Profile - Helen Keane
Yoga Alliance RYT
The practice of Yoga is to encourage a better understanding of self leading to a state of ease. From an early age I have always had a natural inclination towards yoga (which means union - a sense of wholeness).
Before being introduced to yoga asanas I searched for this sense of wholeness through my work. I graduated with a Marketing Degree from Trinity College, and from this worked for Mitsubishi International NYC. However, after a time, I decided to pursue my interest in Art & Design by successfully graduating with a digital design qualification, which enabled me to work for several design studios such as the internationally successful McNally Design Group, renowed for their innovative Irish Pub Design concept.
Working in the corporate & design industries exposed me to the intense stress associated with jobs which are constantly subjected to deadlines. As a result of workplace stress and my underactive thyroid condition I decided to seek out a stress management practice which would help me to achieve a work life balance. I tried several sports & holistic theapies until I came across Yoga, from which I found instant relaxation - both physical & mental!
In 2002 I had the opportunity to live in Asia,(India, Japan, and South Korea) and America where I had the experience to study under the guidance of teachers with either an Eastern or Western approach to Yoga. However going to India to study to become a Hatha Yoga Teacher is the highlight of my yoga experience in Asia.
I currently teach Hatha yoga, PreNatal, PostNatal yoga for several Yoga & Therapy Studios, the City of Dublin VEC, the corporate sector and am available for private, semi-private tuition. I've taught group and private yoga classes to the US military, base staff and the expatriate community in Seoul, South Korea. As I believe in continual professional development, I am studying for the Yoga Therapy Ireland, Post Graduate yoga diploma course(2008).
Finally, I enjoy keeping my own yoga practice fresh by participating in yoga workshops given by visiting yoga teachers, my most recent workshop was at Dublin Yoga Studio, where Deb Neubauer(based in the USA), gave a 3 hour Anusara (means "flowing with Grace") yoga workshop. She was one of John Friend's (who developed the Anusara yoga approach in 1997) first students.
Qualifications:
(accredited by the International Yoga Alliance)
Sivananda Diploma - Hatha Yoga Teacher
Certificate in Pregnancy Yoga
Certificate in Cardiac & Cancer Therapy
Irish Red Cross & Yoga Therapy Ireland - First Aid course