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Melissa Curtis @ TummyLove offers, Pregnancy Yoga, Active Birth Workshops, Mum&Baby Yoga & Pilates,

26/10/2026

📣 ONE SPOT LEFT!

Join me for a day of hands-on birth preparation for you & your birth partner or come by yourself.

Active Birth Workshop
November 1st, 11am - 545pm
Yoga Next Door
YogaNextDoor, PilatesDublin & HotYogaDublin

Together, we’ll explore labour positions, movement, breathing, relaxation techniques, comfort measures, using supportive props to help you feel more comfortable, informed & prepared for birth as well as your birth partner.

Melissa will help you turn fear & the unknown into feeling more confident, informed and trust in the process alongside honouring your birth preferences & what matters most to you.

📣 Not only do you receive my comprehensive birth preparation manual & workbook to take home, you’ll also receive my popular Yoga to Support Birth 4 Part pre-recorded series, so you can practice & revisit all the techniques at home, whenever you wish.

Light refreshments, teas & treats also included.

Your birth partner’s attendance is at no extra charge, so you can prepare together. We’ve had many women also attend this workshop alone. Melissa & her assistant on the day will be happy to support you.

Hospital antenatal classes have their place, but having the time & space to practice practical techniques can make a real difference to how prepared you feel going into birth. Plus you’ll learn & come away with a whole lot more after attending our workshop at the stunning Yoga Next Door. Everything you need on the day is supplied.

Only ONE spot remains!
Next Active Birth Workshop after this, not til end of Feb 2027!

Suitable from anytime during your 2nd or 3rd Trimester. It’s never too early or too late to prepare for birth!

To book go to: www.hotyogadublin.ie under Workshops.

Looking forward to welcoming everyone.

23/10/2026

WHAT WE HAVE LEARNT HALFWAY THROUGH OUR 10WK WOMEN’S HEALTH PROGRAMME!
YogaNextDoor, PilatesDublin & HotYogaDublin

5 wks in & we’re see why extending this programme to 10wks was the the right decision.

COMMITMENT & CONSISTENCY Women are feeling the difference! One woman, for the first time 16yrs after her Caesarean birth is beginning to reconnect with her lower abdominals. Another, a yoga teacher & mum of four, is noticing a stronger core & pelvic floor connection in her other classes. Consistency matters!

SHOWING UP In-studio, online or recordings, women are making this work for them. Some repeat strengthening exercises, others revisiting movements that help them soften & release more. Our online women also love rolling straight into bed afterwards!

MOJO Women are telling us they’re getting their mojo back! We’re not about bouncing back. We’re about feeling stronger, more connected, confident & comfortable in the their body as well as practicing more of the advice given by their physio’s.

PATIENCE Ever been told to “breathe better” or “relax your pelvic floor”? What does this even mean?! We’re teaching practical ways to connect, strengthen & let go using breath, movement, props & a tonne of different movements.

TOGETHER The pelvic floor doesn’t work alone & neither should you! Many women leave physiotherapy with advice but aren’t sure how to put it into practice. Having experienced teachers supporting you weekly is like putting money in your body bank! Everything is connected. You’ll get a whole body experience with us.

PASSION Every course makes us more passionate about women’s health. We truly believe every woman deserves this movement education, not because something is wrong, but because understanding your body is invaluable.
Lisa Phillips
And let’s celebrate the wonderful, experienced women’s health movement teachers we have right here in Ireland! We’ve heard so many being recommended teachers online in different countries by their physio but we are here in real time! Let’s support local!

RESTORE • REBUILD • THRIVE Women’s Health, Core & Pelvic Floor Programme

Next Course starts,
January 19th 820-925pm
at Yoga Next Door.
To book go to: www.hotyogadublin.ie - workshops

22/10/2026

📣 After 6.5 years of teaching Thursday Pregnancy Yoga online, it’s time for a little change!

Since March 2020, my kitchen has been my yoga studio (swipe to see), welcoming pregnant women from all over Ireland & around the world. During those early lockdown days, some classes had 100’s of women Zooming in! What incredible memories.

I’ve always been in awe of those of you who have shown up regularly, joined from different time zones, practised with recordings or simply kept in touch over the years. I honestly can’t put into words how grateful I am for your support.

But something has to give this year. With my son heading into his leaving cert year & my daughter preparing for her Junior Cert, it’s time for me to be a little more available as a mum. And my kitchen yoga studio needs to become a study room. Well, that’s the hope anyway!

So, Thursday Pregnancy Yoga online is moving to a monthly class rather than weekly.

I’ll also continue running my popular 4-part Yoga to Support Birth series every 4 months. Next one starts February 2027!

And I’m not going anywhere!

👏You can still join me every Tuesday,
7–8pm, for Pregnancy Yoga at
Yoga Next Door, in studio or live online, with a recording included. Simply book through the Hot Yoga Dublin Glofox app.
YogaNextDoor, PilatesDublin & HotYogaDublin

Dates for the diary:

Active Birth Workshop
Nov 1st, 11am-545pm. Only 2 spaces remaining!
Yoga Next Door
Book: www.hotyogadublin.ie go to workshops

Next Thursday Online Class: Thurs, November 26th, 730–830pm Pregnancy Yoga & Pilates with the Birth Ball.

December date to be announced soon.

DM me for booking details or keep an eye here closer to the time.

To every single person who has Zoomed into my kitchen over the past 6.5 years, THANK YOU. You’ve made this little space so special & I’m forever grateful.
Love you all, Melissa x

21/10/2026

“The midwife even asked after the birth if I’d been doing pregnancy yoga or breathwork prep. She said that she could tell.

Thank you again for your time, expertise and patience. It was such a pivotal moment for me to have had our workshop with you.”
Louise

Messages like this mean so much to me, remind me why I love teaching birth preparation workshops & why they’re so important!

My next Active Birth Workshop is very soon & I’d love to welcome you & your birth partner.

Join me at Yoga Next Door, Nov 1st, 11am-545pm
YogaNextDoor, PilatesDublin & HotYogaDublin
Go to www.hotyogadublin.ie
Workshops

My wish for every pregnant person is to go into birth feeling informed, confident, supported & very much involved in their own birth experience.

We spend so much time preparing for the arrival of our babies, but how much time do we actually spend preparing for birth itself?

Of course, we need our wonderful midwives & doctors. Their knowledge & expertise are invaluable. But leaving everything in their hands without preparing ourselves means we could miss out on the opportunity to be active participants in our own birth experience.

A well prepared birth partner can offer so much more than simply being there. They can understand how to support you physically & emotionally, help create a calm environment, encourage & advocate alongside you.

Through my Birth Preparation Workshop, at Yoga Next Door. we explore practical, valuable tools you can actually use, including movement, birth positions, breathing, hypnobirthing, comfort measures, the role of hormones, informed decision making & how to work together as a team.

Support shouldn’t begin when labour starts. It should begin during pregnancy. It’s never too late or too early to prepare together.

Birth preparation isn’t about controlling how your birth should unfold. It’s about understanding your options, learning the physiology and biomechanics of birth & what helps, feeling confident enough to ask questions, make informed decisions & how to adapt if things change. Learning together to feel more empowered 💕

Feeling informed, listened to, respected & supported matters regardless of your choices.

Join us Nov 1st YogaNextDoor, PilatesDublin & HotYogaDublin

14/10/2026

The most common question I get asked about my birth prep workshop is:
When is the best time to do one?

Well, it’s never too early or late. Some of us like to be prepared way in advance & some of us are last min.com, some in between!

What I know is that, you & your birth support person will never regret taking one.

Growing a baby takes time & energy. Preparing for birth is no different.One workshop isn’t a magic wand but it certainly helps. You have to practice what you learn. Muscle memory, brain training, breathing practices, body connection. It all takes time, just like pregnancy & birth do.

So many people that have attended, tell me the biggest shift was their mindset. They enjoyed their pregnancy more. They started to actually look forward to birth with less fear. Why? Because they learned tools they could truly apply, during pregnancy, during birth & beyond. Partners included.

A birthing woman needs support from people that trust birth, water, movement, music, comfort measures, helpful props, techniques & more.

Birth partners need to know your preferences plus these need to be discussed with caregivers early, ideally not the week before baby arrives.

Remember, it’s never too late to start. Also, join a pregnancy yoga class too.
Practice what you learn.

Applied information is power!
 And, if the unexpected arises, those who’ve prepared their body & mind often feel more grounded, connected & confident. I hear this ALL the time.

I highly recommend doing an independent birth prep workshop alongside what your hospital offers. You don’t have to do an active birth workshop but investing in a good one is never a waste of time or money. It’s usually invaluable.

Did you find a birth preparation workshop helpful? What was the most useful info you applied?

My workshop is designed to help you feel more confident & ready
regardless what your birth preferences are. I’m here to support you & help your baby’s birth be a more positive experience which can look different for everyone.

Join my Birth Preparation Course at
Yoga Next Door Sunday Nov 1st 11am–5:45pm 
Book via www.hotyogadublin.ie under Workshops link in b

09/10/2026

How glorious to get a few rays in the garden after getting lashed on 20min ago!

Join us…

ROOT & RENEW
A Women’s Restorative Mini Retreat

With Melissa Curtis & Lisa Phillips
Tummy Love Lisa Phillips

Friday, 16 October
730pm - 930pm
Yoga Next Door YogaNextDoor, PilatesDublin & HotYogaDublin

Just 4 spaces left! Next one not til February!

Book through www.hotyogadublin.ie → Workshops or link in bio YogaNextDoor, PilatesDublin & HotYogaDublin

As the days become shorter & the air begins to cool, autumn invites us to slow down, turn inward & take better care of ourselves.

Join us for a cozy evening of movement, breath, connection & deep rest as we welcome the changing season.

Root & Renew is a 2hr women’s mini retreat created to help you ground, restore & replenish your energy as we move towards the darker months.

Together, we’ll explore:

🍁Autumn intentions
A moment to pause, reflect & set an intention for the season ahead.

🍁 Grounding movement & breathwork
Mindful yoga & Pilates inspired movement to release & reconnect with your body & mind.

🍁 Core & pelvic floor awareness
Explore your centre through breath & movement, building awareness, support & connection in a way that feels practical.

🍁 Seasonal nourishment
Take time to pause with warming herbal tea, homemade treats & relaxed connection with other women.

🍁 Restorative yoga
Settle into deeply restful practices, including gentle spikey ball work to release areas of tension & invite more ease into the body.

🍁 Guided relaxation
A soothing practice to quieten the mind, reconnect with the body & create the conditions for deeper rest & hopefully a good night’s sleep.

🍁 Circle & ritual
A chance to reflect & take a simple seasonal ritual with you into the weeks ahead.

Come as you are. You don’t need to have a particular intention or be experienced in yoga or Pilates.

This evening is simply an opportunity to press pause, breathe, rest, learn some great off the mat practices & give yourself some space.

If your body & mind are asking for a pause, this is your invitation.

Book your place now & give yourself 2hrs to slow down,reconnect,renew & just simply be.

We can’t wait to welcome you
Melissa, Lisa & Yoga Next Door

08/10/2026

Class focus tonight - Oxytocin 💕
One of my favs to teach!

Join me for TONIGHTS 730-830pm Online Pregnancy Yoga Class,
Oct 8th

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.

DM for booking details.

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.
Findings have found:

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!

07/10/2026

Adding onto our post from last wk on how our 10wk Women’s Pelvic Health, Core & Strength Programme is getting on & what’s come up so far. We wanted to talk about how we can help those that are feeling disconnected from the abdominal & pelvic area after a Caesarean birth, even when the birth was many yrs ago.

This is common enough but many women don’t know what to do or have never heard of the supports on offer when this occurs.

Our course can absolutely help you reconnect with your body through movement, awareness, our props, breathing & strength especially if you’re consistent, sticking with the 10wks as best you can.

We would also recommend seeing a Women’s Health Physio or someone specifically trained in scar therapy.

Sometimes that feeling of disconnection isn’t only physical. Birth experiences can have emotional as well as physical effects & both may need attention. Women’s pelvic health experts & those trained in scar therapy will take both the body & mind into account.

If you haven’t seen a women’s health Physio yet & would like to know who is closest to you then get in touch for our recommendations. We’d also love to hear in the comments who you’ve been to after a C birth & how they helped.

We can also highly recommend at www.heybirthingmama.com for scar therapy & support. Chiara is a midwife with lots of experience & knowledge when it comes to birth experiences & scar therapy. She also has the Lymphatouch device, a non-invasive medical device used in postpartum physiotherapy to treat & rehabilitate C birth scars which has been found to benefit those with post surgical scar pain & promote adhesion release.

A woman may never have had the space to tell her story unfiltered or she might just need the right stimulation around the area & scar.

If this resonates with you, your story matters, you deserve the space to reconnect.

In a nutshell we highly recommend a strength & connection course such as ours as well as seeking out a scar therapy expert.

Get in touch anytime
Melissa & Lisa .ie  

06/10/2026

Lots of messages asking about classes & workshops so here’s my upcoming Pregnancy Yoga & Active Birth schedule:

* Tuesdays: Pregnancy Yoga YogaNextDoor, PilatesDublin & HotYogaDublin
Yoga Next Door, 7–8pm
Book in-studio or online via the
Hot Yoga Dublin Glofox app.
You can join anytime during your pregnancy. Recording included.

* Thursdays: Online Pregnancy Yoga
730–830 pm.
DM for booking details.
You can join anytime during your pregnancy. Recording included.

I’m also excited to announce my next Active Birth Workshop at Yoga Next Door
YogaNextDoor, PilatesDublin & HotYogaDublin
Sunday, Nov 1st,
11am – 545pm.
You can book your spot at www.hotyogadublin.ie go to Workshops

Get in touch anytime
Melissa

Address

33 Tuscany Park
Dublin
13

Telephone

+353863818443

Website

http://www.tummylove.ie/

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