Margaret Cashman
Margaret is a joint founder and Director of the Iyengar Yoga Centre (North Dublin) and has been practising yoga since the early 90s and has taught Iyengar Yoga since 1996. As a holder of an intermediate (level III) Iyengar teaching certificate she has undergone continuous training both in her own practice and as a teacher. The Iyengar method appeals because of its exacting concentration on correct alignment and extension. Development of her practice is on-going with Margaret and Gordon Austin, Christian Pisano and June Whittaker. Margaret has worked in both corporate and academic environments and knows the challenges of combining a regular yoga practice with the demands of modern living.
Margaret is a joint founder and Director of the Iyengar Yoga Centre (North Dublin) and has been practising yoga since the early 90s and has taught Iyengar Yoga since 1996. As a holder of an intermediate (level III) Iyengar teaching certificate she has undergone continuous training both in her own practice and as a teacher. The Iyengar method appeals because of its exacting concentration on correct alignment and extension. Development of her practice is on-going with Margaret and Gordon Austin, Christian Pisano and June Whittaker. Margaret has worked in both corporate and academic environments and knows the challenges of combining a regular yoga practice with the demands of modern living.
Teresa Lewis
Originally from Wales,Teresa began practicing yoga when she moved to Dublin in 2001. She initially took up yoga classes as a means of keeping fit and in an attempt to lead a healthier lifestyle. She was inspired by the holistic school of thought that yoga offered in working towards a healthier body, mind and spirit. After attending various types of yoga classes, Teresa found that it was through the Iyengar method of yoga that she really developed her own practice. She found that the focus on correct alignment and precision in the postures encouraged her to take on a more disciplined approach to learning yoga. Teresa holds an Intermediate Junior Level II Teaching Certificate and works closely with Senior Iyengar teachers, Grainne Gilleece and Aisling Guirke. She is also a fully qualified Holistic Massage Therapist (ITEC).
Originally from Wales,Teresa began practicing yoga when she moved to Dublin in 2001. She initially took up yoga classes as a means of keeping fit and in an attempt to lead a healthier lifestyle. She was inspired by the holistic school of thought that yoga offered in working towards a healthier body, mind and spirit. After attending various types of yoga classes, Teresa found that it was through the Iyengar method of yoga that she really developed her own practice. She found that the focus on correct alignment and precision in the postures encouraged her to take on a more disciplined approach to learning yoga. Teresa holds an Intermediate Junior Level II Teaching Certificate and works closely with Senior Iyengar teachers, Grainne Gilleece and Aisling Guirke. She is also a fully qualified Holistic Massage Therapist (ITEC).
Roisin O'Shea
Roisin began practising yoga in 2000 and almost immediately she knew it was something she wanted to learn more about. So she was delighted when she was given the opportunity to train as an instructor with Marian Kilburn. Roisin received her Introductory Level II certificate in 2004 and has been teaching since then. While maintaining her own practice, Roisin regularly attends workshops with visiting and senior Irish Iyengar teachers. Roisin strives to understand how things work - as well as working as an aircraft mechanic, she is currently studying for the ITEC diploma in Anatomy and Physiology. Roisin now holds an Intermediate Junior Level I Teaching Certificate.
Roisin began practising yoga in 2000 and almost immediately she knew it was something she wanted to learn more about. So she was delighted when she was given the opportunity to train as an instructor with Marian Kilburn. Roisin received her Introductory Level II certificate in 2004 and has been teaching since then. While maintaining her own practice, Roisin regularly attends workshops with visiting and senior Irish Iyengar teachers. Roisin strives to understand how things work - as well as working as an aircraft mechanic, she is currently studying for the ITEC diploma in Anatomy and Physiology. Roisin now holds an Intermediate Junior Level I Teaching Certificate.
Anna Kycia
Anna hails from Poland and it was in Warsaw that she started her Iyengar yoga training in 1998. In 2006 she completed her Introductory Level II in Ireland and has been teaching at the centre since then. Her Polish classes have been growing in popularity - demonstrating the appeal of her calm and careful teaching style. Anna has worked in Ireland for the past 6 years as a social worker. She holds an M.A. in Sociology from Warsaw University.INFORMACJE PO POLSKU ~ For information on classes in POLISH contact Anna on www.joga.ie or 085 8257832.
Anna hails from Poland and it was in Warsaw that she started her Iyengar yoga training in 1998. In 2006 she completed her Introductory Level II in Ireland and has been teaching at the centre since then. Her Polish classes have been growing in popularity - demonstrating the appeal of her calm and careful teaching style. Anna has worked in Ireland for the past 6 years as a social worker. She holds an M.A. in Sociology from Warsaw University.INFORMACJE PO POLSKU ~ For information on classes in POLISH contact Anna on www.joga.ie or 085 8257832.
Ruth Walshe
Originally from Cork, Ruth Walshe began practicing yoga in the late 90’s. After a couple of years she was introduced to Iyengar yoga, initially finding it quite a strong physical practice the emphasis on safe and correct alignment of the muscles and bones in each pose appealed to her. Over time, and as the poses were sequentially and gradually introduced the body began to open up and become strong, also discovering she left every class with a calm and more centered mind. Over the years Ruth has realised the power and depth of this approach through her own practice as it works through the body bringing awareness, releasing blockages, and creating freedom and space in the heart and mind. She is a qualified Iyengar teacher (introductory level 2) having trained under Grainne Gilleece. Ruth has been to India a number of times where she continues her studies with Rajiv and Swati Chanchani . This year she is honoured to have assisted in the local and medical classes for 2 months, deepening her understanding of the effects of the poses on the body and mind. Always a student, she continues to study with senior teachers from Ireland and England and will return to India next year to continue her studies.
Originally from Cork, Ruth Walshe began practicing yoga in the late 90’s. After a couple of years she was introduced to Iyengar yoga, initially finding it quite a strong physical practice the emphasis on safe and correct alignment of the muscles and bones in each pose appealed to her. Over time, and as the poses were sequentially and gradually introduced the body began to open up and become strong, also discovering she left every class with a calm and more centered mind. Over the years Ruth has realised the power and depth of this approach through her own practice as it works through the body bringing awareness, releasing blockages, and creating freedom and space in the heart and mind. She is a qualified Iyengar teacher (introductory level 2) having trained under Grainne Gilleece. Ruth has been to India a number of times where she continues her studies with Rajiv and Swati Chanchani . This year she is honoured to have assisted in the local and medical classes for 2 months, deepening her understanding of the effects of the poses on the body and mind. Always a student, she continues to study with senior teachers from Ireland and England and will return to India next year to continue her studies.
Pavara
Pavara is from Cabra in Dublin. He began his practice of Yoga with Ratnabandhu in 1994 and qualified as an Iyengar teacher in the UK. He has continued to train and teach since then and now holds an Intermediate Junior Level III certificate. He also teaches in the Dublin Buddhist Centre, where he has already developed a following through his Yoga and Meditation days and weekends. Pavara's Iyengar classes are suitable for all levels and body types and have a reputation for being both challenging and great fun.
Pavara is from Cabra in Dublin. He began his practice of Yoga with Ratnabandhu in 1994 and qualified as an Iyengar teacher in the UK. He has continued to train and teach since then and now holds an Intermediate Junior Level III certificate. He also teaches in the Dublin Buddhist Centre, where he has already developed a following through his Yoga and Meditation days and weekends. Pavara's Iyengar classes are suitable for all levels and body types and have a reputation for being both challenging and great fun.
Marie Feirtear
Marie hails from the Gaeltacht area in Kerry so if you require details of yoga asana "as gaeilge" she's the woman to ask! With Aisling Guirke in Dublin, Marie completed her Introductory Level II training in 2006 and since then she's maintained her practice with Senior teacher Aisling and visiting international teachers. As a chartered physiotherapist Marie complements her yoga knowledge with her professional experience which ensures her indepth, safe teaching ~ especially in the Sports Class.
Marie hails from the Gaeltacht area in Kerry so if you require details of yoga asana "as gaeilge" she's the woman to ask! With Aisling Guirke in Dublin, Marie completed her Introductory Level II training in 2006 and since then she's maintained her practice with Senior teacher Aisling and visiting international teachers. As a chartered physiotherapist Marie complements her yoga knowledge with her professional experience which ensures her indepth, safe teaching ~ especially in the Sports Class.
Martina Durnin
Martina is a joint founder of the Iyengar Yoga Centre (North Dublin) and hails from the Czech Republic. Martina had tried different kinds of yoga while travelling around Australia and Asia but it wasn't until she moved to London in 1998 that she found what she was looking for. On the way home from work one day she accidentally discovered the Iyengar yoga institute of south London. There through the charismatic personality of her yoga teacher Glenys Shephard she fell in love with yoga. Soon she found herself practicing every day either in the institute or at home. After moving to Ireland in 2000 she continued her practice with the most senior teachers available : Margaret Austin, Jeanne Maslen, Kevin Gardiner and Sharat Arora. Martina holds an introductory teaching certificate level II (since 2004) and after a short break for birth of her son is now preparing for her Intermediate Junior level I Certificate.
Martina is a joint founder of the Iyengar Yoga Centre (North Dublin) and hails from the Czech Republic. Martina had tried different kinds of yoga while travelling around Australia and Asia but it wasn't until she moved to London in 1998 that she found what she was looking for. On the way home from work one day she accidentally discovered the Iyengar yoga institute of south London. There through the charismatic personality of her yoga teacher Glenys Shephard she fell in love with yoga. Soon she found herself practicing every day either in the institute or at home. After moving to Ireland in 2000 she continued her practice with the most senior teachers available : Margaret Austin, Jeanne Maslen, Kevin Gardiner and Sharat Arora. Martina holds an introductory teaching certificate level II (since 2004) and after a short break for birth of her son is now preparing for her Intermediate Junior level I Certificate.
