Core Healthy

13/08/2026

Mon 8am yoga
Mon 9am yoga
Mon 10am pilates
Mon 11am seniors
Mon 6pm men’s
Mon 7pm men’s
Tue 9am yoga
Tue 10am pilates
Tue 6pm pilates
Tue 7pm yoga
Wed 9am yoga
Wed 10am pilates
Wed 6.30pm men’s
Thu 9am yoga
Thu 6pm pilates
Fri 8am yoga
Fri 9am yoga
Fri 10am pilates
Fri 11am senior’s
Sat 10am pilates
Sun 10am yoga. Booking corehealthy.ie
Move better. Eat better. Feel better

08/07/2026

Our toes and ankles are the foundation of every movement we make. When they are strong and mobile, they improve balance, stability, posture, and overall movement quality while helping to reduce the risk of aches and injuries. Healthy toe mobility allows the foot to absorb and transfer force efficiently during walking, while good ankle mobility supports proper movement at the knees and hips, reducing unnecessary strain throughout the body from plantar fasciitis to back and even neck pain

Strong, mobile feet also enhance proprioception—your body’s awareness of where it is in space—which is essential for balance, coordination, and fall prevention. Modern footwear and long hours of sitting can leave these joints stiff and underused. In our pilates and yoga classes this week, we’ll explore simple, effective exercises to restore mobility, build strength, and reconnect with the feet that support you every day. Join us to move with greater ease, confidence, and freedom—starting from the ground up.

We look forward to seeing you!

26/06/2026

This week we’ve been focused on spinal alignment and shoulder mobilty
Limited shoulder movement can result for poor posture, rounded shoulders and forward head, make everyday activities challenging.
Maintaining shoulder mobility is essential for overhead movement, reducing injuries, and preventing conditions such as Frozen shoulder.
In yoga and pilates we’ve worked on different ways to improve flexibility, strength, and joint stability through controlled, mindful movement and improved posture on and off the mat.
I can’t wait to see you

18/06/2026

Hip internal rotation is an essential movement that plays a key role in athletic performance, injury prevention, and everyday functional activities. It refers to the inward rotation of the femur within the hip socket and is necessary for efficient walking, running, squatting, and changing direction. Adequate hip internal rotation allows for proper distribution of forces throughout the lower body, reducing excessive stress on the knees, ankles, and lower back. Limited internal rotation can lead to compensatory movement patterns, decreased mobility, and an increased risk of injuries such as knee pain, hip impingement, and lower back discomfort.

11/06/2026

Your hip flexors are an important group of muscles that connect the legs to the pelvis and spine, helping us lift the knees, stabilise the pelvis, maintain posture, and move efficiently through daily activities.

Modern lifestyles often involve long periods of sitting, which can leave the hip flexors shortened, weak, and less functional. This may contribute to reduced mobility, altered posture, tension in the lower back, and compensatory movement patterns elsewhere in the body.

This week in classes we’ll work to improve both flexibility and strength in these muscles. Creating balance in the hip flexors can support a more neutral pelvis, better core engagement, improved balance, greater ease in walking and climbing stairs, and increased freedom of movement throughout the body.

Join us this week as we build strength, release tension, and create more space and stability in the hips for healthier movement on and off the mat.

i can’t wait to see you

11/06/2026

04/06/2026

The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint formed by the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) fitting into a shallow socket in the shoulder blade (scapula) called the glenoid. This design allows a wide range of movements, including lifting, rotating, and reaching in different directions. Because the socket is shallow, the shoulder relies heavily on muscles, tendons, and ligaments for stability. The rotator cuff muscles help keep the humerus centered in the socket during movement and the shoulder blade connected to the rib cage. The coordinated action of the shoulder blade, collarbone, and surrounding muscles enables smooth, powerful, and flexible arm motion.

Forward head posture, often called “text neck,” occurs when the head protrudes in front of the shoulders due to prolonged use of phones, or computers, or over working chest muscles at the expenses of back. This posture brings the humerus and the shoulder blades out of their stable position and increases stress on the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Over time, it can lead to muscle tightness, joint strain, headaches, and shoulder pain. That feeling of tightness between your shoulder blades can be a sign that they are overly stretched apart and need to be pulled back together. The altered alignment may also reduce shoulder mobility and increase the risk of overuse injuries such as rotator cuff
Overstretching, especially in flexible practitioners, may also lead to instability and injury. To avoid shoulder injuries, proper alignment is essential. Shoulders should be engaged and stable rather than allowing them to collapse or hunch toward. Building strength in the rotator cuff muscles, upper back, and core helps support the shoulder joint during weight-bearing poses.

We’ve been working on this in classes this week. There’s still time to catch a class this week if this sounds interesting to you. I can’t wait to see you

24/05/2026

Thank you all for being here today to celebrate 10 years of our studio. Reaching this milestone is something i could never have done alone, and I’m incredibly grateful for every person who has walked through the doors over the years.

I’d like to thank my husband for encouraging me and supporting me every step of the way. You’re my rock and my inspiration
My boy’s for their support and challenge especially your head barista this morning Sterling
Sharon and louise for cupcakes
Sarah for balls
Carole for organizing and hosting our Christmas lunches

To my amazing teachers, Sara Imogen and Orla— thank you for helping create a space that is welcoming, supportive, and grounded in connection.

To our clients — thank you for your trust, your loyalty, and your support. Many of you have been with me since the start, and it has been an honor to share your wellness journey. Your energy, dedication, and commitment are what bring this studio to life every single day.

To my seniors your hard work has shown improvements I couldn’t imagine and I’m so proud of you. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks

To my men. Thank you for taking a leap of faith or an elbow from a partner. The improvement in your warriors flexibly and back pain is nothing short of miraculous

To all my clients.
What started as a small vision has grown into a true community because of all of you.
Over the past 10 years, we’ve shared countless classes, conversations, challenges, laughter, and moments of growth together. I’m proud not only of the studio we’ve built, but of the relationships and sense of belonging that have grown alongside it.
As we celebrate today, I look ahead with excitement and gratitude for the years to come.
Thank you for being part of our journey and for making this studio feel like home.
Here’s to the next 10 years together.

21/05/2026

Here’s why. Weak calves can contribute to injuries, discomfort, and reduced performance as calves play a major role in absorbing impact and propelling the body forward with every stride. Weak calves force surrounding structures such as the feet, ankles, Achilles tendon, and knees to compensate, increasing the risk of plantar fasciitis, shin splints, Achilles tendinopathy, stress fractures, ankle pain, and knee issues.

The clearest test is being able to complete 25 single-leg heel raises with proper form, which physical therapists consider the minimum strength benchmark. Other warning signs of weak calves include chronically tight or fatigued calves, lingering soreness after runs, Achilles tenderness, ankle pain, and sharp pain under the foot caused by instability and strain on the plantar fascia.

We’re working on improving calf strength this week with, heel raises, single-leg balance drills, and split squats and bridges. I hope you’re enjoying it and finding it helpful. If you’re interested to find out more pop along to class. I can’t wait to see you