Sinéad McDonald
Yoga Teacher & Reformer Pilates Instructor
From a young age, Sinead has been dedicated to yoga and bodywork, sparked by an early interest in spirituality and the gift of her first yoga book at 15. This passion led her to organize a yoga course at her secondary school and to eventually meet her teacher, Therese Tierney. Through this connection, she explored various yoga styles, pranayama, meditation, and mantras, fueling a deeper journey into understanding the body, active living, energy work, and nutrition.
With over 20 years of continuous practice, Sinead obtained her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification in 2018 from the Yoga Loft Cork and has also completed Yin Yoga training. Following knee and hamstring injuries, her focus shifted towards strength training, leading her to become certified in Comprehensive Pilates 1 & 2, Advanced Mat Pilates with the Pilates Training Institute, and Reformer Pilates Levels 1 & 2 with Balanced Body Education.
Sinead’s yoga classes offer a dynamic blend of Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Hatha styles, thoughtfully incorporating elements of Yin and meditation. Her teaching style creates a practice that is both strengthening and grounding, with unique sequences that emphasize the flow of movement synchronized with the breath.
Her Pilates classes are designed to build deep core strength, foster balance and resilience, and enhance body awareness to empower individuals both during their practice and in everyday life.
Known for her attention to alignment, Sinead provides modifications to make poses and exercise accessible to all levels. As a dedicated teacher, she aims to cultivate body awareness, empower students to recognize their individual strengths, and foster a profound understanding of their practice.
Beyond yoga and Pilates, Sinead holds several other qualifications, including Reiki Master, Body Talk Practitioner, Rahinni Celestial Teacher, Angel and Tarot Reader and Mediumship, Mindscape Practitioner, Accunect Practitioner, Raw food & Herbal Medicine expertise, and works as a Florist & Plant specialist at Verd Houseplants.
