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" The rush and pressure of modern life are a form, perhaps the most common form, of it's innate violence. To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting demands, to commit oneself to too many projects, to want to help everyone in everything is to succumb to violence. More than that, it is cooperation in violence. The frenzy of the activist ... destroys his own inner capacity for peace. It destroys the fruitfulness of his own work, because it kills the root of inner wisdom which makes work fruitful."
Thomas Merton
You know the benefits of a regular yoga practice. You feel good about doing something beneficial and worthwhile, not only feeling better within yourself, but also more able to negotiate life's inevitable ups and downs. Yoga can help us all achieve and maintain better physical and mental health !
Face to Face Yoga Classes at the North West Castle and Live zoom classes online;
Face to Face Yoga Classes at the North West Castle, Stranraer
Wednesdays from 5 January to 9 February - Face to face
Wednesdays 5.00 pm to 6.15 pm PRE BOOK ONLY
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Intermediate)
Posture work and short relaxation suitable for more experienced practitioners.
Wednesdays 6.30 to 7.45 pm PRE BOOK ONLY
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
Posture work and short relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Live zoom classes online;
Mondays from 3 January to 7 February - Online zoom
Mondays 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
YOGA AND MEDITATION CLASS (Mixed Ability)
Breath work, joint releasing, relaxation and meditation. This class is suitable for all abilities as well as those with conditions for which strenuous exercise is not advised.
Tuesdays from 4 January to 8 February - Online zoom
Tuesdays 10.00 am - 11.00 am
YOGA AND MEDITATION CLASS (Mixed Ability)
Breath work, joint releasing, relaxation and meditation. This class is suitable for all abilities as well as those with conditions for which strenuous exercise is not advised.
Tuesdays 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
Posture work and short relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Wednesdays from 5 January to 9 February - Online zoom
Wednesdays 10.00 am - 11.00 am
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
Posture work and short relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
How to book
Let me know the dates and times of the classes you wish to attend. I shall add your name to the register for that class and get back to you with details of how to join and pay. If you haven't already, please complete the 'BWY Health Questionnaire' and for online classes please read the 'BWY Guidance for students' document. The links are below;
BWY Health Questionnaire
Please note the remote practice disclaimer and email me the information required. If you prefer I can fill the form out for you over the phone or you could print it off and post it to me.
BWY Guidance for students
If you have any queries please click here to get in touch
Private Classes
Private Classes for individuals and groups now available face to face as well as on zoom.
Click here to make enquiries.
Key;
Beginners - Completely new to yoga, eager to learn and experience the benefits.
Experienced beginners - Familiar with basic yoga poses and breathing techniques who would like to develop their practice.
Intermediate - Familiar with the benefits of yoga and who practice yoga regularly.
Mixed Ability - Beginners, Experienced beginners and Intermediate practitioners.
Please wear loose comfortable clothing that does not restrict your range of movement. Bring your own mat and cushion or block if you use them. Bring a blanket for the relaxation at the end or an extra layer of warmer clothing.
ONE DAY WORKSHOPS
' Creating Space - A One Day Workshop '
ONLINE ON ZOOM Sunday 30 January 2022 from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm
Following on from the initial and introductory one day workshops 'Becoming the Seer' which examined the human tendency to over identify with thought and become caught up in particular habits of mind 'Creating Space - A One Day Workshop' draws on a variety of traditional yoga practices to consider the yogic paradigm of the pancha koshas (5 sheaths) which serve as a way of opening up not only to physical and mental aspects of our being, but also energetic, intuitive and spiritual aspects.
In daily life we tend to over identify with particular aspects and disregard others. This creates stress and can deny us the potential for joyful living and personal growth. This workshop introduces tools anyone can use to create space in daily life and open up to a wider and deeper experience of being than that offered by thinking mind.
The day will include gentle movement and posture work, yogic breathing practices, deep relaxations and traditional meditation techniques all suitable for complete beginners as well as more advanced practitioners and teachers. The physical posture work is suitable for those with conditions for which strenuous exercise is not advised. The practices encourage the release of tension and induce a state of ease conducive to relaxation and healing.
The workshop will start at 10 am and finish at 3.30 pm. There will be a break for lunch from 12.30 to 1.30 pm.
To note interest please click here. For testimonials of previous Creating Space weekend courses please go to testimonials.
YOGA COURSES
"Johnny Glover completed our two year Teacher Training Course at Mandala Yoga Ashram from 2005 - 2007. He is trained in both the Yogic and Buddhist traditions and the courses he proposes to give promise to be an excellent opportunity for those who participate and who want to go deeper into Yoga."
Swami Nishchalananda, Director, Mandala Yoga Ashram.
Beyond Asana One Year Yoga Training April 2022 to March 2023
You can attend online on Saturdays, or face to face in Stranraer on Sundays (details below)
This course will support participants to develop an achievable, meaningful and progressive practice. We will start with the basics. Each day will include asana, pranayama, relaxation, meditation and the opportunity to reflect on aspects of yoga philosophy. Handouts will be given outlining the key points and suggested home practice. This is a great opportunity to go deeper into your yoga and meditation practice with like minded people.
Course content
Asana (physical movements and postures)
Pawanmuktasana series 1 -3 , Relaxation asanas, Meditation asanas,
Isolating movements of hip joint, neck and shoulder. Back and abdominal strengthening series, Exploration of Forward bends, Side bends, Spinal rotations and Balancing asanas
Pranaymama (breathing techniques)
Breath awareness, Abdominal breathing, Full yogic breath, Viloma, Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing), Ujjayi pranayama, Bhramari and Kapalbhati pranayama.
Meditation techniques
Kayasthairyam (Body stillness), Antar Mouna (Inner silence) Stages 1 - 5, Ajapa japa (spontaneous repetition of mantra) Stages 1-4, Chidakasha Dharana
Relaxation practices
Yoga nyasa (combining body and breath awareness) and Yoga nidra (yogic sleep)
Yoga philosophy
Paths of yoga; Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Gyana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga.
Costs
The cost is £450. A £50 deposit is required at time of booking and the balance is payable by bank transfer in 10 monthly instalments from April 2022 to March 2023. The course fee may be paid in full at time of booking if preferred. Please be sure you are willing to commit to the course before enrolling.
Beyond Asana Zoom Course Saturday Dates (10.00 am to 3.30 pm) ONLINE COURSE
23 April 2022
21 May 2022
25 June 2022
20 August 2022
17 September 2022
22 October 2022
19 November 2022
7 January 2023
4 February 2023
11 March 2023
Beyond Asana Face to Face Course Sunday Dates (10.00 am to 3.30 pm) STRANRAER
(please note there are only 14 places available - and the course will only run with minimum of 10)
24 April 2022
22 May 2022
26 June 2022
21 August 2022
18 September 2022
23 October 2022
20 November 2022
8 January 2023
5 February 2023
12 March 2023
Application and Booking Process
I would prefer potential participants to be absolutely sure they wish to commit before booking. Please do not rush into making your decision. You may book your place now, but please do not send payment until it is confirmed that the course you wish to attend is going ahead. The face to face course will only run if there are at least 10 participants and due to social distancing there are only 14 places available.
To note your interest in Beyond Asana please contact me here
Johnny delivers courses at Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre in Eskdalemuir, Langholm, Dumfriesshire, DG13 0QL.
Samye Ling remains closed for courses until further notice.
For recommendations provided by previous course participants click here.
" The rush and pressure of modern life are a form, perhaps the most common form, of it's innate violence. To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting demands, to commit oneself to too many projects, to want to help everyone in everything is to succumb to violence. More than that, it is cooperation in violence. The frenzy of the activist ... destroys his own inner capacity for peace. It destroys the fruitfulness of his own work, because it kills the root of inner wisdom which makes work fruitful."
Thomas Merton
You know the benefits of a regular yoga practice. You feel good about doing something beneficial and worthwhile, not only feeling better within yourself, but also more able to negotiate life's inevitable ups and downs. Yoga can help us all achieve and maintain better physical and mental health !
Face to Face Yoga Classes at the North West Castle and Live zoom classes online;
Face to Face Yoga Classes at the North West Castle, Stranraer
Wednesdays from 5 January to 9 February - Face to face
Wednesdays 5.00 pm to 6.15 pm PRE BOOK ONLY
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Intermediate)
Posture work and short relaxation suitable for more experienced practitioners.
Wednesdays 6.30 to 7.45 pm PRE BOOK ONLY
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
Posture work and short relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Live zoom classes online;
Mondays from 3 January to 7 February - Online zoom
Mondays 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm
YOGA AND MEDITATION CLASS (Mixed Ability)
Breath work, joint releasing, relaxation and meditation. This class is suitable for all abilities as well as those with conditions for which strenuous exercise is not advised.
Tuesdays from 4 January to 8 February - Online zoom
Tuesdays 10.00 am - 11.00 am
YOGA AND MEDITATION CLASS (Mixed Ability)
Breath work, joint releasing, relaxation and meditation. This class is suitable for all abilities as well as those with conditions for which strenuous exercise is not advised.
Tuesdays 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
Posture work and short relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Wednesdays from 5 January to 9 February - Online zoom
Wednesdays 10.00 am - 11.00 am
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
Posture work and short relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
How to book
Let me know the dates and times of the classes you wish to attend. I shall add your name to the register for that class and get back to you with details of how to join and pay. If you haven't already, please complete the 'BWY Health Questionnaire' and for online classes please read the 'BWY Guidance for students' document. The links are below;
BWY Health Questionnaire
Please note the remote practice disclaimer and email me the information required. If you prefer I can fill the form out for you over the phone or you could print it off and post it to me.
BWY Guidance for students
If you have any queries please click here to get in touch
Private Classes
Private Classes for individuals and groups now available face to face as well as on zoom.
Click here to make enquiries.
Key;
Beginners - Completely new to yoga, eager to learn and experience the benefits.
Experienced beginners - Familiar with basic yoga poses and breathing techniques who would like to develop their practice.
Intermediate - Familiar with the benefits of yoga and who practice yoga regularly.
Mixed Ability - Beginners, Experienced beginners and Intermediate practitioners.
Please wear loose comfortable clothing that does not restrict your range of movement. Bring your own mat and cushion or block if you use them. Bring a blanket for the relaxation at the end or an extra layer of warmer clothing.
ONE DAY WORKSHOPS
' Creating Space - A One Day Workshop '
ONLINE ON ZOOM Sunday 30 January 2022 from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm
Following on from the initial and introductory one day workshops 'Becoming the Seer' which examined the human tendency to over identify with thought and become caught up in particular habits of mind 'Creating Space - A One Day Workshop' draws on a variety of traditional yoga practices to consider the yogic paradigm of the pancha koshas (5 sheaths) which serve as a way of opening up not only to physical and mental aspects of our being, but also energetic, intuitive and spiritual aspects.
In daily life we tend to over identify with particular aspects and disregard others. This creates stress and can deny us the potential for joyful living and personal growth. This workshop introduces tools anyone can use to create space in daily life and open up to a wider and deeper experience of being than that offered by thinking mind.
The day will include gentle movement and posture work, yogic breathing practices, deep relaxations and traditional meditation techniques all suitable for complete beginners as well as more advanced practitioners and teachers. The physical posture work is suitable for those with conditions for which strenuous exercise is not advised. The practices encourage the release of tension and induce a state of ease conducive to relaxation and healing.
The workshop will start at 10 am and finish at 3.30 pm. There will be a break for lunch from 12.30 to 1.30 pm.
To note interest please click here. For testimonials of previous Creating Space weekend courses please go to testimonials.
YOGA COURSES
"Johnny Glover completed our two year Teacher Training Course at Mandala Yoga Ashram from 2005 - 2007. He is trained in both the Yogic and Buddhist traditions and the courses he proposes to give promise to be an excellent opportunity for those who participate and who want to go deeper into Yoga."
Swami Nishchalananda, Director, Mandala Yoga Ashram.
Beyond Asana One Year Yoga Training April 2022 to March 2023
You can attend online on Saturdays, or face to face in Stranraer on Sundays (details below)
This course will support participants to develop an achievable, meaningful and progressive practice. We will start with the basics. Each day will include asana, pranayama, relaxation, meditation and the opportunity to reflect on aspects of yoga philosophy. Handouts will be given outlining the key points and suggested home practice. This is a great opportunity to go deeper into your yoga and meditation practice with like minded people.
Course content
Asana (physical movements and postures)
Pawanmuktasana series 1 -3 , Relaxation asanas, Meditation asanas,
Isolating movements of hip joint, neck and shoulder. Back and abdominal strengthening series, Exploration of Forward bends, Side bends, Spinal rotations and Balancing asanas
Pranaymama (breathing techniques)
Breath awareness, Abdominal breathing, Full yogic breath, Viloma, Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing), Ujjayi pranayama, Bhramari and Kapalbhati pranayama.
Meditation techniques
Kayasthairyam (Body stillness), Antar Mouna (Inner silence) Stages 1 - 5, Ajapa japa (spontaneous repetition of mantra) Stages 1-4, Chidakasha Dharana
Relaxation practices
Yoga nyasa (combining body and breath awareness) and Yoga nidra (yogic sleep)
Yoga philosophy
Paths of yoga; Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Gyana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga.
Costs
The cost is £450. A £50 deposit is required at time of booking and the balance is payable by bank transfer in 10 monthly instalments from April 2022 to March 2023. The course fee may be paid in full at time of booking if preferred. Please be sure you are willing to commit to the course before enrolling.
Beyond Asana Zoom Course Saturday Dates (10.00 am to 3.30 pm) ONLINE COURSE
23 April 2022
21 May 2022
25 June 2022
20 August 2022
17 September 2022
22 October 2022
19 November 2022
7 January 2023
4 February 2023
11 March 2023
Beyond Asana Face to Face Course Sunday Dates (10.00 am to 3.30 pm) STRANRAER
(please note there are only 14 places available - and the course will only run with minimum of 10)
24 April 2022
22 May 2022
26 June 2022
21 August 2022
18 September 2022
23 October 2022
20 November 2022
8 January 2023
5 February 2023
12 March 2023
Application and Booking Process
I would prefer potential participants to be absolutely sure they wish to commit before booking. Please do not rush into making your decision. You may book your place now, but please do not send payment until it is confirmed that the course you wish to attend is going ahead. The face to face course will only run if there are at least 10 participants and due to social distancing there are only 14 places available.
To note your interest in Beyond Asana please contact me here
Johnny delivers courses at Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre in Eskdalemuir, Langholm, Dumfriesshire, DG13 0QL.
Samye Ling remains closed for courses until further notice.
For recommendations provided by previous course participants click here.
