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.

What It Really Means to Be an Inclusive Movement Space

19 Dec

Written By Claire Jakstas

You’ll see the word inclusive on a lot of studio websites. It’s easy to say. Harder to actually do.

At Breathing Space, inclusion is the foundation. It shapes how we teach, how we welcome people, and how we run our studio.

We know showing up to a movement class can feel like a big deal. Maybe you’ve felt out of place before. Maybe you’re carrying stress, pain, fatigue or recovery. Maybe you’re pregnant or postpartum and your body feels unfamiliar.

Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll meet you there. No pressure. No performance.

No pressure. Just space to move and breathe.

Our two studios in Dublin 8 — Cork Street and Donore Avenue — are designed to feel calm, clear and low-pressure.

We offer yoga, reformer Pilates, prenatal classes, somatic movement and trauma-aware practices that support your body and nervous system. This is about steady progress and feeling more connected — not chasing results.

Classes are small and welcoming. You can ask questions, take breaks or move in your own way. We won’t single you out. We won’t leave you behind.

All bodies. All stages. All welcome.

We offer body positive Pilates and inclusive yoga in Dublin for people of all:

Sizes and shapes
Genders and identities
Life stages
Energy levels and experiences
Mobility or access needs

We also support people navigating pain, chronic illness or burnout. You do not need to be “fit” or flexible to start.

Our job is not to fix your body. It’s to support it.

Pregnancy and postpartum support that’s real, not fluffy

A lot of people who come here are pregnant, newly postpartum, or working through induction decisions.

Rachel Flynn, our in-house doula and Connected Birth trainer, offers:

Weekly pregnancy yoga classes
Partner workshops for birth preparation
Virtual consultations for induction of labour
Comfort Measures for Induced Labour (online or in person)

This is real-world support from someone who knows the territory — not just generic prenatal fitness.

What a safe space actually means to us

Feeling safe is not about soft lighting or good vibes.

It’s about the language we use
The choice we offer in how you move
The way we listen and respond
The knowledge we bring about trauma, the nervous system and real life

You are not expected to push through or perform. You can take up space in your own way.

People tell us this is the first place they’ve felt truly welcome. That matters more than anything.

Thinking about joining?

You don’t need a plan. You don’t need to be sure. You just need to feel curious enough to try. We’ll make sure you’re supported from the moment you walk in.

INTRO OFFER | 4 CLASSES FOR €65