Move Better, Not Just Harder 👀
Most people think Pilates is only about getting a stronger core...
But the real transformation? ✨
It's teaching your body to move the way it was designed to.
Whether you're flowing through yoga, lifting groceries, chasing your kids, or simply standing taller - Pilates builds the strength, balance, and control that make every movement feel effortless.
💚 Strong core. Better posture. Improved balance. Greater body awareness.
Because fitness isn't just about looking good-it's about moving well for life.
💬 Have you tried Pilates yet? Tell us what surprised you the most!
Himalaya Yoga Valley Ireland
Yoga Studios in Cork City, Ballincollig, Carrigaline, and Online. Authentic, accessible and affordable. He has been teaching internationally for over a decade.
Himalaya Yoga Valley was founded by Director and senior teacher Yogacharya Lalit Kumar in 2005. Lalit has been practicing yoga since the age of seven at traditional schools in India. Lalit and the team at Himalaya Yoga Valley are passionate about delivering affordable, accessible and authentic yoga to everybody through our online platform. We are delighted to carry on the ancient lineage of the Hi
Three weeks ago, this group came together with curiosity, commitment and a shared love of yoga.
Since then, they’ve explored far more than asana.
They’ve studied anatomy and philosophy, learned the art of teaching, supported one another through new challenges, and discovered that becoming a yoga teacher is as much about personal transformation as it is about learning to guide others.
Every practice, every lecture, every conversation and every breakthrough has become part of their journey.
And they’re only getting started.
If you’ve been thinking about deepening your practice, immersing yourself in traditional yoga teachings, or taking the first step towards teaching, our next 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Goa begins 12 October 2026.
Come and experience a journey that will stay with you long after the course ends.
📍 Goa, India
🗓️ Starts 12 October 2026
Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply.
If your upper back feels stiff after long hours at a desk, driving, or simply keeping up with daily life, you're not alone.
Mobility through the thoracic spine plays an important role in how we breathe, twist, reach, and carry ourselves. When this area moves well, the rest of the body often feels lighter and more at ease.
In this reel, we're sharing five simple poses that can help create space through the upper back. Move slowly, breathe deeply, and notice how even a few mindful minutes can make a difference.
These movements are just a small part of our 15 Minutes for Your Back challenge, where we explore simple, guided practices to improve mobility, build resilience, and help your back feel its best.
Join us online and continue your journey through the link in our bio.
13/07/2026
Some teachers leave a lasting impression, and Lisa O'Driscoll is one of them.
If you joined her Pilates or Yoga classes at ālaya between 2024 and 2025, you'll remember her calm presence, thoughtful teaching, and ability to create space for both strength and stillness.
Now, after her move to the USA, we're delighted to welcome Lisa back for one special afternoon.
Still & Well – Lughnasadh Pilates & Restore Mini Retreat is an invitation to slow down, move with intention, and give yourself the time to rest and reconnect.
Through mindful Pilates, restorative practices, and quiet moments of reflection, you'll leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and ready for the season ahead.
📅 Sunday, 26 July
We can't wait to welcome Lisa back, and we'd love for you to be part of this special afternoon.
Movement is more than flexibility-it's how comfortably and confidently your body works through everyday life. 🌿
A few moments of mindful movement can reveal areas that deserve a little extra care before they become bigger problems. Consistently improving your mobility can help you move with less stiffness, better posture, and greater ease.
Join today's 𝟏𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 class and give your spine the attention it deserves. Your future self will thank you.
✨ Ready to move better? Explore today's class through the link in our bio.
09/07/2026
By this time tomorrow, we’ll be on our mats together for the Asana Focus Weekend with Yogacharya Lalit.
The room will be filled with people arriving from different paths, each bringing their own questions, experiences, and intentions.
If you’ve been considering joining us, there’s still time.
Give yourself these three days.
At ālaya wellbeing, we believe that the time you dedicate to yourself is never time wasted. This weekend is an opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and return to your practice with greater awareness, curiosity, and intention.
We’d be honoured to welcome you.
Final places are available. Book now via the link in our bio.
08/07/2026
Your upper back does far more than most people realise.
It helps support your head, allows your shoulders to move freely, makes twisting and reaching easier, and even plays an important role in healthy breathing. When it becomes stiff, your neck and lower back often have to compensate, creating unnecessary tension and discomfort.
The good news? A few simple, mindful movements can make a real difference.
Join us this week in our 𝟏𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 online class as we explore gentle movements to release tension, improve upper back mobility, and help your whole body move with greater ease.
✨ Book your spot via the link in our bio.
07/07/2026
Sometimes the body whispers before it shouts.
A tight shoulder. A stiff hip. A lower back that never quite feels comfortable.
It’s easy to see these as problems to fix. More often, they’re an invitation to become curious about how you move, breathe, and practise.
Our Asana Focus Weekend gives you the time and guidance to explore your practice more deeply. Through guided asana, workshops, and interactive Asana Clinics with Yogacharya Lalit, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, refine your alignment, and discover a more intelligent, sustainable way to practise.
Whether you’re looking to move with greater ease, better understand recurring discomfort, or simply reconnect with your practice, we’d love to welcome you.
📅 10–12 July
📍 Cork City Centre
Reserve your place via the link in our bio.
We’re excited to introduce Pilates in the Park as part of this week’s Yoga in the Park! 🌿
This Saturday, 11 July, join Sinead in Fitzgerald’s Park for a refreshing outdoor Pilates class alongside our Yoga in the Park community.
Whether you’re new to Pilates or already love the practice, everyone is welcome to come along, move, connect, and enjoy a morning outdoors.
As always, this is a donation-based event, with 100% of donations supporting Cork Simon Community.
📍 Fitzgerald’s Park
🗓 Saturday, 11 July
🕙 10:00 AM
Bring your mat, invite a friend, and join us for a morning of movement, community, and giving back.
Last Saturday was just the beginning.
Join us every Saturday this summer at 10:00 AM in Fitzgerald’s Park for an uplifting hour of yoga or Pilates surrounded by nature and community.
For more than a decade, Yoga in the Park has brought people together to move, connect, and support the Cork Simon Community. Thanks to this incredible community, we’ve raised over €80,000, with 100% of donations going directly to the charity.
Whether it’s your first class or your hundredth, everyone is welcome. Just bring your mat and join us this Saturday.
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Himalaya Yoga Valley Ballincollig And Midleton
Cork
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 8:45pm |
| Friday | 9am - 8:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 3:30pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 1:45pm |