Today I've been feeling quite under the weather with a sore throat, runny nose and the comings of a cold. Not being able to practice makes me feel worse so when I was at Dunnes buying a few nibbles, my mood wasn't looking for the 'good' but rather what can fill the void or grumpiness I was experiencing. After rounding up popcorn I headed to the check-out where I discovered that today they had a fund-raising group helping to pack up the groceries. Normally I don't like this service because i like to pack and organize my own groceries (yes, I'm one of those). 

Today the fund-raising group was the Irish Deaf Community.  Hmm....how do you even say 'thank you' or 'thanks, but no thanks' , that I don't need anyone to pack my groceries, because 'I'm grumpy, broke and feel awkward?'    Then i connected to the breath and just paused....I remembered how grateful I was to hear the clerk ask me for my Dunnes value card and how the fund-raiser grocery packer fellow  might not hear her say that or be able to hear at all. I looked at his face, which was peaceful and focused on what he was doing. After he packed up my popcorn and I dropped a two euro into the bucket,  I gave him the sign for hi, the only sign I know beside how to spell my name. Once he realized what I was doing ( I must be a bad signer) he lit up. We connected! We didn't have to speak to share the connection of communication because we were connecting from our hearts. I felt radiant and felt my crappy mood disappear.  I made an effort to connect with someone above how I was feeling, I moved beyond my ego and instead into a basic human level of communication, our eyes and our energy.  He signed thank you (i hope that's what it was!) and we both smiled big smiles.

This led me to ponder as I walked out of the store, as I was feeling so uplifted and thanking him for his energy, how often do we miss the boat? How often are we shown opportunities to connect with someone and instead we avert our eyes because we don't want to be bothered? How often in our yoga class do we not even say hi to our neighbor? While our practice is our own, there is a level of basic human connection that we forget to honor, a simple greeting. Can we make a difference in our own lives by taking a risk and smiling more? saying hi to our neighbors and saying thank you (and meaning it) with more regularity. We always have a choice in how to make a positive difference in each moment and each day.

Every moment of our lives is an opportunity to live fully and from our hearts. Please take the time to smile more from the heart and let the world see your radiant energy. As Ghandi said, "be the change you wish to see in the world!"

With Love,

Tahnee

October

October 4^th ‘The Bliss (Ananda) of Being’

Our yoga mats is the perfect place to experience our inner Self. Tahnee will guide you to learn how to skillfully and joyfully align with nature to find a deeper connection and expansive freedom. In this workshop you will experience and apply the uplifting philosophy and Universal Principles of Alignment™ of Anusara Yoga® to your practice. Suitable for all levels, 2 hour class.

 The Yoga Room, www.yoga.ie 10:30am – 12:30pm

 

October 12^th ‘Align with the Divine’

Align your body, mind,and heart in this two hour workshop with Tahnee. Experience the empowerment and delight of Anusara Yoga, a spiritually uplifting hatha yoga method that unifies a tantric philosophy of intrinsic goodness with precise universal principles of alignment through meditation, pranayama and asanas (Yoga postures).

 Samadhi Yoga Studio, Drogheda, www.samadhi.ie 11:00am – 1:00pm

 

October 18^th ‘Grounded for Greatness’

Learn how to intergrate the Universal Principles of Alignment from Anusara Yoga and how they can take youto new heights in this 2 hour master class. Expect a delightful mix of standing postures, hip-openers, backbends, and twists. Suitable for all levels.

 Yoga Dublin, downtown studio www.yogadublin.com 11:00am – 1:00pm

 

 

October 26^th  Introduction to Anusara Yoga 
Anusara Yoga is a new paradigm of hatha yoga in which the art of the human spirit powerfully blends with the science of biomechanics. It is a spiritually uplifting and therapeutic system of yoga that integrates Universal Principlesof Alignment and inner body awareness with a celebration of the heart. Anusara means "stepping into the current of Grace."

During this 3 hour workshop, you will learn the elegant Universal Principles of Alignment that provide safe, precise and effective instructions allowing each pose to blossom fully. Through Tahnee's warmth and humor, you will be guided through a wide range of transformational postures that will increase your strength, vitality, flexibility and joy. Reconnect to your innate diversity and inner radiance in this fun-filled andenergizing workshop. 

Yoga Dublin, downtown studio, www.yogadublin.com 10:30am – 1:30pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 This is the updated workshop and class schedule. More details will be coming as I confirm dates and times. It's going to a Shakti-filled Autumn so keep your mat close and get ready to Light Up with Yoga!

It has  been an amazing summer in Ireland, with records rainfalls and full yoga workshops in Dublin, it has been fun-filled although slightly damp. Wellies are becoming a fashion do!

The Master classes at Yoga Dublin are fantastic, the students are amazing and full of light and energy. I look forward to each workshop to see each student go deeper into their practice and try new things.

Coming up September  13th is 'Rocking with Shakti - Organic Energy'. A playful and challenging class with the focus on experiencing Pure Bliss in each pose. Mat space is limited and sells out quick, so early registration recommended. Contact info@yogadublin.com

Also in September is Light Up! with Yoga, a Global Mala event, stay tuned for more details.

We also have some amazing certified Anusara teachers coming to Yoga Dublin, so check it out at www.yogadublin.com. Be prepared to be inspired and uplifted!

I'm also teaching a class at the Yoga Room. August 30th at 10:30am. Please check out www.yoga.ie for more information on location and prices.

And finally,I have started a group called ikula. The purpose is to connect with other aspiring Anusara Yogi's and teachers who can't always get to a regular Anusara class (especially here in Ireland, where we don't have a Certified teacher yet.... .  I will be sending out contemplations and insights about Anusara and it's alignment and philosophies that we can focus on and bring into our practice. It's a way for us to come together, share, and build the Anusara community, regardless of where we are. So please email if you are interested and I will add your name to the newsletter. We are growing the seeds of Anusara here in Ireland and watching it flourish with love and joy!

 

Until we meet on the mat again soon!

With light and love!

Tahnee

info@tahneesyogaspace.com

Greetings!
  The workshops are under way at the great downtown studio Yoga Dublin. Sadly Colm Walsh is away but he is knee-deep in sand castle construction and we look forward to hearing the tales and seeing him back on the mat soon.

The Master classes are going well and are at capacity. The next workshop is August 16th; the focus  is on how the 4th principle of Anusara yoga - Outer Spiral, aligns us with our Divine Nature. Expect deep hip-openers and exberurant back-bends!!! As usual, a hearty breakfast is recommended after!  The space is limited and fills up fast so please register in advance to avoid disappointment.

I will not be teaching at Electric Picnic this year; we decided it might be too adventureous to attempt with our young daughters and camping. We are hoping next year we might have a few more gear (like a tent) to assist us with the event next year. It looks like there is a great line-up of teachers so in between grooving to the great bands, the wine tent and massages, get your yoga on with one of the teachers to ensure a blissful week-end!

Recently I was in London attending John's Teacher's Immersion, which was fantastic. The level of Yoga was amazing and the great new people that I connected with. It was such a diverse group from all over Europe and beyond and we are celebrated the wonderful teachings of Anusara and the light within us all!!! 

Classes in Blackrock are being organized so stay tuned.

My computer is still in Canada slowly making it's way back; I will be starting podcasts this fall so please keep checking back!

 With Blessings,
Tahnee

Here it is, finally!!! My first podcast combining yoga contemplations and inspirations with free online yoga classes. Please join me as we create community around the world and share in our love of Yoga, both on and off the mat. With gratitude, Tahnee

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Let me Introduce You to your Hips

 Having tight hips and hamstrings is common amongst more people. How many people do you know head to the gym or go out for a run and 'forget' to stretch? Many of us are guilty of it but if we can incorporate these few postures weekly or before any exercise we may find our recovery time faster and that we have more available energy in our legs.