



| Explore Hatha Yoga Restorative, gentle hatha yoga. Explore basic hatha poses, breathing techniques and meditation.Students are guided mindfully through the class to cultivate a deeper understanding of the spiritual art of yoga.The class moves slowly to deepen in each posture connecting the flow of breath to movement. Asanas teach poise, balance and strength and are practised to improve the body's physical health and clear the mind in preparation for meditation in the pursuit of enlightenment. Yoga is like music. The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life - B.K.S. Iyengar Traditional Hatha Yoga is a holistic yogic path, including moral disciplines, physical postures (asanas), purification procedures (shatkriyas), poses (mudras), yogic breathing (pranayamas), and meditation. The Hatha yoga predominantly practised in the West consists of mostly asanas understood as physical exercises. It is also recognized as a stress- reducing practice. Hatha represents opposing energies: hot and cold (fire and water, following similar concept as yin-yang), male and female, positive and negative. Hatha yoga attempts to balance mind and body via physical postures or "asanas", purification practices, controlled breathing, and the calming of the mind through relaxation and meditation. Course Commences Tuesday 4th May Time 6pm-7pm Cost €10 per class/student/unwaged €8 All welcome To book a space Sophia 087 698 7570 |

| Explore YOGA with Sophia I was introduced to the hatha tradition 10 years ago. Slowly in time yoga moved deeper into my daily life. The practice of yoga created a sacred space for me, to express compassion, creativity & inner strength. My heart began to tune into the rhythm of prana life force. The energy & subtle expressions of yoga connects me to my true spirit. I was naturally drawn to healing therapies at the time, I also practice Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage & Holistic Healing Therapies. I wish to offer you guidance & encouragement to explore the wisdom of yoga |