Sports Clubs & Teams

Yoga has profound benefits for athletes and is a great addition to the training week. I have always practised Yoga alongside any sport I have been involved in to look after my body after high loads of training and help me go into the next session feeling fresh.

Working with other athletes - whether they be football teams, runners or gym-goers, I have had the opportunity to see how it can be of benefit across different sports. The most notable changes are better stride, reduction in back pain and stiffness, faster recovery and improved core strength.

It comes as no surprise. Weekly dedication to an athletes program involves focus on deep breathing, moving the body across different planes to work on mobility, balance and core strength and deep rest and relaxation. Yoga and deep breathing helps to relax the nervous system and lowers stress hormones which in turn facilitates the perfect conditions for recovery. It is a great way to provide different stimulus and new ways of moving that differs to the athlete's dominant sport.

Hear what the students have to say. Here are some testimonials from St. Pats GFC senior team who planned on completing a 5-week block of specially-tailored classes and ended up continuing for 4 months because they found so much benefit from the sessions.

GAA Testimonials

  • "My flexibility, core strength, balance and recovery time have all improved."

    "Yoga with Aisling has helped my body deal with high loads of training. My flexibility, core strength, balance and recovery time have all improved. I come out of each class feeling completely refreshed and ready for the week ahead."

  • "Improvement in hip mobility and a reduction in back pain."

    "Great for clearing up stiffness after a game. Already seen an improvement in hip mobility and a reduction in back pain."

  • “First Yoga classes I have attended and have enjoyed every one."

    “First Yoga classes I have attended and have enjoyed every one. Has helped a lot with my flexibility and stretching has helped me with my recoveries in between football trainings. Always feel relaxed after completing a session."

  • "The quality of the movements along with the calmness of the atmosphere hugely helped with recovery from both a physical and mental perspective."

    “I found the session very rewarding, the quality of the movements along with the calmness of the atmosphere hugely helped with recovery from both a physical and mental perspective. Aisling was very clear in explaining the various positions and was able to adapt them to everyone’s level of ability to ensure everyone was getting the most of the sessions. The enhanced recovery gained from the yoga allowed me to feel much fresher going back to training. "

  • "Wish I had started yoga earlier in my football career!"

    "Really enjoy the weekly session and it is helping with injury prevention for playing football. Wish I had started yoga earlier in my football career!"

What is involved?

Each class begins with meditation and breathwork, accompanied by essential oils. The middle section consists of a warmup, main body and cool-down stretches which will incorporate work on stretching, mobility, balance, stability and core work. I always end with 'Savasana' or a relaxation at the end to integrate everything that was done during class and then a short meditation. It is a great blend of sport-specific asanas to strengthen and open up the body while adhering to traditional Yogic philosophy. Students will also learn about meditation and the benefits of relaxation for the mind and nervous system.

Athletes will notice benefits after their first class but I would recommend committing to a five-week block to really notice changes both physically and mentally.

A 60-min single class is €175.

This includes:

  • Guided meditation

  • Essential oils

  • Invigorating Yoga flow which can be tailored to the needs of the group. This includes a warmup, main body and cool-down which will incorporate work on stretching, mobility, balance, stability and core work.

  • Savasana (relaxation) with optional adjustments.

A block of 5x 60 min classes varies depending on the size of the group and location. Please contact Aisling via email to enquire about your club - aislingcarthy1@gmail.com

Each class includes:

  • Individualised program with progression and variation each week.

  • Building a physical foundation of all the basics with the goal of students feeling confident to start their own practice or join any class.

  • Guided meditation

  • Essential oils

  • Invigorating Yoga flow which can be tailored to the needs of the group. This includes a warmup, main body and cool-down which will incorporate work on stretching, mobility, balance, stability and core work.

  • Learning about the philosophical principles of Yoga.

  • Savasana (relaxation) with optional adjustments.

Cacao can be added to any class for an additional exchange of €5 per person.

For inquiries or bookings, contact Aisling via email - aislingcarthy1@gmail.com.