We are blessed with this good weather, it is a gift from Mother Nature. Giving us this sun energy which I liken to prana, vital energy to help shift last week’s moon’s phase of being. Last week was all about cultivating the moon’s soothing lunar energy. Replenishing our vital energy through meditation and lunar practice. This week, however presents sun, solar plexus energy. The fiery sun to balance last week’s moon energy. Bright mornings, big sunny skies and more movement in our practice. It is an opportunity to occupy your whole body in your practice.

What will that look like? Bigger movements in your Āsana, spreading your wings wide. Opening your heart, your body and your soul to a joyous expression of each movement. A dance if you like.

Join me on the mat this week –

Tuesday 9am, via Zoom the class to build strength. Join me to work through Chataranga, some arm balances & inversions. All done safely & playfully in the comfort of your home.

Wednesday 7.30pm, Seapoint Yoga & Dip. Join me for a Yoga overlooking the water and an optional dip in high tide.

Thursday 7pm, via Zoom. WindDown Yoga, the reward to yourself after a long and busy week to allow the body to relax, to open out in gentle movement and deep holds.

Friday 8am, Dun Laoghaire Yoga by the boats. Beside the light headquarters, join me for a sun facing Surya class.

Saturday 9am, via Zoom. Vinyasa class

Saturday 10.15am, Park Yoga. Vinyasa facing the sun. Open to all levels.

Saturday 11.15am, Park Yoga. Vinyasa facing the sun. Open to all levels.

The open air classes sell out every week, please book today if you wish to join me. Click here to book.

There are many options of passes available to practice with me, drop in for each class, a 4 class pass or join me for 30 days of yoga which gives you access to all Zoom & in person classes for 30 days. Click here to purchase the 30 day pass.

And finally Retreat news…

Last October I was due to hold a retreat which was cancelled due to COVID. This retreat was sold out and those people are coming on Retreat with me in June. However I can now offer 2 extra places out to those who wish to join me for a weekend of Yoga, forest & sunrise meditation, vegan food, forest bathing, walks, a journalling workshop and the most luxurious accomodation. There will be plenty of space and time to be alone, to create a practice of sustenance. Everything is optional, you do as little or as much as you need. This Retreat takes place June 18th- 20th. To view the wonder of the 600 acres of the Bunbury estate that is Lisnavagh click here. Emily who runs Lisnavagh is a yogi herself and holds these retreats close to her heart. Know you will be nourished mind, body & soul on this weekend. To join us please click here.

Much love in light & lounging

x Chris

When I see the amount of energy little kids bring to the wonder of every day, it makes me smile. Kids are naturally curious about everything, we adults are the ones who are fearful. A kid will throw themselves into the sea, often head first. They will poke things, worms, holes, even poo with a stick it’s all wide open for exploration. As we develop our sense of self we can also develop a sense of fear. During adolescence the developmental emergence of the amygdala permits cue learning and the emergence of the hippocampus permits context learning, guiding us on our path to becoming adults. But learning is continuous in life and when you don’t have the answers have huge curiosity.

Having huge curiosity means being open, sometimes this can be hard especially if you have been hurt before. We can carry that hurt, build up defences which can show up as a physical manifestation of rounded shoulders, tight hips and dropped head. Being vulnerable in a space that feels safe is what Yoga can afford you. At the moment I am teaching online over Zoom as well as outside on the beach and in the park. For some students this is your first time practicing yoga outside. How lucky we are to be able to be together, to move with the air flowing through your fingers. To reach your hands up to the sky and give praise for being alive. To honour the sea by dipping your toes or maybe even your head. To touch your hands into the green grass beneath and allow the sensory aspect of the brain reassure you, you are doing fine x

Try it, be curious, be open. It’s a pathway to freedom and it feels so good.

See you on the mat this week –

Tuesday 9am Morning Flow via Zoom, the class to build strength

Wednesday 7.30pm, Full Moon Beach yoga with optional dip

Thursday 7pm, WindDown yoga via Zoom, the class to release. Slow moving class.

Friday 8am, Outside Yoga Dun Laoghaire. Vinyasa style class

Saturday 9am, Vinyasa via Zoom

Saturday 10.15am, Park yoga Vinyasa

Saturday 11.15am, Park Yoga, Vinyasa

To join me for 30 days of Yoga please click here, join me at any time of the month. Your 30 day pass gives you access to all live & zoom classes in the month. There are also drop in rates available for all classes.

Well last week was a wash out in terms in classes which gave me all sorts of feelings of failure which then had the knock on affect of hitting my sleep. Trying to control the weather is like trying to control running water you simply just can’t. The knock on effect is that this affected my sleep, and as we know Sleep is your super power so basically I have been running on empty for the past week.

We know that sleep is a must for our bodies to heal, to repair but beyond that to just function normally. It is non negotiable our bodies need it. I am in my forties, it is expected that my sleep would be disturbed with kids, hormones, cats (I talk alot about the cats) but also work. Honestly I need at least 7/8 hours sleep a night but rarely get this. So what can I do to change this?

Earlier in the year lots of people told me how their sleep was affected by Covid, worrying about so many things that were spiralling out of control. So many spinning plates. As our world reopens we may have new concerns, compounded together that’s alot of worry.

Intentional Behaviour

This week I am going to be more intentional about my behaviour patterns. Have you heard of REST? Relax, Evaluate, Set an Intention, Take Action. For me it looks like this – going to get to bed by a certain time which allows me to be up on time to swim. Drink more water, eat less sugar. Meditate at the start of every day for a few minutes (I let this be organic, some days it’s 5 minutes other days longer). I don’t want this deficient form me to become the new me. Live classes are up and running, retreats are back on. Zoom will stay as so many of you are enjoying this form of teaching. In otherwords things are busier so I need to step up my self care in order to rise up to this busy period of teaching. If any of this resonates with you let me know. We can figure out a way of rising to the best version of you while being mindful of your own energy stores.

Teaching Schedule this week –

Tuesday 9am, Morning Flow the class to build strength

Wednesday 7.30pm, Beach Yoga Seapoint with optional dip. It will be high tide, bring a warm towel for after.

Thursday 7pm, WindDown Yoga via Zoom the class to let go of the week.

Friday 8am, Outside Yoga in Dun Laoghaire. A Vinyasa class outdoors. Bring a blanket to bathe in the big blue for Savasana.

Saturday 9am Zoom, Vinyasa flow via Zoom

Saturday 10.15am Park Yoga, please wear some wet clothes and bring a towel to wipe down your mat. We will go ahead even if it rains.

Saturday 11.15am Park Yoga, Vinyasa class same goes for above. Bring all the gear and prepare to flow.

To book into class simply click here for the 30 days of Yoga pass or click here for drop in rates. Please remember the in person classes sell out each week so book in advance. The calendar is open for the entire summer!

For those who have booked into the October retreat last year you should have received an email with details of the new date. That retreat was sold out so you guys get first option on this new date. I will offer places out if there are any spots available.

Much love in sleep and good intentions xx

Chris

How excited am I that Outdoor Yoga is live. I can’t wait to see you from tomorrow Monday May 10th! This is such a happy note to write to you guys, I am sure you can feel my energy bouncing off the page. It will be so nice to see you guys in the flesh, to practice together in the outdoors is going to be amazing. So to jump right in to what you want to know below is the schedule.

Live Schedule this week –

Tuesday 9am, Zoom Morning flow focused on Strength

Wednesday 7.30pm, Beach Yoga at Seapoint followed by an optional dip in the sea. This will be a Vinyasa class like the Saturday morning class. Maybe bring tea or cacao for after.

Thursday 7pm, WindDown yoga. It is so important that as our world reopens you keep to a practice that draws you to stillness, this is the class for exactly that.

Friday 8am, Outside Yoga Dun Laoighaire. A Vinyasa class that to blood pumping with a nice long Savasana at the end.

Saturday 10am, Zoom Vinyasa flow. All levels welcome to this class where we bring it all together. A complete practice drawing on Hatha texts.

Saturday 11.15am, Herbert Park, Park Yoga. Vinyasa flow to get moving and grooving under the big blue. Bring a blanket and wrap up at the end while the sounds of the park bathe you in this spot of beauty.

Some classes are already booked out so please book today if you want to join any of the outdoor classes. When you purchase the 30 days of yoga pass simply use that to book into class. If your pass has expired please click here to join us again for another 30 days.

The final 2 Modules of The Curious Yogi are over the next 2 Mondays, if you wish to join me on this course please click here to find out more and to book in.

It’s a grey wet start to the bank holiday Monday here in Dublin, and on days like this I like to remind myself that sometimes the day is hidden behind a cloud. We can get caught up in wanting sunshine and heat every day, but then we wouldn’t have the lush green of the grass. The weather is so beyond our control so why give it a second thought. We are here in Ireland, and it rains. Why spend time wishing it to be different, it’s futile. Why not respond by focusing on what you can control. Wear some layers and wet gear to go for a walk. Wear a hat when out for your swim. Outdoor yoga would need to pushed out by an hour or so. Build you inner steadiness, minimise the affects of external forces.

Catching ourselves when we get caught in our desire for something else is a practice to consider each time we come to our mat. We can look around us, what the other person is doing or not doing. Judging ourselves, judging others, cursing the weather! Module 2 of The Curious Yogi is tonight 7-9pm. We will look at Āsana, the roots of āsana from the major texts and teachings. The invitation will be to go inside and see what this physical practice actually means to you. You can join us for these last 3 modules by clicking here.

The Outdoor Yoga Society launched this week.

I am so excited to bring you this project of outdoor yoga teachers around the island of Ireland. If check out the teachers by clicking here and support this initiative, it is really appreciated. The Instagram page is @theoutdooryogasociety. I am so looking forward to seeing you all in the flesh, this week or soon.

For those of you joining me each month for 30 days of Yoga thank you so much your support for my teaching and your continued dedication to doing the work of yoga goes beyond words. You showing up each week on the mat, your emails, texts, Instagram post shares all mean so much. Thank you. You can buy/ renew your 30 day pass by clicking here. Drop in rates are also there for every class.

30 days of Yoga

My outdoor yoga classes are now live, I have a class Saturday 11.15am in Herbert Park and Friday 8am in Dun Laoghaire. If you haven’t booked in for this coming Saturday the class is sold out but you can join the waitlist, the Friday class still has spaces.

Full Schedule this week –

Tuesday 9am, Morning flow. The class to build strength

Thursday 7pm, WindDown yoga. A space to hold yourself in poses for a little longer.

Friday 8am, Dun Laoghaire, Outdoor Yoga

Saturday 10am, Vinyasa on Zoom

Saturday 11.15am, Park Yoga

Have a wonderful week, get out get some fresh air into your lungs. Be safe, be kind to yourself and to one another.

Namaste,

Chris