My “Yoga for all” classes are ideal both for those who are new to this discipline or don’t have a regular practice, as well as for those who may have a more established oractice.

If you have any injuries/mobility restrictions or medical conditions that would make it strenuous to come to a standing position from a seated /lying down position at a moderate pace, please contact me before signing up for a course, so that we can discuss your needs.

In these classes suitable for beginners and also more experienced practitioners, you will learn postures to stretch and strengthen, breathing practices and meditation techniques that will be beneficial to your body and your mind.

My classes can be attended no matter what your previous experience of Yoga is, whether you have never done Yoga before or whether you have been practising for years you are always welcome to come along.

I always take the time to explain all practices and techniques in detail; we build gradually our posture work to make sure you learn the Yoga positions, or “asana”, the breathing practices “pranayama” and the meditation techniques correctly and safely.

A session usually starts with a few minutes spent on developing awareness of the present moment, by focusing on the breath, concentrating inwards and becoming physically grounded.

Then it moves into a series of gentle limbering postures, which help to loosen and warm up joints and muscles.

Limbering postures are followed by strengthening ones, which create heat and energy in the body.

The session then slows down as we move into a series of calming poses, where we allow the body to soften and release before entering final relaxation, and a space conducive to meditation.

We are all different when it comes to mobility and range of movement, or we may have some medical conditions that need to be taken into account, this is why it is important that the practice adapts to the individual, not the other way round. For this purpose class size is small so that you can be guaranteed to receive individual attention and feedback as well as suggestions on modifications or alternatives to poses or practices that may not be suitable for you.

Whilst breath awareness is something we focus on throughout a Yoga class, there are also specific breathing techniques (pranayama) which will be used in combination with certain postures and practices. We allow the body to enjoy movement as well as times of complete stillness and relaxation, creating an atmosphere conducive to our meditation practice.

Yoga can help you in many ways, on a physical and mental level. Some of the benefits include:

• Release of muscular tension and mental stress
• Increased energy levels
• Improved posture, balance and flexibility, which will help decreasing back, neck and joint pain associated with poor posture
• Increased strength
• Lubrication of the joints, ligaments and tendons increases, thus helping to increase joint range of motion
• A greater sense of freedom and ease in the body and mind
• Increased self-acceptance

If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me.

This class is designed to ensure that all the practices are useful and appropriate during pregnancy. Suitable for all mums to be, from the 12th week of pregnancy onward, no previous experience of Yoga is necessary. Yoga for pregnancy is a wonderful tool to help mums to be to relieve common aches and pains experienced during pregnancy, to reduce stress and anxiety as well as prepare for labour, birth and motherhood. An added benefit is that by practising with other mums to be, you will be part of a supportive network.

Using Yoga postures, breath-work, meditation and relaxation techniques, mums to be learn to connect with their inner intuition, and are provided with tools to balance, to align and to strengthen the body and mind.

Some of the benefits of Yoga during pregnancy:

• Yoga reduces stress and anxiety through breath-work and relaxation techniques and creates stability in a time of constant fluctuation.
• Specific breathing techniques help prepare the body and the mind for the type of breathing useful during labour.
• Specific posture work can help you increase the strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth.
• Yoga can relieve tension in the body and the mind, which can help to regulate our sleep rhythm and improve the quality of sleep.
• It tones and strengthens the pelvic floor muscles.
• It can help boosting circulation aiding fluid retention
• Some Yoga poses can help optimize baby’s position and ease the discomfort and intensity of labour.
• Back pain is a very common complaint during pregnancy as posture is affected by the increasing weight of the baby: Yoga improves posture and helps relieve back pain.
• You become part of a supportive network as you meet other mums to be to share your experience, questions and concerns.
• You get to enjoy a calm and relaxing atmosphere and some “me time”

To participate in a class, there is no need to buy costly equipment: a non slip mat, comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely, a blanket and a pillow or two for extra comfort and support are all you need.

Before starting a Prenatal Yoga practice, make sure you have the OK from your healthcare provider. It may also be useful to know that, if you have private health insurance, you may be able to claim part of the fee of pregnancy Yoga classes under the maternity benefits of your insurance plan.

If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me.

Mums will enjoy gentle posture work that focuses on restoring alignment and tone, and providing relief from lifting, carrying, and nursing, as well as learn breathing and meditation techniques.

Post Natal Yoga can be attended from 6 weeks after delivery (8/9 weeks in case of C-section) and participants must get the all clear from their GP/Health care provider before joining this class.

We will also focus on relaxation practices that give you a chance to rest and re-energize.

All the practices covered are aimed at mums but babies are welcome to come along too (class is ideal for new mums and babies six weeks old to crawling).

The main priority for a new mum, when taking care of her health, mental and physical, should be resting and recuperating energy whenever possible, particularly in the first few months after birth.

Depleted energy should be re-built/replenished slowly.

This is why all the practices are carefully designed to ensure that you reintroduce your body to movement and postures gradually and gently.

In this class we create a friendly and welcoming space where you meet other mums to share your experience, concerns and questions, thus providing an invaluable network of support. You will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere: if baby needs to be fed, changed or comforted you can look after him/her and dip in and out of the practices as required.

You will need a non slip mat for yourself, a blanket, and, ideally, also a couple of small cushions for extra support. Please bring a blanket to put on the floor for baby to lie down on and/or a baby car seat/carrier if you know that baby is happier sitting in that.

If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me.

This is a wonderful alternative for those who can’t get on the floor to do a traditional Yoga class sitting/lying down on a mat or those who may get fatigued by standing for longer periods of time. It can also be a great option for office workers, as part of their wellbeing programmes as it doesn’t require any special equipment/clothing or venue.

In this gentle class you will increase your flexibility, reduce stiffness, de-stress and find more energy as you use a chair to practise modified versions of traditional Yoga postures, as well as learning breathing and meditation techniques.

In a chair Yoga class you can expect to go through a series of Yoga postures and movements done whilst sitting on a chair as well as some standing poses, using the chair for support if necessary. If standing is not an option, this is not an issue. There are always variations and modifications that we can adopt during a class to make it truly accessible to everyone.

By practising Chair Yoga you can improve your flexibility, concentration and strength, loosen and stretch painful and stiff muscles and improve circulation.

You will also learn breathing, relaxation and meditation practices that can help you boost your mood and reduce stress and anxiety.

If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me.

Yoga in the workplace can be an invaluable tool to help employees reduce stress, physical stiffness and mental tension and increase energy and productivity by taking time for self care. I provide classes for offices, workplaces and teams.

I offer both regular classes, where some of the postures and practices are done sitting on the floor/lying down, and also an office adaptation, “off the mat”, in the form of a chair Yoga session. Chair Yoga can take place any time of the day, without the need of special equipment/clothing, and it can be attended by everybody (including those completely new to Yoga or those who have injuries/mobility restrictions that would prevent them from participating in a traditional class).

A growing number of businesses are finding that offering Yoga as part of their employee wellness programmes is an effective tool to support employees’ productivity and health, both physical and mental.

Below are the words of Aileen Riney, the occupational therapist who invited me to deliver a course for her colleagues in Swords Health Centre, Co Dublin.

A growing number of businesses are finding that offering Yoga as part of their employee wellness programmes is an effective tool to support employees’ productivity and health, both physical and mental.

Below are the words of Aileen Riney, the occupational therapist who invited me to deliver a course for her colleagues in Swords Health Centre, Co Dublin.

My corporate clients included: HSE and Public Appointments Service, for whom I have provided classes as part of their employee wellness programmes and Fingal County Council, who invited me to run chair Yoga classes in various libraries across North County Dublin, as part of the Bealtaine Festival.

If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me.

This option is available to those who would like to learn Yoga on a private, one to one basis. It provides the opportunity to adapt the session to your own individual needs and requirements. It is the traditional way of teaching Yoga.

There may be specific areas that you wish to work on, for example you may be interested in learning techniques to help you manage stress, anxiety or to improve stiffness and pain associated with poor posture. Whatever your requirements, I am happy to discuss with you how a Yoga practice can help you support your physical, emotional or mental health.

Over the years I have been working closely with GPs and Physiotherapists who have been referring their clients to me to help them with:

• Reducing stress and anxiety, clients included students preparing for exams as well as business people in high pressure work environment
• Improving their performance in specific sports and decreasing the chance of getting injuries, by learning Yoga practices that can be used as a mental and physical preparation
• Relieving insomnia
• Staying healthy during pregnancy, and gaining calmness and confidence for labour and delivery.
• Relieving symptoms of the menopause.
• Improving joint, neck and back pain, particularly when this is relating to poor posture

Some people also like to attend Yoga on a one to one basis for a few sessions before joining a group class, particularly if there are any injuries or medical conditions that can be better looked after in a session that is tailored to one’s needs.

If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me.