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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
Yoga Classes - please note all classes continue through the Easter Holidays and Easter Weekend
except Saturday 6 April as I am away teaching at Samye Ling.
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 !
Burns House, Stranraer
Mondays 9.30 am to 11.00 am - £8.00 per class
Tuesdays 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm - £8.00 per class
Wednesdays 9.30 am to 11.00 am - £8.00 per class
NEW CLASS TO BE CONFIRMED - RELEASE AND RELAX - A SHORTER AND MORE GENTLE CLASS
This new class will consist of gentle joint releasing movements, easy stretches and relaxation.
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm - to be confirmed - please let me know if you are interested. £6.00 per class.
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Stranraer Library
Wednesdays 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm - £8.00 per class
Saturdays 10.30 am to 12.00 pm - £8.00 per class (except 6 April)
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Kirkcowan Village Hall, Kirkcowan
Mondays 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm - £8.00 per class
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What to expect in the 90 minute class.
Each class consists of standing, sitting and lying postures followed by relaxation. The posture work improves range of movement in the joints through stretching and strengthening exercises. This is a great opportunity to build strength, stamina and flexibility at a manageable pace. The class concludes with a deep relaxation. This is usually yoga nidra which is often referred to as yogic sleep. At the end of the class you should feel you have benefitted from a healthy workout and feel refreshed and relaxed. Participants often comment how they appreciate 'me time' during the class and, feel better about themselves, have more energy during the day and sleep better at night.
Not everyone can make the class every week, so participants are welcome to attend as and when they can.
Please wear loose comfortable clothing that does not restrict your range of movement. Bring your own mat if you have one and cushion or block if you use them. Cushions, blocks and mats are provided at Stranraer Library, some mats are provided at Burns House, Stranraer and Kirkcowan Village Hall. Bring a blanket if you can for the relaxation at the end or an extra layer of warmer clothing.
There is no need to pay a course fee in advance. Each class is payable at the time.
Beginners are always very welcome.
New Private Classes from 8 April
If you would prefer one to one or much smaller group classes I will be able to offer these from home from 8 April. There is plenty of room for up to three people. For sessions up to one hour the cost is just £25, for up to 90 minutes £40 and for up to 2 hours £50.
One Day Workshops in Stranraer
Creating Space in Daily Life
Sunday 28 April from 10 am to 4 pm at the North West Castle, Stranraer
Using a variety of traditional yoga practices Johnny will introduce the pancha koshas 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 !
The day will incude gentle movement and posture work, yogic breathing practices, deep relaxations and traditional meditation techniques all suitable for complete beginners. 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.
Places limited to 20 only.
Release and Relax - a One Day Workshop
Sunday 19 May from 10 am to 4 pm at Burns House, Stranraer
The day will consist of gentle joint releasing movements, easy stretches and relaxation all suitable for complete beginners. The practices encourage the release of tension and induce a state of ease conducive to relaxation and healing. The physical posture work is suitable for those with conditions for which strenuous exercise is not advised.
This workshop is perfect for those who prefer to practice in a smaller group. Places are limited to 10 only. Lunch will be provided which is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
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Weekend Courses at Samye Ling
Johnny delivers courses at Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre in Eskdalemuir, Langholm, Dumfriesshire, DG13 0QL. Click on the coloured text for course descriptions and bookings.
"Johnny Glover has completed our two year Teacher Training Course at Mandala Yoga Ashram. He is trained in both the Yogic and Buddhist traditions and the courses he proposes to give in Samye Ling promise to be an excellent opportunity for those who participate and who want to go deeper into Yoga."
Swami Nishchalananda, Director, Mandala Yoga Ashram.
These courses fill up quickly so it is advisable to book well in advance. Having said that there are sometimes cancellations in which case the courses will be reopened on the Samye Ling website where you can book your place. The next courses are;
Creating Space 5 - 7 April 2019 FULLY BOOKED
(if spaces become available the course will be reopened on Samye Ling website)
Yoga for Meditation 5 - 7 July 2019
Beyond Asana 5 - 9 August 2019 (Five day mid week retreat)
Creating Space 9 - 11 August 2019
Yoga for Meditation 6 - 8 September 2019
Creating Space 25 - 27 October 2019
Yoga for Meditation 6 - 8 December 2019
For recommendations provided by previous course participants click here
CURRENT One Year Course COURSE CLOSED FULLY BOOKED
Beyond Asana One Year Yoga Training
North West Castle Hotel, Stranraer
September 2018 to August 2019
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. You may also wish to consider keeping a journal for the duration of the course.
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, Balancing asanas and Inverted asanas.
Pranaymama (breathing techniques)
Breath awareness, Abdominal breathing, Full yogic breath, Viloma, Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing), Ujjayi pranayama 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 (directed awareness) and Yoga nidra (yogic sleep)
Yoga philosophy
Paths of yoga; Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Gyana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga.
Course Dates (each day will start at 10.00 am and finish at 4.00 pm)
Sunday One 16 September 2018
Sunday Two 14 October 2018
Sunday Three 18 November 2018
Sunday Four 13 January 2019
Sunday Five 10 February 2019
Sunday Six 10 March 2019
Sunday Seven 14 April 2019
Sunday Eight 12 May 2019
Sunday Nine 9 June 2019
Sunday Ten 18 August 2019 - end of course