Yinstinct Yoga, Greystones, Wicklow (2026)

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.

04/06/2026

I can’t add anything to that!

Except to tell you there is one space left on the course starting this Friday, June 5th, live online.

Link in bio to discover the rest of the dates and details.

03/06/2026

Thank you so much to Beth who graduated Yoga-Plus for Bone Shea training recently.

There are 2 spots remaining for the training starting this Friday.

See link in my bio to grab one.

28/05/2026

Mirrors in yoga class?

I’m mostly a no, but I’m also a “possibly”.

Yoga teachers, you will recognise a big variety of proprioceptive awareness in your students: some understand physical instructions immediately and can reproduce them in their bodies. Others don’t seem to be able to bring verbal or demonstration directions into their body.

You might even go over to them and show them close-up what you’re hoping they will do, a shift of a hip joint, a turn of a foot, an angle of a shoulder. Still, though they seem to see you, and make little adjustments, you are left confused as to why they may seem to be unable to replicate what you are demonstrating, or even FEEL that they are not replicating it.

Sometimes what can help here is for you to offer consensual adjustments, but what you need to do then, is ask them to really tune in to what they now feel in those physical areas of the bodies that have changed shape. “What does your hip feel like now?” Etc

But then you might find that when they return to the shape later in the class or the next time, the same thing has occurred:
A gap between your description, and their manifestation of the asana.

Why? There are so many varied levels of proprioception, and while what’s going on for your student may be nothing to be concerned about, they certainly could do with a little improvement in that system. This may also help to support their nervous system and their future physical safety.

Here’s the thing, proprioception is not just a physical sense, it works in tandem with our vision as well. So, instead of adjustments and words, try using a mirror to help them make the adjustments themselves, so that they can see how those shifts make a difference.

This shouldn’t be a constant though, just one route which will then be supported/replaced by other proprioception training.

There are lots of ways to develop proprioception which will be in my new book coming out next spring!

We also deal with this a lot in NeuroSoma Yoga, and Yoga for Menopause and Beyond, oh, and Yoga-Plus for Bone Health!

Do you use mirrors?

26/05/2026

Let’s dive in!

Isometrics (longer static holds) are superior to eccentric-concentric (dynamic) contractions for blood pressure regulation.

Slow transitions are more demanding for balance.

Slow transitions require more effort from your brain.

You may even find that slower movement reduces your range of motion because you are more muscularly engaged. In a good way! Giving you greater power and active range.

You may also find you don’t unconsciously throw yourself into shapes that can cause overstretch, or excessive strain.

Next reel will offer you 2 ways to add positive demand to this little sequence.

Follow along!

Comment BONES to get info on the June Yoga-Plus for Bone Health teacher training. 15 hours, Yoga Alliance approved CPD.

It’s not just about strength, balance and avoiding risky shapes. The potential is endless!

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Greystones
Wicklow

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