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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 20 April to 25 May - 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 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 from 18 April to 23 May - 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 19 April to 24 May - 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 20 April to 25 May - 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
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.
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 Day Workshops
These one day workshops aim to support participants to develop an achievable, meaningful and progressive personal practice.
This is a great opportunity to go deeper into your yoga and meditation practice with like minded people.
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.
Zoom ONLINE Workshops Dates (Saturdays from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm)
23 April 'Finding Our Way Home'
This one day workshop will include;
Introductory Talk on the theme Finding Our Way Home (to stillness, relaxation and clarity).
Breath awareness and Abdominal Breathing.
Pawanmuktasana Series One (Joint Releasing Series). Asana Practice.
Yoga Nidra (Conscious Sleep) with explanation and guidance on the use of Sankalpa (Resolve). Meditation Techniques; Kaya sthairyam, Antar Mouna Stage One and Antar Mouna Stage Two.
Introduction to Raja Yoga (the Royal Path) - the eight stages of yoga as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Summary Notes and guidance for home practice will be provided.
25 June 'Developing Skilful Means'
This one day workshop will include;
Introductory Talk on the theme Developing Skilful Means.
Breath Awareness / Abdominal Breathing and Sectional Breathing.
Pawanmuktasana Series One (Joint Releasing Series).
Dwi Pada Pitham and the 7 Movements of the Hip Joint.
Back Strengthening Sequence.
Yoga Nyasa (relaxation technique) and Yoga Nidra (Conscious Sleep).
Introduction to Nadi Shodhana Pranayama Stages One and Two.
Meditation Techniques; Kaya Sthairyam and Antar Mouna Stages One and Two
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali V1.33 Cultivation of Virtues and The Four Immeasurables
Summary Notes and guidance for home practice will be provided.
20 August 'Confidence in Practice'
This one day workshop will include;
Introductory Talk on the theme Confidence in Practice.
Breath Awareness / Abdominal Breathing / Sectional Breathing and Full Yogic breath
Pawanmuktasana Series One (Joint Releasing Series)
Dwi Pada Pitham and the 7 Movements of the Hip Joint.
Back and Abdominal Strengthening Sequence.
Yoga Nyasa (relaxation technique) and Yoga Nidra.
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama Stages Three, Four and Five (working with ratios)
Antar Mouna stages One, Two and Three (grist for the mill).
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Vs 2.5 - 2.9 The Kleshas
Summary Notes and suggested home practice will be provided.
23 April 2022 - Finding Our Way Home - Booking Open Now
25 June 2022 -Developing Skilful Means - Booking Open Now
20 August 2022 - Confidence in Practice - Booking Open Now
The dates below will be confirmed closer to the time.
17 September 2022
22 October 2022
19 November 2022
If you wish to view testimonials from others who have attended my weekend courses you can do so by clicking here.
Johnny also delivers courses at Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre in Eskdalemuir, Langholm, Dumfriesshire, DG13 0QL.
For information about continued reopening of Samye Ling https://www.samyeling.org/news/.
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 20 April to 25 May - 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 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 from 18 April to 23 May - 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 19 April to 24 May - 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 20 April to 25 May - 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
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.
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 Day Workshops
These one day workshops aim to support participants to develop an achievable, meaningful and progressive personal practice.
This is a great opportunity to go deeper into your yoga and meditation practice with like minded people.
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.
Zoom ONLINE Workshops Dates (Saturdays from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm)
23 April 'Finding Our Way Home'
This one day workshop will include;
Introductory Talk on the theme Finding Our Way Home (to stillness, relaxation and clarity).
Breath awareness and Abdominal Breathing.
Pawanmuktasana Series One (Joint Releasing Series). Asana Practice.
Yoga Nidra (Conscious Sleep) with explanation and guidance on the use of Sankalpa (Resolve). Meditation Techniques; Kaya sthairyam, Antar Mouna Stage One and Antar Mouna Stage Two.
Introduction to Raja Yoga (the Royal Path) - the eight stages of yoga as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Summary Notes and guidance for home practice will be provided.
25 June 'Developing Skilful Means'
This one day workshop will include;
Introductory Talk on the theme Developing Skilful Means.
Breath Awareness / Abdominal Breathing and Sectional Breathing.
Pawanmuktasana Series One (Joint Releasing Series).
Dwi Pada Pitham and the 7 Movements of the Hip Joint.
Back Strengthening Sequence.
Yoga Nyasa (relaxation technique) and Yoga Nidra (Conscious Sleep).
Introduction to Nadi Shodhana Pranayama Stages One and Two.
Meditation Techniques; Kaya Sthairyam and Antar Mouna Stages One and Two
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali V1.33 Cultivation of Virtues and The Four Immeasurables
Summary Notes and guidance for home practice will be provided.
20 August 'Confidence in Practice'
This one day workshop will include;
Introductory Talk on the theme Confidence in Practice.
Breath Awareness / Abdominal Breathing / Sectional Breathing and Full Yogic breath
Pawanmuktasana Series One (Joint Releasing Series)
Dwi Pada Pitham and the 7 Movements of the Hip Joint.
Back and Abdominal Strengthening Sequence.
Yoga Nyasa (relaxation technique) and Yoga Nidra.
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama Stages Three, Four and Five (working with ratios)
Antar Mouna stages One, Two and Three (grist for the mill).
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Vs 2.5 - 2.9 The Kleshas
Summary Notes and suggested home practice will be provided.
23 April 2022 - Finding Our Way Home - Booking Open Now
25 June 2022 -Developing Skilful Means - Booking Open Now
20 August 2022 - Confidence in Practice - Booking Open Now
The dates below will be confirmed closer to the time.
17 September 2022
22 October 2022
19 November 2022
If you wish to view testimonials from others who have attended my weekend courses you can do so by clicking here.
Johnny also delivers courses at Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre in Eskdalemuir, Langholm, Dumfriesshire, DG13 0QL.
For information about continued reopening of Samye Ling https://www.samyeling.org/news/.
For recommendations provided by previous course participants click here.
