Santosha Yoga Cork

29/01/2026

Smooth spinal twists, coordinate with the breath — or not.
Follow your rhythm, lengthen or shorten as it feels — it’s all just a suggestion.

28/01/2026

26/01/2026

Rolling builds the body’s internal map.

On the floor, the body receives continuous feedback — pressure, weight shift, timing, sequencing.
This information is relayed to the brain and nervous system, sharpening proprioception and awareness of where the body is in space.

The clearer this map becomes, the easier it is to organise movement when we return to standing — in balance, walking, and everyday movement.

What we learn on the floor doesn’t stay on the floor.
It carries upward.

22/01/2026

To cultivate balance, we have to expose ourselves to balance.

Walking heel-to-toe gives us a simple framework.
First pass: eyes forward, steady focus.
Second pass: same alignment, head turning side to side.
Third pass: the head moves freely — up, down, circles.

With each level, we rely less on vision alone to stay balanced.
As the head moves, balance is challenged.
The body adapts, organises, and finds stability again.

19/01/2026

Moving into prone allows the body to feel the support of the ground, notice the expansion and contraction of the belly, and deepen connection with the diaphragm through slow, controlled breath

17/01/2026

Leopard crawling into an elevated roll, then an explosive return to the crawl.
The slower phases build awareness and control.
The fast transition tests how efficiently the body can reorganise under speed.

14/01/2026

Foundational movement patterns can reconnect you with your body’s natural coordination more than you might expect.

We’re born with reflexes and movement patterns that support balance, strength, and ease. Over time, habits, tension, or injury can dull them. Rocking, rolling, and crawling are just a few patterns that help bring this system back online.

In my teaching, these original strength patterns are woven throughout. It’s not about pushing or forcing, but rediscovering how the body is designed to move. Rocking, for example, supports vestibular awareness and cross-body coordination — foundations for fluid, everyday movement.

These aren’t exercises to complete, but invitations to explore. Practised regularly, they support nervous-system balance and build coordination that carries beyond the mat.

09/01/2026

When breath becomes light, slow, and deep, it can signal safety to the body, helping soften stress responses and support resilience. I see this consistently in class, particularly with those returning to movement or exploring new ways of moving as the body changes.

Coordinating breath with movement often becomes a gateway to settling, orienting, and moving with greater clarity. That’s why breath is always woven through my teaching, from foundational work to more active practices.

When breath supports the nervous system, it can change how we meet both movement and everyday stress. It’s a skill that can be cultivated at any stage, supporting movement that aligns with your natural design.

06/01/2026

As our bodies change, our relationship with movement often changes too.

In my classes, I guide you through movement patterns that reconnect you with your body’s natural design — breathing with intention, exploring rotation, rocking and rolling, and cultivating stability from the inside out. These patterns support coordination, balance, and the reflexes that underpin how we move in everyday life.

For those new to yoga, or returning to movement as life unfolds and bodies shift, this approach offers a steady, supportive pathway. It’s not about forcing shapes or pushing limits, but about moving with attention and care — allowing the nervous system to organise and respond more clearly.