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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 !
YOGA CLASSES (scroll down for different venues)
Stranraer Library
Wednesdays 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome.
DROP IN CLASSES (Mixed Ability) from 8 January
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation.
Saturdays 10.30 am to 12.00 pm - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome.
DROP IN CLASSES (Mixed Ability)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation.
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.
DROP IN CLASSES (Mixed Ability)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation.
Mondays 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm - £30 per 5 week block payable in advance.
BEGINNERS RELEASE AND RELAX (Mixed Ability) from 10 FEBRUARY Pre Book Only
A shorter more gentle class of basic breathing, joint releasing and relaxation.
Mondays 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm - £40 per 5 week block payable in advance.
BEGINNERS FULL BODY WORKOUT(Mixed Ability) from 10 FEBRUARY Pre Book Only
An introduction to YOGA; basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation.
Tuesdays 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm - £40 per 5 week block payable in advance.
BEGINNERS FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability) from 11 FEBRUARY Pre Book Only
An introduction to YOGA; basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation.
Thursdays 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm - £30 per 5 week block payable in advance.
BEGINNERS RELEASE AND RELAX (Mixed Ability) from 13 FEBRUARY Pre Book Only
A shorter more gentle class of basic breathing, joint releasing and relaxation.
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.
Private Classes
Click here to make enquiries
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 3-5 April 2020 FULLY BOOKED
(if there are cancellations booking will reopen on Samye Ling Website)
Yoga for Meditation 3-5 July 2020
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
Yoga for Meditation 6 Month Training Course THIS COURSE IS NOW CLOSED FOR BOOKING
North West Castle Hotel, Stranraer
September 2019 to March 2020
Gentle yoga, relaxation and authentic meditation techniques - one day a month to release, relax and rest while developing a manageable, achievable and regular practice.
This course aims to support participants to develop an achievable, meaningful and progressive meditation practice. For many people it can be challenging trying to develop a meditation practice, both physically and mentally. Yoga offers a variety of tried and tested preparations and practices to those who seek the benefits of meditation. Complete beginners are most welcome.
We will start with the basics. Each day will include asana, pranayama, relaxation, and meditation.
Course content
Preparations to include;
Asana (physical movements and postures)
Pawanmuktasana series 1 (Anti-arthritic series), Relaxation asanas, Meditation asanas,
Isolating movements of hip joint, neck and shoulder. Back and Abdominal strengthening series.
Pranayamaa (breathing techniques)
Breath awareness, Abdominal breathing, Full yogic breath, Viloma, Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing), Ujjayi pranayama and Kapalbhati pranayama.
Relaxation Techniques
Yoga Nyasa (directed awareness) and Yoga Nidra (a withdrawal of the senses leading to deep relaxation and conscious sleep).
Practices to include;
Meditation Techniques
Kayasthairyam (Body Stillness), Antar Mouna (Inner Silence), Ajapa Japa (Repetition of Mantra) and Chidakasha Dharana (Awareness of the Mind Space).
This course is open to everyone. The posture work is slow and gentle and therefore suitable for complete beginners and those with conditions for which strenuous exercise is not advised.
Enrolment
THIS COURSE IS NOW CLOSED
Course Dates (each day will start at 10.00 am and finish at 4.00 pm)
Sunday One 15 September 2019
Sunday Two 13 October 2019
Sunday Three 24 November 2019
Sunday Four 5 January 2020
Sunday Five 9 February 2020
Sunday Six 15 March 2020 - End of course
North West Castle, Stranraer
NEW Beyond Asana 6 Weekend Course September 2020 - March 2021
"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.
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.
There are 16 places only.
I have outlined course content, dates and costs below. If you are interested please let me know now so I have an idea of the level of interest and I will let you know how to apply. It is likely places will be offered in March and booking should be completed by end of June.
Content
Asana (physical movements and postures) , Pranaymama (breathing techniques), Meditation techniques, Relaxation practices, Yoga philosophy
Dates (each day will start at 10.00 am and finish at 4.00 pm)
5 -6 September 2020
10 -11 October 2020
14 -15 November 2020
16 -17 January 2021
20 -21 February 2021
27 -28 March 2021
Venue - The Castle Suite, North West Castle, Stranraer
Costs
The cost is £500. A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking in June. The balance is due by 5 September. Please note any monies paid are non refundable. As such please be sure you are willing to commit to the course before enrolling.
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 !
YOGA CLASSES (scroll down for different venues)
Stranraer Library
Wednesdays 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome.
DROP IN CLASSES (Mixed Ability) from 8 January
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation.
Saturdays 10.30 am to 12.00 pm - £8.00 per class - drop in welcome.
DROP IN CLASSES (Mixed Ability)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation.
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.
DROP IN CLASSES (Mixed Ability)
A fully balanced class of basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation.
Mondays 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm - £30 per 5 week block payable in advance.
BEGINNERS RELEASE AND RELAX (Mixed Ability) from 10 FEBRUARY Pre Book Only
A shorter more gentle class of basic breathing, joint releasing and relaxation.
Mondays 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm - £40 per 5 week block payable in advance.
BEGINNERS FULL BODY WORKOUT(Mixed Ability) from 10 FEBRUARY Pre Book Only
An introduction to YOGA; basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation.
Tuesdays 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm - £40 per 5 week block payable in advance.
BEGINNERS FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability) from 11 FEBRUARY Pre Book Only
An introduction to YOGA; basic breathing practices, joint releasing, posture work and relaxation.
Thursdays 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm - £30 per 5 week block payable in advance.
BEGINNERS RELEASE AND RELAX (Mixed Ability) from 13 FEBRUARY Pre Book Only
A shorter more gentle class of basic breathing, joint releasing and relaxation.
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.
Private Classes
Click here to make enquiries
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 3-5 April 2020 FULLY BOOKED
(if there are cancellations booking will reopen on Samye Ling Website)
Yoga for Meditation 3-5 July 2020
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
Yoga for Meditation 6 Month Training Course THIS COURSE IS NOW CLOSED FOR BOOKING
North West Castle Hotel, Stranraer
September 2019 to March 2020
Gentle yoga, relaxation and authentic meditation techniques - one day a month to release, relax and rest while developing a manageable, achievable and regular practice.
This course aims to support participants to develop an achievable, meaningful and progressive meditation practice. For many people it can be challenging trying to develop a meditation practice, both physically and mentally. Yoga offers a variety of tried and tested preparations and practices to those who seek the benefits of meditation. Complete beginners are most welcome.
We will start with the basics. Each day will include asana, pranayama, relaxation, and meditation.
Course content
Preparations to include;
Asana (physical movements and postures)
Pawanmuktasana series 1 (Anti-arthritic series), Relaxation asanas, Meditation asanas,
Isolating movements of hip joint, neck and shoulder. Back and Abdominal strengthening series.
Pranayamaa (breathing techniques)
Breath awareness, Abdominal breathing, Full yogic breath, Viloma, Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing), Ujjayi pranayama and Kapalbhati pranayama.
Relaxation Techniques
Yoga Nyasa (directed awareness) and Yoga Nidra (a withdrawal of the senses leading to deep relaxation and conscious sleep).
Practices to include;
Meditation Techniques
Kayasthairyam (Body Stillness), Antar Mouna (Inner Silence), Ajapa Japa (Repetition of Mantra) and Chidakasha Dharana (Awareness of the Mind Space).
This course is open to everyone. The posture work is slow and gentle and therefore suitable for complete beginners and those with conditions for which strenuous exercise is not advised.
Enrolment
THIS COURSE IS NOW CLOSED
Course Dates (each day will start at 10.00 am and finish at 4.00 pm)
Sunday One 15 September 2019
Sunday Two 13 October 2019
Sunday Three 24 November 2019
Sunday Four 5 January 2020
Sunday Five 9 February 2020
Sunday Six 15 March 2020 - End of course
North West Castle, Stranraer
NEW Beyond Asana 6 Weekend Course September 2020 - March 2021
"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.
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.
There are 16 places only.
I have outlined course content, dates and costs below. If you are interested please let me know now so I have an idea of the level of interest and I will let you know how to apply. It is likely places will be offered in March and booking should be completed by end of June.
Content
Asana (physical movements and postures) , Pranaymama (breathing techniques), Meditation techniques, Relaxation practices, Yoga philosophy
Dates (each day will start at 10.00 am and finish at 4.00 pm)
5 -6 September 2020
10 -11 October 2020
14 -15 November 2020
16 -17 January 2021
20 -21 February 2021
27 -28 March 2021
Venue - The Castle Suite, North West Castle, Stranraer
Costs
The cost is £500. A deposit of £250 is payable at the time of booking in June. The balance is due by 5 September. Please note any monies paid are non refundable. As such please be sure you are willing to commit to the course before enrolling.
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