Tummy Love, 33 Tuscany Park, Dublin (2025)

27/11/2025

Pelvic Floor Deep Dive Tonight!
Nov 27th 730-830pm
Pregnancy Yoga - Online Only

A class dedicated entirely to understanding, connecting & supporting your pelvic floor throughout pregnancy & birth & life!

Dm to get booking details or if you already have them book soon as you don’t want to miss this.

All bookings receive recording for 7 days.

Please have a small ball (or block or cushion/rolled blankets) & a chair nearby or your birth ball.

In this Deep Dive we’ll explore:
- Breath & Pelvic Floor Connection
- Pelvic Floor as Part of Your Core
- Understanding this dynamic, essential part of your deep core system.
- Toning, Lengthening & Relaxing
- Exploring a full range of pelvic floor movement through pregnancy yoga - each one equally important helping to build awareness & connection.
- Pelvic Floor for Birth
- The role these muscles play during labour & how to support them.
- Everyday Practices -simple tools you can weave into life beyond the yoga mat.

Your pelvic floor is a group of muscle layers forming a strong, springy, hammock-shaped support from the p***c bone to the tailbone & from sit bone to sit bone. These muscles also connect deeply into the inner pelvis.

They help to:
🌺 Support pelvic organs
🌺 Stabilise the pelvis & spine
🌺 Assist bladder & bowel control
🌺 Support sexual function
🌺 Play a key role in birth
🌺 Maintain healthy pelvic pressure
🌺 Work with your breath to circulate blood & lymph

During pregnancy, the pelvic floor adapts to the growing weight of your uterus & baby, reaching its maximum stretch as your baby passes through during birth. Understanding this system helps us appreciate the incredible work these muscles do.

Pelvic floor health isn’t just about “doing your squeezes.”
It’s about moving, breathing, minding your stress levels, supporting your whole body & seeking guidance from a women’s health physio.

18/11/2025

This Thursday, Nov 20th 730-830pm, we will be using the birth ball. A class that combines Pregnancy Yoga & Pilates so you can learn some really helpful & fun practices on the ball to support you during pregnancy. One of my most popular classes!

I hope this post is helpful for anyone that needs to buy a birth ball. Don’t wait til the end of pregnancy. They’re fab.

Buying a good quality anti-burst ball is important.

I would suggest asking around first as I’m sure your friends or family have one in their attic not being used!

When buying a birth ball you will need to check the size guide. Here is a rough size guide for your height:

55cm ball = 155cm-166cm height

65cm ball = 166cm-178cm height

75cm ball = 178cm-2m height

When sitting on a ball your hips need to be higher than your knees for better mobility, space for you & baby & there’s less constant pressure into your lower back & pelvic floor.

If you sit a lot during the day, try alternate between the chair & birth ball to help relieve pelvic and back pain.

You may need to buy a pump separately.

Some of benefits of using a birth ball during pregnancy and birth are:

🌺Helps maintain good posture during pregnancy
🌺Can help baby find a good position the last few weeks of pregnancy for birth.
🌺General comfort
🌺 Can be a huge relief during the stages of birth to sit on, lean into, during back labour, ease discomfort, promotes staying upright, mobile and uses gravity in a way you can still save energy
🌺 can be used for yoga, Pilates & other forms of exercise during pregnancy and after baby is born
🌺It can be a great prop to bounce on to help soothe a newborn instead of wasting your energy pacing the floor & save your shoulders!

For good quality balls check out:

➡️
➡️www.physioneeds.biz (called a fitball here)
➡️
www.pregnancyandbaby.ie
(called gymnic birthing ball)
➡️Decathalon - they don’t always have them in stock but I like the ones I have bought there

To book this weeks class go to www.tummylove.ie or link in bio. Recording sent to all booked in.

18/11/2025

Just a few changes happening at

Due to the ongoing & continually increasing rates with Wix.com, I will be changing the way how to book into my Pregnancy Yoga Online Class, held every Thursday from 7:30–8:30 PM.

While the online booking system was ideal & cost-effective when I was teaching exclusively online during Covid, the monthly fees, along with the percentage taken from every booking, are no longer sustainable for just one weekly class.

Going forward, booking will be simple and direct:
* To book the Thursday Pregnancy Yoga Online Class, please send me a DM or email me at tummylovewithmelissa@gmail.com.

* I will then send you all the booking details. Once you have them, you won’t need to message me each week.

Payment
* Each class is €8, payable via Revolut or bank transfer.
* You are welcome to purchase as many classes in advance as you like and I will send the Zoom link each week before the class begins.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to get in touch.

Thank you so much for your understanding and as always for your continued support. This online class began during the first lockdown in 2020 and is still going strong because of all of you. I am truly, deeply grateful.

I really want to keep this class going as it has served many that can’t get to an in person class & my low cost yoga to support birth 4 part series has helped many prepare for birth when attending a birth prep workshop wasn’t possible.

I don’t have time at the moment to find a more convenient cost effective route but will over the Christmas holidays so for now…..

How to get in touch:
*tummylovewithmelissa@gmail.com

New website address for now:
* https://tummylovewithmelissa.wixsite.com/mysite-1

Phone No:
* 0863818443

Thanks
Melissa 🌸

13/11/2025

PREGNANCY YOGA CLASS
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13th 730-830PM

Link in bio to book or go to:
www.tummylove.ie

There are so many reasons why practicing pregnancy yoga is good for you

🌹Supports your changing body
🌹Prepares your mind & body for birth
🌹Promotes bonding with baby (or babies)
🌹Can help provide relief from common pregnancy complaints
🌹Promotes relaxation
🌹Reduce Stress
🌹Increase strength & flexibility
🌹Learn tools for life
🌹Time for you

It doesn’t matter if you’ve practiced yoga before. All levels welcome.

Each week there’s good mix of yoga, Pilates, breathing techniques & relaxation so you will be taught a practice that encompasses the whole body but also with a theme that could be birth, bonding with baby, hips, spine, shoulders, empowerment etc so there is something to look forward to each week.

Everyone booked into class will receive a recording for 7 days whether you take it live or not ☺️

Tonight’s class we’ll focus on a whole body experience. Let’s move & then completely relax 🤰🏾💕

30/10/2025

🌺Restore Your Core and More🌺

We are back with another
6wk Postnatal Recovery Course

Starts,Tues, Nov 4th, 820-920pm
Yoga Next Door
with Lisa Philips .ie & Melissa Curtis

Join experienced yoga & Pilates teachers specialising in women’s health, pre & postnatal & beyond for an evidence-informed approach to reconnecting with your body & mind.

Birthing affects so many aspects of our bodies & lives. Figuring out where to start recovery can be challenging.

This 6wk course offers more than physical recovery, it’s an invitation to reconnect with your body & by using small props & techniques from both yoga & Pilates to reestablish strength in your whole body. Breathing & restorative practices to create a bank of tools to help calm your mind & your nervous system when you need it most as well as to boost confidence in your movements to help restore your inner strength & build back reserves.

Through the right blend of postnatal yoga & Pilates, you’ll move with compassion, rebuild stability & find space to breathe again.

💕Swipe to read some of our many testimonials on how this course has helped women for stress relief, baby loss, pelvic floor & core rehab.

Each session includes a mix of:
• Pelvic floor & core-focused practices to support deep healing
• Functional movement to improve posture & strength
• Restorative relaxation to soothe your nervous system & reduce stress
• Fun & many times quite different from the norm effective movement

We’ll be using props - hand weights, soft spikey balls, resistance bands, Pilates balls, yoga blocks, bolsters & comfort measures for an enhanced practice.

Craving, connection, confidence and/or calm? This course is a space to honour your recovery & rediscover yourself.

We’ll work with you to help you feel strong & empowered. Take as many courses as you like. We offer progressions to those returning & each course will incorporate new techniques.

Online also available!🥳

Space limited. Book or website www.hotyogadublin.ie
Go to ➡️workshops

23/10/2025

💜ONLINE PREGNANCY YOGA 🩵

Join me for TONIGHTS 730-830pm Online Pregnancy Yoga Class,
Oct 23rd.
This evening is about surrounding you & your baby in a bubble of love!

This special class will help you connect with your body & mind while bonding with your little one♥️

Link in bio to book or visit www.tummylove.ie

Dim the lights,play some soothing music, light candles,fairy lights to create a space that invites relaxation for you & connection with your baby.

🥰 Studies suggest that bonding with your baby during pregnancy can have positive effects on labour, birth outcomes & overall well-being.

Research in this area is still evolving. Some key findings highlight the benefits:

Oxytocin Release: Bonding, such as talking to your baby & practicing relaxation, promote the release of oxytocin, the “love” hormone. Oxytocin is crucial for labour, as it stimulates uterine contractions & helps with the progression of birth. Bonding with baby can encourage the natural flow of this hormone before & during labour, potentially aiding in smoother contractions & a more efficient labour process.

Reduced Stress & Anxiety: Emotional bonding with the baby has been linked to reduced levels of stress & anxiety in expectant mothers. Lower stress levels can positively impact birth by helping the body to remain relaxed & focused, especially important with the physical demands of childbirth.

Improved Birth Outcomes: Studies have shown that mothers who engage in bonding activities (like talking, playing music, yoga etc) report feeling more confident & empowered during birth. This sense of emotional connection can improve the experience of childbirth, reduce feelings of fear & encourage a more positive mindset going into labour.

Increased Well-being: Bonding activities or simply being present with your baby, can enhance overall maternal health by increasing feelings of attachment & emotional security. Feeling more connected to baby may also lead to a more mindful & calm approach to the challenges of birth regardless how you birth your baby.

Infant Development: Some research suggests that bonding with baby may support healthier brain development in your baby!

23/10/2025

OUR POSTNATAL YOGA & PILATES 6WK COURSE IS BACK NOVEMBER 4TH

WHEN: Starting November 4th.
6wk course — come back again & again! Start brand new or progressions offered to all.

WHERE:
Yoga Next Door

BOOK:
www.hotyogadublin.ie
Go to workshops ➡️ November

Each week brings fresh flows, new challenges, repetitions for muscle memory & confidence. A full-body experience designed for postnatal healing, strength & self-care

Tailored to help you rebuild strength, connect with your body & practice what matters in your postnatal journey.

What makes this course truly unique? We combine effective yoga with powerful Yoga & Pilates techniques using:
🔹 Small Pilates Balls – activate your deep core & pelvic floor with creative movement & breath 🔹 Resistance Bands – build muscle strength gradually, enhance joint mobility & relieve stiffness 🔹 Light Weights – support upper body tone with added core benefits 🔹 Soft Spiky Balls – release tension, promote circulation & support recovery 🔹 Yoga Props – blocks, bolsters & straps for safe, supported movement & comfort

Join expert yogi’s Lisa Phillips .ie & Melissa Curtis with over 23yrs experience teaching women’s health on the mat!

Suitable from 6wk postpartum.
Spaces are limited – DM any questions or book at:
www.hotyogadublin.ie
Go to November Workshops
 

09/10/2025

TONIGHT
ONLINE PREGNANCY YOGA
with Melissa
Thursday, Oct 9th, 730-830pm

Pregnancy is a time of transformation, physically, emotionally & energetically.

Myself along with pregnancy yoga, are here to support you through it all, helping you feel more balanced, grounded & connected as you prepare for birth, deal with all the changes pregnancy brings & take care of yourself along the way.

This isn’t your average yoga class. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have a seasoned practice, pregnancy yoga is a wholebody experience designed specifically for this sacred chapter in your life. More than just a stretch , it’s a nurturing ritual.

Tonight’s Theme is: SYMMETRY
As gravity shifts & your body stretches to make space for baby, it’s easy to feel a little or alot off-kilter. Tonight’s class is all about restoring balance & creating symmetry, especially helpful if you’re feeling discomfort or dealing with things like pelvic girdle pain or rib pressure.

A regular practice can really help with alignment, mobility & a more comfortable pregnancy overall.

What we’ll explore tonight:
🌀Breath connection
🌀Core & pelvic floor awareness
🌀Creating space in the body for you & baby
🌀Keeping pelvic muscles & ligaments happier
🌀 Encouraging optimal fetal positioning
🌀Deep rest & relaxation to wind down

Can’t make it live? No worries! Book your spot to receive the class recording for 7 days.

➡️ Book here: www.tummylove.ie & go to Classes or click the link in bio.

Props you’ll need:
🌀Yoga mat
🌀 Folded blanket or towel (as a block) or a yoga block
🌀A wall, can also use the back of a door
🌀Set the mood for a calming evening, dim the lights, get cozy & even hop straight into bed for the relaxation if you like.

Let your practice encourage a deeper night’s sleep & a vision for your ideal birthing space. 💗

Melissa x

06/10/2025

A Women’s Restorative Mini Retreat for Autumn 🍂🍁
with Melissa Curtis & Lisa Phillips
.ie

This Friday, 10th October 730-930pm
Yoga Next Door
www.hotyogadublin.ie ➡️ Workshops
Or go to link in bio

As the leaves begin to fall & the air grows cooler, we are invited to turn inward, to pause, reflect & there is a call to rest more.

Join us for a nurturing evening of movement, stillness & soul care as we mark the shift into the autumn season.

This 2hr women’s mini retreat is designed to help you ground, root, restore & renew 🍁

Together, we’ll explore:

🍂Autumn Intentions

🍂Grounding Movement & Breathwork
Slow, earthy yoga & Pilates inspired movement to settle the nervous system & anchor into the body.

🍂Core & Pelvic Floor Awareness
Building strength, support & deep connection using breath & movement very different to the norm.

🍂Seasonal Nourishment Break
Warming herbal teas, wholesome treats & connection time in community.

🍂Restorative Yoga & Tension Melting Spikey Ball Release & A Lovely Guided Relaxation
Deep rest practices focused on grounding. A guided relaxation will help you reconnect with your body’s rhythms & wisdom as well as set the tone for a better nights sleep.

🍂Closing Circle & Ritual
Gentle reflection with mindful rituals

Looking forward to welcoming you all at the stunning & calming Yoga Next Door.

Tummy Love

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