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What’s on in March at the elbowroom
We are well into the New Year now, which we find is a good time to check how our resolutions are going. Lent might be helping you get back on track with some diet issues. We have workshops and courses starting this month which may help with getting your exercise plan or lifestyle balance plan back on track.
For full details and booking information see our events page here.
Here is a quick summary:
Workshops
Pilates Foundation Course – Monday 5th March 8:25pm – 9:20pm - Wednesday 21st March 8:45pm -9:40pm
This great four week foundation course will bring you through all the basics you need to get the best from your Pilates classes. From engaging your core, getting a great neutral curve in your spine to using your breath effectively.
Beginners Yoga Course – Thursday 15th March 7:50pm – 9:05pm
For those completely new to yoga or haven’t been in a while and would like to refresh. Learn the basic postures, breath work and get a great yoga foundation.
Restorative Yoga – Sunday April 1st – 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Cultivate deep relaxation with reclined breath awareness and meditation to begin the practice. We will then work with … Read More
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Parent and Child Yoga
End the mid-term break with this fantastic Parent and Child yoga class.
Give them wings and let them fly. Twist, hold each other, tumble over together, laugh, have FUN and share quality time. Develop strong bonds as they rely and assist each other in the yoga postures. Movement, storytelling, music and play are combined with the yoga practice to create a very unique and fun experience.
Learn to relax together building lifelong skills to help with those crazy moments which are all part of parenting. Imagine being able to draw on specific relaxation techniques when things go pear shaped, bring a sense of calm to the whole family.
This proceeds from this class are going to special needs services to please donate what you can. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Adults can be any age and kids 6+.
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Upcoming Yoga workshops
Dear Elbowroom Yogis,
We have two of Brian’s regular Ashtanga Primary series workshops this month Sunday 5th of February and Sunday 26th of February. Covering the full primary series (chikitsa) the class will last 2 hours. Yoga Chikitsa, the Sanskrit title for this series, means yoga therapy, a program that when done regularly ( so the story goes) cures your ailments and purifies the physical body to make you ready for deeper yogic practice – both physical and meditative.
Una and Lynsey are busy scheduling workshops and course for the next 4 months and are looking for your feedback about yoga workshops. They are considering a regular Iyengar workshop and / or a Yin yoga workshop.
Iyengar is is a form of Hatha Yoga known for its use of props, such as belts, blocks, and blankets, as aids in performing asanas (postures). The props enable students to perform the asanas correctly, minimising the risk of injury or strain, and making the postures accessible to both young and old. The development of strength, mobility and stability are emphasized through the asanas.
Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that … Read More
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Children’s yoga 3.5-5 years old
Fun, creative classes designed to stimulate children’s imagination, maintain their natural flexibility and teach them to breathe correctly. The class combines exciting adventures with songs, stories and relaxation techniques.
So, why is yoga so good for our children?
First, children experience many of the same physical benefits adults do from practising yoga. Yoga strengthens them and helps them become more flexible and coordinated.
Second, yoga for kids also enhances self-awareness. Children who practice yoga learn early on to tune into their bodies. Self esteem is bolstered as the children gain control over their bodies and minds.
Third, yoga for kids enhances imagination and empathy. Children are asked to strike poses from nature. They might assume the pose of a snake, or a tree, or a dog. Then they are asked to imagine what it would be like to be those life forms. In this way, children learn early on to connect with all the life on the planet and realize that similarities far outweigh differences.
Courses run for 8 weeks.… Read More
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Kettle Bells
Did we go a little over board this festive season? One too many quality street pass your lips that you bargained for? Get your own back on the Festive bulge by taking our Kettlebell course with an added Carb Challenge!
Kettlebell classes are a mix of weights, cardio and body resistance. No two classes will be the same. It is a full body workout with fantastic results. Burn a staggering 1000 calories a class! See those inches fall away! Targets: legs, bums, tums and arms leaving you lean and toned.
Take part in the Carb Challenge as well which bans all white food, bread, pasta, white rice, potatoes, crackers, cereals, cake, pastries etc….It’s not compulsory but it will really help to shift those pre Christmas pounds, hopefully the only white stuff in your life for 6 weeks will be outside!
6 week course costs €50, Carb challenge is optional and FREE. We can weigh and measure you before you start so you can easily track your progress.
This is a hard core workout, please bare in mind old injuries may not like this form of exercise. To get an idea of what the class entails watch this:
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A Taste of Yoga – Try different styles
Have you ever signed up to a class and 2 weeks in you realise it’s just not for you? Perhaps you have heard of yoga, but wouldn’t know where to start. Or are you already a yogi but would like to explore other styles.
We all do this and I know I’m not the only one around here. It’s also very easy to to go to your favourite class every week and enjoy it immensely but forget to challenge yourself by exploring something new.
A taste of Yoga is our shiny new class, giving you a taste of our most popular classes without any commitment, no strings, nada. Pick the style you want to try, sign up and enjoy. Classes run on Thursday evenings at 19:50 and alternate weeks.
A taste of Hatha brings you the practice of yoga postures – this class will develop understanding of alignment & extension in postures, simple breathing techniques and some meditation. It’s a good place to focus on the basic poses, to start to improve flexibility and strength, as well as de-stress and relax.
A taste of Ashtanga - a set series of poses done in a flowing Vinyasa style. Ashtanga is a … Read More
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MiniJam @ Peas & Pods Family Market FREE
Come along to Peas & Pods this Sunday Sep 11th Cork Street, to the Dublin Food Co-Op at Newmarket Square to join Megan and Maya for FREE fun! (@ 11am & 2pm)
Minijam is for babies and toddlers and parents. Use rhythmic song and dance to benefit your child’s development. Physical movement helps balance, coordination, self-esteem and body awareness. Movement and gestures associated with music also help your children absorb ideas and enhance memory. Musically, children will discover an understanding of rhythm and beat by exploring different instruments.
Our 7 week courses establishes and reinforces the beginnings of academic concepts such as counting, colours and the alphabet while, most importantly having fun. Megan and Maya host Mini Jam at the elbowroom on Tuesday and Friday mornings. So if you enjoy your Peas & Pods experience do please join us at the elbowroom for more!
See our clip of The elbowroom mini jam class
BabyJam on Tuesday mornings (10.30-11.30) is for those not yet walking or who are at the wobbly / falling down every 3 steps stage. Movement and gestures associated with music help your children absorb ideas and and enhance memory. (Upcoming: 20/09/2011 – 01/11/2011)… Read More
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Infant Massage Made Easy
Infant Massage is such a simple bonding tool for you to share with your baby helps you to communicate with your baby and giving you confidence as a parent. The benefits for baby are a soothing massage which aids digestive problems and boosts their immune system. Sounds like a win win situation. See this great clip on the benefits and some tips on how to start massage.
Details
The best time to start is when the baby is older than 4 weeks. But any age baby will benefit. Pre crawlers only please! Massage oil + wriggly baby = tricky combo!
Our 4 week courses have a limited capacity of 8 parents with their children.
Advance booking is advised as classes fill up. Leave time for tea and biscuits after the class.
Future course dates
Thursday 9th February
*Infant massage courses are covered under the majority of health Insurance policies but do check if you are covered. Reduced rate is available for those without cover.… Read More
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