Movement has always been part of my life. I spent my teenage years immersed in ballet, then went on to study at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin. Professionally, I worked across marketing, communications, and events in Ireland’s arts and film sectors, environments that were dynamic, creative, and often high-pressure. Yoga entered during my twenties and quietly became my anchor. What began as a way to reconnect with movement soon deepened into something more. My husband David and I discovered a shared passion for the practice, which shaped our connection as much as our path forward. Those early classes felt like a return to something familiar. Ashtanga drew me in, but it was Vinyasa that truly captured my heart through the art of sequencing.

Yoga didn’t just support me physically—it gave me space to breathe, reflect, and grow.

It slowly became the most consistent, grounding force in my life.

Building Namaste House

What started as a single class a week quickly expanded. Within months, I was teaching ten classes across four venues. After years of dreaming and planning, Namaste House opened its doors in 2019. It was a slow, deliberate build—adjusting class times, learning through trial and error, and always staying close to the community.

When the pandemic hit, we adapted. Teaching moved online, systems were upgraded, and our connection with the local community deepened. In 2021, with David’s support, we launched our first Yoga Teacher Training, including an intensive in Goa. Supporting the Indian yoga community was important to me—it still is.

We’ve since added a mentorship programme for YTT graduates who align with our values, giving them space to grow within Namaste House. Meanwhile, I’ve focused on retreats across Europe and India and continued creating both short and long-form YTT programmes. Today, I also work as a Grief and Happiness Coach. But at the heart of it all is yoga. It threads through everything I do.

Lessons I’ve Learned

Injuries and health challenges taught me to slow down and listen. They helped me understand that yoga isn’t about performance—it’s a healing art that embraces philosophy, rest, and restoration.

My first YTT wasn’t meant to launch a career. I signed up to reconnect with myself, but as it turned out, teaching was exactly where I belonged. I teach from experience, not trend. What’s popular never mattered to me. What’s true does.

Through it all, I’ve learned patience. I’ve learned to live in alignment. And I’ve learned that when you step into your true path, it feels like walking through an open door.

My Message to Founders

Keep learning. Keep showing up.

Don’t let trends rush you off track. Boundaries matter. So does resilience. Build something grounded in what’s real, not what’s trending.

Your practice and your business both deserve that.

Business Takeaways from Yoga Founders Magazine

Start Small

Growth doesn’t need to be loud or fast. Quiet consistency works.

Adapt Fast

Building systems and staying flexible is what kept the business alive during tough seasons.

Know Your People

Study the analytics. Get to know who’s showing up and serve them with care and reliability.

Stay Rooted

Leading from tradition and values—not trends—builds longevity and trust.

Mentor Forward

Creating teaching opportunities for aligned graduates supports the next generation and strengthens your brand from the inside.