Yoga, Pilates, Yogalates - Company Message
Rachel Gaffey Yoga Classes Dublin City CentreClass Description
Yoga:
Yoga creates balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. Yoga makes you feel better. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out, shape up all at the same time.
 
Pilates:
Pilates focuses on building strength in the deep muscles of the abdominal region, the body's core. Pilates builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and a flat abdomen.
 
Yogalates:
Yogalates combined yoga and Pilates moves to develop core strength, help tone muscles, enhance strength, increase flexibility, and reduce stress.
 
Yogalates combines the best of two exercise regimes - Yoga and Pilates.  It is an invigorating class that works the whole body. Yogalates classes take the strength and flexibility exercises of a Yoga class and combines them with core strengthening, spine elongating and posture perfecting exercises of Pilates.  The combination of both helps you not only achieve a strong, flexible body, but it will help you look slimmer, toned and healthier, with a relaxed sense of well-being. Yogalates will leave you feeling revitalised in body and mind, come along and try it for yourself.
 
This class is fun to practise and accessible to all levels of fitness.
Benefits of Yogalates include;
  • Increases vitality & energy
  • Realigns the body
  • Strengthens the core
  • Improved posture
  • Builds bone density
  • Improves circulation
  • Promotes good health
 
Dynamic YogaFlows:
Dynamic yoga flows is a fun challenging workout designed to increase strength, muscle tone and flexibility while calming the mind.  During class we create heat in the body and stimulate energy flow from head to toe bringing vitality to your being. We aim to keep this energy in every cell of the body by sealing our class with breath work and relaxation. This class is designed to not only provide you with energy and but also relief from everyday stresses.
 
The benefits of Dynamic Yoga Flows include:
  • Alleviates stress and unease
  • Cleanses and purifies the system
  • Increases vitality & energy
  • Realigns the body
  • Improves circulation
  • Keeps joints supple
  • Connects you to your breath
  • Improves awareness and concentration
  • Promotes good health
 
Yoga & Pilates for Pregnancy:
This class is designed with expectant mothers in mind, to relieve fatigue, tension and stress and will incorporate postures, breathwork, meditation and deep relaxation. The class is suitable for all women from the 12th week onwards.
 
Exercise is the key to a feel good pregnancy. Pilates helps you prepare your body and mind for motherhood. This class will help you learn how to support your changing body and build strength in your back, upper body and lower body.  Pilates for pregnancy helps mums to be to stay physically active, strong and energised during pregnancy. Attending class helps you maintain a healthy weight during your pregnancy and strengthens the abdominals to speed up post natal recovery. Learn from a teacher who used this daily practice to facilitate the birth of her daughter in May 2011.
 
This class is open to all ladies, 12 weeks pregnant or more. No previous experience is necessary.
Benefits of Pregnancy Pilates or Pregnancy Yoga include;
  • Assists in weight management (this is not a time to diet)
  • Assists in regulating fatigue levels
  • Helps to maintain or slightly increase muscle tone, strength and endurance
  • Improves posture
  • May improve sleep
  • Assists in the prevention of lower back pain
  • Decrease’s the risk of blood clots, varicose veins, leg cramping and swelling
  • May help improve mood, body image and reduce postpartum depression
 
Yoga for Beginners:
Yoga for students who have 0-12 weeks yoga experience.
 
Mixed Ability Yoga:
Yoga for all levels, building strength and flexibility. Working with correct breathing & mindfulness in movement. Students must have a minimum of 6 weeks yoga experience.
 
Yoga Level 2:
Yoga for students with more than 8 weeks yoga experience.
 
Yoga Level 3:
Yoga for students with more than 16 weeks yoga experience.
 
Pilates for Beginners:
Pilates for students who have 0-12 weeks Pilates experience.
 
Mixed Ability Pilates:
Pilates focuses on building strength in the deep muscles of the abdominal region, the body's core. Particularly focusing on spine strength, posture and toning abdominals. Students must have a minimum of 6 weeks Pilates experience.
 
Pilates Level 2:
Pilates for students with more than 8 weeks pilates experience.
 
Pilates Level 3:
Yoga for students with more than 16 weeks pilates experience.
 
Call or Text Rachel:  086 845 3864