What types of yoga and Pilates classes do you offer in Dublin?

Breathing Space offers gentle yoga, reformer Pilates, prenatal and postnatal movement classes in Dublin 8. Our classes are inclusive, trauma-aware and suitable for all levels.

What is the Connected Birth workshop?

Connected Birth is a practical birth preparation workshop for pregnant people and their support partners. It covers breath, movement and advocacy tools for labour and is led by doula and trainer Rachel Flynn.

Can I attend classes if I have fatigue, pain or I'm new to movement?

Yes. Breathing Space specialises in gentle, nervous system-supportive movement. Our classes are suitable for people with fatigue, anxiety, chronic pain or those returning after injury, pregnancy or stress.

Where are your studios located?

Breathing Space has two studios in Dublin 8, located on Cork Street and Donore Avenue. Both offer a full schedule of yoga and Pilates classes.

Do you offer reformer Pilates classes in Dublin?

Yes. We offer small group reformer Pilates classes at both of our Dublin 8 studios. These classes are supportive, accessible and suitable for all levels.

Can I join if I'm pregnant or postnatal?

Yes. We offer pregnancy yoga, Connected Birth workshops and postnatal movement support. Our classes are safe for all stages of pregnancy and early recovery.

What are your membership options?

We offer flexible monthly memberships for yoga and Pilates. You can choose from 4, 8 or 12 class options, and use them at either studio. We also offer a Wellbeing Kitty for flexible top-ups.

How do I book a class?

You can book classes online through our live schedule. Just choose your class, confirm your pass or membership, and you’re in. If you’re not sure where to start, get in touch.

Too Tired to Move? Why Gentle Yoga Still Helps

19 Dec

Written By Claire Jakstas

When you're already worn out, the idea of going to a movement class can feel like too much. Maybe you’ve had a long day. Maybe you’ve been running on empty for months. Your body is telling you to stop. And that makes sense.

But stopping completely isn’t always the answer. Sometimes what helps most is gentle, supportive movement.

At Breathing Space, we offer classes that meet you exactly where you are. No energy boost needed. No pressure to perform.

Movement that supports your nervous system

Gentle yoga is not just a slower version of regular yoga. It is a way to calm your nervous system and move your body out of stress mode. That is when healing, recovery and emotional regulation become possible.

Even 45 minutes of slow, breath-led movement can:

Reduce stress and overwhelm
Improve sleep
Ease muscle tension and jaw clenching
Support digestion
Help you feel more grounded and present

You do not need to break a sweat. You do not need to hold difficult poses. You just need to show up and breathe.

This is not about doing more

We are not here to push you. We are not going to tell you that movement will solve everything.
But if you feel disconnected, anxious or completely worn out, gentle yoga can help you come back into your body in a calm and supportive way.

You are allowed to move slowly. You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to lie down for the whole class if that is what your body needs.

Who our classes are for

Breathing Space is a studio for:

People recovering from burnout or illness
People with chronic pain, fatigue or anxiety
Anyone who feels out of place in high-energy studios
People returning to movement after pregnancy or injury
Anyone who wants to move without pressure or judgment

You do not need to be strong or flexible. You do not need to have yoga experience. You just need to want a bit of space to feel more like yourself.

A different kind of yoga studio

Our classes are small. Our spaces are calm. Our teachers are kind.

There is no loud music. No fast flows. No expectations.
Just gentle yoga in Dublin that helps you reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe and supportive.

Ready to try a class?

You can start with a drop-in or one of our flexible Monthly Memberships. Classes run at both Cork Street and Donore Avenue in Dublin 8.

If you are not sure which class to choose, reach out. We are happy to help you find the right fit.

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Too Tired to Move? Why Gentle Yoga Still Helps