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The Yoga Den A cozy, welcoming yoga studio nestled in the Irish countryside.

23/02/2026

🌿 The Soft Reset

Sometimes the new year doesn’t begin in January…
Sometimes it begins when the light returns, when we finally exhale, and when we’re ready to begin again in our own time.

In honour of International Women’s Day, I’m holding a gentle half-day gathering for women who are craving a softer reset, a space for journaling, creating your very own vision board, moving gently and resting deeply.

✨ Sunday 8 March
✨ €60 per person
✨ Bring a friend for €30

A calm morning to pause, reflect and return to yourself.

Spaces are limited, booking via the link in bio 🤍

A full week out of the gym… my first proper de-load since August. Not because of injury. Not because of anything major. ...
22/02/2026

A full week out of the gym… my first proper de-load since August. Not because of injury. Not because of anything major. Just my body whispered, “rest now before I make you.” 😂

And honestly? I loved the break.

But by the end of the week something felt… off. My body felt softer. I felt less grounded. My motivation was low. I even started convincing myself something deeper was wrong, when really, I just needed to move again in a strong way.

Walking back into the gym today was not easy. Lots of chatting. Zero focus. A serious leg-day whinge two exercises in. 🙈

Then my gorgeous friend reminded me of something so simple, she said "You’re here right? And showing up on a Sunday sets the tone for the whole week.”

And just like that the switch flipped.
Leg day finished. Endorphins back. Mood lifted.

Even discovering a flat tyre on the way home couldn’t ruin the buzz. 😂

Sometimes you don't need to push through it or push harder. It’s about resting when you need to… and trusting that the rhythm you’ve built will carry you back when you’re ready.

“Consistency turns ordinary effort into results”

If this resonated with you in anyway show some love ❤️ and if you need to maybe save this for the days motivation goes missing...

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This morning’s reflection feels a little different… because I’m still smiling from last night 💃✨I walked into that dance...
21/02/2026

This morning’s reflection feels a little different… because I’m still smiling from last night 💃✨

I walked into that dance class with butterflies, nerves, and a head full of “what if I get it wrong?” but my gorgeous BFF and I made a promise before we even stepped onto the floor, "throw caution to the wind and just have fun".
No perfection. No overthinking. No getting annoyed at ourselves for missing a step. Just heart, soul, and movement.

As soon as I started to move, It was like the noise faded, the room went quiet, and suddenly it felt as though no one was watching. Just me, the music, the breath, the steps. Completely immersed.
It made me realise that it doesn’t matter what movement you choose, whether it's yoga, dance, walking, anything, when you fully immerse yourself in it, the mind softens and joy sneaks in quietly.
I might not have looked flawless, but I showed up, I moved, I finished every part of the routine… and I felt the kind of freedom that only comes when you stop trying to get it “right.”

Today I’m walking with a full heart and deep gratitude, for friendship () for stepping outside my comfort zone, and for a body that still lets me move and explore.

So here’s your gentle nudge from someone who still gets butterflies when they try something new... Go try the thing, take that class, tick the bucket list!

You know I love to read your comments but I know life gets busy so why not just leave the "thing you want to try" in the comments below 👇🏼

“The dance and the dancer are one"
~ Thích NhẼt Hấnh





So many of you guessed… and YES... this is why I’ve been bursting with excitement all day! 🪩💃🏼Tonight I stepped complete...
20/02/2026

So many of you guessed… and YES... this is why I’ve been bursting with excitement all day! 🪩💃🏼

Tonight I stepped completely out of my comfort zone and into the most incredible experience... learning to dance with the wonderfully talented

And honestly? I’m still smiling.
Proof that it’s never too late to try something new, feel like a beginner again, and say YES to a little bit of magic.

Feet sore, heart full, confidence boosted… and already counting down to the next dance 💫

See you next year
And thank you for the best company



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This morning I’m feeling very smug… 😌Not only did I walk in lashing rain, I actually got up when my alarm went off. Turn...
20/02/2026

This morning I’m feeling very smug… 😌

Not only did I walk in lashing rain, I actually got up when my alarm went off. Turns out when a perimenopausal woman who thinks she’s still 25 goes dancing into the wee hours… her body gently (and loudly) reminds her otherwise. 😂

The last few days I’ve been battling a lovely little thing called sleep inertia, that groggy, foggy feeling when your body clock gets knocked sideways. But here’s the magic... by simply getting up at my usual time again, my rhythm is already settling back in. Less groggy. More grounded. And yes… slightly insufferably smug.

Science backs it too, habits create strong neural pathways. So even when life pulls us off track for a while, returning to a routine is so much easier than starting from scratch. The body remembers. The nervous system remembers. You remember.

So if you’ve slipped out of a rhythm lately, don’t panic. Just begin again. One small action. One alarm clock. One soggy walk at a time.

And trust me… sometimes the biggest flex is just getting up. ✨

If you've fallen out of a routine and this helped give you that gentle kick up the bum let me know in the comments below 👇🏼 or simply show a little ❤️





This photo is just a puddle… a quiet reflection of what’s directly above it.And yet it made me pause. It made me think a...
18/02/2026

This photo is just a puddle… a quiet reflection of what’s directly above it.

And yet it made me pause. It made me think about the way we reflect. Not just in mirrors, but in the energy we carry into the world.

We’re wired to mirror each other in small, subtle ways… a softened face, a shared smile, a calmer breath.

Maybe that’s why I call these my morning reflections. Because the walk doesn’t just clear my head... it shows me what I’m holding.

So today’s gentle reminder for you...
"Notice what you’re reflecting outward… because more often than not, that’s what meets you on the way back".

🕯️The Soft ResetYou might notice it’s called "A Gentle New Year’s Ceremony"even though we’re meeting in March.And that m...
16/02/2026

🕯️The Soft Reset

You might notice it’s called
"A Gentle New Year’s Ceremony"
even though we’re meeting in March.

And that my beauties is very intentional.
Because sometimes January feels too fast, too dark, too full… and the real “new year” doesn’t begin until the light returns and we’re ready to exhale.

Held on this half-day gathering is a space to pause, reflect, create your vision board, move softly and rest deeply without pressure or expectation.

🗓️Sunday 8 March
❤️€60 • Bring a friend for €30
🔗Details & booking via the link in bio

Some mornings are peaches and pink skies…and some mornings are cold, wet, windy and cutting.This morning it took every f...
13/02/2026

Some mornings are peaches and pink skies…
and some mornings are cold, wet, windy and cutting.

This morning it took every fibre of my body to get out of bed. I could hear the rain, feel the wind, and honestly… I was cursing the weather.

But then I thought to myself...
I can’t control the weather, but I can control my choices.

So on went the rain gear. The full weather armour.
And out we went anyway.

And you know what? It was beautiful. I didn’t cut the walk short. I didn’t turn back.

And yes… there was a very smug sense of achievement walking back through the door.

Proof that sometimes the hardest mornings are the ones that fill your cup the most.

Madwoman hair, wild walk energy, and a Floyd selfie to seal it 🐾

If this lil morning's word waffle made you want to get out there and get some wild windy fresh air... Leave me a 🐾 in the comments 👇🏼

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All I can say is the universe works in amazing ways. After training as a yoga instructor over 15 years ago, I dreamed of having my own yoga studio. It never showed signs of happening. I have taught in a number of venues around Cork stopping briefly to start a family. After 4 boys and a move to the country I had laid to rest my dream of having my own studio. Instead I added feathers to my cap and trained as a postnatal doula. Through following this path it let me back onto my yoga teaching journey. Right up to this moment when an opportunity too good to pass up presented itself. A beautiful space right here in the heart of the Killumney countryside became available and has allowed me to turn it into a tranquil wellness hub. Making classes like yoga, pilates and tai chi available in the countryside in a countryside setting.