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Yoga Pose of the Month: Half Standing Forward Fold

Trying to listen to alignment cues in a yoga class and understanding the right positioning can be overwhelming, especially if you're a complete beginner and simply trying to just keep up!

Yoga • 20 Aug 17

10 Fun Yoga Facts ahead of International Yoga Day

Wednesday, 21st of June marks International Yoga Day. Here are ten fun facts about yoga and five places where you can celebrate in Ireland.

Living • 12 Jun 17

Take Yoga Off the Mat: Asteya-way from other people's things

This time our resident yoga bear is showing us how to achieve the creative ability to fulfil our own needs without having to steal from others. Learn how to practise asteya.

Living • 09 Jun 17

Wellfest happened last weekend and I was first at the gate to immerse myself in all things 'well'!

What goes on at Irish Yoga and well-being Festivals?

Wellfest happened last weekend and The Yoga Bear was first at the gate to immerse herself in all things 'well'!

living • 09 Jun 17

Yoga Pose of the Month: Chair Pose

Every month, our resident Yoga Bear takes us step by step through a pose. Today we're looking at the benefits of Chair Pose.

Living • 09 Jun 17

Everything you didn't know you needed to know about your Chakras

We can all say that we are reasonably aware of our physical bodies and what they can do but very rarely do we pay attention to the elements of the subtle body. Do we even know what that is?

Chakras • 09 Jun 17

The LifeStyle Show: The Yoga Bear on Assessing Yourself

The LifeStyle Show: How can yoga help day-to-day life?

On the LifeStyle show this week, we're joined by Áine Kerrigan aka 'The Yoga Bear' - a RYS500 qualified yoga teacher, on breaking down what yoga means and how you can take its practices off the mat.

Living • 27 Mar 17

Yoga Bear Áine Kerrigan shows how to perfect the Lord of the Dance Pose, Natarajasana in Sanskrit.

Yoga Pose - Lord Of The Dance!

From alignment cues to getting the positions right, Yoga can be overwhelming! Especially for beginners, keeping up is a challenge! That's why each month the Yoga Bear breaks down a pose for you to get to grips with; this week it's The Lord of The Dance!

Living • 26 Mar 17

Yoga is for Everybody. FACT!

If you, like me, follow lots of different yogi's on Instagram. then you have more than likely encountered a running theme throughout resulting in the unnecessary drawing of the conclusion… I will never be able to do yoga.

Yoga • 09 Jun 17

In Yoga, The Hips don't Lie

Often in yoga, you may hear phrases like 'here's a pose to open your hips' or 'let's work on opening the hips' but, what does that even mean? The Yoga Bear explains.

Yoga • 01 Dec 16

Christmas Gifts for the Yogi in Your Life

Have a yogi in your life? Can't figure out what to get this holiday season? Check out the Yoga Bear's Christmas wish list!

Yoga • 18 Nov 16

Yoga Pose of the Month: Triangle (Utthita Trikonasana)

Every month on RTÉ LifeStyle, our resident Yoga Bear chooses a particular yoga pose and shows us how to establish, maintain and finish the movement.

Yoga • 22 Nov 16

Mindfulness – Taste the Raisin: Mental Health Week

The Yoga Bear is celebrating World Mental Health Week by delving into the therapeutic technique of mindfulness.

Living • 13 Oct 16

Yoga Pose of the Month : Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III)

Each month our resident Yoga Bear shares her favorite pose of the month. Learn how to establish, move, maintain and complete the pose of Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III).

Yoga • 09 Nov 16

‘Real’ Yogi’s Don’t Eat Burgers, or Do They?

In recent years it seems that wheatgrass juice, protein bars and a vegan diet have become an intricate part of the yogi lifestyle. But is it possible to eat burgers and still practice yoga? The Yoga Bear investigates.

Living • 22 Sep 16

Yoga Pose of the Month: Warrior 1

Every month the Yoga Bear breaks down a yoga pose in a handy step by step guide. This month we're looking Warrior 1 also known in Sanskrit as Virabhadrasana I.

Yoga • 21 Nov 16

The Yoga Bear's workshop helped to raise money for charity

Yoga to Open the Heart

In the run up to Breast Cancer Ireland's Great Pink Run, The Yoga Bear hosted a workshop in aid of the charity. Expert in all things Yoga, she explains the series of poses that featured in the workshop.

Yoga • 09 Jun 17

The Annual Barcelona Yoga Conference

This July, I followed my own advice and took my yoga on holiday with me as I attended the annual Barcelona Yoga Conference.

Yoga • 09 Nov 16

Yoga on Holidays

Flights booked. Holiday Essentials bought. Bags packed. You’re ready to hit the sun soaked soil abroad! Wait a second. Have you considered bringing your yoga practice with you? The Yoga Bear has some great tips on bringing yoga on holidays, hassle free.

Yoga • 09 Nov 16

Yoga Pose of the Month: Warrior II

Yoga can be overwhelming at the start. With so much to learn you could be feeling anything but zen! The Yoga Bear is here to help! Every month a new pose will be broken down with top tips for all beginners!

Living • 21 Jul 16

Moving Beyond Balance with Dylan Werner

Yoga is more that a quick stretch before a chickpea burrito at the YogaHub! It's a life philosophy and a challenge the mind and body. Here we find out the life lessons of Dylan Werner.

Living • 14 Jul 16

Yoga Bear

Yoga Bear • 09 Mar 17

Top Tips for Yoga Newbies

Yoga can seem a little intimidating to a newbie (not all of us can put our feet behind our head!) but fear not, the Yoga Bear is here to help.

Living • 13 Jul 16

Yoga Bear

Yoga Pose of the Month: Half Standing Forward Fold

10 Fun Yoga Facts ahead of International Yoga Day

Take Yoga Off the Mat: Asteya-way from other people's things

What goes on at Irish Yoga and well-being Festivals?

Yoga Pose of the Month: Chair Pose

Everything you didn't know you needed to know about your Chakras

The LifeStyle Show: How can yoga help day-to-day life?

Yoga Pose - Lord Of The Dance!

Yoga is for Everybody. FACT!

In Yoga, The Hips don't Lie

Christmas Gifts for the Yogi in Your Life

Yoga Pose of the Month: Triangle (Utthita Trikonasana)

Mindfulness – Taste the Raisin: Mental Health Week

Yoga Pose of the Month : Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III)

‘Real’ Yogi’s Don’t Eat Burgers, or Do They?

Yoga Pose of the Month: Warrior 1

Yoga to Open the Heart

The Annual Barcelona Yoga Conference

Yoga on Holidays

Yoga Pose of the Month: Warrior II

Moving Beyond Balance with Dylan Werner

Yoga Bear

Top Tips for Yoga Newbies

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