Malvina Yoga & Pilates Studio Loughrea

19/11/2025

🌿🍫 It’s the little things that make me smile, like a sachet of herbs passed along because someone knows I love the garden, or a bar of chocolate that just says “thought of you.”

For me, it’s never about the gift itself, but the thought behind it. As we head towards Christmas, I’m reminded that the real magic is being seen in our own unique way, whether through a kind word, a smile, or a small gesture. ✨ Let’s focus on connection rather than spending 🫶

14/11/2025

The Dark Side of Self‑Improvement

Self‑acceptance is about making peace with the whole of yourself, the good, the messy, the unfinished. It’s not just how you look, but how you think, feel, and grow. When you stop measuring yourself against every expectation, you find a quiet strength in simply being who you are.

But here’s the darker truth: the culture of self‑improvement often whispers that you’re never enough as you are. There’s always another book to read, another habit to fix, another version of yourself to chase. That pursuit can turn into a treadmill, you run harder, yet the finish line keeps moving. Instead of growth, it becomes exhaustion.

The balance lies in recognising that growth is natural, but it shouldn’t come at the cost of your own peace. Self‑acceptance doesn’t mean giving up on change; it means knowing that you’re worthy now, even as you evolve. When you hold both truths together, the desire to improve and the courage to rest in who you are, you step off the treadmill and start walking your own path.

08/11/2025

If you feel anxious right now….

01/11/2025

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🟢⚪🍀𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘

All over here at Castleford — first blood to the Irish!

A huge performance from the Ireland A lads as they take the win against the Wales Dragonhearts

Well in fellas 💪

𝗡í 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗴𝗼 𝗰𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵é𝗶𝗹𝗲

01/11/2025

Best of luck to Kyle Barrett & all the team 🇮🇪
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🟢⚪️🍀 Squad News

Our A team are in action tomorrow as they take on the Wales Dragonhearts at 💪

It’s all part of an international double header which also sees our senior men’s take on at Featherstone 2pm ko

🕚 Kick-off: 11am
🏟️ Venue: Castleford Panthers
📅 Saturday 1st November

Senior Men’s game at — 2pm kick-off 🔥

Ní neart go cur le chéile

31/10/2025

Ah stop, this morning was pure gas altogether 😄 .lin.1848, one of our own from the studio landed in with a bag full of chicken leg socks for the whole gang, just to mark the Halloween buzz. Fair play to her, the woman’s heart is as big as her laugh!

We all threw them on, legs lookin’ like they were ready for the oven, and sure the giggles started before we even hit the mats. It was like bein’ back in school, no notions, just good old-fashioned messin’ and belly laughs. We did the whole class with our chicken legs flappin’ about, and I swear, the craic was mighty.

It’s mad how a daft little thing like novelty socks can bring people together. Felt like magic in the room, everyone just lettin’ go and havin’ the craic. Big shout out to Nicole for the kindness, and to the whole crew for leanin’ into the madness. I’m tellin’ ya, I’m blessed out of it to call this work.

29/10/2025

One of the most wholesome things I’ve seen on Facebook 🥹 Good job Dad! 🙌

26/07/2025

19/07/2025

Thank you so much Claire for the lovely words 💛
It’s always great to hear when the classes are really helping people feel stronger, especially when it comes to core and overall movement. That’s what we’re all about here in our little corner of Loughrea—looking after the body, keeping things moving, and sharing the journey with a great bunch of people.

12/07/2025

Grateful for this beautiful feedback from Maureen 💛
It means so much to hear how the classes are helping with strength, flexibility—and even easing lower back pain. That’s what it’s all about: creating a space where movement meets mindfulness, and everyone feels supported, and at ease.
Thank you to all who step onto the mat with me each week here in Loughrea. You make this studio feel like home 🌿

11/07/2025

In India, Guru Purnima, a festival observed on the full moon and is the traditional day to honour yoga gurus and a day for expressing gratitude to all teachers, especially those who guide individuals on their spiritual and yoga paths. I’m a day late celebrating my own teachers as the full moon was last night but it’s never too late really, is it? These beautiful souls in the photos here with me have and continue to be my guides & teachers in the journey of Yoga. I feel very lucky to have met the teachers I have and to be learning true, traditional Yoga. This is my forever path and my heart bursts with gratitude.