AN URBAN RETREAT WITH LAURA GILMORE: 10.30am- 4:30pm, SATURDAY, MAY 24th
CONNECT, RELAX, LAUGH & EXPLORE TRANSFORMATIVE yoga techniques
“"Laura strikes the balance beautifully between profundity and humour. If you want to experience the true meaning of yoga this is the teacher for you." - Lesley-Ann Eaton
Join Laura Gilmore for a restorative day outside of your normal routine, and explore some of the lesser understood yoga techniques- the bandhas. Discover for yourself how these methods are so powerful in helping to calm restless and anxious minds.
Laura will be visiting from Bristol, bringing a teaching style that evolved over the last 30+ years of practice and 20+ years of teaching, having practiced widely across the traditions of yoga with meditation, asana and pranayama, as well as mobility training.
“Such a beautiful, deep dive into pranayama and the subtle body delivered with Laura’s signature scientific knowledge, patience and humour. Thank you Laura. I can’t wait for the next time!” - KATE
This is a practical retreat with postures and breathwork all designed to bring these teachings to life in a very real way. This is a chance to explore yoga in a way that will reshape your approach to your whole practice, while connecting with like-minded others.
Wear comfortable clothes for movement and practice, bring an open mind, an open heart, and a packed lunch (or enjoy one of the many beautiful cafés or restaurants within walking distance from the studio in Ballyhackamore), for a fun filled day retreat.
10:30am - 12:30pm: Exploring the Bandhas
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Connect over Lunch
1.30pm - 2.30pm: The Concepts of Prana
2.30pm - 4:30pm: Pranayama / Deep Rest
Yoga Quarter will also be inviting Laura to step in as a special guest teacher for Susan’s regular Sunday 11:15am Slow Flow class, so you have the opportunity to join Laura and benefit from her teaching throughout the weekend while she’s visting Belfast.
SPECIAL EARLYBIRD PRICE UNTIL MAY 2nd, ONLY £75
What they said:
Laura Gilmore is the most amazing yoga teacher I have met in 20 years of practising. I can't even begin to explain the depth of knowledge that she seamlessly integrates into her training. I have never met anyone who understands and embodies yoga like Laura. The ease of her practice and how totally grounded and self centred I feel is what remains with me. No struggle, no strain and no ego - just divine grace but very much on this earthly plane. Laura strikes the balance beautifully between profundity and humour. If you want to experience the true meaning of yoga this is the teacher for you. Thank you. X
-Lesley Ann
It was wonderful on many levels.... It all felt so totally relevant and vital given my recent experiences. Your teaching was subtle, sensitive and wise and I truly appreciate it. The pranayama work was so useful. I’ve been including a proper pranayama practice into my daily practice since, which I can feel helping my meditation practice already... I can see it opening up a gentler side to my practice.
-Alex
The days were a deep dive into practice and research which Laura balanced perfectly. By the end of the weekend I was able to tune into my breath and use that knowledge to feel into my body and what I needed to allow ease. Laura's knowledge is incredible , and she shares this knowledge with passion, generosity and at times humour. Laura also held the space in the studio to allow everyone to connect and share their own practice and ideas, it is a unique place to learn. Can't wait for the next intensive!
-Nix