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Yoganess Ireland, The Space Above, Organic Store, Main Street, Birr (2025)

10/12/2025

Book some time in 2026 to unwind, rejuvenate, and embrace tranquility at our Chair Yoga Retreat, specially designed for seniors but open to everyone. Set in the serene and picturesque surroundings of the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone, this retreat promises a perfect blend of relaxation, movement, and self-care.

Whether you’re a seasoned yoga practitioner or new to the practice, this retreat is tailored to help you feel refreshed and revitalized. The Hodson Bay offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with beautiful views over the stunning Lough Ree and the surrounding countryside. It provides the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and nature, ensuring you have everything you need to feel relaxed and rejuvenated throughout your stay.

What's Included:
🛌🏼1 night b&b (single & sharing options available)
🥘2 course evening meal at L'escale restaurant
🧘🏼2 Chair Yoga classes with me (Nessa) & Kate
🏊🏼Access to hotel leisure facilities
☕tea & scones on arrival
🎁yoganessireland Gift Bag

When:
March 1+2 2026

Full details from www.yoganessireland.ie (link in bio)

03/12/2025

Winter! Do you ever feel like winter is never ending? It's definitely the longest season right? Well, according to Ayurveda there's 5 seasons rather than 4 and 2 of them are Winter, early winter and late winter. Kinda makes sense right?

Winter, especially December and January can be tough, busy and chaotic yet often our bodies are craving slowness, stillness, and rest. Which is why we've created our Late Winter Retreat Day, January 24th .

This is a day to rest, to nurture your inner fire and relax after the busyness of the Christmas season. We will begin the day with a functional Yin Yoga session, to promote stillness in the body, release stiffness (in winter our fascia becomes more ridged due to cold and dryness in the body - yin yoga puts pressure on the fascia which helps it to hydrate and move more efficiently) and bring about body awareness. This is followed by the Ayurvedic practice of Self Massage using warm oils brings nourishment and warmth to our body helping to balance Vata Dosha (air & ether - think cold & dry).

Lunch will warm, nourishing drawing on Ayurvedic principles of seasonal wellness.

In the afternoon we will rest in an embodied Restorative Yoga practice led by Kate , to give your entire body, and mind a chance to switch off, to rest and recharge, before ending the day with Yoga Nidra for complete Yogic Rest.

We will have warming teas and treats throughout the day too.

If you are feeling the December rush and the call to stillness why not give yourself a Christmas gift and book in for our Late Winter Retreat Day.

When : 24 Jan 2026
Where : Main Street Birr
What: Tickets €90 from yoganessireland.ie (link in bio)

29/11/2025

We've been teasing you with our retreat to Spain for way too long, we wanted to make sure everything was up to our very high standards before we officially announced it and we are finally ready and very excited to share...

YOGA & HIKING HOLIDAY: Andalusia Spain - October 27th - November 1st 2026 (mid term break)

Join me (Nessa) and for 5 nights in the stunning Sierra Grazalema, Andalusia Spain.

🛌🏼 5 Nights Accommodation (single and sharing options - max 2 per room)

🍊 2 meals per day & snacks and refreshments

🧘🏼 2 daily yoga classes guided by Nessa & Kate

👣 1 Guided hike with local guide in the Sierra Grazalema National Park

👁️ 1 Day trip to Beautiful Ronda

💚 1 Introduction to Ayurveda Workshop with Nessa

⛱️ Plenty of time to rest, nap, relax by the pools or explore the local area.

🧳 Return transfer to Málaga Airport.

For more info visit www.yoganessireland.ie (link in bio).

Payment plans available message us for more details or to set up a payment plan to suit your needs.

🇪🇸☀️🧘🏼👣🍊🧳⛱️🙏🏼💚🇪🇸

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17/11/2025

We are very excited to announce our 2nd Chair Yoga Retreat to the fabulous Athlone.

Join me (Nessa) & Kate for a 1 night Chair Yoga Retreat.
Relax and unwind with 2 gentle chair yoga sessions and the fabulous hotel leisure centre.
Connect or reconnect over a delicious evening meal or a drink at the bar.
Sleep in the luxurious rooms single and sharing options available.

This would make a beautiful Xmas gift for your Mum, Gran, Auntie or yourself!

Book www.yoganessireland.ie (link in bio) or call Nessa on 0879378856

14/11/2025

November can feel heavy, especially with this rain and cold and I think a lot of us are feeling exhausted (or am I just projecting how I'm feeling?)

This weekend can you give yourself permission to SLOW down, to move a little slower? Is there anything you can leave down or drop? Can you allow yourself a pause, a break, a rest?

My study of Ayurveda has taught me the importance of cyclical living, of taking our cues from nature and adapting our habits and routines in accordance with each season. In nature, late Autumn/Early Winter is the time when the trees drop their leaves, the animals and insects burrow down for winter rest, even the sun sleeps early and rises later. Can you allow yourself to copy the rhythms of nature and let some things drop, burrow down on the couch or bed and sleep a little longer?

On our early winter retreat day, next Saturday myself and will hold space for you to do exactly that, through some of our personal favourite practices - Yin Yoga, Ayurvedic Massage, Yoga Nidra & Restorative Yoga. We will also look at seasonal winter routines to keep you warm, rested and sane during the next few months. We still have a couple of spaces available if you feel the call to join us and give yourself permission to rest.

Early Winter Retreat Day
🗓️ November 22nd 10: 30am-4pm
📍 , Birr
🎟️ yoganessireland.ie/bookclass (link in bio)

📷 Photo taken of the new road painting in Castle St, Birr. It was the perfect reminder for me yesterday to slow down a little and take me own advice!

13/11/2025

Winter is here & with it the call to slow down, nurture our bodies and brighten our inner fire. According to Ayurveda, as the days grow colder and shorter our digestion can weaken, our energy can dip, and we become more vulnerable to colds and flu.

Here are some of my favourite simple practices to help you stay grounded, warm and resilient this season (you can find an extended version on my newest blog post)

☕ Sip warm, healing drinks throughout the day – think ginger-lemon-honey tea, thyme & licorice root infusions.

👃🏼 Nourish your nose and ears with gentle ritual (Nasya) to protect delicate passages and support immunity.

🛌🏼 Prioritise rest and gentle rhythms – allow yourself to slow down, go to bed earlier, embrace the darker evenings.

🌲 Get outside daily in fresh air and light (even when it’s grey). movement + nature = better circulation & mood.

🔥 Stay warm, inside and out – self-massage (Abhyanga), cosy layers, nourishing soups and stews spiced with immunity-boosting herbs.

And here's something special: Join me & on 22 November for a Winter Retreat Day, a perfect chance to create space for rest, reflection and renewal before the deep of winter takes hold. Think soothing rituals, gentle yoga, nourishing food and heartfelt time together. We'd love you to join us.

📩 Visit yoganessireland.ie to reserve your spot (spaces limited!)
📍 Location:
🕘 Date: 22 Nov 10:30am-4pm

Let's lean into the season with warmth, ease and intention.

07/11/2025

Life lately... I've been busy in the studio and therapy room and in the background planning and organising more lovely yoga & Ayurvedic events for you. I've also been making a big effort to practice what I preach and lean into the seasonal changes and fill my own cup too. For me that's rest, movement, time with friends and time in nature.

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1. Autumn walks in Portumna forest park. I've been trying to make sure I get at least one long walk/hike in a week as well a my shorter walks in as often as I can.
2. Lots of time spent in my happy place . Not a day goes by when I don't think to myself how lucky I am that this is my work!
3. Ditto for spending time with beautiful clients in the therapy room . Thanks for trusting me to be part of your wellness journey.
4. A rare and wonderful night out in Galway with for the launch of stunning new album. It's been on repeat in the background of most classes since.
5. My little friend helped test out our new chair yoga chairs by putting on a show for us.
6. I took my midterm in Andalusia, planning next year's retreat and catching up with friends.
7. One of my favourite things in Spain - tostado con tomate 🤤🤤
8. Great to catch up with my friends and family in Cadiz, even in the rain.
9. Unplanned and unexpected afternoon wandering my old home town.
10. Hot teas and books on the couch
11. November walks in
12. Cosy evenings for rest & restore yoga

I've some availability left in classes this side of Christmas and have a limited space for Ayurvedic treatments if you are looking for some you time before then get in touch. Or Join me and for our Early Winter Retreat Day on November 22nd .

17/10/2025

Delighted to announce that the Eglish Drumcullen Killyon Community Hub is a finalist in the Offaly County Council Community & Voluntary Awards 2025.

16/10/2025

Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine from India, offers a holistic approach to health and well-being. Unlike conventional medicine that often targets specific symptoms, Ayurveda looks at the individual as a whole — body, mind, and spirit.

If you’re considering an Ayurvedic consultation, you might be wondering what to expect. Head over to my latest blog post, where I break down the process step by step, explaining how I work with you during an Ayurvedic Consultation to develop a personalized wellness plan.

Read the full blog on my website www.yoganessireland.ie (link in bio)

29/09/2025

September has been an absolute whirlwind in the best possible way. I eased myself into it with a week lying on a sun lounger in Turkey. Then it was straight back to work mode with our Chair Yoga retreat and the beginning of a new term. I've been busy and loving it and also making a very conscious effort to prioritise my selfcare too. I've gone back to the pool for the first time in ages, I'm attempting to spend at least 5 minutes a day painting and I squeezed in a 3 day Ayurvedic digestive reset and honestly I feel so much better and brighter since.

September photo dump.
1. Resting up in Turkey 🇹🇷
2. Early morning smug on my way to the pool. ( Never not thinking and praying Free Palestine 🇵🇸 )
3. Dancing in the woods amongst the ivy and trees with
4. Walking and working with the best work partner and friend
5. We absolutely adored hosting these inspiring women for our first Chair Yoga Retreat.
6. Delighted to be back to regular classes in my beloved .
7. Kitchari for dinner on my 3 day Ayurvedic digestive reset.
8. A wonderful and rare night out with my brothers to see the incredible
9. Quality time with my nephew ❤️
10. Marvelling at mushrooms in the woods
11. Loving work and seeing clients in
12. Hosted a wonderful bunch of women for our Autumn Retreat Day
13. A long overdue catch up with my bestie from my UCD days

It's been a busy month, but I've honestly loved every second of it. Looking forward to seeing where October takes me.

30/08/2025

We are excited ☺️ And we know you are excited too! 🤩

Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear all the details on our Spanish retreat, launching soon!

It's still a while off but we wanted to give you plenty of notice so save the dates October 27th - November 1st 2026.

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