Sun 1st Dec Weekend Yoga Workshop 11am.

Ahead of the silly season mayhem a strong sports yoga stretch out may be just the treat for you. On Sunday 1st Dec at 11am, I’ll be leading a 90 min yoga session with a lovely chilled relaxation at the end. Perfect for anyone who needs some timeout at the weekend and is interested in […]

Saturday Sept 28th Physio Led Yoga Workshop

11am Sat 28th Sept we’re hosting another Sports Yoga Workshop in Clonmel’s Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic. During this 90 minute session we will work through all you need to know about transitions from one yoga pose to the next. For example,, in downward dog when you’re hoping to fling one leg up in the […]

Nov & Dec Physio Led Yoga Weekend Classes

Upcoming 2018 dates: Clonmel Sat 24th November 11.00-12.30pm Beginners and Improving Beginners Yoga session. Sports and Spinal Physio. Clonmel Sun 25th November 11.00-12.30pm Intermediate to Advanced Yoga session. Sports and Spinal Physio. Limerick Sun 2nd December 10.45-12.15pm Mixed Level Yoga session. Embody Fitness Castletroy Shopping Centre. Clonmel Sun 9th December 11am Mixed Level Yoga session. Sports and Spinal Physio. […]

Guest Blogger on Wellfest.

Hey guys, exciting news! Wellfest is Ireland’s largest health, fitness and wellness festival. Aiming to inspire you across the three main pillars of wellness – nutrition, fitness and mental health. Wellfest have invited me to be a guest blogger on their new website! It’s always great when another door opens for adventure. Check out the first […]

Irish Runner Yearbook 2017. Physio Tips.

The Irish Runner Yearbook 2017 is out now and I was delighted to feature again with my thoughts on a few debatable topics! Should I stretch before a run? What you do before you go out for a run is dependent on what you’ve been doing for a few hours before. If you run first […]

Performance Yoga Workshop Dublin Sat 1st April ’17.

Orla is back to Dublin this April for an exciting Performance Yoga workshop on Sat 1st April 11am-12.30pm. This session is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about how to effectively move and strengthen your body to Perform at your Peak in your Sport. For over a decade Orla has worked as a Chartered […]

Dublin: Performance Yoga Workshop Jan 7th 2017.

In association with Chartered Physiotherapy Led Sports Performance Yoga Workshop Sat Jan 7th 11am, 90 mins, Small group, €30 Get your year off to a strong start Compliment your training Deepen your understanding of what mobility drills works for your body Ideal for runners, cyclists, rugby & Gaa players Email: orla@performanceyoga.ie      PH: 087 0977748 /01 4964002 Personal […]

The benefits of: Plank.

Kumbakasana / Plank pose. Sometimes we build up to it in class, sometimes it comes as a welcome break from a more challenging posture. Whenever you do Plank, know that you are gaining huge physical benefits.  Benefits: Core strengthener, shoulder strengthener. Cues: Begin on your hands and knees with your palms facing downwards, middle finger […]

Improve your balance with these simple steps.

There is a lot you can do to improve your balance and everyday practise makes all the difference. To start with, always be safe when trying these exercises. If you feel your balance is poor, make sure you do these exercises with a chair placed behind you and a wall or a kitchen counter by […]

Interesting Tendon Information

If you’ve ever injured a tendon then some of this will relate to you! Tendons connect muscle to bone and can become painful.  Dysfunction occurs when the tendon becomes inflamed, weakened or ruptured. Pain is the indicator that something is wrong. The most common tendons I treat in clinic include the Achilles Tendon (back of the […]