Limerick Performance Yoga Class Details.

Interested in trying a Sports Yoga Class designed and led by a Chartered Physiotherapist? Tue 7-8am Embody Fitness Castletroy Wed 9.30am-10.30am Embody Fitness Castletroy Wed 6.30pm-7.30pm Garryowen Rugby Football Club Drop in’s welcome now (€15). New 6 week course starting Tue 3rd Jan 2017. Taking bookings now. Get in touch with Physio Orla or orla@performanceyoga.ie […]

Limerick Performance Yoga Classes.

Starting WEDS 7th Sept. 6 week course. Instructed by Orla, a practicing Chartered Physiotherapist. Weds 9.30am Embody Fitness Castletroy (above Supervalu) Weds 6.30pm Garryowen RFC Dooradoyle INTRODUCTORY OFFER Drop in rate €15 per class, 6 wk course €60 PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL We are delighted to announce that Chartered Physiotherapist Orla Crosse is starting classes in […]

Why you might not be seeing the results you expect from stretching.

This article was recently published on RTE Lifestyle. http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2016/0530/791945-why-stretching-may-not-be-working-for-you/ Why stretching may not be working for you. After almost a decade of working as a Chartered Physiotherapist with sports teams and individual athletes, I can give you some interesting information about stretching and reasons for why you might not be getting the results you expect. Let’s […]

The benefits of: Sphinx Pose.

Salamba Bhujangasana / Sphinx Pose. Benefits: Strengthens the shoulders, strengthens the back and core, reduces tension in upper back/traps Cues: Begin lying on your front, with your elbows under the shoulders, palms facing downwards, middle finger pointing forwards and all fingers spread out. Hug the elbows into the ribcage and draw your shoulders away from […]

How Yoga Works. A Physiotherapist’s perspective.

Hi guys, have a read of the recent article I wrote for RTE Lifestyle: Don’t forget to come back to the website for many more related and articles to benefit your health and well-being! http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2016/0216/768363-how-yoga-works-a-physiotherapists-perspective/

Dynamic Runners Warm Up. Dublin City Marathon

The Dublin City Marathon is only around the Corner on Mon 26th October. The taper is full swing, leaving you time to eat, rest and continue your strength and conditioning. Many of my Physio patients and Yoga friends are going the distance. From personal experience and recent scientific studies , I recommend a dynamic warm up […]

5 Easy Post Work Out Stretches.

Stretching, such a controversial issue! Are you supposed to stretch at all anymore and if so when? So many opinions, who’s right? With Performance Yoga I aim to get rid of the stigma out there that ‘Yoga’ is all about flexibility and stretching. Because it is not. The physical aspect of Yoga is about returning […]

Summer Yoga Video Week 2

Hi guys, welcome back! 2 videos this week Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVcoQ7Osdxw Intermediate – Advanced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeStqjxPaI4 If you like, Subscribe to the Performance Yoga Ireland YouTube Channel and never miss a week as you will be emailed each week when a video is uploaded! For those who don’t know me, 4 minute intro:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gReBHVkGa0 Any medical concerns should be […]