your own body again.
“Shamanism, like Yoga, is an ancient spiritual system dating back over 50.000 years. It honors the roots of all spiritual traditions - from Celtic, European, Native American and Aboriginal origins. Shamanic practices and techniques include; drumming, breath work, dancing and journeying Thus, helping to reconnects us to our own innate, ancient, intuitive wisdom.”
Christine invites you to explore an innovative, blend of safe Hatha Yoga Practice, and a gentle introduction to Shamanism. The classes are for those of you who are interested in healing by using the imagination to journey, find your power animal and reconnect to your magical inner world. No experience of Yoga is necessary.