Category Archives: Yoga Poses

My Favourite Yoga Pose, Warrior II

Posted on September 2, 2011 by admin

Without doubt my favourite yoga pose is one of the Warrior, or Virabhadrasana, poses. These poses challenge the body’s strength and flexibility, and extend the body into striking geometric forms. I find warrior 2 particularly energizing. It demands stretch, strength … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Yoga Pose, Urdhva Dhanurasana (upward bow or wheel)

Posted on July 15, 2011 by admin

Urdhva Dhanurasan has been chosen by Noeleen for this weeks favourite yoga pose.   The effort that goes into this posture always amazes me.  It seams to be the one pose that most people who come to yoga are determined to … Continue reading →

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Contemplate this Detox

Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin

Hello Yogi’s, As I am off to Zurich tomorrow on my final legs of Anusara training yoga blogs are on pause this week.  So instead I thought I would leave you with information on the next Detox with Me.  I … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Yoga Posture, Sirsasana (Headstand)

Posted on July 1, 2011 by admin

This weeks favourite pose has been chosen by Angela Stevenson.  Sirsasana is known as the King of yoga postures.  when you read all the benefits below you will see why.! Angela has only been attending my yoga classes for the … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Pose: Sabrina’s Danurasana (Bow Pose)

Posted on June 10, 2011 by admin

My Favourite Pose, chosen by Sabrina Burke. Sabrina has been attending my yoga classes/workshops since 2007.  She is a committed Yogini (female yogi) with a beautiful practice.  I am grateful for her contribution to my blog and for her very … Continue reading →

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Katelyns Ardha Chandrasana

Posted on June 2, 2011 by admin

Katelyn’s Favourite Yoga Posture Watch on you tube This is the first pose that I ever felt a real sense of lightness in: like a paper airplane gliding on a breeze or that moment when you reach the highest point … Continue reading →

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Nautical Yoga; A Back Bend Sequence.

Posted on May 4, 2011 by admin

Recently I had the pleasure of being invited on a boating trip down the Shannon.  It was the glorious Easter Bank Holiday weekend.   We sailed from lake to lake,  anchored at sun traps protected from the wind, rested while enjoying … Continue reading →

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Mini Detox Practice – 20 mintues.!

Posted on April 8, 2011 by admin

Here’s a great yoga practice to get you going in the morning.  Included are spinal twists and  headstands to fast forward the bodies natural detoxifying process.  Below the photos are some tips for the practice.  Enjoy it! Warm Up before  … Continue reading →

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Difficult day on detox!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by admin

Today is hard for me.  I began the detox on Monday so it’s day 3.  I’m feeling groggy… all I want is a nice cup of coffee.  However i am being stronger than my craving and know that caffeine is  … Continue reading →

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Detox With Me!

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

Yoga & Detox Workshop:   Friday 1st  April – Sunday 3rd April + 7 days of online support to complete a full 10 day detox Detox body, mind and soul to have a healthy body, clear mind, and calm soul … Continue reading →

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My Anusara Trial Part III, The Philosophy

Posted on March 1, 2011 by admin

Tantra philosophy is the premise of Anusara yoga.  There is no possible way I could do it, or any other philosophy, justice in one 700-word blog. The Anusara phrase, “Align with the divine,” could take up a ten-page blog alone.  … Continue reading →

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My Anusara Trail, Part II…

Posted on January 31, 2011 by admin

The Physical Technique I have had the privilege of practicing with some excellent Anusara teachers. Their knowledge of anatomy, their commitment to their own practice and their approach to explaining philosophy in a contemporary manner is admirable.  In my experience, … Continue reading →

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My Anusara Trail

Posted on January 27, 2011 by admin

Last week I attended an Anusara immersion with Noah Maze.  He had travelled from L.A. to teach the first module of a three part, in-depth study of this heart-opening style of yoga.  After completing the 5-day practice, I am more … Continue reading →

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Yoga & Detox, January 7th, 8th & 9th

Posted on December 6, 2010 by admin

At Open Minds Yoga,  Lower Earne St. (Off Pearse St), Dublin 2 Post-Christmas Yoga & Detox Workshop Detox body, mind and soul to open the doorway to manifest your heart’s desires in 2011… Friday 7th January, 7:00 – 8:30 pm: … Continue reading →

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My Breakfast Yoga: Warm Up Sequence

Posted on December 2, 2010 by admin

It’s been a few weeks since I last wrote a blog.  Mainly because I have been updating my website with a New Look and haven’t been able to follow up on the blogs I had promised.  However Hush Yoga’s new … Continue reading →

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My Breakfast Yoga

Posted on November 25, 2010 by admin

This weeks breakfast yoga is all about warming up the body before leading into a strong flowing Vinyasa style practice. Last week I let you know the main postures I use to warm up the body.  I tend to mix … Continue reading →

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Be Kind To Your Yoga Body, Warm Up!

Posted on November 11, 2010 by admin

Most of my regular yoga students may well be familiar with the style of warm up I lead in a yoga class.  My own practice usually includes the same postures, and depending on the nature of the class, I have learned … Continue reading →

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Open your hips, release your emotions.

Posted on July 24, 2010 by admin

This morning the alarm went off at 7.30 with the intention that I would be sitting on my yoga mat with a cup of hot water and lemon getting ready for meditation/yoga practice.  I didn’t actually make it out of … Continue reading →

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