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'Calm & Connect Yoga 4-Week Term' Starting Wednesday 8th January '25!
Welcome to Leona’s new ‘Calm and Connect Yoga’, a transformative 4-week term designed to deepen your connection with yourself and others through yoga and mindful practices. This course is perfect for anyone looking to cultivate inner peace, enhance mindfulness, and foster a sense of self and of sangha/community. Each week, we will explore various aspects of yoga, including asana (postures), meditation, breathwork, and intention setting, creating a holistic approach to wellness.
Step onto your mat for this transformative ‘Calm & Connect Yoga’ New 4-Week Term, starting on Wednesday 8th January ’25 from 10am – 11.15am at Dúlra Therapy Centre, Lurganboy, Dromone, Oldcastle, Co Meath, A82D2R8. Under the guidance of 200HR Yoga Instructor Leona, you will learn how to cultivate a deeper sense of balance and peace in your daily living.
Each weekly asana class is thoughtfully structured to ensure that you build a strong foundation in yoga, whether you’re new to the practice or seeking to refine your skills.You will discover the transformative power of breathwork and movement, gaining tools to manage stress, enhance flexibility, and strengthen both your body and mind.
Why Choose Leona's 'Calm & Connect Yoga' 4-Week Term?
In our fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and connection can often feel challenging. Leona’s ‘Calm & Connect Yoga’ course offers a sanctuary where you can pause, breathe, and rediscover your inner tranquility. Over four transformative weeks, you will be guided through a mindful journey that combines yoga, meditation, and breathwork, allowing you to cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself. This course is designed to nourish not only your body but also your mind and spirit, fostering a holistic approach to wellness. Whether you’re new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice, join Leona in this supportive space to explore the power of mindfulness and connection.
Some of the many benefits of Leona’s ‘Calm & Connect Yoga‘ are as follows:
- Stress Reduction: Experience a significant decrease in stress levels through relaxation techniques and mindful movement.
- Improved Focus: Enhance your mental clarity and concentration with mindfulness practices and meditation.
- Physical Flexibility: Increase your strength and flexibility with gentle asanas tailored for all levels.
- Emotional Well-Being: Foster emotional resilience and self-acceptance through reflective practices and community connection.
- Deeper Connections: Build meaningful relationships with fellow participants in a supportive environment.
What is planned for this 4-Week Term?
Week 1: Introduction to Yoga, Mindfulness and Breathwork
- Focus on the fundamentals of yoga, mindful breathing and how it can enhance your yoga practice.
- Explore gentle asanas to connect breath with movement.
Week 2: Cultivating Presence Through Movement
- Dive deeper into asana practice with an emphasis on mindful movement.
- Introduce dynamic sequences that promote flow and connection.
Week 3: Emotional Awareness and Acceptance
- Focus on identifying and releasing emotional tension through targeted poses and meditative practices.
- Incorporate heart-opening postures to foster self-love and acceptance.
Week 4: Deepening Connection with the Inner Self
- Focus on nurturing a deeper relationship with yourself through reflective practices and self-inquiry.
- Explore poses that encourage introspection and self-acceptance, allowing you to tap into your inner wisdom.
- Engage in guided meditations designed to foster a sense of inner peace and clarity, helping you align with your true self.
What You Will Need
All that you need to bring with you to each weekly session is:
- A yoga mat
- Comfortable clothing for Yoga / Asana sessions
- A blanket and cushion (if desired for Savasana/Relaxation/Meditation)
- Drinking Water
*There are top up drinking water, toilet and free parking facilities at Dúlra Therapy Centre A82 D2R8.*
When, Where, Cost?
Location: Dúlra Therapy Centre, Lurganboy, Dromone, Oldcastle, Co Meath, A82 D2R8
Yoga Instructor: Leona McDonnell (www.leonamcdonnell.com)
Date & Time: Wednesday mornings from 10am-11.15pm, starting 8th January ’25!
Energy Exchange: €40 Sale Price! Sale ends 31-12-25! Normally €50! Once reserved and paid for, bookings are non-refundable.
**Note: ‘Calm & Connect Yoga’ is open to individuals of all genders and backgrounds. This is a Mixed Level Flow and all are welcome to join Leona on this journey of mind, body and soul healing and transformation. Promotional Photography will be taken at weekly asana classes – each confirmed booking acts as consent to promotional photography each week and for future promotional material **.
Meet Leona - Your 200HR Yoga Instructor
Leona McDonnell will welcome you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and well-being. Leona is a dedicated therapist and holistic wellness practitioner. With a profound love for nature and a passion for guiding individuals toward holistic healing, Leona combines her expertise in mindfulness, meditation, clinical hypnotherapy, clinical psychotherapy, life coaching, yoga and Tera Mai Reiki II with the healing inspiration of the natural world.
Leona is a compassionate and skilled therapist with a private clinical practice, committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience. With a background in clinical psychotherapy, certification as an IMMA Internationally Accredited Mindfulness Rooted Ecotherapy Practitioner, a 200hr Himalaya Yoga Valley Teacher (trained from the source of Yoga in India) and a Tera Mai Reiki II Practitioner, Leona brings a unique blend of Western psychology, Eastern holistic practices, and nature-based healing to her sessions.
Leona believes in a holistic approach to well-being, acknowledging the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, and nature. Her therapeutic sessions are grounded in empathy, respect, and a commitment to empowering individuals to unlock their full potential.
Leona has dedicated the last 20years of her life to continually learn new skills, train, develop, up-skill and expand her qualifications and experience so that she can be the best version of herself and so that she can reach and help others to heal themselves in their own life journey’s