Yoga in Belfast

Yoga is a practise that is available to everyone and can improve your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. There are a range of yoga classes running in South Belfast:  beginner yoga, intermediate yoga and pregnancy yoga. Also mum and baby yoga and baby massage.

What yoga can do for you The physical benefits: Creates a toned, flexible, and strong body. Improves respiration, energy, and vitality.  Helps to maintain a balanced metabolism.  Promotes cardio and circulatory health.  Helps you look and feel great.  The mental benefits: Helps you relax and handle stressful situations. Teaches you how to find quiet and control the mind.  Encourages positive thoughts and self-acceptance. The spiritual benefits: Builds awareness of your body and individual feelings. Increases awareness of the world around you.  Promotes a union between mind, body, and spirit.  Helps you to find spiritual tranquility. Suzanne has studied yoga for over 10 years and trained to teach yoga in 2004 with Marie Quail through the Yoga Therapy and Training Centre. Continuing to expand her knowledge she has also trained with Yoga Therapy Ireland and Birthlight.

BEGINNERS YOGA

A gentle class beginning with relaxation consisting of a variety of postures for stretching, strengthening and balancing. Breath awareness to restore calm and focus, meditation to cultivate mindfulness and relaxation to recharge.

INTERMEDIATE YOGA

For those wanting to take their yoga practise to the next level- enjoy a more challenging class ending with deep relaxation.

PREGNANCY YOGA

Whether you are new to yoga or an absolute fan, you will love the positive benefits of yoga during your pregnancy. Practising gentle yoga can be the key to a healthy and enjoyable pregnancy, while helping you to discover trust and confidence in your natural resources for labour and birth.This supportive class will strengthen your body and your mind in preparation for childbirth and give you the opportunity to enjoy the journey of pregnancy with other mums-to-be. (Pregnancy Massage also available)

MUM & BABY YOGA

This class gives you the opportunity to regain your core strength and flexibility, increasing your energy levels. Yoga will help your baby's development and awareness as well as being wonderfully fun!

BABY MASSAGE

Loving touch is a powerful way of communicating with your baby. The ancient practise of massage helps to build confidence and trust in your parenting skills and is a wonderful way to bond, spending some quality time with your baby. Massage enhances your baby’s health and well-being, releases tension and can help with common ailments such as colic and restlessness. Above all it’s fun and offers a great opportunity to meet other mothers.

***FOR BABY CLASSES***

The classes are very informal and lively, and there is absolutely no pressure or expectation for your baby to "behave" in a certain way! Beginners new to yoga are very welcome- you'll be surprised at how much you can do.