A+++ I have been…read morepracticing yoga for several years, and rarely come across a studio that I love. This studio: I loved. My first few days were rough - I hadn't been to a yoga class in several months due to a recent move, and even the Yoga 1 classes are pretty tough. There are very few classes on the schedule that are tailored for yoga newbies. I would suggest trying a "Yoga for Everyone" class - and even then, it really depends on the instructor. Anyhow, after the initial shock to my system, I grew comfortable with the studio and now I'm very upset to have to leave. But alas, the one negative that I can find with the studio is that after the "New Member Month" at 59E, you are required to sign into a six month contract - which, for me, just isn't possible as I will be leaving in a few months. Without committing to a contact, classes are very expensive - 15E each, something I cannot afford. The positives: the front desk staff knew me by name which was very comforting, considering I was new to the area and no one else in Dublin knew me by name!! - there are numerous class options on the schedule - basic yoga through very advanced, flow and Hatha, Ashtanga, etc. They also have Pilates and TRX classes, both of which I frequented and enjoyed. The negatives: there are not many. Yes, the studio can get crowded. But if you make the effort to get in a bit early, you can find an ideal spot (I always made sure to be close to the heaters first thing in the morning). The classes are pricey if you cannot commit to a contract. It is difficult to find a class that is tailored for beginners - if you are brand new, I would suggest asking the desk which class would be best for you to ensure you have a great experience. Overall, I absolutely loved this studio. If you are in south Dublin and want a great yoga experience, go to Yoga Dublin!

beautiful studios, fantastic teachers and classes for a really good price! im a student and they…read moreoffer a great student discount so i would recommend this place to anyone! they have studios in Ranelagh and Rathfarnham! They are, however, really popular and classes book out fast so you have to book classes them in advance! full classes can be REALLY full but theres still a personal touch so it doesnt feel that full! Defo worth a try!

Very authentic and tranquil centre. Enjoy a regular massage here. Very attentive staff and prices…read moreare amazing for the service you receive. I'd absolutely recommend it and have to many friends and family.

From the owner: The Samadhi Centre offering authetic Ayurvedic treatments, consultations, oils and teas and yoga…read moreclasses. Ayurveda is the art of living in harmony with the laws of nature. It is a science of life and longevity. This method of living emphasizes prevention over cure, without neglecting cure. Ayurveda balances and rejuvenates us, reducing our susceptibility and empowering our immunity to prevent disease from developing. See our website for all treatments and products available. True joy, happiness and beauty can be achieved when we take the time to be ourselves, to discover who we are.

This is the best yoga class that I've been to. I've done three different types of classes here,…read morecore yoga, yoga 1 and parental yoga and have found all to brilliantly instructed. There is a couple of minutes usually given to relaxation at the end.

Enjoyed an amazing Aerial Yoga class with Sara!…read more She accommodated myself and a group of people from work for a private introductory class; it was way more than I expected and her instruction makes it very easy to follow along with her help, if you need it to reach the pose. Within 10 mins, all in our group had successfully got into the inversion and it was surreal. Trying to give us a flavour for all that Aerial Yoga has to offer, she had us move from one pose to the next; some more intricate that others but overall nothing was too difficult that we could't all complete it. I felt great during the class, the closing out mediation, we cocooned ourselves in the hammock and with the hammock softly moving side to side, I really enjoyed that time out, I definitely don't do enough of this in my life. I would recommend Sara and this class to anybody, if only as a once off, you will truly enjoy trying something completely different. Sara runs courses of 6 weeks our of 1Escape Fitness in Smithfield; her classes are once a week for 6 weeks and cost for non-members of the gym is €75 (€65 if you are a gym member) this is excellent value and I'm looking forward to joining Sarah on her next 6 week course.

I Would give this class a 10 star rating if I could!…read more To start AntiGravity Yoga is a fitness regime designed to increase one's overall health and physical agility while also being fun and relaxing! As a first timer I was unsure what to expect but the instructor Sara made us all feel very comfortable and had us handing upside in no time. Sara has a very good positive vibe about her, which I loved it means me relax straight away! The Hammock is a structural fabric that is connected from two overhead hooks in the ceiling It acts like a swing or soft trapeze. The class was very relaxing with aroma sticks burning and tranquil music playing. I will be signing up for a full 6 week course as I feel wonderful after this class and had a great nights sleep!

Ok this is more of a 3.5 than a 3, but I have to talk about the reception staff here. Surely…read moreensconced within the 'receptionist' role, is a warm RECEPTION for your guests? Those who pay the bills? Each time I've come in here, I've had one gripe or another. Either they are too busy chatting amongst themselves to say hello or goodbye, or they're just not super arsed in being friendly. I get that they're busy, but this is not a cheap gym by any stretch of the imagination so it would be nice to be received with a bit more courtesy. I arrived today at 1.42pm to register for spinning class at 2pm. They say that registration opens 15 mins before each class, so despite being there and ready to go, the receptionist turned to another spinner and I telling us we'd have to wait to register. Now this isn't some high tech scenario on a computer that literally doesn't open til the set time - it's jotting your name down on a piece of paper. I would like to say in full disclosure that the receptionist was tending to someone else at the time, but if she had enough time to turn to us and tell us we'd have to wait til quarter to for signing our name, surely she'd have had enough time to pass us the registration paper. Thankfully which is what another staff member did, once he heard the comment from his colleague. It took him about 0.2 seconds to pass us the sheet. A bit of common sense wouldn't go astray in situations like this. I'm still a major fan of this gym and most of the staff so far have been great, but it would be great if there was a bit less of a "Computer Says Noooooo" attitude in here (What an episode that was!)

I need to update this review with major news!…read more After a hard training, I usually go as far as the shower and don't even take the time to dry my hair before I go home. This time I felt like pushing my boundaries, wearing my bikini in public, and going to the spa. 1* For the spa: It's called spa but it's basically a huge swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, a jaccuzzi, and tropical showers - meaning different water temperature. The place is warm - not too warm ! - and clean. I have a bit of an OCD when it comes to hygiene and this place has my stamp of approval. 1* For the sauna: Dry heat as you would expect. The interior is made of wood and the heat place is made of stones. There are 3 different levels and - of course - as the heat goes up the highest seats are warmer. It's not too hot so you can have a good sweat. Don't stay too long though and do not wear jewelry - you will get burnt. 1* For the showers: I love to alternate sauna / medium heat shower to cold / steam room. Some people like to take a cold shower right away but I don't appreciate the extreme change in temperature. I go for medium heat shower and possibly cold after that, it has to be step by step. 1* For the steam room: What a great sensation to be in a steam room! The heat and humidity is no overwhelming and that's a plus. You can't stay very long - as per usual - but you can still handle a good moment. Also there is an ambiance music played in the room to help fully relax. This place is a treat ! You eliminate the bad toxines in your body, you work on your breathing system, and you relax all at once. I haven't tried the swimming poor nor the jaccuzzi but that should happen very soon. 1* For the hair dryer: OMG Those hair dryers are so amazing it only take a few minutes to get my hair completely dry. And my hair is long to my waist. And not easily cooperative when it comes to drying! I need to take a picture of how everything is set up, but in short you can find 4/5 hair dryers and 1 hair straightener along a long mirror. You have space to put your brush or other hair/make-up products and get ready. Even when it's busy girls always make space for one another. Very friendly changing room ! 1* For the free trial: I asked for a few trial tickets for my boyfriend. They couldn't give any because this gets sent from the headquarter. At first I thought it was a bummer but then I remembered that a couple of months ago I received free trial tickets by post and a 5 day pass as well ! Should I remove a star ? It's true there should be more flexibility on that aspect but on the other hand they send a lot of incentives by post. I leave this star for now :D 1* For the beauty centre: Today I noticed a new poster in the entrance promoting a new beauty centre. Opening soon facilities for waxing, semi-permanent make-up, manicure, and pedicure. There was something else but I don't remember... Anyway, depending on the price I might want to take a look and report to my fellow yelpers :) That's all for now. Let me know if you have any questions and I will do my best to answer them ! #yelpmeplease #eliteyelper #yelp

I am not a Buddhist nor am I particularly interested in becoming one. Like a lot of religions and…read morephilosophies there are aspects that I really like and it's always good to get different perspectives, I feel it enriches my experience of life. What I fundamentally do believe in is the power of meditation. I have been meditating for nearly a year now. It was always something that interested me but like anything you have to really want to do it if you are to practice. I wanted to do it because I just felt that my mind was in fifth gear the whole time and yet I didn't feel I was achieving much nor was I really taking stock of what I should be doing. So that self-help excerpt aside, if you are curious about the practice I encourage you to give it a go. There are different types of meditation so don't fret if this one does not suit you just explore more. This is all about the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana. The centre gives courses every so often in meditation, just check the website. You really should do the course to understand it more. Every Tuesday they have a free drop in for anyone regardless of whether you have experience or not. The first hour is meditation and then questions. Then a tea break. The second hour is a Buddhist teaching and discussion, you don't have to stay for the religious part. It's free but you can leave a donation. Meditation is hard and it's not a quick fix to any issues you may be having BUT keep at it and you will notice changes, I know I have as have my friends. I look forward to it everyday. But like anything the more you practice the easier it becomes, that's not to say that you won't have difficult days too - that's just what being a human is like! The downsides to the centre is that the meditation course can be very busy and therefore the room is hot. It's located in a very rough part of Dublin so there is a lot of outside noise but honestly I think it's great experience in learning to tune out noise as unless you live in a field you will always have to deal with urban noise, they did say however that they plan on putting in sound proofing. The centre also does morning yoga and meditation groups if you like rising very early!

From the owner: Meditation classes: learn to meditate, mindfulness and loving kindness meditation practices…read more Practical and accessible courses, suitable for beginners and those with experience. Buddhism classes: learn more about Buddhism. Be part of a vibrant Buddhist community in Dublin City. Yoga classes: come and do yoga with our great teachers.

A comprehensive offering of alternative and complimentary therapies in the heart of Dublin City…read morecentre, just above Nourish Health Food shop on Wicklow st. The DHC offers Homeopathy, massage, reiki, herbalists, pilates, shiatsu, physical therapy, NLP, counselling, Kinesiology and many other therapies by appointment.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing…read more Administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. Basically, you lie there in a beautifully lit, beautifully smelling room, listening to beautifully chilled sounds, while your therapist lightly lays their hands on various energy lines / chakras, clearing energy blockages and helping your energy to flow more freely. If you're not into this 'mumbo-jumbo', know this. It was a supremely relaxing experience. If you are looking to clear your mind, and walk away with a sense of complete calmness, this is something to try. I had a spring in my step and an absolutely clear, calm mind. I really couldn't recommend it highly enough. On the Dublin Holistic Centre; well it's just a little oasis in the city. Candles, smells, peaceful decor, a mind boggling array of holistic treatments as well as yoga and pilates, and really, really lovely staff. (I was drenched when I got there from cycling in the rain, so the receptionist gave me a pair of dry fisherman pants to wear while I was having my treatment, and to allow my clothes to dry before I put them back on. Can't say fairer than that!