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Laughter is the best medicine and this laughter yoga workshop is designed to show you how to receive some of the amazing health benefits laughter has on the mind and body. Laughter is scientifically proven to reduce stress, anxiety, depression and increase physical and mental energy levels. Laughter boosts your immune system keeping you stronger and healthier overall. When we laugh together we feel more open and accepting of ourselves and others, what a fun way to build new friendships. This workshop will include gentle warm-up techniques which include stretching, and body movement. These help to break down inhibitions and develop childlike playfulness. Breathing exercises are used to prepare the lungs for laughter, followed by a series of “laughter exercises” that combine the method of acting and visualisation techniques with playfulness. These exercises, combined with the social dynamics of group, lead to prolonged and hearty unconditional laughter. Laughter exercises are interspersed with breathing exercises. Our laughter workshop will include a guided deep relaxing meditation at the end so everyone will leave feeling peaceful and uplifted. ***Teacher Bio*** Deborah had been practicing Ashtanga yoga since 2012 and decided to explore other styles of yoga. She was drawn to laughter yoga as she loves to uplift and inspire people and what better way to uplift than to make people laugh. She credits laughter yoga as helping her to over-come self-judgements and self-consciousness as well as reducing stress and anxiety. Teaching laughter yoga really allows her spirit to shine through and she loves to be able to bring this out in her students. Deborah really promotes a fun and open energy in her classes. She received her qualification from the Laughter yoga international university in 2014. ***Class Cost: €15*** *Class fee is non refundable but is transferable.

***Must read for Yoga Teachers*** 📚 1 in 88 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Read our latest article on how Yoga can be made accessible to children with Autism by @yogawanders https://yogagoaindia.com/yoga-for-children-with-autism/ Another great article from our intern program at our Teacher Training centre Himalaya Yoga Valley Goa India.

Here is the schedule for Thursday in Cork City and Ballincollig! Make sure to book in advance on www.yogacorkireland.com or the MindBody App. Cork City - Penrose Wharf: 10.00-11.15 Bridge to Peak with Sonya (Intermediate) 11.30 -12.45 New Beginnings Level 1 with Sonya (Beginners) 17.30-18.45 Bridge to Peak with Emer (Intermediate) 18:30-19:45 Peak to Power with Hazel (Advanced) 19.00-20.15 New Beginnings Level 2 with Emer (Improvers) 20.00-21.15 New Beginnings Level 1 with Victoria (Beginners) Ballincollig - Westpoint Retail Park 10.00-11.00 New Beginnings 2 with Emer (Improvers) 17:00-18:00 Bridge to Peak Flow with Anca(Intermediate) 18.30-19.30 New Beginnings 2 with Anca (Improvers) 20.15-21.30 New Beginnings Level 1 with Anca(Beginners)

Want to hear the story of how Russell Brand joined us for a yoga class yesterday? Our Business Manager Marion Courtney spoke to PJ Coogan live on air this morning on Cork's 96FM to tell him how it all unfolded! You can listen in at this link https://soundcloud.com/opinionline96/2018-03-14-opinion-line-itunes approx 9 minutes into the show:) Thanks Deshocks for inviting us on!

Lovely Wednesday lunchtime read.. https://yogainternational.com/article/view/using-yoga-to-awaken-courage-trust-and-compassion

Another great article from our intern program at our Teacher Training centre Himalaya Yoga Valley Goa India. This article explores the relationship between yoga and PTSD recovery. https://yogagoaindia.com/yoga_for_ptsd/

Here are Wednesday's classes for Cork City and Ballincollig. Book your space in any class through our website www.yogacorkireland.com or on the MindBody app. Don't forget every Wednesday our New Beginnings Level 2 class is themed. City Centre - Penrose Wharf: 10.00-11.15 New Beginnings Level 2 with Emer (Improvers) 16.00-16.45 Junior Kids Yoga (4-7yrs) with Treasa 17:00-17:55 Senior Kids Yoga (8-12yrs)with Treasa 17.00-18.00 New Beginnings Level 1 with Emer (Beginners) 18.15-19.30 Bridge to Peak Flow with Hazel (Intermediates- not themed) 18.15-19.15 Pregnancy Yoga with Mary Emer 19.45-21.00 New Beginnings Level 2 with Karen (Improvers) 20.00-21.30 Restore and Revive with Hazel (All Levels) Ballincollig - Westpoint Retail Park: 10.00-11.15 Gentle Glow with Jim (All Levels) 11.45-13.00 New Beginnings Level 2 with Jim (Improvers) 16.00-16.45 Junior Kids Yoga(4-7yrs) with Deirdre 17.00-17.45 Senior Kids Yoga(8-12yrs) with Deirdre 18.30-19.45 New Beginnings Level 2 with Anca (Improvers) 20.15-21.30 Restore and Revive with Anca (All Levels)

We welcomed Russell Brand to our Cork City yoga centre this morning for a yoga class and well deserved break from his busy tour. We hope to see him back again soon #yoga #cork #yogaforeverybody

Tuesday's classes in Cork City & Ballincollig - you can book your classes through the MindBody app or our website at www.yogacorkireland.com City Centre - Penrose Wharf 7.00-8.00 New Beginnings Level 2 with Hazel 10.45-12.00 New Beginnings Level 2 with Emer 17.30-18.45 New Beginnings Level 1 with Hazel 18.30-19.45 Bridge to Peak FLOW with Emer (Intermediate) 19:15-20:30 Yin Yoga with Hazel 20.00-21.15 New Beginnings Level 2 with Emer Ballincollig - Westpoint Retail Park 10.00-11.00 New Beginning Level 1 with Anca (Beginners) 17.00-18.00 New Beginnings Level 2 with Jim (Improvers) 18.15-19.30 Bridge to Peak FLOW with Jim 20.00-21.30 Restore & Revive with Jim (All levels)

**Teacher Bio**Victoria began to practice yoga in 2014 here with us at Himalaya Yoga Valley Center. Since then she has used yoga as a form of moving meditation and for her it is the best way to calm the mind, reconnect with the body and cultivate self awareness and development. Her love for Yoga continued to grow and having completed the 200hr Yoga Teacher Training course in August 2017, with Yogachara Lalit Kumar in Himalaya Yoga Valley, Victoria joined our team in December 2017. She brings a meditative quality to her classes with a focus on the breath and the enriching benefits each asana has to offer the body and mind.

Here is the schedule for Monday in Cork City & Ballincollig - you can book your classes through the MindBody App or our website www.yogacorkireland.com Don't forget that every Monday our New Beginnings Level 2 and Bridge to Peak classes will be focus class. City Centre - Penrose Wharf 10.15-11.30 New Beginnings Level 1 with Sonya 17.15-18.15 New Beginnings Level 2 with Emer 18.30-19.45 Bridge to Peak with Emer 18.30-19.45 New Beginnings Level 1 with Ewa 20.15-21.45 Restore & Revive (Mixed Level) with Emer Ballincollig - Westpoint Retail Park 10.00 - 11.15 New Beginnings Level 2 with Emer (Improvers) 17.00 - 18.00 New Beginnings Level 1 (Beginners) with Jim 18.30-19.45 Bridge to Peak Flow(Intermediate) with Jim 20.15-21.30 New Beginnings 2 (Improvers) with Jim