Aran Herbs & Yoga

07/04/2026

Herb of the week — Dandelion
Caisearbhán — Taraxacum officinale
The dandelion doesn’t ask permission. She just appears: in lawns, in cracks, along
roadsides, bright and entirely unbothered. And right now in Ireland, she’s in full bloom.
We’ve been trained to see her as a w**d. But dandelion is one of the most generous plants in the hedgerow. Every part of her is useful, and she asks very
little in return.
— The root supports the liver and digestion: it’s been used in herbal medicine for hundreds of years
— The leaves are edible and deeply nutritious: bitter in the best way and great in spring salads
— Dandelion flowers are one of the first food sources for pollinators after winter
— In Irish folklore, blowing the seeds was used to tell the time — “what o’clock” was a common name for her

30/03/2026

Herb of the week — Stinging Nettle
Neantóg — Urtica dioica

She’s back. That first brushing sting against bare ankles on a damp morning, nettle is one of the first wild plants to push through in early spring here in Ireland,
and she deserves a little celebration.

Nettle has been part of Irish land and life for centuries. She grows along ditches,hedgerows, and the edges of old buildings — anywhere the soil is rich and
undisturbed.

A few things I love about her:
— One of the most mineral-rich plants you’ll find: iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C
— Young spring nettles are best for eating and making tea, before they flower
— In Irish tradition, nettle soup in spring was considered a tonic, a way of waking the body up after winter
— As a plant, she improves soil health and supports over 40 species of insect

You don’t need to go far to find her. She’s probably closer than you think.

25/03/2026

A midweek reset, under the trees.

Join Yoga in the Trees for a gentle, grounding outdoor practice to help you feel steady, open and present.

Wednesdays | 7-8am | St Anne’s Park, Raheny

EUR 80 block (8 classes) | EUR 15 drop-in

We begin April 15th

DM for booking & for exact location

25/03/2026

18/03/2026

Supporting the people who support everyone else

07/03/2026

The leaves of this yellow flower plant are used in traditional medicine for the treatment of coughs

06/03/2026

I’ve got you💕

02/03/2026

The sun is out
I love walking and talking… making sense of it all
So grateful for true friends who love me despite my bonkerness… or because of it
True friends are the best thing 💕

02/03/2026

This morning I made my tea with Dandelion leaf … it’s tastes a bit bitter but I’m used to that now
Dandelion is one of my favourite herbs / plants / w**ds

27/02/2026

The Alchemy of Wildflowers

April 10th - 13th
Inis Oírr, Aran Islands, Co. Galway

Yoga
Herbalism
Art

A retreat for those of us who love wild spaces, gentle movement & creativity

You will be held
You will be supported
You will learn to make herbalism medicine
You will be gently guided to creating your own Art canvas

26/02/2026

Stop for a moment as you go through your morning.
put your had on your chest
Inhale through your nose
begin to activate your diaphragm