Testimonials

Yoga for Menopause & Beyond YTT graduate reviews

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“Although there are other Menopause courses out there I chose this one because of your warm, down to earth energy… I am glad I followed my intuition and can’t imagine there would be one which is more jam packed with deeply researched and lived content. I can see how much needed and wanted this work is right now.” Ali Gunning, UK

“Niamh’s gentle nature and expertise supported my personal development. She created a warm, compassionate atmosphere. I loved how much science the course incorporated. It was more than just another yoga training, and I learned information that I look forward to sharing with my yoga students and in my counseling practice.” Heather Sheridan, Brussels

“This course worked brilliantly in the online format! The course felt intimate even though we were not actually physically together… The content has been brilliant and thought provoking, from the information on the menopause to the practicalities and limitations of teaching a class… it was marvelous and intimate in a way I would not have thought possible.” Brigitte Stuart, Scotland

“I would recommend your course to anyone. I have undertaken lots of courses over the years and am often left feeling underwhelmed unfortunately. This was not the case with your course and it has actually exceeded expectations…” Jaime Doyle, UK

“Niamh has a no frills attached teaching skill which is inclusive, respectful, honest and open, I loved every minute of this training, and feel it is something we should all be exposed to.” Christine Stewart, Ireland

“I have to commend you on your clear teaching style and talent for facilitation. You have a wonderful ability to hear each participant and get to the heart of what is being communicated. The content was great, the practices beautiful and the manual clear and interesting to read.“ Lara Dunlea, Ireland

“Niamh made the whole training experience effortless, enjoyable and she is so knowledgeable in her speciality that I felt like our group were almost transfixed with each word she was telling us , never any judgment and always a feeling of warmth and acceptance” Shirley Phelan, Ireland

“This course is of such a high standard, I will be recommending it to all.” Melissa Curtis, Senior Yoga teacher and trainer, Ireland

“…thank you for what has been an incredibly nourishing, enlightening and fascinating training. I loved every second of the learning and I can’t quite believe how much I have added to my knowledge.” Morven Hamilton, Yoga Teacher & Trainer, UK

“This was an incredibly inspiring training. Niamh is authentic, approachable and incredibly knowledgeable. The training was educating, enlightening and pleasurable every step of the way. I learned many new tools to support women within the yoga setting. This training has changed the way I teach yoga… [it] has changed me too. I am more connected to my compassionate, accepting, and empowered self.” Kristina Mose Libon, USA

“Niamh is a wonderful trainer who exudes warmth, compassion and wisdom. The course is underpinned with such a clear delivery of the physiology of menopause and in understanding the responsibilities a teacher has in holding a safe and inclusive emotional space. I feel confident in teaching safe and effective asana that is cleverly adapted to support good physical (and mental) health at this time of change and in weaving in meditation and pranayama to soothe and reduce stress. Niamh’s passion to empower women through the stages of menopause is a constant throughout her teaching and her intentions are always passed on with a great respect for the practice and the practitioner. Truly inspirational.” Lulu Winfield, Senior Yoga Teacher, UK.

“The training was honestly one of the most caring trainings I have ever taken part of, you are such a fantastic and wise facilitator and I am so grateful that I was able to be part of what felt like a secret club. I have already adjusted my classes with information I learned during the training…” Aoife Mc Dermott, Ireland

“I found the content very interesting and it covered everything required to get a very good understanding of the stages and how they affect women differently. There is a fantastic range of tools described in how to help and I feel that all symptoms and stages are covered well.” Erica Tracey, Ireland

CPD/CEC courses reviews

Yoga for Bone Health CPD

“I really enjoyed the Yoga for Bone Health training and your approach, you are a wonderfully engaging teacher, your style is so relaxed and yet so informative, very easy to listen to and the training was just the right mix of theory and yoga practice. Thank you!” Simona Frison, France

“I have learned so much from the 12 Hours training and plan to incorporate [it] into my daily life and my teachings immediately. The training was so practical and user friendly…I particularly enjoyed using the resistance bands which I had not used before. I found them to be simple but extremely effective. I loved the imagery you used… very helpful for my way of learning.” Julie Horsom, Ireland

“I have gone through the training videos and even used some of the content for a workshop I hosted last weekend. I wrote a health talk on bone health using the question and answer videos which were amazing!

I have to say I think this CPD has been absolutely brilliant and so informative, all of the women I shared this with really enjoyed it… And what an eye opener on how many woman aren’t using resistance training at all.” Zoe Smith, UK

“Niamh offers highly professional training at an international level at incredibly affordable rates. I’ve just completed the Yoga for Bone Health [course] and it has changed my life and expanded my practice and my teaching. I strongly recommend Niamh’s work to yoga teachers and students alike.” Paola Catizone, Senior teacher of Yoga, Ireland

Menopause Awareness for Psychotherapists CPD

“Niamh de-mystified and teased out fact from fiction with rigour and a light touch. It made for a highly engaging, stimulating and helpful exploration of the impact of the key stages of peri-menopause and menopause on a woman’s system and on her life. And, in many ways most importantly, offered practical evidence-based interventions to ease the way. As a psychotherapist and perimenopausal woman myself, I found it insightful and hugely useful.” Catríona Edwards, Psychotherapist

“I found your course extremely comprehensive, nuanced, enlightening and altogether invaluable. I have already been recommending it highly to colleagues while remaining alert towards opportunities of recommending it to clients or others… Thank you for your invitation to keep in touch with relevant queries, an option I very much value.” Gerard Staunton, Psychotherapist

“I thoroughly enjoyed your course and learned so much… thanks to your wealth of knowledge. I appreciated your use of current research, giving a very balanced and unbiased presentation of this as well as your personal and professional experiences. I really appreciate having this awareness and knowledge both for myself and what is ahead of me and especially for women clients presenting with various issues.” Cara Gibbons, Psychotherapist

“Attending this Menopause Awareness CPD was truly eye-opening and incredibly informative. As a male therapist, I wasn’t fully aware of the extent to which menopause impacts women’s mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. This training not only gave me a solid foundation in the biological and psychological aspects of menopause but also equipped me with practical tools to support female clients through this phase.

Niamh was incredibly knowledgeable and had a natural, engaging teaching style that made the material accessible and relevant. Her deep expertise and approachable manner encouraged open discussion, which was invaluable in understanding how menopause can shape a client’s experience in therapy.

I believe it’s essential for male therapists and counsellors to develop this awareness to support female clients with empathy and understanding. This training is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to provide informed, compassionate care to clients navigating the stages of menopause, and I highly recommend it.” Peter Muvihill, Psychotherapist

Classes, one-to-one, workshop and retreat reviews

“Thank you so much for giving me the tools with which to embrace my next phase. I feel more confident in striving for my needs to be met, more able to embrace what is ahead of me and less fearful of what my body is up to.” Sophie Warnock, Dublin

“I felt both held and empowered. I loved the balance of philosophy and humour. I am delighted to have found such a wise, experienced teacher to attend.” Ifa Ni M, Yoga Teacher

“Niamh is a Trail blazer when it comes to speaking without embarrassment about the issues and feelings many women face in mid life. This workshop covered all my physical, mental and emotional needs, every cell in my body felt nourished and cared for.” Jodie Day, New York

“You create so many AHA moments in my practice and body-mind connection dearest Niamh, you are a STUNNING teacher.” Lisa Pauley, Yoga Teacher and student, UK

“Thank you so much for the retreat on Saturday, I really enjoyed it and felt great afterwards. I’m going to try and make the menopause loaf soon….. The full spectrum approach was really good.” Marion Mac Feely, Switzerland

“Niamh is a fantastic teacher, very warm, knowledgeable and generous with her teaching. I just did the mini menopause retreat and it was wonderful. I felt great after the practices we did and empowered with the information given to make some really positive changes in my life… highly recommend her.” Louise Weinzweig

“A course of 1:1 online Yoga Classes with Niamh has brought me back to Yoga after a diagnosis of Osteoporosis. Niamh is a skilled teacher with an exceptional depth of knowledge for the body and mind.”

Una Lee

“I cannot say enough wonderful things about this workshop. I loved it and have already told many people about it. You’re a master at building community and doing so in a way that makes people feel seen, heard and respected. It was helpful to hear other women’s experiences and to learn the tools that will be helpful to me as I embark on this journey.” Tara Cahilman

“I am in my late fifties so menopause symptoms have been a major part of my life and that combined with a serious break from a fall, caused me to rethink how I approach my overall health and well-being.

Niamh’s approach has been of enormous benefit to me. With simple, small, practical changes to my diet I quickly saw results. Her very practical but highly experienced approach to my yoga practice has allowed me to develop an enjoyment in my home practice that has not been there for some time.

Niamh’s courage in challenging the, often times , sweeping claims of the current yoga for menopause teachings, makes her, in my personal opinion a genuine, authentic practitioner. I have been involved in holistic health and yoga therapy for over thirty years, I am truly grateful to find someone who is so authentic and genuinely passionate about women’s self-care. I absolutely highly recommend anyone who needs some help with their own well-being to book some time with Niamh.” Andrea Norton, yoga teacher/student and Holistic educator.

“I really came away feeling empowered and I thank you for giving me that gift.” Michelle Davis

“Niamh is passionate about women’s health, and closes the gap of a culture that pays little attention to issues related to peri-menopause and menopause. It was a relief to have a consultation with her. I was able to talk frankly and openly about body changes, and I felt listened to and validated. I came out with a positive attitude and some very practical tools to sustain my body in the changing times.“ Lucia Bonazzelli, Dublin

“Since starting Yoga with Niamh 6 years ago, I have become more flexible, calmer, and I am completely in tune with my physical body and it’s capabilities.” Steph Flynn, Yoga student.

“Niamh teaches from a place of knowledge, continued learning, and integrity.” Stephanie Smith, Long-term Yogi.

“Niamh is a gifted teacher, with a unique way of bringing her students into connection with their bodies, effectively, and mindfully guiding them inside themselves.” Sue Flamm. Senior Yoga Teacher, creator of The Puja Method

“It never felt old, or like I’d heard it before. Our practice was free, wise, and playful.” Joyce, Yoga Teacher

“Her knowledge of the human body, her ability to make anatomy fascinating, make me want to learn more.” Phil Tedford, Yoga Teacher

“… Completely balanced for body and mind . The true meaning of a strong, yet restorative practice was guided by a practitioner who knows her way around the body from the entrance of the heart space. The workshop reopened a door back into the real meaning of Yoga.” Gina, Yoga student, and Psychotherapist.

“Just back from another glorious morning with Niamh. I spent the first half hour just wanting to weep as I am invited to listen to my body and do exactly as it wishes. Pure bliss and a rare invitation in todays world.” Deb Davis, Long-term Yogi.