Contemporary Yoga

Contemporary Yoga is a welcoming and inclusive studio located in the heart of Bandon, Co Cork, Ireland. Founded by Senior Teachers Marianne and Charlie, the studio offers a unique approach to yoga that is suited for the modern world.

At Contemporary Yoga, the practise is rooted in tradition while also emphasising the present moment and the constantly fresh edge of experience. The studio believes in exploring without a fixed end, offering a balance of good information, experience, seriousness, and laughter in their classes. The highest standards of teaching are upheld without dogma, unsubstantiated claims, or fixed ideas, allowing students to embrace their self-critic, delight, fears, and sense of adventure.

Marianne and Charlie lead a variety of workshops and courses that embody the essence of Contemporary Yoga. From workshops on Constellations and Embodied Movement Awareness to ongoing expressions of the practise, each session is designed to help students connect deeper to their bodies and emotions. The studio offers a safe and protective space where individuals can feel more ease, breathe deeper, and connect to their primordial life force.

One of the unique offerings at Contemporary Yoga is the Systemic Constellations work. Through this practise, participants have the opportunity to explore hidden family dynamics, systemic causes of illness, blockages in business development, relationships with money, and more. The method of working in a circle, combined with group and individual process work, creates new possibilities in neurobiological circuits and daily life.

The studio utilises several forms of circles, including moving circles, sitting and talking/listening circles, singing circles, circles of systemic constellations, silent circles, and more. Each circle offers a different experience, allowing participants to engage with the practise in a variety of ways. By working together in a circle, individuals can explore new depths of self-discovery and growth in a safe and supportive environment.

At Contemporary Yoga, students are encouraged to embrace the paradoxes of life, to find balance between strength and flexibility, and to connect with their true, wild, and nourishing nature. The studio is a place where community, creativity, and self-discovery come together to create a unique and transformative yoga experience.