Yoga Shala Galway

Fantastic experience: Started pregnancy yoga with Laragh around the 30 week mark and was instantly hooked. It's more than just yoga, she creates this amazingly safe space for new Mama's to be. She cares about supporting Moms and providing them with a community and not just stand alone classes. Couldn't recommend her classes enough. I continued on to her Mama and Baby classes and found them just as rewarding. She listens to the needs of everyone and designs the class around that. You leave feeling energised and completely refilled, which as Moms, the tank is usually hovering around empty! Ranganna den scoth, molaim í go h-ard má tá tú ag cuartú ranganna íoga agus tú ag súil. Go raibh míle Laragh.

Fantastic experience: I look forward so much to my yoga classes each week. The welcoming and inclusive environment provided by Laragh and co makes this such an enjoyable and uplifting experience. It's really lovely to be part of this community.

Fantastic experience: I have been attending the yoga shala for a number of years. I started with Fiona's beginners class and loved it. As my strength and flexibility improved I started attending her more advanced classes. I got so into yoga I was attending classes 6 days a week. Fiona is a great teacher, and makes her classes great fun. Twin boys brought my 6 days a week practice to an end!!! I got back to yoga a few years ago but now practice a lot less! I now attend Laragh’s gentle yoga which is such a treat . I love it. I sail out of her class knowing I have really looked after myself. Laragh is a very knowledgeable, caring and intuitive teacher. I would highly recommend The Yoga Shala.

Fantastic experience: Attending Laragh’s pregnancy yoga classes was one of the highlights of my pregnancy. Laragh fosters an empowering and supportive community with her warmth, guidance and wisdom. Each class leaves you feeling more educated, confident and more relaxed. It was truly such a lovely experience. I recommend it to all soon to be mamas!

Fantastic experience: I've been attending Laragh's pregnancy yoga for the past number of months. I'm on my first pregnancy and I cannot recommend it enough. Laragh provides an environment for so much more than yoga through a woman's pregnancy. Each class I come away feeling supported, empowered and ready for the next step

Fantastic experience: I have been attending Laragh’s pregnancy yoga classes since the beginning of my pregnancy and to say that I have enjoyed them is an understatement! Her classes provide a safe space for women to feel connected, relaxed and empowered on this amazing journey! Laragh has such a kind and caring demeanour and it is so clear that she truly cares about the well being of each of us pregnant ladies in her class. I cannot recommend these classes highly enough, any woman who gets a space in one of Laragh’s classes is very lucky!

Fantastic experience: Have attended classes with Laragh in the yoga shala during pregnancy and, postpartum with my little girl. Laragh's pregnancy classes really helped me prepare for birth and find time to connect with my baby whilst having a busy life. The mum and baby classes offer wonderful support and enjoyable movement. My little girl loves seeing all the other babies there too.

Fantastic experience: I have said it before and I will say it again! Laragh Pregnancy, yoga classes need to be prescribed to every pregnant woman! This is my third journey through Pregnancy, and through her pregnancy, yoga classes! They are completely invaluable and amazing and I cannot recommend them enough. An amazing woman with a wealth of knowledge and the ability to impart that knowledge on the women, she comes into contact with! A true advocate and empowering experience

Fantastic experience: جميله ومنظمه

Fantastic experience: Can’t praise Fiona enough

Fantastic experience: I have been attending Fiona's classes at Yoga Shala for many years now. They have definitely enhanced my strength and flexibility. I always leave the class feeling great. She is continuously upskilling and shares her knowledge with her students. Each week there is a new yoga sequence targeting a particular area of the body. Fiona has a humourous and fun teaching style. I would highly recommend her yoga classes.

Fantastic experience: I have been practicing yoga with the Yoga Shala for over 15 years. I have participated in their flow, pregnancy, mum & baby and restorative classes and will be embracing menopause with them at a workshop soon! Laragh, Dave and Fiona have created such a wonderful community and I have always felt totally supported, nurtured and considered in every class I've attended. Best yoga studio ever. Namaste

Fantastic experience: My class with Fiona at the Yoga Shala is always fun and different . I cannot recommend it highly enough for those who want to remain strong and flexible as the years advance !!

Fantastic experience: Have been going to Fiona's class for over a year now and can honestly say I am hooked. Her teaching style is fun, encouraging, kind and her love for yoga is infectious. I am happier and stronger in myself overall and if anyone is looking for a yoga class I would highly recommend Fiona as a yoga teacher. The studio is very convenient and always a lovely atmosphere and in general a truly enjoyable experience.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful engaging yoga classes 100%+++, which are delivered consistently by Fiona with such passion, soul, knowledge, energy and enthusiasm. All members of the team are so welcoming and inclusive. Yoga shalet classes provide me with a real feeling of wellbeing. I always have such a relaxed and feel good feeling at the end of each class. Míle míle buíochas!

Fantastic experience: What an excellent experience from the moment I walked in the door. I am pretty shy and had never tried yoga before but Fiona made me feel right at ease. I think I have a new favorite hobby. I can't express enough how welcoming the whole team are and I will be returning again and again.

Fantastic experience: I started yoga 3 years ago with Fiona. As a complete beginner I had no idea what to expect. Fiona has been such a great teacher. So knowledgeable, encouraging and kind. She has been a wonderful introduction to yoga for me. I never knew the benefits that yoga has. I feel more flexible and strong, but also more confident and relaxed. I love attending Fiona’s classes both on zoom and in house. I look forward to them every week. I would definitely recommend Fiona in Yoga Shaka!

Fantastic experience: Being a first time yoga goer I was quite anxious going in but Fiona made me feel very welcomed. She was very kind and patient to a beginner like me. Very knowledgeable in her craft and is always looking out for the wellbeing of her students. Would 100% recommend attending her class and will definitely be back again!

Fantastic experience: I have been attending Fiona's class for nearly four years now! Highly recommend, she is very welcoming, creating a warm pleasant humorous atmosphere. The room is really cosy. Go on give it a try!!!

Fantastic experience: I love these yoga practices… strong, calm and mindful….

Fantastic experience: I have been practicing yoga for over 20 years with many great teachers. The classes given at the Yoga Shala by Fiona, Laragh and Dave are as yoga classes as yoga should be taught. Fiona's classes are strong, safe and fun and she caters for all levels. Her classes are authentic, energetic and her true love of yoga principles is at the core of all classes. I can whole heartedly recommend the Yoga Shala Galway.

Fantastic experience: Terrific, I have very little experience with this sort of thing, but just wanted to try and I feel very lucky I chose Yoga Shala Galway, They are so welcoming, just such pleasant people to talk to and give as far as I can tell an excellent class well worth it, definitely going back soon.

Fantastic experience: I joined Fiona's class almost three years ago in the hope of building up strength and mobility in my shoulder after an operation. Three years later I am back in my martial arts training while still attending two yoga classes each week. I have no doubt that Fiona’s high-level and engaging teaching style contributed massively to this Really brilliant classes with Fiona, she lives and breaths it and brings huge enthusiasm to each and every class, ensuring it is accessible to all levels of practitioners. If you are thinking of trying yoga for the first time or coming back after an absence I couldn't recommend the Galway Yoga Shala more.

Fantastic experience: The teacher was very knowledgeable, really captivated the class and was easy to understand. She made sure everyone was progressing at their own pace and encouraged people not to push their bodies too far in order to make sure we didnt hurt ourselves. Would defo go again

Fantastic experience: Best yoga studio in the world! I have been going to Fiona's classes for several years now and I absolutely love her teaching style. Her classes are always dynamic, strong and above all really really fun. She is a kind, patient, encouraging and imaginative teacher. I would highly recommend this yoga studio to anyone who is young at heart and wants to improve their strength and fitness.

Fantastic experience: Simply excellent yoga with outstanding teaching.

Fantastic experience: Went to the evening class and I really liked the teacher. She explained everything really well. I don't really like Leisure Land but they're moving studio.

Negative experience: 2 stars because the class was not taught as advertised nor to the overall skill set in the room. This class was advertised online as a multi level flow class and it was more of a power flow with multiple advance arm balance positions. The instructor started with a welcome, this is a multi flow but actually more of an advance class. As an eRYT myself, this is a big no no. If the class says multi level, then it should not be taught at the advance level. At many points during the class (during the multiple arm balances, 95% of the class could not perform the movements; instructor was teaching and helping the select two/three in the class on their advance poses or we were all watching her perform the poses). The class is held in a gym (not a studio). The gym itself is very nice and clean. However, the rented room where The Yoga Shala teaches needs a little TLC. Props are not neatly organized and are in need of replacement. The room has wall to wall carpeting which is a bit old and suspicious looking; a recipe for a the spread of foot diseases. If I were the owner I would definitely be upset with how little the gym cares for that room as people will associate this with the quality of the yoga class. The room setup their mats in a circular formation which is a nice way to connect and flow energy. Another plus is there are not any mirrors. Nothing dampens a yoga class than mirrors. Class started on time (a plus) on our backs and during this time of centering, people were allowed to enter and set up (another big no no in most studios. Enter after meditation if your late). In addition the instructor was speaking but not in the moment because she was busy folding blankets and straightening up the props (which happened to be right next to me). Although this happened, she had a wonderful cheerful and welcoming personality. She also infused a bit of humor into the class which was very nice as well. She was very knowledgeable, flexible and had a strong practice. As an eRYT rehabbing from a major injury I knew how to modify without instruction but there were many in the room who did not. This yoga class should be advertised as advanced. In addition, no matter what the style class, it should be taught to the level of the participant majority. In this case it was was non-flexible middle age weekend warriors. If the class was advertised as advanced, rating would be 4+

Fantastic experience: Love it ! Best approach to yoga. Great teachers and valuable practises for body and mind. You see the beneficial results after first few classes.

Fantastic experience: I've been to a couple of classes at this centre over the last couple of years and I'm really impressed by the integrity and dedication of the teachers, and at the unexpected peace of the place, right in the heart of the city. I highly recommend the Yoga Shala to anyone, teacher or other, visiting Galway. They have classes for all levels of student and they will lead you in a practice that opens and energises. Go!