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Yoga for EveryBody. Taking care of body & mind. We offer a diverse range of classes, from relaxed & meditative to strong & challenging.

Yoga shared in a way that allows you to truly adapt it to suit you.

28/10/2025

In November we celebrate 10 years of The Yogaloft. We’ve taken time to look back and reflect on some of the amazing people we’ve met and the charities and events we’ve been fortunate enough to be able to support.
We are so grateful to all of our amazing members and teachers both past and present who have been part of our pretty awesome journey. Have you a story or experience to share ? Please please take a moment to share your thoughts, memories and experiences below.

18/10/2025

World Menopause Day
This is my view as a 46 year old woman.
Sure isn’t there a day for everything now 🤣 First I acknowledge it can be really hard for some women, I fully support that many women will need HRT etc and if I need it I will take it, but I also feel like so much of what we see now either exploits women going through this stage of life (just look at the cost of a ‘menopause’ product vs a regular product, and it’s prob the same ingredients) or is all very negative, it almost sparks fear for many women.
I’d love your help to flip that a little, so let’s HELP eachother and spread a little HOPE!
PLEASE PLEASE Comment below.
🟣 What worked for you to support you through symptoms?
🟣 What are the positives about being out the other side of it?

03/10/2025

Why are we moving to a new premises?
Sometimes you have to admit that you got it wrong, and that you could have done better. So I am apologising as back when I opened the Loft ten years ago and despite my own mum being in a wheelchair I truly didn’t understand just how much yoga / movement / meditation and breathwork could be adapted to suit everyone, my own experience of yoga naively led me to believe that if you could ‘Do Yoga’ you would ‘make it up the stairs’ how very wrong I was and how very sorry I am for my lack of awareness.
This building has been our home for 10 Years, in that time I’ve learnt so much, we’ve grown as a community and a studio. Actually opening the studio was literally the beginning, the start of our learning. While we’ve supported many many members of our community working within the building and within the community, we’ve also been inaccessible to many more. Whether that’s due to injuries or disability many folks have not been able to make it up our stairs and I really want to do better.
So for years I’ve been looking for a fully accessible space (and also looked to see if we could adapt the current buildings unfortunately it wasn’t possible) it’s actually really hard to find a space that’s the right size and also accessible … but finally we have found not just the space but also a very supportive landlord who is doing all possible to ensure our new space will be fully accessible and I will say that knowing what I know know I would never open up a space that wasn’t accessible.
This will be a new beginning for us and I truly hope that we can make our classes as accessible and inclusive as possible for everyone within our community, I’m open to all suggestions and feedback. It’s ok not to get it right all the time, it’s ok to make mistakes but it’s also important to learn and grow from those mistakes and I’m really trying hard to do that.
If any one had any questions about any of this ad always I’m up for a chat , just reach out 07890316954.

17/07/2025

JUST YOGA
That’s what we do and we do it really really well.
No fussy stuff,
No performing,
No promises that we will ‘release your trauma’ ‘heal you’ ‘fix you’ no ‘mindless following’
No crazy nonsense is offered in our studio.
What do we do?
We share yoga with you in a way that allows you to better understand your body. That encourages you to be present, to notice and to feel. That hopefully helps you find a better balance within mind and body.
We hopefully make it easier for you to take your yoga off your mat so that it subtly shows up and supports you through your day to day life. In your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Hopefully you’ll learn how to become a little stronger , a little more mobile, a little more calm… everyone is different so everyone gets different benefits
It all happens in a supportive, welcoming environment.
If you’d like to learn a little more about what we do and find the class that would best suit you, then please reach out .

06/07/2025

Simplicity, let’s get back to it.
Simple. Straightforward. Attentive.
Life can be busy, maybe even chaotic, the more we try to cram in, the more we try to do, the less focused we may become on each task. Even within the wellness world it often feels like we need more .. to be entertained, to be distracted, to be performed to. It’s not enough to simply do yoga, it’s not enough for you to have and be present with your own experience, it’s got to have a hook, an add on,a distraction, something trendy or different, it’s got to be more. (These are just thoughts and if you love these things that’s absolutely ok)
Take for example a Soundbath on the Beach. The beach is literally natures ultimate sound bath, to lay back, to just listen is such an experience; do we need to add to that? For me it’s like going to the concert of a performer you love but wearing earphones and listening to cover versions of the songs you so love.
Puppy/Goat Yoga, you’re not doing yoga or fully enjoying the puppies. Maybe do some yoga then go cuddle some puppies, enjoy both things fully but separately.
Yoga with weights. You’re not getting to fully focus on the yoga and in terms of weights, what you’re doing with them, is it really going to create any significant strength benefits.. enjoy your yoga, then enjoy doing weights.
We are all different and we can all absolutely enjoy different things and that’s great, and we can all have different opinions and that too is perfect . Though it can be good at times to pause and notice: is what I’m doing creating more connection for me or is it creating a little more chaos and disconnection? Why does it always have to be more , why might we struggle so much with a simple approach, what is it that we need to be distracted from, what is it that we are not able to just sit with?

PC .captures.love

16/06/2025

Slow Down,
Slow Down and notice,
Slow Down and feel,
Slow Down and see, really see,
Slow Down to be present,
How often do you take time to truly be present,
To give one task your attention,
To give one person your full attention ,
To give yourself your full attention?
How much better might it feel if you allowed yourself to slow down a little
Because of my injury I’ve had to slow my walking and movement right down, due to slowing down and not being able to move as quickly I’ve had more time to notice things.. during our recent retreat I slowed right down and I saw and noticed do much more .. this was just after rainfall and I thought this was stunning

27/05/2025

Here is what some of our ladies had to say about our most recent retreat. We had the best weekend on our Retreat at Blaney Yoga & Spa Centre. Truly amazing people , stunning setting , delicious food. Thank you so much to all the ladies who made this retreat so very special.

15/05/2025

Yoga… it’s sooo much more than moving and stretching.
It’s easy to think it’s all about the movement, and that’s part of it but it’s a very small part.
Yoga is not just ‘done’ on a mat during your class; it stays with you throughout every part of the day. The more you practice the more it just ‘is’ part of you.
I’ve not been in the studio for over two weeks (I have a torn meniscus aka very sore leg) so I haven’t been able to do the same physical practice.
Yoga has still massively been part of me and part of my everyday and recovery . how?
Breathwork (pranayama) from the moment the injury occurred a connection to my breath helped me stay calm and to manage my pain. It’s helped me in the same way everyday since.
Through every part of the day this connection to breath and body helps me stay in a calm place. It allows my body to better heal. It stops me from worrying or catastrophising, it stops me wandering through what it’s and keeps me grounded in the present moment.
I use mantra (phrases repeated to myself) to remind my mind and body that I am safe and strong, I choose mantra that supports healing in my body.
Through my yoga practice my body is strong and mobile, this has hugely helped with my recovery and really allowed me to focus on my recovery.
Yoga
Have a read of the Yamas and Niyamas (all things we practice and learn in yoga and you’ll see that these principles have become part of everyday .

12/05/2025

Which class?
It’s hard to fully describe each of the classes and I’ll always say that the best thing is to just come along and try the class to see how it feels for you.
But here is a rough guide and a little intro about the main classes we offer at the studio.
🟣 GENTLE/BEGIN : moves super slow. Great for those just starting their yoga journey.
🟣 GROUNDED: Our most popular class. Suitable from beginner to experienced. A bit of everything but moves at a steady pace. A bit of strength, flexibility, breath focus and relaxation. The true all rounder.
🟣 YIN: Long slow holds. Brings challenge in a way you wouldn’t expect, the challenge of stillness, truly connecting with your own body and feeling what needs to be felt.
🟣 YOGACORE: A class focused on all things posture and core. Lots of opportunities to enjoy a strong practice and our teachers will support you on finding the right level for you
🟣 Flow: Move with your breath, get a little sweaty, work a little (or a lot). A dynamic practice
Always here for any guidance you might need about which class to try , please reach out if you need a bit of help.
Mobile 07890316954

05/05/2025

Energy,
It’s everywhere & in everything,
We are energy,
Every interaction we have we give our energy to others and receive some energy from them.
It’s a constant give and take.
It can be good to pause and notice where and what takes most of your energy? What things or people in your life deplete or even steal your energy?
What and who fills it right back up?
How’s your battery read at the moment, does it need topped up a little? How could you make that happen?
PC .captures.love

24/04/2025

Back by very popular demand.
A simple approach to mindfulness and meditation.
Suitable for everyone, whether you’ve been meditating for a while or are perhaps just curious about weaving this practice into your life.
We will explore different styles of meditation, some breath work and chat about how this practice can support us in our day to day lives.
Please reach out with any questions.

15/04/2025

The Next Chapter
We are not closing down, The Yogaloft is a huge part of our community and is now in its 10th Year. We’ve survived and thrived through so much, the Yogaloft means the world to me and to all those who are part of our community. It supports too many to ever just close.
Is change coming…. It is (members will receive updates in our loft community group, our socials and via our newsletter)
But that change is not to close, that change is not to be less active in the community, that change is not to offer less yoga.
This next chapter brings deeper connections , more choice, more yoga & movement experiences. More wellness opportunities. And allows us to support those who have previously not been able to access our studios.
My dream has always been to create a Wellness Hub. To create a space that is accessible to all and helps make it possible for as many people as possible to access support for their mental health, physical and emotional wellbeing. I truly hope that we are now moving closer to fulfilling that dream.
There is much to do and plan and organise.. but I can assure you that while the Yogaloft may change adapt and grow we won’t close and everything we do will be for our community.
It certainly wasn’t my intention to share anything this early in the process, but I don’t want anyone to think that we are closing (you guys should defo know me better than that). As always I’m here and available and more than happy to answer any questions. Reach out and let’s have a chat.

Address

2 Castle Street
Carrickfergus
BT387BE

Telephone

+447890316954

Website

https://yogaloftcarrickfergus.com/

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