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.

ABOUT

Breathing Space is a calm, inclusive movement studio in Dublin 8. We offer yoga, reformer Pilates and somatic practices that support you to move in a way that feels steady, safe and sustainable.

You won’t find mirrors, big crowds or fast-paced workouts here. Our focus is on nervous system support, breath, strength and connection especially for those navigating stress, fatigue, recovery, injury or big life transitions.

Classes are small, our teachers are kind, and our two studios on Cork Street and Donore Avenue are set up to feel welcoming and low-pressure. Whether you're completely new or returning after a break, there's a place here for you.

What our client’s have to say

Our Team

Our teachers are calm, caring and experienced. Each one brings their own background in yoga, Pilates, somatics or birth work but all share the same approach: supportive, inclusive and grounded in real-life bodies and needs.

Rachel is a Dublin-based doula with a special focus on induction of labour. She is also a Connected Birth trainer and a certified pre and postnatal Pilates and yoga teacher.

She teaches weekly Pregnancy Yoga for an Empowered Birth classes at Breathing Space on Cork Street. Every two months, she runs group Connected Birth partner workshops and also offers private workshops in your home, in the studio or online.

Rachel supports people navigating induction decisions through virtual doula consultations. These sessions are for anyone who has been offered or is considering an induction and wants clear, evidence based information.

She also offers Comfort Measures for an Induced Labour sessions, available online or in person, for those choosing induction and looking for gentle, practical support.

Rachel Flynn

Claire first discovered yoga while travelling in 2003 and immediately felt more connected to her body. As her own practice grew over the years, Claire began to bring yoga into her job as a school teacher and saw how calming and grounding it could be for children. In 2018 Claire completed her training as a children’s yoga instructor. She has since completed her teen training and a 200 hr. yoga teacher training. Claire set up Yoyoga in 2021 and offers yoga in a range of different settings to all age groups. She believes that yoga can be both a restorative and fun experience at any age and her classes reflect this. Her style is Hatha/Vinyasa and she concentrates on creating a connection between body and mind and finding ease in oneself.

CLAIRE

Chloe is a 200 RYT-certified yoga instructor and a medical student at RCSI, bringing a unique perspective that blends modern medicine with mindful movement. Her classes are designed for all bodies and all levels, guiding students to connect with their breath, movement, and inner calm.

Each session emphasizes alignment, mindfulness, and self-awareness, offering tools to reduce stress, release tension, and support overall well being - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Chloe's teaching encourages students to move at their own pace, adapt poses to their needs, and cultivate balance both on and off the mat.

Through her classes, Chloe aims to create a space where the science of the body and the art of yoga come together, helping students explore movement, presence, and stillness in a way that feels safe, supportive, and restorative.

CHLOE

Marta I love helping people to learn more about their bodies. Since I discovered Pilates I just can't get enough. It is an efficient method to gain flexibility, improve posture & balance and strengthen your core muscles. It teaches muscular control of your back and limbs, and therefore you learn how your body feels and moves. And it is so much fun as well as challenging! After a Pilates session your mind and body will be in tune and you will be so decompressed that you will feel stronger and maybe even taller!

MARTA

Eoin is a physiotherapist and certified Pilates instructor with over 10 years of experience in Ireland, New Zealand and Australia. He has worked across sports injuries, corporate wellness and clinical Pilates, and specialises in movement-based rehab for all ages and abilities.

He’s trained in manual therapy, dry needling and soft tissue techniques, and tailors every treatment to the client’s goals. Eoin believes exercise and simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference in reducing pain and improving quality of life.

Outside the clinic, he’s a kitesurfer, runner and former windsurfing instructor. He completed the Melbourne Marathon in 2019 and his first Half Ironman in 2022.

EOIN

Chiara teaches Reformer Pilates and Ashtanga Yoga, a discipline she has practiced for over ten years. With a background in various sports, including athletics, swimming, and martial arts, she has developed a deep understanding of how the body responds to effort and training, adapting her approach to different physical structures and needs.

Her teaching focuses on guiding students toward their goals with safe, effective, and well-structured work. She emphasizes proper technique and body awareness and working with proper form and technique, managing physical stress effectively while building strength and flexibility.