Outdoor Yoga ~ what to expect and how best to prepare!
If you are considering attending Outdoor Yoga with me in Dublin I consider you a Yoga Warrior … courageous, curious, and ready to embrace whatever unpredictable adventure Irish weather will unleash on you! Remember, there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad preparation.
Of course we all love a sunny day with clear blue skies, and it often is. However our experiences of outdoor yoga are just as rich and meaningful when it’s dull or raining. As we know only too well with Irish weather we could easily have both climates in the same hour and it’s often hard to predict. Here are some things you can do to prepare to be comfortable and well prepared for your experience.
Prepare for all weathers. Bring warm removable layers. I suggest a vest, a t-shirt, a sweatshirt, a coat you can move in, a hat for sun, a hat for cold, shoes for rain, warm socks, your yoga mat, a small folded blanket (to sit on or throw over you), water and sunblock.
I suggest arriving around 10 minutes early so you are relaxed and ready to enjoy the whole experience from the moment you enter the space where yoga is held. Of course it’s no problem if you find yourself running late, just join us when you can. The most important thing is your relaxation; it’s extra special if you can begin to experience it from the moment you arrive in your haven!
I will adapt the class to suit the weather. My intention is to bring your body through it’s full range of motion for a big tension-releasing stretch everywhere! If it’s cold and wet we may just do this standing and then head off on our silent, mindful, tree-lined walk: forest-bathing. If it’s dry and/or sunny we’ll enjoy our movement on the mat. I feel we can all benefit from plenty of movement while soaking our senses in present-moment awareness and I have loads of creative ways to do both, whatever the weather!
I teach classic hatha yoga with a dose of playfulness. All yoga poses are suitable for all levels, please chat to me at the beginning if you have any concerns. Every movement I suggest is options and I give plenty of options for all levels. It’s always fine to do your own thing on the mat!
I teach mindfulness meditation as we practice. I’m currently studying a Masters of Science in Mindfulness based interventions in UCD and will teach you the skills of developing a mindfulness practice of your own.
Please let me know if you have any feedback, any questions or any suggestions. We’ll be doing this together for some time to come, I hope! You are a valued member of our outdoor yoga community and I intend continuing to adapt and get creative as required.
Please note the events go ahead in the case of cold weather or light rain. In the case where the event does not take place due to really bad weather conditions a full refund will be issued.
We have a whatsapp group for each venue which has the location, the link for tickets and any relevant information for directions or parking. We also use it to communicate on the day and to share photos afterwards.
Yoga in Orlagh House takes place on Wednesday mornings 10-11am until June 2nd. Individual event booking is via Eventbrite. You can join our Orlagh House whatsapp group here.
Yoga in Marlay Park will resume once we have the go-ahead from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. Last year we were there Wednesdays and Fridays, 10-11am, all summer long. You can join our Marlay Park whatsapp group here.
Hope to see you in our little slices of heaven!