RAYS OF LOVE ALL AROUND

 This week-end brought the arrival of Certified Anusara teacher Sianna Sherman to for her first visit to Yoga Dublin. Sianna is an international yoga instructor with Yoga Journal listing her as one of the top 20 influencial teachers of our time. We were incredibly lucky to have her visit and share with us her knowledge, insight and wisdom in a one day workshop. 

The workshop was at capacity, the energy buzzing and Sianna took us all on a wonderful ride of igniting the flame of our hearts.  Sianna dedicated the morning session to her teacher, the late Irish Poet John Odonohue. She shared her story of studying with him in Ireland and how he shifted her heart to open more to love. Through reading his poem from the book 'Anam Cara' she inspired us to move in our practice with a deep sense of who we are and to move with love.    

 "Moving with love makes one do exciting new things!" Sianna assisting Darcy.


With the rare Irish sun making a full appearance we decided to start the afternoon session outside at Dartmouth park. A beautiful community park that has just been re-opened and is lovingly being tended to by Peter Obrien and friends. We as a yoga community came together and stood on the earth, dug our toes in, held hands and felt the rays of love all around. The practice was dedicated to John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga whose birthday is at the end of this month. We supported one another through rounds of drop-backs, feeling the hands of grace (and our friends) supporting us as we opened our hearts to the sun and celebrated the practice of Anusara Yoga. She introduced some acro yoga and and we all delighted in the whole experience of community, play and bliss. It was glorious!!!! 

Frank and Sianna!



We finished the afternoon back in the studio with a stronger sense of how to celebrate life, and how to celebrate the gift of community and nature. It was an amazing journey with Sianna guiding us deeper into experiencing the rays of  love within and all around. She is a wonderful and special spirit, who's knowledge and insight of yoga comes through each word and touch. We were so honored to have her come and share with us; we look forward to her returning hopefully soon!!

A few of us gathered at 'the Barge' to continue 'celebrating' with pints and to enjoy each's others company . I had the best pear cider ever and we laughed enjoying a truly beautiful day in Dublin. 



It was a wonderful day and we thank Sianna for sharing her time with us in Ireland. Big shout out to Colm Walsh for hosting the event at Yoga Dublin and to all the great students who came and shone with 'Inner Body Bright!!' You all make these events happen and we thank you so much for your continued dedication to yoga. 

With light!
Tahnee

 

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  • 5/27/2009 3:42 PM Ann Brett wrote:
    Hi Tahnee - Thanks for being so gentle and kind with Aoife (sounds like eeefee!) She said she felt really good after the class - I am sure you will see her back - it is a great adjunct to her studies in Sports and Exercise Science. Have a great summer. Ann
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