Classes, Courses & Workshops
We offer classes in Templeogue and Terenure, as well as online
Click here for more information on our protocols and guidelines.
Weekly timetable:
Monday 6:30pm Pilates Templeogue Monday 7:30pm Pilates Templeogue
Tuesday 4pm and 5pm Shoulder Mobility the Movement Studio, Terenure
Wednesday 930am-1030am Mindful Movement Templeogue
Sunday 9am-10am Somatic Sunday the Movement Studio, Terenure
Pilates
Monday 6:30pm & 7:30pm
suitable for all levels
Shoulder Mobility
Tuesday 4pm & 5pm
suitable for all levels
Mindful Movement / Somatics
Wednesday 9.30am Templeogue
Sunday 9am Terenure
Drawing from a mixture of movement practices and therapies I have trained in over the past 25 years including pilates, yoga, yoga tune up, hanna somatics, physical therapy, anatomy in motion and my personal practice feldenkrais to bring a movement class that is designed to invite us on a journey through mind and body with an intention of quieting our sympathetic drive (fight or flight) and move towards a state of parasympathetic bliss
Pelvic Floor Health
Full Day in Anam Kara Wellness, Glendalough Estate in January 17th. Scroll down for more details to our retreat section at end of this page.
This Workshop is geared towards educating women in finding control over their pelvic floor muscles.
General population are probably lacking in tone but in the exercise world and people I deal with, there are a huge amount of women that are too tight. You can also be lacking tone in one area and not in another so we can be
Lacking tone
Too tight
Too tight in one part and too loose in another
A healthy muscle is a muscle that has full range of motion, its not too tight or too loose. A tight muscle is a muscle in a contracted state and is as weak as a slack muscle, neither can move well.. Same problem but on different ends of the spectrum.
TOO TIGHT!!!
Sitting can be painful
Sex can be painful
Pelvic health checks (smears) can be painful
Suffer from stress incontinence *
Suffer from urge incontinence**
Constipation
IBS - very big association with both tight pelvic floor and abdominal muscles
*Stress incontinence - can be associated with too tight or too slack - this is when a stressor like coughing or sneezing can cause leakage or urine
** urge incontinence is when you think you have the smallest bladder in the world and think you need to pee all the time but when you go, theres hardly anything.. This also has a behavioural component to it
LOW TONE!!!!
Stress incontinence
Prolapsed organs (bladder, uterus, rectum)
Vaginal flatulence
Strength & Mobility for Karate Athletes
Currently working with small private groups - reach out if interested in joining
After starting karate late in life, I quickly learned that this movement practice had a missing piece, hence why I have developed the strength and mobility for athletes program.
Through my own karate practice, observing my movement and the movement of others, it is quite evident that a lot of the time athletes lack true strength and mobility and are using pure momentum to execute their movement, making them more vulnerable to injury. This training focuses on specific strength and mobility exercises to enhance one’s training, whilst increasing range of motion using a safe and effective approach to achieve one’s goals.
Keri is currently working with the National Governing Body of Karate, ONAKAI, where she leads specialised strength, mobility, and conditioning sessions for female athletes. Her focus is on enhancing performance, building resilience, and supporting each athlete’s physical development to complement their technical training on the mat.
Pelvic Floor Wellness
Pelvic Floor Health — A Day to Reconnect and Find Balance Through the Pelvis
Anam Kara Wellness Centre, Glendalough House Estate, Glendalough, Co.Wicklow.
Step away from the pace of everyday life and gift yourself a day designed to help your body and mind reset, restore and reconnect.
Join us at the beautiful Anam Kara Wellness Centre, nestled within the heart of Glendalough House Estate, for a nourishing day combining movement, nature, pelvic floor education, relaxation, breathwork and self-care.
This carefully curated day is designed to help women better understand their pelvic floor, explore the relationship between the pelvic floor and the rest of the body, and develop greater awareness, control, strength and relaxation.
🌿 Your Day
Morning • Awaken
Begin with a guided winter trail walk through the beautiful Wicklow landscape, connecting with your body, your breath and the natural environment.
We’ll return to Anam Kara for herbal tea and refreshments before moving into the day's pelvic floor workshop.
Midday • Nourish
Explore Pelvic Floor Health through a practical and accessible workshop, looking at the relationship between the pelvic floor, breathing, posture, abdominal muscles, hips, movement and whole-body connection.
There is a common perception that pelvic floor problems are simply about having a pelvic floor that is “too weak”. In reality, the pelvic floor is a complex group of muscles that needs to be able to contract, relax and move through its full range of motion.
For many women, particularly those who are active or regularly exercising, the issue may not be a lack of strength but excessive tension or an inability to fully relax.
It is also possible to have different levels of tension or strength within different areas.
You may experience:
Low muscle tone
Excessive tension or tightness
A combination of tightness and low tone in different areas
A healthy muscle needs both strength and the ability to relax. A muscle that is constantly contracted cannot function optimally, just as a muscle that lacks tone may struggle to provide adequate support.
The goal is not simply to “strengthen” the pelvic floor — it is to develop awareness, control, strength, relaxation and full range of movement.
What We’ll Explore
This workshop is about moving beyond the idea that “stronger is always better.”
We will explore how the pelvic floor works as part of the whole body and how breathing, posture, abdominal muscles, hips, movement and nervous system regulation can all influence pelvic floor function.
You will learn practical ways to:
Develop greater awareness of your pelvic floor
Understand the difference between tension and weakness
Explore both activation and relaxation
Coordinate pelvic floor movement with breathing
Improve whole-body connection and movement
Recognise when you may be holding unnecessary tension
Develop simple tools that you can take into everyday life
We’ll then take time to enjoy a delicious seasonal lunch inspired by local produce.
Afternoon • Restore
Slow the pace with guided breathwork, self-massage and restorative movement.
There will be time to relax, release tension and absorb what you have explored throughout the day, allowing the body and nervous system to settle.
Closing • Reset
Bring the day gently to a close with space to reflect, restore and reconnect, leaving you feeling grounded, refreshed and supported.
Optional Extra • Sauna & Cold Plunge
For those who wish to extend their experience, an optional sauna and cold plunge provides an invigorating way to finish the day and reset.
What You’ll Take Home
A renewed understanding of the balance between movement, strength and rest
Greater awareness of pelvic floor tension, relaxation and control
A better understanding of how the pelvic floor connects with breathing, posture and whole-body movement
Simple tools to help you release tension and reconnect with your body
Practical ways to support pelvic health and wellbeing
Time and space to slow down, reset and recharge
Inspiration to bring more mindful movement and relaxation into everyday life
You don't need to have a pelvic floor problem to benefit. This is an opportunity for women to understand how their pelvic floor works, how it connects with the rest of the body, and how to develop better awareness, control and ease of movement.
Meet Your Hosts
Keri Gaffney brings almost 30 years of experience in movement, Pilates, Yoga and rehabilitation. Her teaching combines anatomy, biomechanics and mindful movement to help people develop greater strength, mobility, awareness and ease in their bodies.
Sophie Anderton, founder of Anam Kara Wellness, has spent over 35 years exploring ancient healing and wellness practices. Her own journey through injury, recovery and physical challenges has shaped her passion for Yoga, meditation, breathwork and the powerful connection between mind and body.
Together, Keri and Sophie invite you to step away from the pace of everyday life and spend a day moving, breathing, learning, nourishing, relaxing and reconnecting.
A day to understand your body, find your balance and reconnect with yourself.
