VIRTUAL WELLNESS
VIRTUAL YOGA + GUIDED MEDITATION CLASSES
Hello from the Powerscourt Springs Wellness Team.
We bring our Yoga and Meditation offering to you in two forms: Virtual + Live classes. Please see updates in The Studio Space for class information.
Make some time for yourself to let go of your stress and create movement in your body. Feel free to play these sessions in your bedroom or in The Studio.
Choose whatever sessions spark your interest today and we recommend finishing up your practice with one of our Guided Meditations.
guided yoga + meditation
BREATHE…GUIDED WELCOME MEDITATION
Settle into your stay with a few short minutes of Guided Meditation to let go of the outside world and release stress.
Find a comfortable position where you will not be disturbed to enjoy these quiet few moments at the start of your practice or as a stand alone Mini Meditation.
Duration: 10 mins
MOVING MEDITATION - Babs
Bring some movement into your body with this short Moving Meditation with Babs.
Moving Meditation is a practice that teaches us to incorporate mindfulness practices into our daily lives and simply bringing full awareness to any given moment.
Duration: 7 mins
POSE OF THE WEEK: VIPARITA KARANI - Laura
This Mini Movement lesson led by Laura works wonders for your body by:
Boosting your circulation
Relaxing your spine
Soothes swollen or cramped feel and leg & stretching the hamstrings
POSE OF THE WEEK: DOWNWARD DOG - Babs
The best known Yoga pose. Here Babs guides us how to get the most from Downward Dog which has these benefits.
Strengthens the arms + shoulders
Tones the core + waist
Lengthens hamstrings + calves
Brings blood flow to the brain and sretches and strengthens the spine
POSE OF THE WEEK: GATE POSE - Elaine
Here Elaine leads you on a Mini Movement lesson of Parighasana (Gate Pose). This is an essential pose for beginners as it strengthens the muscles on both sides of your body helping you to keep your stability in other Yoga poses.
Parighasana provides an entrance way for the oxygen to enter our body and reach those parts that are typically overlooked. This yoga pose contains a range of advantages for the digestive system, spinal and respiratory system.
GUIDED MEDITATION: STIMULATE YOUR SENSES - Laura
Join Laura for a 15 min Guided Meditation that will stimulate and sharpen your senses.
Find a comfortable position on your mat - or if in our Wellness Studio relax into our Meditation Chairs - and breathe out your stress.
GUIDED MEDITATION: FINDING SOFTNESS - Babs
Often we do not realize how much tension we are holding in our bodies until we pause and release it. Here Babs brings us on a 20 min journey to finding softness in our bodies. Experience the difference.
Find a comfortable position on your mat - or if in our Wellness Studio relax into our Meditation Chairs - and breathe out your stress.
GUIDED MEDITATION: YOGA NIDRA - Elaine
This is a longer 30 min Guided Meditation of Yoga Nidra. Practicing this Meditation is the equivalent of up to 5 hours sleep.
This meditation is perfect for anyone who is feeling tired your wants to finish their session with more energy and feeling revived.
Find a comfortable position on your mat - or if in our Wellness Studio relax into our Meditation Chairs - and breathe out your stress.
WELLNESS AT HOME TIP: Essential Oil Spray - Laura
Make your home your haven. Laura shows us how to make our own Essential Oil spray for our home as a natural air freshener or hygiene spray. Laura has chosen Tea Tree; Lemongrass and Eucalyptus but you can choose whatever aromas you wish.
What you need:
Essential oils which can be bought in your local health food store or pharmacy.
Spray bottle + water
WELLNESS AT HOME TIP: Sage Stick - Babs
Clear negative energy from your space. Babs shows us how to make our own Sage Stick to burn and cleanse our homes.
What you need:
Sage herb from Supermarket or herb garden
String
WELLNESS AT HOME TIP: Effective Breathing - Elaine
Breathe purposefully. Elaine shows us how to breathe effectively using the practice of Nadi Shodhana - boosting oxygen in the body which results in lowered stress and enhanced focus.
Alternate nostril breathing is fairly easy to learn and has many health benefits. It is often practiced at the beginning or end of a yoga session or can be done as a stand alone method to give you a boost of energy.
