Breathing Space

Breathing Space Explore ways to reduce the symptoms of trauma and accumulated stress - through Yoga, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing

Mairead Flynn has been teaching Yoga since 1979. She has explored many approaches to meditation including TM, Zen and Centering Prayer. She trained to teach Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction at Bangor University, and is currently studying Somatic Experiencing, a body-based approach to healing trauma and accumulated stress. Mairead is also a Stress Management Therapist and Reflexologist. After decades of engagement with body-mind approaches to health and well-being, Mairead brings a unique blend of knowledge and experience to her work with groups and individuals.

01/03/2026
Rediscover your calm....gentle evening yoga in the comfort of home. What's not to love 💗Four Wednesday evenings starting...
28/02/2026

Rediscover your calm....gentle evening yoga in the comfort of home. What's not to love 💗
Four Wednesday evenings starting 4th March...

27/02/2026
This is referring to just the physical practice of yoga....but it's a good summary.When we add breathwork (pranayama), s...
26/02/2026

This is referring to just the physical practice of yoga....but it's a good summary.
When we add breathwork (pranayama), sound, meditation, self-enquiry and ethical guidelines, yoga is a wonderfully comprehensive path towards wellness and wisdom.
Such a pity that the postures (asanas) get most of the attention - however, they are a good place to start!

Stretching is the most visible part, not the most important one.

Yoga trains how you breathe under load.
How your joints organize instead of collapse.
Where your attention goes when things get challenging.

Strength and control aren’t about forcing shape.
They’re about staying integrated while you move.

Grounding is the through line.
If you feel connected to the floor and your breath, the rest organizes itself.

That’s what practice is really building.

NEW YOGA CLASSES..four Tuesdays in March.Gentle movement, nourishing breath work and restorative rest - yoga is a wonder...
26/02/2026

NEW YOGA CLASSES..four Tuesdays in March.
Gentle movement, nourishing breath work and restorative rest - yoga is a wonderful way to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being 🧘💗
These are slow and gentle and evening classes with the intention to care for the body, settle the mind and nurture the spirit.
Suitable for almost anyone - if you have an issue with limited mobility or recent illness, do give me a call and I can advise whether the class will be suitable for you.
All enquiries welcome - love to hear from you!
DETAILS:
Ulster Canal Stores Clones Visitor Centre,
Start Tuesday 3 March 7.00 - 8.15pm
Booking: Mairead 086 8120332 / mairead@breathingspace.ie

11/01/2026

NEW YEAR CLASS TIMETABLE, 2026
All Equipment is available
Yoga Classes £10 drop in and £9 block booking
We appreciate you sharing our timetable
MONDAY MORNING
09.30-10.45 Morning Flow, Bronagh,
11.00-12.15 Mellow Flow, Bronagh,
MONDAY EVENING
18.00 Pilates, Paul Connolly
19.30 Pilates, Paul Connolly
TUESDAY EVENING
18.00-19.15 Yoga, Strength & Flexibility, Tanya
19.45-21.00 Yoga, Sunset Flow, Bronagh, BEGINS 20th Jan
WEDNESDAY MORNING
09.30-10.45 Hatha Yoga, Tanya, 11.00-12.15 Yoga & Somatics, Tanya
WEDNESDAY EVENING
18.00-19.15 Yoga, Stability & Flexibility, Tanya
19.45-21.00 Slow Flow & Yoga Nidra, Zara
THURSDAY MORNING
09.30-10.45 Hatha Yoga, Tanya, BEGINS 15th Jan
11.00-12.15 Somatic Yoga, Tanya BEGINS 15th Jan
THURSDAY EVENING
19.45-21.00 Yoga with Zara
FRIDAY MORNING
08.00-09.00 Pilates, Paul Connolly
09.15-10.15 Pilates, Paul Connolly
10.30-11.30 Pilates, Paul Connolly
SUNDAY EVENING
6.30-7.30 Yin Yoga with Bronagh

Tanya Gillen,Yoga & Somatics 07525 496968
Bronagh Sweeney,Yoga 07926 325790
Zara Johnston, Yoga 07599 404537
Paul Connolly, Pilates 07708 246474

Ease yourself into 2026 ❤️🧘Coming home to yourself with mindful movement, nourishing breathwork and restorative stillnes...
07/01/2026

Ease yourself into 2026 ❤️🧘
Coming home to yourself with mindful movement, nourishing breathwork and restorative stillness....these are gentle and nourishing evening classes with the intention to care for the body, settle the mind and nurture the spirit.
Suitable for almost anyone - if you have an issue (for example limited mobility or recent illness), do give me a call and I can advise whether the class will be suitable for you, and perhaps suggest an alternative. All enquiries welcome - love to hear from you!
DETAILS:
Ulster Canal Stores Clones Visitor Centre,
Start Tuesday 13 Jan, 7.00 - 8.15pm
Term: 6 weeks Cost: €60
Zoom classes start Wed 14 Jan, 7.30 to 8.45pm
Term: 6 weeks Cost: €40
Booking: Mairead 086 8120332 / mairead@breathingspace.ie

EXTRA PLACES NOW AVAILABLE!Got off to a great start on Friday - easy and enjoyable ways to support balance, mobility, st...
09/11/2025

EXTRA PLACES NOW AVAILABLE!
Got off to a great start on Friday - easy and enjoyable ways to support balance, mobility, strength 💪 and brain function 🧠...and a bit of fun 😊. Extra class added at 9.30 - still time to join!
Just call the library to book your free space 🪑

FULLY BOOKED OUT

New Yoga Classes starting Tuesday in Ulster Canal Stores Clones Visitor CentreInviting you to come home to yourself for ...
02/11/2025

New Yoga Classes starting Tuesday in Ulster Canal Stores Clones Visitor Centre
Inviting you to come home to yourself for six evenings of mindful movement, nourishing breathwork and restorative stillness - time to care for your body, settle the mind and nourish your spirit - what's not to love!
All bodies welcome...
Bookings / Enquiries: mairead@breathingspace.ie / 086 8120332

29/10/2025

Samhain Breathing Space on Saturday - enjoy some beautiful Samhain themed movement and meditation; nurture your inner resources to sustain you as winter begins...
Ulster Canal Stores Clones Visitor Centre
Sat November 1st, 10am to 1.30pm
Cost: €30, includes morning cuppa
Booking: maireadflynn8@gmail.com/ 086 8120332

Got any plans for Saturday?Why not join me for a very special Samhain Breathing Space...
28/10/2025

Got any plans for Saturday?
Why not join me for a very special Samhain Breathing Space...

Some goodies coming up in November...
28/10/2025

Some goodies coming up in November...

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