The Courage to be Still
Exploring Yin Yoga, Meditation and the Wisdom of Winter.
A Weekend Immersion
with Alison Quinlan
Led by YogaPro Senior Yoga Teacher Alison Quinlan, this immersive course is designed not only for yoga teachers, but also for those who want to deepen their understanding of Yin Yoga and Meditation.
Everything pushes us towards optimisation.
Productivity. Biohacking. Faster. More.
Yin quietly says, Stay.
Stay with the sensation.
Stay with the breath.
Stay with uncertainty.
Stay with tenderness.
Stay long enough for something deeper to emerge.
That isn't just Yin Yoga.
It's a way of living.
When people first encounter Yin Yoga, they often believe the challenge lies in holding a pose for five minutes. But over time we discover that the real practice isn't staying still in the body; it's staying present with ourselves.
Stillness isn't the absence of movement. It is the willingness to remain awake, curious and compassionate in moments that ask us to turn away.
This weekend isn't simply about learning Yin postures. It is an exploration of courage. The quiet courage to soften. To listen. To wait. To trust. To hold space for ourselves and ultimately for others.
Schedule
Friday, November 26th
7 pm - 9.00 pm
Arriving: Why stillness asks for courage.
Settling, philosophy, intention, the history and spirit of Yin.
Saturday, November 27th
2 pm - 5 pm
Remaining: Meeting the body exactly as it is.
The practical teaching: props, sequencing, observing sensation, adapting postures.
SUNDAY, November 28th
10 am - 12.30 pm
Listening: Meditation.
Silence.
Pranayama.
Yoga Nidra.
2 pm - 5 pm
Holding
How we hold space.
How we are without fixing.
How to create safety without rescuing.
How to stay regulated as caregivers.
Course Certification:
This training is Yoga Alliance Certified and counts as 20 Hours of Continuing Education for registered yoga teachers.
Pricing & Payment
Investment:
€265.00
EARLY BIRD RATE OF €215 AVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBER 31st.
Bookings
To book your place, email
yoga@namastehouse.ie
Payments can be made via:
Revolut: 0872640846 Alison Quinlan @alisonlovesyoga
Bank Transfer: Bank of Ireland, account name Namaste House, BIC-BOFIIE2DXXX
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Terms & Conditions
Bookings are subject to a non-refundable €125 deposit
Cancellations:
Up to 30 days before the start date, a full refund can be made (except deposit).
14 days or less before the start date, a 50% refund can be made (except deposit).
7 days or less before the start date, no refund can be made, but you may transfer to another course.
Changing Your Mind:
If for any reason a student is unable to complete the course, they will be refunded for hours not taken (only).
If paying monthly, the above policy will apply to the upcoming months' training.
If money has already been paid to the retreat centre, this is also non-refundable (this is date-dependent).
OR the course can be paused, and the student can resume their training at a future date.