Blackstairs Wellness

Fantastic experience: Attended The Wellness Day as part of a group. Such a terrific day. We were warmly welcomed by Jane with home cooked healthy treats and warm drinks. The classes on meditation, yoga and mindfulness were excellent. Jane is a relaxed, a great guide and patient. The mindfulness walk was such a unique experience. I took a lot from the day and we bonded even more closely as a group. If I lived closer, I would be regularly popping in for classes. The setting is gorgeous. Highly recommended, particularly as a group experience. Thank you Jane for looking after us so well. We all feel so refreshed after our day with you.

Fantastic experience: Spent the day with Jane and a group of friends on Monday. Brilliant day from start to finish. Lovely food, warm welcome and the day was inclusive of all levels. Jane was so flexible in the program she had prepared for us - very different levels of fitness catered for. Thanks Jane for a great day!

Fantastic experience: Recently spent the day in blackstairs with Jane. The day was great from start to finish. It allowed us to exit our busy lives for a while& enjoy yoga,meditation & relaxation. Would certainly recommend this to everyone who enjoys the benefits of all the above. Food was fantastic also!

Fantastic experience: Magic day with a unique difference in beautiful surroundings in Blackstairs wellness. A really powerful and healing craniosacral hour followed by an hour in the relaxation room and gardens (and vice versa for hubby). Then a shared hour of deep relaxation followed by a wonderful homemade vegetarian lunch served up by Jane herself. Deeply effective and a lovely birthday gift from family! A great way to spend a Saturday....thank you Jane

Fantastic experience: Hi i recently attended a 1 day day yoga retreat with Jane. What can i say it was everything i was looking for and needed. The location, venue, food, yoga and walk in the woods was fab. All hosted by the wounderful teacher Jane. thanks again Frances

Fantastic experience: A day well spent!! Jane has a lovely calming influence and she invites you to do everything at your own pace. The setting is tranquil and the food was absolutely delicious.

Fantastic experience: Lovely experience in a very peaceful setting. Jane is very hospitable, we had delicious food, all plant based. I would 100% recommend her yoga retreats.

Fantastic experience: A wonderful day, would highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much Jane for a fabulous nurturing wellness day. Yoga, meditations, forest walk and amazing home grown lunch and snacks were just what was needed to recharge and nourish the body and soul. Thanks again, Paula.

Fantastic experience: Lovely peaceful day with Jane. Yoga, walking meditation, lovely lunch and deep relaxation. Jane creates a sense of calm around her. Recommend a wellness day - so good for the spirit. Looking forward to rewarding myself there again!

Fantastic experience: I had a thoroughly enjoyable experience duing my wellness day at Blackstairs. The environment is beautiful and very peaceful. The food was gorgeous and Jane is so nice bringing a sense of calm to the day of yoga, meditative walking and yoga nidra. Thank you so much Jane. I will definitely be back.

Fantastic experience: Jane's retreat was perfect in every way. She tailored it to suit each of us individually. I felt very rested afterwards. Jane provided us with a fabulous, nourishing lunch that tickled the taste buds! Most importantly I have started making tiny changes towards a more mindful way of living...

Fantastic experience: I attend an excellent pilates class weekly. Jane caters for individual needs through a thorough workout. I couldn't recommend it highly enough.

Fantastic experience: I found the Cranio Sacral session with Jane to be very effective for a knee injury I was dealing with. My knee was much improved as was my energy and general well-being. Jane’s calm, nurturing and professional approach allowed me to relax into the treatment and really benefit from it.

Fantastic experience: I would really recommend Jane’s classes. I have been attending weekly Pilates classes for almost a year now & they have really helped with back pain & general health. The classes are challenging, informative & fun!

Fantastic experience: The Yoga and Pilates classes hosted by Jane in Blackstairs Wellness studio are excellent. The classes are suitable for all levels and ages as Jane will adapt her teaching accordingly. Recently went to one of the Jane’s Pilates classes on Curracloe Beach. Fabulous experience. I would recommend it to anyone

Fantastic experience: Jane from Blackstairs Wellness has a great deal to offer her clients. Yoga and Pilates classes and wonderful wellness days. Classes are suitable for all levels, with modifications to exercises. Jane is very encouraging, I’m prone to give up easily, and she has helped me with strength and flexibility. If you are lucky enough to be able to attend a beach-based class with post excise swim, you will not regret it! I have attended many classes over the years and I can honestly say Jane is extremely knowledgeable and professional.

Fantastic experience: Jane gives good, clear and patient instruction in Pilates. The classes are well paced and structured. She always has time for specific correction or clarification of positions both in class or by request. Jane is also is very knowledgeable and open about general body and mind wellness. I would highly recommend her classes for anyone wanting to improve their core strength or improve flexibility.

Fantastic experience: I have been doing Pilates with Jane for about 7 years now and she is by far the best yoga/Pilates instructor I have ever attended. She somehow manages to make the classes both relaxing and fun while still ensuring a good physical challenge. I always come out feeling the better of it no matter how I feel going in! The location of the Pilates studio in a beautiful restored barn in a stunning part of Kiltealy just adds to what is always a great class. More recently I had the pleasure of attending morning beach Pilates and Pilates in Jane’s tranquil garden on a sunny evening and both were incredibly restorative and a must do!

Fantastic experience: Looking for something new or something you enjoyed in the past? Take an hour out of your busy life for yourself. Head out to Kiltealy where you’ll find Jane Kennedy at Blackstairs Wellness Studio - a beautifully converted farm building - nestled at the foot of the scenic blackstairs mountains. Roll out your mat and hand over your body and mind to the professional hands of Jane! She’ll instruct your through palates/yoga and much more at all levels in this little haven where the only noise you’ll hear is the birdsong. You’ll also have the pleasure of taking your class in her lovely garden when weather permits. A fabulous experience!! Classes are small in number so you’ll receive great personal advice and encouragement from Jane. You’ll find a lovely friendly atmosphere among your group. Walk away feeling you’ve excercised your whole body and freed your mind of life’s rat race. You’ll be sure to return. Enjoy!!

Fantastic experience: I have been attending pilates classes for a number of weeks now with Jane at Blackstairs Wellness. Despite being a complete beginner, I have found the classes to be excellent. This is largely down to Jane being such a welcoming and informative tutor. From Day 1 I felt at home doing the classes, and it has quickly become a highlight of my week. I couldn't recommend it highly enough!

Fantastic experience: I have been to many classes over the years and after a while lost interest but Pilates with Jane has really made an impact for me, I have been attending classes for over 6 months now and zero intention of stopping! Jane is an excellent instructor, her wealth of knowledge about how the body works makes you feel safe and comfortable doing Pilates under her guidance. I can feel the change Pilates is making for me and I very much look forward to her classes each week - not that they are easy by any means - it’s work! But it’s also value for money - Jane is also a lovely person and very approachable with any queries anyone has - highly recommend her classes!

Fantastic experience: The setting of Blackstairs Wellness is perfect for unplugging and slowing down the pace from the daily busyness that can cloud the headspace or cause stresses and strains. I recently went to one of the retreat days by myself. Being invited into the cosy, farmhouse kitchen for some healthy home baking was a nice start to the day, and a relaxed way to get to know the rest of the group. I really enjoyed the balance of the day’s activities; from yoga, forest walking, meditation to a delicious home cooked lunch! Jane’s personality is reflected in the atmosphere at Blackstairs Wellness and, at her Sunday morning beach Pilates classes — inclusive, calm, fun, knowing.

Fantastic experience: I have been attending Pilates classes with Jane for the last two years. I was having a lot of trouble with my back due to my work as a farrier. Jane has worked with me always targeting my problems. My back has improved so much from doing Pilates. I find Jane very knowledgable and professional in each class even though I am a regular she always talks everyone through each exercise making sure we doing it correctly .

Fantastic experience: I have been attending Blackstairs Wellness Pilates classes for the last year or so and it has made such a massive change to my overall health. Jane's instruction is precise and to the point and can change to suit each individuals needs. Thank you Jane

Fantastic experience: Wonderful experience doing both Pilates and Yoga in a beautiful part of the country . Jane our teacher is amazing and I always feel so good after her classes . There is a lovely group of people doing the class with me and I look forward to my trip to the foot of the mountains for each class .

Fantastic experience: I regularly go to Jane for pilates classes, which I love. The easy going, relaxed style of teaching suits me and the class is still challenging enough that you are always learning something new. Jane is skilled, knowledgeable and passionate about all that she teaches. Her pilates studio is in a lovely setting near the Blackstairs Mountains and is light, airy and comfortable, as is her treatment room for Craniosacral therapy and massages. I have also gone to Jane for Craniosacral therapy. This was a worthwhile and interesting experience where I learnt much about myself and how, where and why I hold tensions or emotions in certain parts of my body. I would highly recommend Jane at Blackstairs Wellness for pilates or any of the other services she offers.

Fantastic experience: Jane works on each persons strengths and weaknesses and gives modifications of exercise to suit each individuals abilities. The class numbers are small and personal attention is given.