New classes for Autumn

Classes will continue through Autumn, with the following schedule. Please contact me to book your place on any of the classes.
Prenatal Yoga courses – 6/8 weeks
Monday: 30th August – 4th October inclusive (6 weeks). Classes in Carlton Hall, Marino at 6.30pm. Cost is €95.
Monday: 11th October – 6th December inclusive (8 [...]

Why breath matters

During pregnancy, we often focus on our breath. For many it is the first time we may become aware of our own breath and how powerful it can be.
We tend to focus on prenatal breathing techniques as natural pain and stress relievers. Which is of course one of [...]

Deep breathing for Labour

One of the great things about doing prenatal yoga is that you can learn how to appreciate and use the power of your own breath. Rhythmic breathing during labour maximises the amount of oxygen available to you and your baby and breathing techniques can help you cope with contractions. Deep breathing during pregnancy also helps [...]

Allyson Yoga #5

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Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas to everyone and best wishes for the new year. Extra special [...]

Allyson Yoga #4

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NEW – Weekend Hatha Workshops
A selection of intensive workshops for anyone interested in learning more [...]

Allyson Yoga #3

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News and bookings for summer 2009
Current Prenatal Course
Please be advised that the current prenatal course [...]

Allyson Yoga #2

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News and bookings for spring
No class on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th Feb
No prenatal or [...]

Why Prenatal (pregnancy) yoga?

(this article of mine was originally published on Rollercoaster.ie)
For many women, their introduction to yoga is often during pregnancy. From the minute the first trimester ends, doctors, midwives, parenting sites and magazines are all urging us to do yoga for a stronger body, calmer mind and – best of all – easier [...]

What is Yoga?

Yoga is a classical science and philosophy that involves every aspect of an individual’s being.  It is a way of life that focuses on self-development and encompasses precise physical, emotional, mental and spiritual teachings and disciplines. 
It originated about 6,000 years ago in India and is outlined in several  classical works, [...]

Wake-Up Yoga

This yoga routine is a good way to kick-start your morning. It is especially useful if you feel sluggish and stiff and need to pick yourself up. It takes fifteen to twenty minutes depending on how long you spend in relaxation.
You can even just do five minutes by doing a [...]