Yoga
Yoga brings about inner and outer strength by uniting the body with the mind through the practice of physical postures, meditation, breath work and chanting.
Book your class
A €20 deposit is required to secure your place in a class. You can also choose to pay in full.
Cara McGrath Pilates
yoga Class
Six Week Blocks
Classes are operated on a six week block basis. For start dates please see the Class Schedule page.
Location
Duncannon Community Centre (beside the church), Duncannon, New Ross, Co. Wexford
About Yoga
Yoga is an ancient practice — ascetics in Northern India used yogic techniques from 500 BCE (some argue earlier) to liberate themselves from what they feared was an endless cycle of rebirth.
Yoga practices and aims have changed a lot since then and nowadays students come to class for a myriad of reasons — maybe you want to improve your flexibility and cardiovascular health.
Monday 10am Beginner/Improver Level Pilates
6pm Monday Intermediate Level Pilates
7:30pm Monday Yin Yoga (suitable for beginners)
Tuesday 7:15am Meditation
Tuesday 7:30pm Beginner/ Improver Level Pilates
Wednesday 10am Intermediate Level Pilates HIIT Style class
Wednesday 7pm Yoga (Beginner/Improver Level)
Thursday 6:15pm Beginner / Improver Level Pilates
Thursday 7:15pm Intermediate Level Pilates HIIT Style class
Thursday Night 10pm Meditation
Friday 9:30am Mixed Level Pilates (beginners too!)
Sunday Night 10pm Meditation
Benefits of Yoga
- Strengthens and tones the core muscles
- Increases muscles definition throughout the body
- Improves flexibility
- Strengthens the joints and contributes to better bone health
- Supports the function of the circulatory and respiratory systems
- Increases capacity and strength of the lungs
- Massages and encourages fresh oxygenated blood to the internal organs
- Balances the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems
- Aids better quality and more restful sleep
- Supports digestive health
- Helps maintain and improve mental and emotional health
- Reduces the level of the stress hormone cortisol, helping to alleviate the symptoms of stress and anxiety
- Helps to build resilience to the effects of stress and anxiety
- Improves cognitive function, boosts memory and sharpens concentration
- Increases overall body awareness
- Increases the neurotransmitter dopamine, which lifts the mood and helps you feel happier
- Improves your relationship with yourself, which in turn helps with improving your relationships with other people
Where do I begin?
It is essential that you book into your first course of Pilates in advance in order to:
- Give yourself a chance to discuss your general medical background with your instructor in private so that you can get the most benefit from the class
- Avoid disappointment in the event that the class is full when you arrive
- Ensure that you are attending the correct class for your level
- Ensure that you are aware of any changes to the timetable
If you have any more questions, please drop me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
