Yoga with Paya

✨ Little Princess Trust – Layla’s Hair Donation Fundraiser ✨

Over the summer, my amazing daughter Layla made a big, brave decision — she cut off her beautiful long hair to donate it to the Little Princess Trust, a charity that creates real-hair wigs for children who have lost their own hair due to cancer treatments and other conditions.

We are now ready to send her hair in, and we would love to raise some support along the way. It costs around €700 to make just one wig, and every euro truly helps transform a child’s confidence and comfort during an incredibly tough time.

If you can spare anything at all — big or small — it would mean the world to us, and to the child who will receive the wig Layla’s hair helps create. 💛

💇‍♀️✨ Donate here: https://trk.justgiving.com/f/a/G8BE6AyUGlaodn-tD0ohEA~~/AAME8RA~/EgbOIaxzJ3MbrOFkxtOK0AJkhrGQI_CbeYXEuzwaAgczv7vB3dxbsQay8oU-8BTiA7hXpmK6I0RRaCNlcH_xVao5_hE6XrVgkaUw-juHiKyvsFd4hdtvDu5Dx-pOOkQOuOLA8y2zQQIEsJbrZzymHcUrOVhG9yjZapPWxg5-N8dKFxweviPnNGQrpFYGbj5mIIigTCpkOr0LkMZQmH9rAnLc2tla24WAF34fPLQXStT3_ZIYp0Y_OrteRkrU24yho96jb1DJYejBRxholxmvl_C59RXLdaMPoATBj7QxIjS6lS2fsBUsfZvOSC8gFdtN

Thank you so much for your kindness and support. W are so proud of Layla and grateful for everyone who helps us reach this goal. 💖

New Class Alert !!!
Holistic Yoga Flow now Every Monday and Friday 🙏

Join me for Holistic Yoga flow, every Monday 6:30 and Friday from 6:15 p.m. in the spacious new studio in 6 cross road.
Holistic Yoga Flow strengthens and invigorates the body through vinyasa Flow. Vinyasa encompasses strength, balance, flexibility, stamina and detoxification, all within the context of a seamless, unbroken flow that links breath with movement. We like to think of it as an athletic meditation in motion. Holistic Yoga Flow goes beyond the physical to incorporate pranayama, chanting, meditation, subtle anatomy, philosophy, mythology, Ayurvedic medicine and lifestyle components.
Looking forward meeting you on the mat
Namaste

✨ “Every ending is a new beginning in disguise.”
This Monday I taught my final yoga class at Snap Fitness, the very place where my teaching journey began back in January 2022.
I’m filled with gratitude for every breath shared, every smile, and every moment of stillness we created together.
Thank you to everyone who joined me on the mat and to Snap Fitness for being such a meaningful part of my path.
Here’s to new beginnings and continued growth — on and off the mat. 🌱💛

Feeling so grateful after last night’s beach yoga class 🌞🧘‍♀️

We came together to celebrate International Yoga Day and the Summer Solstice — a time of light, expansion, and new beginnings.

The evening was warm, bright, and beautifully peaceful — the perfect space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves and the world around us.

I’m truly thankful for my wonderful students and all the support you continue to show me. Your presence and energy made this gathering so special.

“The light in me honours the light in you. Together, we shine brighter.”

Thank you for sharing your practice and your heart.
✨Namaste✨


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🌊✨ Join me for a special Beach Yoga Flow to celebrate International Yoga Day! ✨🌊
We’ll gather on the soft sands of Woodstown Beach (far right end) this Friday, 20th June at 6:15 p.m. for a gentle, holistic yoga flow surrounded by sea air and soothing waves. This class is free of charge – a heartfelt community offering and a way for me to say thank you to all my wonderful students. 🧘‍♀️💛
Bring your mat, some water, and a flask of tea or coffee for optional chats afterward.
Everyone is welcome – no experience needed.
Let’s connect, move, and breathe together under the open sky. 🌅
Weather permitting – Contact Paya at 0863582039

Namaste 🙏
Yoga classes in the Base studios, Waterford
Start your weekend feeling amazing, energised, relaxed, empowered, and de-stressed

Please contact Paya directly to 086 3582039 or Instagram or Facebook account

Holistic Yoga Flow strengthens and invigorates the body through power vinyasa. Vinyasa encompasses strength, balance, flexibility, stamina, and detoxification, all within the context of a seamless, unbroken flow that links breath with movement. We like to think of it as an athletic meditation in motion. Holistic Yoga Flow goes beyond the physical to incorporate pranayama, chanting, meditation, subtle anatomy, philosophy, mythology, Ayurvedic medicine, and lifestyle components.

Little Yogis Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day ☘️🧘‍♀️

Since September, yoga has been a special part of our week in Montessori preschool that I work in. Each session is a chance for the children to move, breathe, and connect with their bodies and minds in a fun and mindful way. Yoga helps children develop balance, coordination, and flexibility, but even more importantly, it supports their emotional regulation—teaching them how to find calm, focus, and inner strength.

Yesterday, we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a special yoga session inspired by the story of St. Patrick’s journey to Ireland. As we moved through our poses, we became sailing ships rocking on the waves, feeling the movement of the sea beneath us. We listened carefully for the voices calling Patrick back to Ireland, just as he did in the story, before standing strong like the mountains of Ireland. The children loved bringing the story to life through movement, imagination, and mindfulness.

To create a calm and sacred space, we rang the singing bowl, let the soft sound of chimes fill the air, and gently burned sage to welcome positive energy. We took deep breaths together, chanted OM, and ended with hands at our hearts, whispering Namaste—honoring the light within each of us.

Yoga is such a powerful tool for young children, helping them find peace within themselves, express emotions in a healthy way, and develop a sense of connection with the world around them. Watching them embrace the practice each week is truly heartwarming.

Here’s to more mindful moments and joyful yoga adventures! ✨

March 10 – Tibetan Uprising Day

Today marks 66 years since Tibetans rose up against Chinese occupation in 1959, a struggle that has continued in the face of oppression, cultural erasure, and exile. While the world’s attention shifts to conflicts driven by economic and political interests, Tibet remains forgotten, its people denied the fundamental rights of freedom, self-determination, and cultural preservation.

If Tibet had oil, gas, or other valuable resources, perhaps global superpowers would have fought for its liberation. Instead, China’s systematic suppression of Tibetan identity continues, from the forced assimilation of Tibetan children into government-controlled schools to the destruction of religious sites and restrictions on movement and speech.

Despite this, the Tibetan people remain resilient. They continue to fight for their identity, religion, and human rights, keeping their history and traditions alive in exile and within Tibet itself, often at great personal risk.

On this Tibetan Uprising Day, let’s not remain silent. Share, speak up, and remember Tibet. Freedom should not depend on economic interests—it is a fundamental human right.

Pictures back from 2013 , Tibetan Uprising day in Dublin

"Dear Yogis,

As the new year dawns, may your path be illuminated with light and your heart overflow with love. Let each breath guide you toward clarity, every pose bring you strength, and every moment deepen your connection to the present.

May this year be a journey of balance, transformation, and peace, both on and off the mat.

With love and gratitude,
Namaste."

🌟 Feeling so blessed to share this beautiful evening with my amazing yoga family. 💛 Thank you all for your support, dedication, and the light you bring into my life. 🙏 Here's to the growth, laughter, and connection we’ve shared on and off the mat this year. Grateful for each of you! 🕉️✨