Dún Laoghaire Festival of World Cultures Yoga and Holistic workshops

Rebekah at the Dún Laoghaire Festival of World Cultures has sent me the following info about yoga and other workshops on a holistic theme next weekend. Get there early - there is always a throng at this huge event ;-)

There is more info at the festival website, with info on Drumming workshops, Tibetan Singing bowls, and all kinds of cool stuff as well as the below:

Beyond Harmony Centre
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th
Booking: Central Ticket Bureau « 01 448 7777 « www.ctb.ie


MIND, BODY, SOUL
Learn the techniques and healing powers of Eastern practices with a series of classes prepared especially to relax and re-energise festival souls. A native of Nepal, Nabin Thapa, is a yoga teacher, reiki master, Thai masseuse and founder of Kathmandu Centre of Healing (Nepal) and Beyond Harmony (Ireland).

Saturday August 25th

KIDS YOGA · 11am · 7 - 13 yrs · €5
Yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques to catch your child’s imagination.

HAND MASSAGE · 12.15pm · adults · €7
A complete sequence from the ancient Thai massage tradition; win the favour of loved ones.

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE · 2.30pm · adults · €7
Replace tension with relaxation to still a busy mind, relieving both physical and mental stress.

NADA BRAHMA · 4pm · adults · €7
A sitting Meditation practice using Sound Vibrations as the object of focus.

HATHA YOGA · 5.30pm · adults · €7
A complete practice for vitality and wellbeing, balance body, unwind the mind, lift your spirits.

YOGA NIDRA · 7pm · adults · €7
A complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation, bringing the benefits of 4 hours sleep.



Sunday August 26th

KIDS YOGA · 11am · 7 - 13 yrs · €5
Yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques to draw on their of sense of fun.

JELA NETI · 12.15pm · adults · €7
A cleansing practice using salt water to clear the nasal passages and allow you to breath freely.

THAI MASSAGE DEMO · 1.15pm · adults · €7
This ancient art is like a dance between giver and receiver, making it a joy to receive or watch.

ASHTANGA YOGA · 3.30pm · adults · €7 Coordinated with breath, a conscious control of energy flows within the body and inner focus.

MANTRA / BHAJAN · 5pm · adults · €7
Mantra and Bhajan are used to create a fun fusion of voice, drum and sound vibrations.

SPIRIT DANCE · 6pm · teens to adults · Free
Instrumental music, rhythm and dance to express your creative side and end the festival on a high.

Places for workshops and classes are limited so please book in advance. Various short form massage therapies available each day for passer-bys.