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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 1 November to 13 December (6 weeks - no class 22 November)
Wednesdays 5.00 pm to 6.15 pm PRE BOOK ONLY
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
Posture work and short relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Wednesdays 6.30 pm 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 30 October to 11 December (6 weeks no class 20 November)
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 31 October to 12 December (6 weeks no class 21 November)
Tuesdays 11.30 am - 12.30 pm
PRIVATE CLASS (Mixed Ability) This time slot is FULLY BOOKED
For enquiries for private online classes via zoom please click here.
Tuesdays 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm
RELEASE AND RELAX (Mixed Ability)
These classes are organised by Stranraer Cancer Drop In Centre and are open to anyone affected by cancer in any way and are free of charge. To join please get in touch with Aileen on 01776 707778, or email aileen.mcclymont@nhs.scot.
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 1 November to 13 December (6 weeks - no class 22 November)
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. You can either use the form or simply email me the information required.
BWY Guidance for students
If you have any queries please click here to get in touch
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.
'Becoming the Seer' ONLINE Workshops via zoom
Sunday 11 June and Sunday 16 July 10.00 am to 3.30 pm completed - further dates to be confirmed.
You are welcome to attend all or any of these workshops. Further dates to be confirmed. Suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners and teachers.
Just by living a normal life and doing a little bit of meditation every day we will see our situation very clearly and gain perspective. It is not what happens to us, but how we relate to what happens to us that really matters. Using traditional yoga techniques we will come to realise how easy meditation really is and how the inevitable ups and downs of life itself can become our meditation.
These workshops will consist of traditional preparations;
Breath awareness, abdominal breathing, alternate nostril breathing and viloma as well as movements to release the joints and spine.
Relaxations;
Yoga nidra - a withdrawal of the senses leading to deep relaxation and conscious sleep.
Yoga Nyasa - directed awareness synchronised with the breath.
and Meditation Techniques;
Antar mouna – the practice of inner silence.
Ajapa japa - the repetition of mantra, synchronised with the breath.
Chidekasha Dharana - awareness of the mind space
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.
Kagyu Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and Centre for World Peace and Health
Johnny also delivers courses at Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre in Eskdalemuir, Langholm, Dumfriesshire, DG13 0QL.
Samye Ling manage the bookings. For waiting list email bookings@samyeling.org.
8-10 December 2023 Creating Space (fully booked)
5 -7 January 2024 Yoga for Meditation (fully booked)
There are 6 weekend courses planned for Samye Ling in 2024 - one of them a longer weekend. Further dates will appear here when Samye Ling open the bookings.
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 1 November to 13 December (6 weeks - no class 22 November)
Wednesdays 5.00 pm to 6.15 pm PRE BOOK ONLY
FULL BODY WORKOUT (Mixed Ability)
Posture work and short relaxation suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners.
Wednesdays 6.30 pm 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 30 October to 11 December (6 weeks no class 20 November)
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 31 October to 12 December (6 weeks no class 21 November)
Tuesdays 11.30 am - 12.30 pm
PRIVATE CLASS (Mixed Ability) This time slot is FULLY BOOKED
For enquiries for private online classes via zoom please click here.
Tuesdays 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm
RELEASE AND RELAX (Mixed Ability)
These classes are organised by Stranraer Cancer Drop In Centre and are open to anyone affected by cancer in any way and are free of charge. To join please get in touch with Aileen on 01776 707778, or email aileen.mcclymont@nhs.scot.
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 1 November to 13 December (6 weeks - no class 22 November)
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. You can either use the form or simply email me the information required.
BWY Guidance for students
If you have any queries please click here to get in touch
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.
'Becoming the Seer' ONLINE Workshops via zoom
Sunday 11 June and Sunday 16 July 10.00 am to 3.30 pm completed - further dates to be confirmed.
You are welcome to attend all or any of these workshops. Further dates to be confirmed. Suitable for beginners as well as more experienced practitioners and teachers.
Just by living a normal life and doing a little bit of meditation every day we will see our situation very clearly and gain perspective. It is not what happens to us, but how we relate to what happens to us that really matters. Using traditional yoga techniques we will come to realise how easy meditation really is and how the inevitable ups and downs of life itself can become our meditation.
These workshops will consist of traditional preparations;
Breath awareness, abdominal breathing, alternate nostril breathing and viloma as well as movements to release the joints and spine.
Relaxations;
Yoga nidra - a withdrawal of the senses leading to deep relaxation and conscious sleep.
Yoga Nyasa - directed awareness synchronised with the breath.
and Meditation Techniques;
Antar mouna – the practice of inner silence.
Ajapa japa - the repetition of mantra, synchronised with the breath.
Chidekasha Dharana - awareness of the mind space
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.
Kagyu Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and Centre for World Peace and Health
Johnny also delivers courses at Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre in Eskdalemuir, Langholm, Dumfriesshire, DG13 0QL.
Samye Ling manage the bookings. For waiting list email bookings@samyeling.org.
8-10 December 2023 Creating Space (fully booked)
5 -7 January 2024 Yoga for Meditation (fully booked)
There are 6 weekend courses planned for Samye Ling in 2024 - one of them a longer weekend. Further dates will appear here when Samye Ling open the bookings.
For recommendations provided by previous course participants click here.
