Collective Cork

27/06/2025

heART of Contact - Workshop with Tess Collins
5th of July 3-6pm

Come move with us at Collective Cork!
We’re thrilled to host a summer-inspired Contact Improvisation & movement-research workshop led by Tess Collins, an experienced dancer, teacher, and somatic guide from San Diego, USA.

This workshop is open to everyone, whether you’re new to somatic practices or already deep into your CI journey (some CI experience is recommended). Together, we’ll explore the body through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, focusing on the heart and pericardium as energetic and anatomical anchors for movement.

Through guided improvisation, partner work, and ensemble play, Tess will help us attune to rhythm, timing, and tone—awakening our inner pulse and deepening our listening. The workshop weaves together Contact Improvisation, yoga, 5-element theory, and somatic inquiry to offer a rich, embodied experience.

Tess Collins brings over a decade of international teaching and performing experience. With a background in professional dance training, anatomy, and Eastern philosophy, she holds a degree in dance from Chicago and currently facilitates CI jams and classes in her San Diego community and abroad.

Come move, connect, and explore the pulse of summer.

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13/05/2025

We opened our doors six years ago with ten yoga mats, a small speaker, and a big dream.
Piece by piece, breath by breath, this studio has grown, shaped by the hands, the voices, and the rhythms of those who’ve passed through.

With every stomp, slide, stretch, and sigh, the walls have absorbed movement: raw, graceful, awkward, bold. Each echo carries stories: of dances danced freely, of poses held in silence, of laughter, of tears, of transformation.

We’ve welcomed students of every age, body shape, background, and way of thinking. Curious beginners, seasoned movers, hesitant first-timers, and fearless returners. Each one has added something real: energy, vulnerability, joy.

Our teachers have come from different paths, bringing with them knowledge, passion, and their own unique language of movement. Some stayed for a while; others, just for a season. All have helped shape the soul of this space.

Through it all, we’ve remained true to what brought us here. We don’t chase trends or dress ourselves up to be more appealing. We believe in something deeper: a space that feels human, warm, and honest. A place where you can move how you move, feel what you feel, and simply be.

Thank you for growing with us, for showing up, again and again, just as you are. Here’s to six beautiful years, and all the unfolding yet to come.

With love,
The Collective Cork Team

02/05/2025

30/04/2025

Guess what’s starting tomorrow?!
Our Parent & Baby Yoga begins Thursday at 11AM – yep, May 1st!

Join us for 6 weeks of gentle stretches, baby snuggles, and lots of giggles.
It’s all about bonding, moving, breathing, and creating sweet little memories (with a few wobbly warrior poses thrown in!).

Bring your baby and your best tired-but-happy self.

Spaces are limited – join the cuddle crew!

22/04/2025

NEW CLASS: YIN YOGA & MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
Tuesday 7.45pm

In this unique practice, we blend the slow, meditative stretches of Yin Yoga with the deep-release magic of myofascial self-massage — using small, firm massage balls to unlock stuck tension and hydrate your connective tissue.
Wait... connective what?
Your fascia is the body’s silent support system — a network of connective tissue that wraps around everything inside you — muscles, bones, and organs. It helps everything stay connected and move smoothly. When it gets tight or dehydrated, it can make your whole body feel tight, heavy, or achy — even in places you didn’t expect.
Expect long-held postures, mindful breath, and the therapeutic use of massage balls to soften tight muscles and melt away stress. Ideal for anyone looking to unwind, ease chronic tension, and improve mobility — no experience needed.

This class is a chance to slow down, tune in, and melt through layers of physical and emotional tension. You’ll leave feeling softer, lighter, and more spacious — in both body and mind.  

19/04/2025

budding yogini at home? I've a 7 week yoga course for children starting Tue April 29th - just after the Easter break for mixed ages 4 to 11. Contact me oat 0868776230 best by whatsapp for queries and to sign up.

19/04/2025

Registration is open now - for the next Creative & Contemporary Dance and Movement cours for children ages 4 -11. Mark your calendars for Tue April 30th after the Easter break - for a 7 week course with Maria.

My Parent and Child Creative Dance & Movement drop-in class on Wednesdays at 3pm is for children aged 2/3 that liove discovering movement through storytelling.

I also offer private sessions in dance, yoga, and movement sessions for children with additional needs.

For any queries, pls contact Maria at 086876230 - best by whatsapp.

17/04/2025

Parent & Baby Yoga – Starts May 1st (aka your weekly reason to leave the house in something other than PJs)

You spend all day keeping a tiny human alive – you deserve an hour to breathe, stretch, and be around other adults who also don’t know what day it is.

Details:

Starts May 1st
Runs for 6 weeks - Every Thursday 11am
For parents + babies (6 weeks to crawling at fast)
No yoga experience needed
Real talk, real connection, real yoga

Bring your baby. Bring your tired. Bring your messy bun.
We’ll bring the mats, the moves and a place where no one cares if there’s mashed banana on your shirt.

Spots are limited – book now before the baby wakes up again.

13/04/2025

Join us every Monday at 7:45 PM at for a powerful and inspiring Capoeira class!

Capoeira is more than just a martial art — it’s a blend of movement, acrobatics, music, and culture. Whether you’re looking to get fit, learn something unique, or connect with a supportive and open-minded community, Capoeira has something for you.

No experience needed — just bring your energy and curiosity!

To book your spot, WhatsApp Granada at 0870975958.
Move your body. Free your mind. Discover Capoeira.

29/03/2025

Maria's gong baths are a salve to the soul. With all the noise in the world right now it's really worth taking some time to bathe and relax surrounded in deep resonances that settle the nervous system and restore a sense of calm and contentment that you can take out into your week.

20/02/2025

Join us for a heartwarming evening of healing and connection at Collective Cork, as we come together to raise funds for NASC Gaza and support those in need.

This special event, led by Eimear and Eleonora, invites you to slow down, reconnect, and find stillness, all while supporting a cause that matters. Your presence will help raise vital funds for those in need, making this a truly healing and meaningful experience for all.

Come as you are, bring your compassion, and be part of this beautiful opportunity to give back while caring for yourself.

Suitable for all levels, no prior yoga experience is required. The mat and all necessary props for the practice will be provided.

Nasc, that means ‘link’ in Irish, is a small fundraising/aid project We help run along with our dear friend Amal (IG

We gather donations that Amal then withdraws and either gives the cash directly to the people or buys supplies like food, medicine, clothes, and blankets to distribute.

Amal documents everything for transparency so people can see exactly where their money is going.

We focus particularly on providing assistance to the elderly, those with additional needs, and orphaned children.

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01/02/2025

Fancy hanging out with us in the rafters of the Triskel ? Soaring over Cork city in the grasp of parachute silk?
Stretching your body in a whole different way with traction, compression, support. The Sunday 10am class is for people who have attended at least one class, the 11am class can be complete beginners. Message/WhatsApp on 0852164184 to book a silk.
Any questions?