Sylvia.n.Yoga

- Thank You 🩷
Yesterday was the last class of the Winter Term in Lusk and I just wanted to thank you.
I set this class up a couple of years back, with 2-3 people showing up every week. Fast forward to today, I am teaching in a bigger room and some of the classes were actually booked out!
I am beyond grateful and wanted to thank each and every one of you, whether you came once or have been coming since the very beginning, your presence means a lot to me. Seeing you guys practice, progress and chat before and after class fills my heart and convinces me that I'm making a difference.

From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! I wouldn't be doing this without your support.

- What to expect in my classes?
I tried to summarise this in five words:
🟡 Intention
🟢 Modifications
🔵 Goal
🟣 Safe-space
⚪️ Experiment

In my opinion, yoga is accessible to everyone, not matter your age, flexibility, range of motion... we can all benefit from breathing more conscienciously, moving with purpose, stretching it out.
That's what I am trying to bring to each class, not showing off but showing up for yourself again and again.

If that's your philosophy too, I invite you to try any of my classes (you can even get a free trial in Lusk and Swords)

See you soon ☀️

2026 schedule:
• Yin Yoga classes in Donabate at Vibe Yoga resume on January 6th (19.30 til 20.30)
• Yin Yoga classes in Swords at Violet Sky resume on January 7th (19.00 til 20.00)
• First class of the year in Balbriggan at YPCD will be on January 9th
• Classes in Lusk restart on January 12th (19.00 til 20.00 in St Macculins centre)

Which one will you join?

- Fundraiser Yoga for Pink October 🎀
On Sunday 19th, at Violet Sky in Airside, I'll be teaming up with Ciara for 2 hours of bliss.
We'll start with a soft Vinyasa class and slip into Yoga Nidra for an extra long savasana. This is a donation based class, where all the funds will be donated to help breast cancer research and awareness.
Spots are limited so make sure to sign up through my website ➡️ https://wix.to/InxZuMP

(Can't make it but still would like to donate? Here is how: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/SylvianeCoquard)

Looking forward to see you there 🩷

🎀 🎀

- New term starts on Monday 🙌🏻
Looking forward to teach in Lusk again, so join me from Monday 8th September, and every Monday after that at 19.00 at St Macullins Centre for an hour long class.
Suitable for all levels.

Free intro available.
€10 drop-in
€25 three class pass
€72 Full term (9 sessions)

See you on the mat!

Sign up here ➡️ https://www.sylvianyoga.com/calendar

- Back teaching in Lusk next Monday (8th) at 19.00. Visit my website for info and bookings: https://www.sylvianyoga.com/

Sylviane returns with yoga to St. Macullins Centre on Monday September 8th. Please contact the attached to book your place.
Sylvia.n.Yoga

- Crow Prep 🐦‍⬛
Three things to focus on when getting ready for bakasana (crow pose)
1. Hips opening and engagement: any variation of malasana works here, I'd add some inner thighs engagement by pushing the knees to the arms and the arms to the knees
2. Shoulder strength: half-chaturanga or chaturanga, dolphin is also an option
3. Core work: navasana is my favourite because it also focuses on balance. Any variation works here, and you can even add movement

Start by lifting one foot and the other and maybe both. The knees placement is also important, start with the knees outside the arms and squeeze them in, while the arms are pushing them out.

Hope that helps 😉

- Free Outdoor Yoga classes 🧘🏽‍♀️
Every Monday at Newbridge House (next to the GAA pitch) from 19.00 til 20.00.
Accessible for all levels.

Sign up on my website: https://www.sylvianyoga.com/calendar
Or join the Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/F7fTsw7NnXCICJn6GDMmNl

See you then!

- Plank to Chaturanga transition 💪🏻
This is a hard one, if I'm being fully honest it took me a long time to get it. There is so much happening: core strong and stable, elbows in, legs squeezing together, lowering down slowly and with control...
So, for as long as you need it, come down on your knees first so the chest lowers in one block. Use a block to avoid going too low and play a bit, going down and up in some kind of push-ups. Or move through Ashtangasana is also an option...

- Drgaon Variations 🐉
Focus on this Yin Yoga pose that is a strong hip opener. We're stretching the back hip flexors and compressing the front hip.
There are many ways to use props here: bolster or blocks below the elbows or the head, bolster to support the back hip if the flexor muscles are tight.

My favourite? The 5th and the last, depending on the day 😊
Let me know yours 👇🏼

- Breakdown ➡️ Downdog to Low Lunge
This is not an easy transition as it requires some flexibility and compression of the thigh towards the belly.
Here are a couple of tips:
● round the top of the back to create a dome as you come forward
○ hug your knee as close to your chest as possible, imagine you want to hold a tennis ball between the knee and chest
● step your foot as close to your hands
○ grab your ankle to bring the foot forward
As you keep on practicing this, the foot will come closer to the hands.
Another good thing to try is using block below the hands to bring your shoulders and chest higher and step the foot closer to the top of the mat.

Hope this helps 🤞🏻