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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 !
BEYOND ASANA COURSE 4 WEEKENDS SEPTEMBER 2020 TO MARCH 2021 SEE below YOGA CLASSES.
CORONA VIRUS (Covid-19) NOTICE - PLEASE READ
All Classes Are Now Cancelled Until Further Notice.
Thank you for your messages of support. I hope to return to classes as normal in due course.
I sincerely hope you and your loved ones, friends and family are all able to stay healthy and well throughout this difficult time and I look forward to seeing you on the other side of all this.
With thanks for your past participation and with hope for our future.
YOGA CLASSES (all classes cancelled until further notice)
Stranraer Library
Wednesdays 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome. Cancelled.
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Intermediate)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation for more experienced practitioners.
Saturdays 10.30 am to 12.00 pm - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome. Cancelled.
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Click here to make enquiries or book your place
Burns House, Stranraer
Mondays 9.30 am - 11.00 am - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome. Cancelled.
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Intermediate)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation for more experienced practitioners.
Mondays 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome. Cancelled.
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Tuesdays 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome. Cancelled.
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Wednesdays 9.30 am - 11.00 am - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome. Cancelled.
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Thursdays 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm - £6.00 per class - drop in welcome. Cancelled.
BEGINNERS RELEASE AND RELAX (Mixed Ability)
A shorter more gentle class of basic breathing, joint releasing and relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Click here to make enquiries or book your place
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 if you have one and cushion or block if you use them. Cushions, blocks and mats are provided at Stranraer Library, some mats and cushions are provided at Burns House, Stranraer. Bring a blanket if you can for the relaxation at the end or an extra layer of warmer clothing.
Beginners are always very welcome.
YOGA COURSES (scroll down for different venues)
"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.
Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery - Samye Ling will close on 20th March 2020 and all courses and retreats are cancelled until further notice. They hope that this will be a short-term measure and to be able to open again in the near future. Meantime their prayers are with us all, especially those affected by the virus.
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.
ALL COURSES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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 3-5 April 2020 FULLY BOOKED
(if there are cancellations booking will reopen on Samye Ling Website)
Yoga for Meditation 3-5 July 2020 FULLY BOOKED
(if there are cancellations booking will reopen on Samye Ling Website)
Beyond Asana 6-10 July 2020 (Five day mid week retreat)
Yoga for Meditation 13 -15 November 2020
Creating Space 4-6 December 2020
For recommendations provided by previous course participants click here
North West Castle, Stranraer
NEW- BEYOND ASANA- 4 Weekends September 2020 - March 2021
I am offering 4 Beyond Asana weekends of yoga, relaxation and meditation from September this year at the North West Castle in Stranraer. Some of the weekends are starting to fill up already (see below). If you wish to join us please let me know now so I can keep you a place. If you have let me know already your place is already booked. Deposits ARE NOT NECESSARY.
You are welcome to attend ANY or ALL of the weekends over the 6 months from September 2020 to March 2021. For those who wish to stay at the Hotel there are discounted rates on offer. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK ACCOMODATION NOW IN CASE THESE COURSES HAVE TO BE CANCELLED.
This course will support participants to develop an achievable, meaningful and and progressive practice. We will start with the basics. Each weekend 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 course offers the opportunity to experience the benefits of yoga and meditation with a group of like minded people. Participants will be encouraged to practice regularly at home.
I have outlined course content, dates and costs below. If you are interested please let me know which weekends you would like to attend so I can book your place. No deposit required.
Content
Asana (physical movements and postures) , Pranaymama (breathing techniques), Meditation techniques, Relaxation practices, Yoga philosophy
Dates
5 -6 September 2020 13 places booked of 18
14 -15 November 2020 11 places booked of 18
16 -17 January 2021 9 places booked of 18
27 -28 March 2021 6 places booked of 18
Each day will start 10.00 am, Saturday will finish at 4.00 pm and Sunday will finish at 3.00 pm.
Venue - The Castle Suite, North West Castle, Stranraer
Lunch time will be from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm each day. You are welcome to eat at the Hotel. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. The Hotel is close to local shops and cafes. Please note it is not possible to bring your own food into the Hotel.
Course Costs
The cost is £80 for one weekend, £150 for 2 weekends, £210 for 3 weekends or £260 for all 4 weekends payable at the time. So £80 will be due when you come to the first weekend, £70 the second weekend, £60 for the third weekend and £50 for the fourth weekend.
Please note these are course costs only which do not include food or accommodation.
What to do next
If you would like to take part in any of the weekends please let me know which ones. I will then add you to the course register and mailing list for those interested and your place will be booked.
For your information I have included a few testimonials from previous Beyond Asana courses below. For testimonials of my weekend courses please go to testimonials.
Beyond Asana Testimonials
'Having done Johnny's Beyond Asana course in 2008, I have to say it was a real treat and an honour to be able to do it again a decade later. I'm so glad I travelled every month through the year to these special days. I felt it was a gift to myself of one complete day of peace, of relaxing, of 'nothing needs done' - just time to be. It was brilliant. Thank you Johnny.'
Julie Cartner, Cycling guide
'Beyond Asana offered me an incremental, stage by stage approach, to deepening my awareness, yoga and meditation practices. Each new session built nicely on previous sessions; and the suggested practices, between sessions, was fundamental in deepening what I learned ‘in class’. Johnny’s capacity to teach is exceptional; and he only teaches what he knows and practices. So I always have a sense of his teachings coming from a place of genuine, embodied, personal experience. I find the quality of Johnny’s presence inspiring, calming, and deeply soothing. In doing Beyond Asana I’ve truly loved being part of an on-going community of practice; and I’m very much looking forward to the course running again. And again. Beyond Asana continues to have a profound impact on my way of being in the world. In the grand scheme of life and its messiness, this is what matters most to me.'
Kay Young, Leadership Coach, Supervisor & Consultant
Faculty, Academy of Executive Coaching, Scotland
Gestalt therapist
'Attending a year long Beyond Asana Course, led by highly inspirational Johnny Glover, was the best step I made on my Yoga path in the last few years! The course content was developed and delivered with great consideration, which allowed me to make gradual and in-depth progress with practices - discovering each new level and it’s effects on my general well-being. The course helped me develop a deeper understanding and practical experience of breathing and meditative practices, and gave me confidence to include these practices into my personal daily practice, as well as share some of the practices in my yoga classes. It was great to share the experience with a group of like minded people in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in developing a solid foundation for their meditation practice. :))
Anna Mavromatidi Whyte, Piano Tutor, Performer,
RCS, Glasgow
Department of Keyboard and Collaborative Piano
Clifton Hall School, Edinburgh
Yoga and Mindfulness Practitioner and Tutor
" 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 !
BEYOND ASANA COURSE 4 WEEKENDS SEPTEMBER 2020 TO MARCH 2021 SEE below YOGA CLASSES.
CORONA VIRUS (Covid-19) NOTICE - PLEASE READ
All Classes Are Now Cancelled Until Further Notice.
Thank you for your messages of support. I hope to return to classes as normal in due course.
I sincerely hope you and your loved ones, friends and family are all able to stay healthy and well throughout this difficult time and I look forward to seeing you on the other side of all this.
With thanks for your past participation and with hope for our future.
YOGA CLASSES (all classes cancelled until further notice)
Stranraer Library
Wednesdays 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome. Cancelled.
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Intermediate)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation for more experienced practitioners.
Saturdays 10.30 am to 12.00 pm - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome. Cancelled.
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Click here to make enquiries or book your place
Burns House, Stranraer
Mondays 9.30 am - 11.00 am - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome. Cancelled.
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Intermediate)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation for more experienced practitioners.
Mondays 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome. Cancelled.
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Tuesdays 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome. Cancelled.
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Wednesdays 9.30 am - 11.00 am - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome. Cancelled.
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Thursdays 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm - £6.00 per class - drop in welcome. Cancelled.
BEGINNERS RELEASE AND RELAX (Mixed Ability)
A shorter more gentle class of basic breathing, joint releasing and relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Click here to make enquiries or book your place
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 if you have one and cushion or block if you use them. Cushions, blocks and mats are provided at Stranraer Library, some mats and cushions are provided at Burns House, Stranraer. Bring a blanket if you can for the relaxation at the end or an extra layer of warmer clothing.
Beginners are always very welcome.
YOGA COURSES (scroll down for different venues)
"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.
Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery - Samye Ling will close on 20th March 2020 and all courses and retreats are cancelled until further notice. They hope that this will be a short-term measure and to be able to open again in the near future. Meantime their prayers are with us all, especially those affected by the virus.
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.
ALL COURSES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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 3-5 April 2020 FULLY BOOKED
(if there are cancellations booking will reopen on Samye Ling Website)
Yoga for Meditation 3-5 July 2020 FULLY BOOKED
(if there are cancellations booking will reopen on Samye Ling Website)
Beyond Asana 6-10 July 2020 (Five day mid week retreat)
Yoga for Meditation 13 -15 November 2020
Creating Space 4-6 December 2020
For recommendations provided by previous course participants click here
North West Castle, Stranraer
NEW- BEYOND ASANA- 4 Weekends September 2020 - March 2021
I am offering 4 Beyond Asana weekends of yoga, relaxation and meditation from September this year at the North West Castle in Stranraer. Some of the weekends are starting to fill up already (see below). If you wish to join us please let me know now so I can keep you a place. If you have let me know already your place is already booked. Deposits ARE NOT NECESSARY.
You are welcome to attend ANY or ALL of the weekends over the 6 months from September 2020 to March 2021. For those who wish to stay at the Hotel there are discounted rates on offer. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK ACCOMODATION NOW IN CASE THESE COURSES HAVE TO BE CANCELLED.
This course will support participants to develop an achievable, meaningful and and progressive practice. We will start with the basics. Each weekend 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 course offers the opportunity to experience the benefits of yoga and meditation with a group of like minded people. Participants will be encouraged to practice regularly at home.
I have outlined course content, dates and costs below. If you are interested please let me know which weekends you would like to attend so I can book your place. No deposit required.
Content
Asana (physical movements and postures) , Pranaymama (breathing techniques), Meditation techniques, Relaxation practices, Yoga philosophy
Dates
5 -6 September 2020 13 places booked of 18
14 -15 November 2020 11 places booked of 18
16 -17 January 2021 9 places booked of 18
27 -28 March 2021 6 places booked of 18
Each day will start 10.00 am, Saturday will finish at 4.00 pm and Sunday will finish at 3.00 pm.
Venue - The Castle Suite, North West Castle, Stranraer
Lunch time will be from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm each day. You are welcome to eat at the Hotel. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. The Hotel is close to local shops and cafes. Please note it is not possible to bring your own food into the Hotel.
Course Costs
The cost is £80 for one weekend, £150 for 2 weekends, £210 for 3 weekends or £260 for all 4 weekends payable at the time. So £80 will be due when you come to the first weekend, £70 the second weekend, £60 for the third weekend and £50 for the fourth weekend.
Please note these are course costs only which do not include food or accommodation.
What to do next
If you would like to take part in any of the weekends please let me know which ones. I will then add you to the course register and mailing list for those interested and your place will be booked.
For your information I have included a few testimonials from previous Beyond Asana courses below. For testimonials of my weekend courses please go to testimonials.
Beyond Asana Testimonials
'Having done Johnny's Beyond Asana course in 2008, I have to say it was a real treat and an honour to be able to do it again a decade later. I'm so glad I travelled every month through the year to these special days. I felt it was a gift to myself of one complete day of peace, of relaxing, of 'nothing needs done' - just time to be. It was brilliant. Thank you Johnny.'
Julie Cartner, Cycling guide
'Beyond Asana offered me an incremental, stage by stage approach, to deepening my awareness, yoga and meditation practices. Each new session built nicely on previous sessions; and the suggested practices, between sessions, was fundamental in deepening what I learned ‘in class’. Johnny’s capacity to teach is exceptional; and he only teaches what he knows and practices. So I always have a sense of his teachings coming from a place of genuine, embodied, personal experience. I find the quality of Johnny’s presence inspiring, calming, and deeply soothing. In doing Beyond Asana I’ve truly loved being part of an on-going community of practice; and I’m very much looking forward to the course running again. And again. Beyond Asana continues to have a profound impact on my way of being in the world. In the grand scheme of life and its messiness, this is what matters most to me.'
Kay Young, Leadership Coach, Supervisor & Consultant
Faculty, Academy of Executive Coaching, Scotland
Gestalt therapist
'Attending a year long Beyond Asana Course, led by highly inspirational Johnny Glover, was the best step I made on my Yoga path in the last few years! The course content was developed and delivered with great consideration, which allowed me to make gradual and in-depth progress with practices - discovering each new level and it’s effects on my general well-being. The course helped me develop a deeper understanding and practical experience of breathing and meditative practices, and gave me confidence to include these practices into my personal daily practice, as well as share some of the practices in my yoga classes. It was great to share the experience with a group of like minded people in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in developing a solid foundation for their meditation practice. :))
Anna Mavromatidi Whyte, Piano Tutor, Performer,
RCS, Glasgow
Department of Keyboard and Collaborative Piano
Clifton Hall School, Edinburgh
Yoga and Mindfulness Practitioner and Tutor