Yinstinct Yoga

Yinstinct Yoga Yoga I have been teaching Yoga for 15 years. I also hold an Advanced Diploma in Nutrition Coaching and a Pilates Mat teaching qualification.

I support people one-to-one in nutrition and exercise. I hold weekly classes and occasional workshops in Greystones and online. I train other Yoga teachers around the world in my Certificate in Teaching Yoga for Menopause, and run a CPD in Menopause Awareness for Wellness Professionals. Teaching retreats a few times a year, which are very popular, I also love offering a blissful immersion into all

aspects of Yoga in stunning surroundings in the West of Ireland. Hatha Yoga is the basis of all Yoga styles, and gives beginners and experienced practitioners an essential insight into all it can provide. My classes are aimed at bringing you towards greater strength, comfort and health, with essential focus on the healthy alignment of the joints and spine to avoid the injury that can come with a less refined practice. I teach pragmatically through evidence-based techniques that enhance the benefits of yoga for all, and especially for women who are in the throes of their perimenopause transition, or in the years beyond.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to feel confident teaching yoga through menopause… this is what our graduat...
25/04/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to feel confident teaching yoga through menopause… this is what our graduates are saying 💛

“I highly recommend anyone interested in the subject of perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause sign up for this coursework.

Niamh is an amazing teacher, writer, and yogi. She is very helpful as one is traveling down this path. She was there to answer my questions, or give me suggestions. I am so thrilled I found her and this coursework. You won’t regret it!

One of the very best anatomy instructors I have had the privilege to learn with. She has so much deep wisdom about women in their second spring. From research articles to suggestions for making asana more accessible to women in this stage of life. She is very focused on keeping women healthy, strong, vibrant, and safe.

Simply the best! I cannot say enough wonderful things about the course, the independent work, the movement, the asana, and this entire course. I feel I have made a new friend in Niamh. She is truly an amazing woman.”

— Roberta Kelinson, Yoga Teacher & Trainer, USA

This is more than a training.

It’s a space where knowledge meets real support — for you and for the women you teach.

If you’re ready to feel more confident supporting women through menopause, the next 40-hour Yoga for Menopause & Beyond Teacher Training starts May 3rd.

Comment MENOPAUSE and I’ll send you all the details 💌

I don’t want to brag, but!I think what other professionals say about a training should really influence our decisions.As...
24/04/2026

I don’t want to brag, but!

I think what other professionals say about a training should really influence our decisions.

As trainers, we have listened to the feedback of our graduates and improved the course so much that now, this kind of reaction is the norm.

Do you like to know what other teachers thought of a course you’re thinking of taking?

We would love to see you starting May 3.

Any sessions you can’t join live can be sent to you as a recording.

All details at the link in bio

23/04/2026

3 possible answers:
1) handstand
2) headstand
3) neither

Or I might say: it depends.

That’s the most obvious, inclusive answer, and true.

But it might be a cop out, and gives you no value as a teacher or practitioner in this post. Because what individual things make one better/worse than the other?

So I’ll give you my educated opinion if you read on…

which is what you get in Yoga for Menopause and Beyond YTT. My highly educated and experienced opinion. Because all we can do is look at the research with practiced eyes, then use our joined up thinking to make plans for our student’s safety and health based on that…

So, which do we prefer in YfMB?

Evidence (E) and analysis (A)

E: balance gets affected by menopause. A: This may make these more difficult, maybe risky for falling?
BUT
E: vestibular training improves balance, but must be taken slowly for those who have deficits. A: going upside down is a great vestibular challenge, but may be too much. So perhaps we find upside down in downward dog for those at risk of falling.

E: in perimenopause many have pain in their hands and wrists when bearing weight. A: plank and all 4s can be tolerated for a long time because balance and strength are not so challenged. This means they are often taught in class WAY too long for people with hand pain. So in fact, handstand (if achievable), held for less time may be preferred in terms of pain!

E: over 50% of women over 50 have osteopenia. Gravitational pressure on the spine can produce vertebral compression fractures. Falling brings fracture risk. A: anyone can fall out of these poses, so if you’re at risk of hip fracture, and you are not rock solid in these balances, hmm… maybe headstand would be marginally less risky. So build wrist strength elsewhere. A: Headstand puts mighty pressure on neck vertebrae, risking compression fracture in an area which is normally much less prone to them. I don’t teach headstands with osteoporosis.

I could go on and on.

My stance: I don’t teach them unless a student already does them & wants some tuition.

I think the risk/benefit ratio points to alternative balance & strength challenges.

Your thoughts! ✍️�

22/04/2026

Balance training has been seen to improve cognitive function!

We are such linked-up creatures! And just like all our physical body, our brain also needs positive challenge.

🫣 Bad news: Neglecting one area of our incredible selves can negatively affect every other part.

🤗 Good news: looking after one area can positively affect many other parts.

✅ You’ll be surprised how much the specifics in our neuro training, actually positively affect you and your students globally.

NeuroSoma Yoga teacher training starts May 2nd. Limited spaces for effective learning.

🧠 Comment BRAIN to get all the info on the course.

21/04/2026

It’s REALLY hard to improve bone density when you have osteoporosis post-menopause.

It’s mostly impossible to revert to normal scores post-menopause. It’s just not the way the body works in the latter halves of our lives!

MAYBE, If I had known the risk and pushed for a DEXA in my early perimenopause, osteopenia would have given me the fright I needed to start strength training then.

This would have been at a time when I would’ve had a better chance of preventing further loss.

But back in 2015, there was no such thing as Yoga for Menopause. As I began to develop it, I did learn more about osteoporosis. But I was more intent on developing it than looking after myself!

Now I also know that all the things I was doing that I thought would prevent me developing osteoporosis were simply not enough.

I learned that the hard way when I pushed my doctor for a DEXA age 52.

Now all the hundreds of teachers around the world who have taken Yoga for Menopause and Beyond YTT with me know the risk factors and are able to give people more accurate information when they come to them for support.

Would you like to be able to contribute in evidence based ways to the future health of your students?

The next Yoga for Menopause and Beyond training starts May 1st.

Comment STRONG and I will send you all the details you need.

Here’s what one of our Yoga for Menopause and Beyond graduates had to say:“Niamh’s course is brilliantly planned out to ...
18/04/2026

Here’s what one of our Yoga for Menopause and Beyond graduates had to say:

“Niamh’s course is brilliantly planned out to cover so many facets of yoga for menopause, from the science to the asana. She has an incredible ability to create a connected and supportive online classroom.
The content was not only educational for the teaching I want to do, but it offered me, as a woman in menopause, the support and nurturing that I very much needed.
There is so much yoga for menopause content out there right now for teachers to navigate through. This course is backed by Niamh’s incredible education and research, as well as the highly esteemed guest teachers she includes.
This is the real deal — and you don’t need to go anywhere else.”

— Kerry Carlson, North Carolina, USA

This is exactly what Yoga for Menopause & Beyond is about:
✨ Evidence-based knowledge
✨ Practical tools for teaching
✨ A space that supports you as much as your students

If you’ve been curious about the training and want to experience Niamh’s teaching for yourself…

👉 Join the free live class happening tomorrow!

Comment CLASS and I’ll send you all the details via DM 💌

Thank you to Check her out and give her a follow. She’s a beautiful teacher.

17/04/2026

Bone density loss is one of the most misunderstood aspects of menopause.
Many people believe:
– deep all-over aches & pain means osteoporosis
– it only happens in later life
– they would “feel it” if something was wrong

None of this is true.

Osteoporosis is often silent, and accelerated bone density loss can begin during late perimenopause.

This is why menopause-aware yoga education matters — not to diagnose, but to teach responsibly and reduce risk.

In Yoga for Menopause and Beyond, we explore how hormonal transitions affect the body and how yoga teachers can adapt their teaching accordingly.

And for those who want to go deeper, I’m hosting a live class called “Guiding Asana in Menopause: do we actually need a different approach?”

Sunday, April 19th at 9 PM CET (8pm GMT, 3pm Eastern, 12midday Pacific).

Comment MENOPAUSE, and I’ll send you the details so you can decide if you’d like to join 🙂

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