What spectacular weather we are having in Ireland at the moment. St. Patrick’s day was wonderful, the kids watched the parade, the sun was shining and it felt like a moment of reposing in happiness. Saturday yoga at the Herbert Park was magical, thank you to those who showed up and danced with the Spring wind to Vinyasa flow. Join me this Saturday 11am it’s going to be another bright and sunny day. To join me click here. When I watch your faces coming out of Savasana outside in the park there are many words to describe watching your smile, your content energy, your relaxed body movements. It’s that post yoga feel, enhanced by being outside.

BEACH YOGA AT SEAPOINT RETURNS!

I am so happy to be able to bring Yoga back to Seapoint, this class is really special. Join me for Vinyasa flow by the beach followed by an optional dip in the sea or bring something warm to drink and enjoy the Spring sunshine.

The smell of the flowers in my garden at the moment is amazing. As I walk past the magnolia she greets me with smells bubbling almost like champagne. Her full bounty is only here fleetingly, she blooms and the returns to slumber. Her flowers are already dotting the garden path, she makes me happy and I love her.

I would love to see you at Yoga this week –

Tuesday 10am online, this is the best class to start your week. We warm up, break poses down so you can really understand how to move in class.

Wednesday 7.30pm online evening flow. A lovely class to take the stress out of your day. Movement, meditation and plenty of guidance for each pose.

Thursday 8pm, WindDown yoga online. Light a candle, grab some cushions. Take time to prepare your space to allow total relaxation into your body.

NEW CLASS – Saturday 9am, Yoga on the beach at Seapoint. Taking Yoga outside at the beach. Please share the word as this is the first beach yoga class of 2022! It will be low tide so we will be on the beach for yoga, optional dip in the sea after xx

Saturday 11am, Park yoga at Herbert Park. The sounds of the park unfold around you as you bask in Spring light.

To join me in any of the above classes click here.

Much love, light and Spring sunshine

x Chris

This week has allowed something in me to shift. All the old mind patterns of self doubt, negative self perception, feeling swamped and overwhelmed have weighed heavy on me for the past few months. I hate feeling this way, it crops up and I also know that lots of people also feel this way.

However, what I forgot is that behaviours are the control panel for everything, if I can make myself go for that run in the fresh air I feel better and helps to rearrange the mind patterns that move away from negativity to a more positive mind set. It works every time for me and yet I forgot. Damn it.

By moving forward, by allowing the physical body to shift my mental body I embrace a shift in the way to function. Change behaviour first, mood follows action. Moving forward, shifting away from a negative mindset is rewarded by the body at a neurochemical level, a dopamine release. Have a look at some amazing work done by Dr Andrew Huberman, you can check out his podcasts and work here.

So practicing & teaching yoga for many years I still need to revisit the curious mind, embrace the foundations that make me whole. And then I begin to feel unstuck.

Join me for Yoga this week

Tuesday 10am, online Morning flow. If you want to begin your yoga journey or really want to understand a pose better then this is the best class for you.

Wednesday 7.30pm, online Evening flow. Movement, evening energy so a slower paced class but still you will sweat and work the entire body.

No Thursday class this week, enjoy St Patrick’s Day ☘️

Saturday 9am, online Vinyasa Flow. A breath based movement class.

All online classes have a 7 day recording sent to you after class. Amazing to practice the Āsana we do in class.

Saturday 11am Herbert Park. Park Yoga in all her glory.

To join me for any of these classes simply click here.

Have a wonderful week my lovelies,

Know some-one who would love to join me in class? Then please forward this email to them 🙏 .

Nature is fuelling our practice this week. Saturday’s class in Herbert Park was pretty spectacular, the sun was shining so strongly and even though it’s March and we are in Ireland I wore a small yoga top to flow through our Vinyasa practice. Savasana was spent lying down, eyes closed & face up basking in the rays of the golden sun. Spring is abundant in sight, sound and smell.

The Gloss recently wrote an article about the benefits of embracing nature. The article states –

we thrive, function best, and are generally happier when we are connected to and interacting with nature. Sensing the weather, taking in the views, and being close to other living beings has been proven to have a positive impact on our mental health. 

The Gloss

To read the full article check it out here. It’s scientifically proven, the more you go outside, the happier you are. I was delighted to be featured in The Gloss print magazine last month as part of an article on Outside Influences. Beauty editor Sarah Halliwell wrote about practicing Yoga outside and the beauty of fresh air and connection. If you don’t already follow Sarah then you really need to, she has the inside (and outside) on all things beauty and lifestyle related.

To join me for an outside class come along Saturday at 11am in Herbert Park. There is really good coffee in the park, come with a friend and enjoy a stroll after together. You can buy your pass here.

Wondering how best to support people in Ukraine? Most charities and bodies agree that donations are the best way to help out. Here’s an Irish Times article that names some charities you might like to give your donations.

Teaching Schedule this week –

Tuesday 10am, online Morning flow. If you want to begin your yoga journey or really want to understand a pose better then this is the best class for you.

Wednesday 7.30pm, online Evening flow. Movement, evening energy so a slower paced class but still you will sweat and work the entire body.

Thursday 7pm, online WindDown Yoga. Allow your whole body to rest in each pose for a little longer, take your time to get there and then relax and release. A slower paced class full of love.

Saturday 9am, online Vinyasa Flow. A breath based movement class.

All online classes have a 7 day recording sent to you after class. Amazing to practice the Āsana we do in class.

Saturday 11am Herbert Park. Park Yoga in all her glory.

To join me for any of these classes simply click here.

Have a wonderful week my lovelies,

Know some-one who would love to join me in class? Then please forward this email to them 🙏 .

x Chris