Dalkey Yoga Studio's mission is to offer high quality
yoga embracing all the stages of life and its challenges in a safe environment.
We aim to provide different styles of yoga to fit individual needs,
whether able-bodied or less able-bodied, experienced or beginner.
Our Styles:
Mixed Ability
This class includes a broad spectrum of the practice of yoga including circle work, chanting, asanas, breath work, meditation, and relaxation. These classes are suitable for both beginners and people with some yoga experience. This class is available in either 1 1/2 hour or 2 hour sessions. The two hour morning classes place emphasis on group support and personal development
Our Styles:
Mixed Ability
This class includes a broad spectrum of the practice of yoga including circle work, chanting, asanas, breath work, meditation, and relaxation. These classes are suitable for both beginners and people with some yoga experience. This class is available in either 1 1/2 hour or 2 hour sessions. The two hour morning classes place emphasis on group support and personal development
Active
The active classes place more emphasis on the physical practice of the yoga postures, the asanas. Suitable for people who wish to have a slightly stronger practice, but open to beginners as well as more experienced practitioners. The classes are based on a Hatha Flow (Vinyasa), linking postures together in flowing sequence, as well as working with the influence of Iyengar Yoga, emphasising precision and alignment. The Active classes also incorporate pranayama (breath work) and relaxation.
Ashtanga
A led Ashtanga class in the Primary Series of Ashtanga. This method of Yoga involves synchronizing the breath with progressive series of postures—a process producing internal heat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind. A challenging and dynamic practice. Beginners and improvers classes.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a wonderful time to discover the benefits of yoga. Pregnancy brings many changes, both physically and emotionally. Pregnancy classes devote time to adapting to these changes. Mothers-to-be learn about how to use the breath to slow down and embrace these changes. The breath can be the main tool in labour.
Yoga movement is designed to take the presure of the baby off the spine during pregnancy and in labour. Woman who do these classes rarely suffer from high blood pressure and learn movements that help with indigestion and heartburn. The classes help support and encourage each mother to realize their own inner strength and encourage a deepening of the connection between mother and baby.
Mother & Baby
The active classes place more emphasis on the physical practice of the yoga postures, the asanas. Suitable for people who wish to have a slightly stronger practice, but open to beginners as well as more experienced practitioners. The classes are based on a Hatha Flow (Vinyasa), linking postures together in flowing sequence, as well as working with the influence of Iyengar Yoga, emphasising precision and alignment. The Active classes also incorporate pranayama (breath work) and relaxation.
Ashtanga
A led Ashtanga class in the Primary Series of Ashtanga. This method of Yoga involves synchronizing the breath with progressive series of postures—a process producing internal heat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body, and a calm mind. A challenging and dynamic practice. Beginners and improvers classes.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a wonderful time to discover the benefits of yoga. Pregnancy brings many changes, both physically and emotionally. Pregnancy classes devote time to adapting to these changes. Mothers-to-be learn about how to use the breath to slow down and embrace these changes. The breath can be the main tool in labour.
Yoga movement is designed to take the presure of the baby off the spine during pregnancy and in labour. Woman who do these classes rarely suffer from high blood pressure and learn movements that help with indigestion and heartburn. The classes help support and encourage each mother to realize their own inner strength and encourage a deepening of the connection between mother and baby.
Mother & Baby
Mother & Baby class is time for new mothers to
be supported in mind and body recovery from birth. Mother & Baby yoga
allows slowing down in a safe and supportive environment. New mothers explore
their own mothering skills and nuture their babies in the company of others.
The classes allow time to return once again to reclaim your own bodies for
yourself, to be a woman as well as a partner and mother.
The classes consist of gentle yoga for new mothers and safe movements for the babies as well as baby massage. The classes are open to new mothers and babies, with or without yoga experience, bottle or breast fed babies.
YogaKids
YogaKids International is the premier yoga programme for children since 1991. YogaKids is a unique approach to integrative learning using yoga as a pathway. Reading , storytelling, music, creative arts and earth care blend seamlessly with yoga movement to educate the whole child. The YogaKids curriculum provides children with an exiting new way to explore and appreciate their creative potential. Children learn invaluable life skills that set the groundwork for meeting challenges and growing strong physically, mentally and emotionally, cultivating self-esteem for a lifetime of successful achievement.
YogaKids are invited to play and learn with a style that addresses the natural interests, need and rhythms of children and at a pace that is age-appropriate. They stretch, breathe, relax and enjoy the many benefits of yoga in fun and playful ways! Classes combine yoga poses, games, stories, music, art, breathing and relaxation. Kids engage in active, inspiring activities and are guided slowly to a place of quiet and relaxation. They have FUN and feel GREAT!
YogaKids Classes are available for ages 3 to 11 (boys and girls).
Yoga4Teens
Yoga4Teens classes bring together many of the best aspects of YogaKids as well as 'adult' yoga techniques which blend seamlessly to provide classes specifically designed for the changing and developing teen years. Classes include posture work, free movement, games, sharing and partner work, breath work, quiet reflection and guided relaxation. The classes equip teens with a great grounding in yoga and all of the invaluable life skills that it provides.
Today's teens are under a tremendous amount of stress, coping with body changes, school, exams, peer pressure, etc. Yoga is a wonderful outlet for teens and gives the gift of body awareness, self-acceptance, self-confidence, stress-coping skills and relaxation. Most of all Yoga4Teens is an enjoyable experience for the teens, striving to help them feel GOOD about themselves just the way they are!
Yoga4Teens is aimed at ages 12-16.
Instructors
All of our superb instructors have many years of yoga experience, both as practitioners and teachers. They each have their own special styles and qualities and strive to share with the countless benefits yoga. They are all fully-qualified and fully-insured.
Heidi Haenschke
Heidi has been a student of yoga for 10 years and is a qualified Iyengar teacher. She completed her first teacher training with Contemporary Yoga with its foundations in the Hatha tradition. Heidi draws many styles to provide adult classes that combine the strength and precision of Iyengar, energy of Vinyasa Flow and Ashtanga and the softness of Hatha. Over the years, Heidi has attended numerous workshops and courses with leading teachers in Ireland , the USA (such as Shiva Rae and Seane Corn) and India (David Swenson) of many traditions and styles including Ashtanga, Bikram, and Kripalu. She is currently deepening her Ashtanga practice with a one year intensive course, and teacher trainings with Manju Jois and David Swenson.
The classes consist of gentle yoga for new mothers and safe movements for the babies as well as baby massage. The classes are open to new mothers and babies, with or without yoga experience, bottle or breast fed babies.
YogaKids
YogaKids International is the premier yoga programme for children since 1991. YogaKids is a unique approach to integrative learning using yoga as a pathway. Reading , storytelling, music, creative arts and earth care blend seamlessly with yoga movement to educate the whole child. The YogaKids curriculum provides children with an exiting new way to explore and appreciate their creative potential. Children learn invaluable life skills that set the groundwork for meeting challenges and growing strong physically, mentally and emotionally, cultivating self-esteem for a lifetime of successful achievement.
YogaKids are invited to play and learn with a style that addresses the natural interests, need and rhythms of children and at a pace that is age-appropriate. They stretch, breathe, relax and enjoy the many benefits of yoga in fun and playful ways! Classes combine yoga poses, games, stories, music, art, breathing and relaxation. Kids engage in active, inspiring activities and are guided slowly to a place of quiet and relaxation. They have FUN and feel GREAT!
YogaKids Classes are available for ages 3 to 11 (boys and girls).
Yoga4Teens
Yoga4Teens classes bring together many of the best aspects of YogaKids as well as 'adult' yoga techniques which blend seamlessly to provide classes specifically designed for the changing and developing teen years. Classes include posture work, free movement, games, sharing and partner work, breath work, quiet reflection and guided relaxation. The classes equip teens with a great grounding in yoga and all of the invaluable life skills that it provides.
Today's teens are under a tremendous amount of stress, coping with body changes, school, exams, peer pressure, etc. Yoga is a wonderful outlet for teens and gives the gift of body awareness, self-acceptance, self-confidence, stress-coping skills and relaxation. Most of all Yoga4Teens is an enjoyable experience for the teens, striving to help them feel GOOD about themselves just the way they are!
Yoga4Teens is aimed at ages 12-16.
Instructors
All of our superb instructors have many years of yoga experience, both as practitioners and teachers. They each have their own special styles and qualities and strive to share with the countless benefits yoga. They are all fully-qualified and fully-insured.
Heidi Haenschke
Heidi has been a student of yoga for 10 years and is a qualified Iyengar teacher. She completed her first teacher training with Contemporary Yoga with its foundations in the Hatha tradition. Heidi draws many styles to provide adult classes that combine the strength and precision of Iyengar, energy of Vinyasa Flow and Ashtanga and the softness of Hatha. Over the years, Heidi has attended numerous workshops and courses with leading teachers in Ireland , the USA (such as Shiva Rae and Seane Corn) and India (David Swenson) of many traditions and styles including Ashtanga, Bikram, and Kripalu. She is currently deepening her Ashtanga practice with a one year intensive course, and teacher trainings with Manju Jois and David Swenson.
Heidi enjoys sharing the fun of yoga with all ages
and is a certified YogaKids teacher (CYKF) and presently the only one in
Dublin . She has trained in and draws on many different yoga for kids techniques,
including Circus Yoga for Kids and Families. She is qualified to teach toddlers
to teens, as well as children with special needs. Heidi also has 7 years
experience working with children as an Irish Girl Guides leader and is a
mother of three girls.
Heidi has been teaching adults, teens and kids yoga for a number of years, both privately and in schools. Heidi aims to make the many gifts of yoga accessible to all of her students, from toddlers to older adults, beginners to experienced.
Dee O'Rourke
Dee started her yoga journey 12 years ago when she was pregnant with her second child. She developed her practice over the years by tasting a variety of styles of yoga. Dee qualified as a reality therapist and worked as a counsellor for two years. She trained as a yoga teacher with Marie Quail, y.T.T.C. More recently, Dee completed a two year intensive Iyengar teacher training with Marion Kilburn. Her adult classes combine the strength of Iyengar with the flow of Hatha yoga.
Heidi has been teaching adults, teens and kids yoga for a number of years, both privately and in schools. Heidi aims to make the many gifts of yoga accessible to all of her students, from toddlers to older adults, beginners to experienced.
Dee O'Rourke
Dee started her yoga journey 12 years ago when she was pregnant with her second child. She developed her practice over the years by tasting a variety of styles of yoga. Dee qualified as a reality therapist and worked as a counsellor for two years. She trained as a yoga teacher with Marie Quail, y.T.T.C. More recently, Dee completed a two year intensive Iyengar teacher training with Marion Kilburn. Her adult classes combine the strength of Iyengar with the flow of Hatha yoga.
As a mother of four, Dee has successfully used yoga
breathing and movement during pregnancy, labour and recovery. Dee 's fourth
baby was a homebirth. She has also assisted in several births in the role
of a doula and birth partner. It is therefore of great importance to Dee
to share her experiences with other mothers, partners and babies.
Sighle McDonnell
Sighle has been teaching yoga in Dalkey for 20 years. She started her training with the I.Y.A, however as a result of her own difficulties with Yoga Asanas (after spinal fusion), she decided to train as a Remedial teacher with Howard Kent, director of the Yoga for Health Foundation, England . This has enabled her to modify and creatively adapt the practice to suit individual needs, thus making it accessible to all (both able and less able bodied). Sighle has a special interest in sharing this safe approach with anyone who is coping with change; be it of body (in the form of illness) or those who are adjusting to new circumstances in their lives
Sighle McDonnell
Sighle has been teaching yoga in Dalkey for 20 years. She started her training with the I.Y.A, however as a result of her own difficulties with Yoga Asanas (after spinal fusion), she decided to train as a Remedial teacher with Howard Kent, director of the Yoga for Health Foundation, England . This has enabled her to modify and creatively adapt the practice to suit individual needs, thus making it accessible to all (both able and less able bodied). Sighle has a special interest in sharing this safe approach with anyone who is coping with change; be it of body (in the form of illness) or those who are adjusting to new circumstances in their lives
Over the years, Sighle has attended seminars and
course in many traditions from Raja Yoga at Kripalu , USA to Iyengar Yoga,
in Ibiza and Israel . She has kept up to date with courses in Yoga for Pregnancy,
Cancer, Arthritis, MS, and ME and more recently has trained in Contemporary
Yoga. After many years of successfully teaching yoga for pregnancy, Sighle
is now launching the DVD "Labour of Love" with Dee O'Rourke.
Information & Contacts:
www.dalkeyyoga.com /
Please contact us at info@dalkeyyoga.com or phone or email the teachers directly:
Heidi Haenschke 087 232 2481 heidi@dalkeyyoga.com
Dee O'Rourke 086 400 0851 dee@dalkeyyoga.com
Sighle McDonnell 085 726 5827 sighle@dalkeyyoga.com
Address
Dalkey Yoga Studio
4B St. Patrick's Road
Dalkey
Co. Dublin
Ireland
Information & Contacts:
www.dalkeyyoga.com /
Please contact us at info@dalkeyyoga.com or phone or email the teachers directly:
Heidi Haenschke 087 232 2481 heidi@dalkeyyoga.com
Dee O'Rourke 086 400 0851 dee@dalkeyyoga.com
Sighle McDonnell 085 726 5827 sighle@dalkeyyoga.com
Address
Dalkey Yoga Studio
4B St. Patrick's Road
Dalkey
Co. Dublin
Ireland