Meet The Yoga Fest 2024 Team

Claudia is the founder of Ganapati School of Yoga in Cork, international retreat leader and is passionate about making yoga accessible for all. 

Christine is renowned for spreading the benefits and joy of yoga to both the young and old.

Her philosophy is that Yoga’s reach has no limits.

Linda Casey is a passionate yoga and Pilates teacher based in West Cork. With extensive training in various styles, she empowers and connects people through functional movement and breath. Join her at Yoga Fest for grounding classes that leave you feeling centered and revitalized.

A certified meditation, mindfulness, and yoga teacher with a mission to promote purpose, awareness, and wellbeing. As the CEO of The Light Experience, Ana offers transformative sessions and programs based on science, spirituality, and her personal expertise. 

Tania Murphy is a dedicated and experienced yoga teacher with a passion for spinal health. With certifications in Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Aerial Yoga, and more, Tania brings a wealth of knowledge to her classes. 

Cathy’s business is deeply rooted in her passion for nature, the environment and a profound respect for our natural food sources.

As an Irish Food Advocate and a published author specialising in wellbeing and sustainability, her work focuses on actively educating consumers in terms of embracing mindful food-related lifestyles that work in harmony with our natural environment.

Pablo is a Psychology graduate and expert in neurodegenerative diseases. Trained by renowned institutions in Almería and India, he has been teaching Yoga internationally since 2013. As a passionate teacher trainer, Pablo is dedicated to sharing the philosophy and traditional meditative practice of Yoga. 

Steve opened Warrior Wellness in December 2023 with the vision to help people move better physically, feel better mentally and connect. He is passionate about wellbeing and loves to incorporate movement, breathwork and meditation to his inclusive practices. He offers a unique style, stripping back some of the yoga stereotypes and blending over a decade of military experience, over 300 hours in yoga teacher training and his education background in psychology and leadership to give a rejuvinating, invigorating practice, encouraging people to meet themselves wherever they are on the mat!

Amanda is a holistic practitioner, shamanic healer, and Reiki Master based in Ireland. As the founder of Misneach Croí, she creates a nurturing space for personal growth and healing.

With expertise in Cacao Facilitation, sound healing, and mindfulness practices, Amanda offers Mandala Meditation Training blending ancient wisdom with modern techniques. Guided by a reverence for nature and interconnectedness, she empowers others on their spiritual journeys towards self-discovery and transformation.

Mairead attended her first class over 10 years ago. Having dedicated many hours to the physical practise of Ashtanga, Iyengar and Vinyasa, she has always been deeply drawn to the subtle energy body of Yoga as a Reiki Practioner.

Having completed her 200 hour training in Hatha Yoga in November 2019, she wanted to immerse herself further, therefore she completed a course in Yin Yoga teacher training in 2020 and has completed a further 300 hour in Advanced Yoga teacher training. She provides an inclusive, safe, and fun practise to those who attend a class.

Agne started practicing yoga in 2015 in Cork, Ireland and in 2019 completed her 200hrs Teacher Training.
Her deep inner passion drove Agne towards yoga for people with additional needs which led her to completing Special Needs Yoga training in 2020. 

Since then Agne has partaken in a multitude of courses where the primary focus was on the specifics 

of different needs and abilities mainly in children with special needs. 
 

One of the most powerful messages of yoga is that of self-acceptance. Each of us is different and unique with our own set of needs, limitations and strengths, Agne's mission is to celebrate our differences and uniqueness.

Ann is an Educational Psychologist from North Cork. She is the author of the Children’s Safety Series (www.samandsue.com) and she is in the process of writing a yoga book for children which will be ready in time for Yoga Fest!

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The inspiration for this book came from her Kids Yoga Teacher training at Ganapati School of Yoga and she is looking forward to sharing some of her work in storytelling sessions the Kids Tent at Yoga Fest.

Catherine is a doula and womb massage practitioner and menstrual cycle awareness advocate.

She is passionate about supporting women to harness the magic of living in harmony with their cyclical nature.

Aparna Shukla from Shubh Connections is a passionate educator who loves teaching about Indian culture and Yoga philosophy.

She invites you to join her at Yoga Fest 2024, where you can learn the transformative power of devotional dancing to unlock happiness. 

Meet Amber Doyle, owner of Amber Moon Holistic, based in Galway. As a Spiritual Mentor, Psychic, Tarot Reader, Manifestation Coach, and Heart Healing Expert - Amber looks forward to bringing her expertise to Yoga Fest this Summer with three beautiful workshops to choose from.

Susan guides and teaches based on her lived experience in all things menstruation, Ayurveda and learning to trust your body and the messages she is sending you. She combines sharing practical knowledge with inviting in the feminine energy through sound, ritual and a dollop of humour.

Robbie is committed to sharing the broader, larger and most importantly helpful aspects of the Yogic teachings in a humble but insightful way.  

'A mind that is expanded can never go back to its old dimensions' he says.

CathyAnne and Sinead are two mothers working in the health and educational sectors in Ireland, this duo are passionate about physical and mental health, mindfulness, meditation, movement and education. In 2020, they combined their wide and varied skill sets to create a unique programme for children and began facilitating children's yoga and mindfulness workshop's in Adare, Co. Limerick.

Zara Madden Kent, founder of Namaste Youth Yoga, is a passionate advocate for yoga for children and teenagers. Unable to find a suitable yoga class for her own children, she took it upon herself to create one. Zara's love for yoga and belief in its benefits led her to specialize in Children's and Teen's Yoga Teacher Training. Now, along with her daughter, they share the gift of yoga with every child and teenager, bringing the practice to the next generation. 

Lucy, a dedicated yoga teacher, has explored the question of living a good life in the face of an ecological emergency. With a background in volunteering and a transformative journey to India, she has written books and a PhD thesis on the subject.

Lucy believes in the power of yoga, meditation, and lucid dreaming to inspire wisdom-driven action and offers insightful talks at Yoga Fest Ireland.

Kelly Pryce is an experienced yoga teacher based in the beautiful West of Ireland. With over 600+ hours of yoga teacher training, Kelly specializes in vinyasa, yin yoga, yoga nidra, restorative yoga, and prenatal yoga. Her mindful approach helps students disconnect from the fast-paced world and reconnect with themselves through breath, body, and presence.

Clare Bassett B.A. MSc. is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher trainer with a passion for empowering individuals. With almost twenty years of practice and teaching experience, she specializes in clear, easy, and fun instruction. Clare's teaching style focuses on personal alignment, self-trust, and embodying learning. 

Meet Michelle, a seasoned yoga teacher with nearly 10 years of experience. Her classes are filled with movement, giggles, and stillness, creating a space of strength, safety, and empowerment. 

Colm Galvin-Breathwork Facilitator- 

Kildare native, Colm, studied Breathwork in Australia before returning home to bring his practice to the people of Ireland. Colm aims to make breathwork and its exceptional benefits accessible to everyone. Experience his blissful breathwork session both Saturday and Sunday.

With almost fifteen years of experience, Lucia is dedicated to sharing the transformative power of sacred sound. Lucia's journey began with an unexpected attraction to kirtan and led her to extensive training in sanskrit chanting and sound healing. 

Jess' passion for yoga has led her on a transformative journey, both physically and spiritually. With a versatile teaching style, Jess offers a range of classes, from dynamic flows to restorative practices, fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all.