# Macha Yoga - Yoga And Meditation In Bray > Yoga And Meditation In Bray ## Posts - [beginners](https://machayoga.com/beginners/) - [Serenity Amidst Chaos: How Can Yoga Can Help Stress and Anxiety?](https://machayoga.com/finding-serenity-amidst-chaos-how-yoga-can-help-with-stress-and-anxiety/): In today’s fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become all too familiar companions for many of us. One question we often get asked by those new to yoga is “can yoga help with my stress and anxiety?” While we know that our returning clients have first hand experience that including yoga into your routine helps even the most balanced people enjoy less stress and and freedom from anxiety. From work pressures to personal challenges, the demands of modern life can often feel overwhelming. Fortunately, yoga offers us a wider capacity to deal with these challenges and tools to cope when […] - [What are the benefits of yoga?](https://machayoga.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-yoga/): In a world filled with hustle and bustle, finding moments of tranquility and peace is becoming increasingly essential for maintaining balance and well-being. Yoga, originally a method for spiritual expansion, has emerged as a powerful tool for cultivating physical health, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. Let’s explore the myriad benefits of yoga and how it can transform your life. At Macha Yoga we enthusiastically encourage you to benefit from the whole practice to see the transformative effect in every area of your life. The benefits of yoga extend far beyond the confines of the mat, permeating every aspect of our […] - [Pricing](https://machayoga.com/pricing/): General Yoga Classes Drop in Classes – €18 4 Class Pass – €60 8 Class Pass €100 Book your yoga class via www.machayoga.com/book . T&C’s apply to all bookings. Prenatal Classes Booked in terms, please enquire with Lara directly. laradunlea@gmail.com - [Dervila O'Sullivan](https://machayoga.com/dervila-osullivan/): Yoga Classes dervyos24@gmail.com - [New Website - Woo!](https://machayoga.com/new-website-woo/) - [5 Minute Practice for Groggy Winter Mornings! ](https://machayoga.com/5-minute-practice-for-groggy-winter-mornings/): I can’t be the only one who’s been feeling especially “ugh” this week. It’s been dark, drizzly and between full moons and blue Monday’s, its a bit too heavy to spring out of bed. So here is my antidote to that. Specifically designed so you can keep your socks and your jammies on. Side note: please ignore my bad choice in top 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ I only realised after I was done. [wpvideo JfDlu9kH] 1 🌟 Start standing in mountain pose, taking some nice full breaths. Take your hands wide as you breathe in and exhale as your hands touch and lower […] - [5 minute bare essentials practice before you start your day!](https://machayoga.com/5-minute-bare-essentials-practice-before-you-start-your-day/): On Monday I had a topsy turvy day and skipped my morning practice before going out. I covered a good 6km and when I got back to practice my joints were tired and stiff! Last time I’m doing that, and hopefully the last time for you if you use this practice at the start of your day every day. [wpvideo xbgPrYrp] 1 🧘🏻‍♀️ Sit comfortably and feel your breath. Use your hands to prompt you to take full slow breaths that expand into your belly and all the way up to your chest, exhaling slowly and completely each time. [wpvideo […] - [The Studio](https://machayoga.com/the-studio/): Since October 2018, Macha Yoga is now a studio! There’s a great selection of classes with something for everyone. See below. Mondays Slots available Tuesdays Alice Vignoles – alicemachayoga@gmail.com 7.00pm – Hatha Yoga 2 8.15pm – Mantra Yoga Wednesdays Alice Vignoles – alicemachayoga@gmail.com 6.30pm – Hatha Yoga 1 Lara Dunlea – laradunlea@gmail.com 7.45pm – Pregnancy Yoga Thursday Alice Vignoles – alicemachayoga@gmail.com 6.30pm – Hatha Yoga 1 Helen Bourke-Barnwell – helenbourke@hotmail.com 7.45pm – Kundalini Yoga - [Some Neck... Stretches!](https://machayoga.com/some-neck-stretches/): Like a lot of people I often get pains or “cricks” in my neck at times of stress. But the last few weeks it got really nasty! It was a reminder to me of how to give my neck as much attention as the rest of my body to prevent these problems in the future. As annoying as neck pain is on its own, stress and tension in the neck muscles can have knock on effects like headaches and TMJ issues. Treatments like massage and acupuncture are very effective when these issues get out of hand. (I recommend Emer McFarlane […] - [Wholesomeness and Yoga](https://machayoga.com/wholesomeness-and-yoga/): Yoga classes in Bray and Greystones, Co. Wicklow with Alice Vignoles. - [Yoga Myth Buster](https://machayoga.com/yoga-myth-buster/): Yes you can touch your toes, but you need the right technique! I can’t tell you how many people tell me they can’t do yoga because they “can’t even touch their toes!” Most of the time, unless the person has a specific postural issues or injuries, a few adjustments will immediately getting them into a comfortable forward fold. Firstly, it is not essential to be able to do this to participate in a yoga class. But if you’d like to be able to or maybe you just want to make your forward folds a.k.a uttanasana a bit easier, here’s my […] - [Redeem yoga against your health insurance!](https://machayoga.com/redeem-yoga-against-your-health-insurance/): Brilliant news for Irish Life Health Insurance policy holders; you can now redeem classes with me and any other Yoga Therapy Ireland qualified teacher against your premium! This is a fantastic recognition by Irish Life of the many proven health benefits of yoga for people of all ages. All you have to do is let me know you’re intending to to claim your yoga classes and I will issue you a receipt to say how many you attended with me. Once you have that you can claim your yoga classes back as a health expense. How handy is that? For […] - [Yoga and Animal Wisdom](https://machayoga.com/yoga-and-animal-wisdom/): Down Dog, Up Dog, Cat, Cow, Hare, RABBIT. 🐶🐱🐮🐰 ___________________________ Did you ever wonder why the majority of Asana/yoga poses are named after animals? __________________________ Animals are more connected to their bodies than humans. Animals also LIVE IN THE NOW.  An animal never pauses to rest without stretching before and after. Instinctively they know that they must move their bodies in certain ways to maintain their health and mobility. Humans have forgotten this because we’re so busy projecting into the future we leave our bodies behind. The Medieval Nath order of Yogis, who cultivated many of the asana practices we use […] - [3 Most Common Worries for New Yoga Students](https://machayoga.com/3-most-common-worries-for-new-yoga-students/): It’s so nice to have such a big bright space to teach in – even if I keep the lights off! In my Gentle Hatha Yoga class in @purelight_dance_and_yoga I’m always aiming to create a safe, calm environment for you to explore your body’s range of movement. The key themes in mind for the classes are comfort and pleasure in movement – because yoga is supposed to feel nice!! Top 3 questions I get from new students is: _______________________ Is it suitable for beginners/if I’ve never done yoga? YES. And it’s suitable for more advanced students who want a meditative led […] - [Ground.](https://machayoga.com/ground/): GROUND. ❤️ After a lovely weekend with lots of people who give me big soppy affectionate feels and time with myself I’m feeling more grounded again. I went for a pedicure with my newly qualified reflexologist pal Aoife and decided to match my Jade mat. Red is the colour of the base chakra and keeps you rooted and secure in your physical body. _______________________ Did you realise your feet are a map of your entire body? Makes taking care of them even more important. I go to Cathy @holisticvillage (who is just amazing!) for reflexology regularly to have any tense spots worked out […] - ['Elma is a Yoga Warrior at 64'](https://machayoga.com/elma-is-a-yoga-warrior-at-64/): I was very proud to see my wonderful teacher trainer, Elma Toland in the Irish Independent this week. Elma and another warm and inspiring teacher and therapist, Jakki Reid spent 2 years training myself and ten others to teach with the Yoga Therapy Ireland ethos. The focus of that training was solely and consistently fixed on training safe, sensitive and sensible teachers. Forget about publicity and instagram, we barely took a photo for the entire two years while half the class didn’t have social media accounts. (Just as well, I showed up knackered from a week’s work wearing my pajamas […] - [James Higgins Yoga Immersion Pt 2](https://machayoga.com/james-higgins-yoga-immersion-pt-2/): This day last week we finished the James Higgins Immersion at Fumbally! No exaggeration, it was a magical week working through James’s asana alchemy. Finished off nicely by course after course of exquisite Indian food from the Fumbally. ______________________ People often ask why you would continue to go to classes when you have a personal practice. It’s because there is no substitute for having a space held for you and handing over your control to the guidance of a teacher. When someone is a real master of their practice, sitting in silence with them can be enough. The more I […] - [James Higgins Yoga Immersion Pt 1](https://machayoga.com/james-higgins-yoga-immersion-pt-1/): This week I’m on the James Higgins Yoga Immersion in Fumbally Stables. The word honored is a bit corny, but that’s how I feel in the class. The focus in that room is like nothing you’ve ever experienced, under James lead everyone practices internally but together in perfect concentration and harmony for 4 hours. I have always been a gentle yogini. My practice is for healing – fitness, flexibility… that’s just a by product. So I (ignorantly) avoided strong practice over 5 years. Then I went to a class with Keith Tracey at a YTI retreat and I realised that, […] - [Juggle, Balance, Sleep, Repeat - Meditation in real-life!](https://machayoga.com/juggle-balance-sleep-repeat-meditation-in-real-life/): Photo by Alan Rowlette a representation of me balancing my hectic life and serenely rising above all drama and obstacles… NATTTT. I am starting to realise that from the outside it looks like I am a bit of a little miss productivity. To be honest, it’s very difficult to keep up with everything all the time and I relish occasional moments when film work dries up and i have time to myself. I get TOTALLY OVERWHELLLLLLMMMMMMED now and again and then I remind myself, or my teachers remind me, do one. thing. at. a. time. Then just keep going! It […] - [Cultivating the enjoyment in your body](https://machayoga.com/cultivating-the-enjoyment-in-your-body/):   Oh my legs… for so many years they took such a beating from my negativity, too fat, too white… ugh, gasp, cringe they even grow hair!!! I thought that was really normal but it just became another reason to disconnect from my body. The greatest gift I have gotten out of all of this… was just to feel what it was like to live in my body. To come down out of my head and just feel. At first it felt horrible, heavy, uncomfortable, of course it was so neglected. But I stuck with it and stuck with it […] - [](https://machayoga.com/586/): Looking at these photos from shooting today with Alan Rowlette while stuffing my face with alpro ice cream straight out of the tub is a bit surreal! Ugly duckling me is like “who is that?!?!” Had the best time shooting with Alan in Killruddery, we had a great time collaborating on research, scouting and styling the shoot and I’m so happy with the results! What’s even more surreal than my ice cream eating habits is to look at these photos of myself and remember that I went to my first yoga classes asking “can I sit at the back? Is […] - [Yoga and Spirituality](https://machayoga.com/yoga-and-spirituality/): BookYogaRetreats.com shared this interesting survey they conducted on Yoga and Spirituality with me this week. The results are really interesting, while nearly 70% describe the practice of yoga as something that connects body, mind and soul, and 80% feel more connected to a higher power/nature/universe/god, only 8% describe yoga as a spiritual practice. One great thing about yoga is that anyone can access it on whatever level they’re ready for, be it purely physical or deeply spiritual, in the same class at the same time. Spirituality has become taboo for a lot of people these days, but remember that yoga is […] - [Grounding Through the Feet](https://machayoga.com/how-do-you-decharge/): How do you decharge? This came up last night in the pub for my friend Megan’s birthday last night (funny enough) and got me thinking. We live in very, very stimulating times. All day everyday we’re bombarded with information and if you work in highly charged interpersonal situations on top of that it can be overwhelming. For a lot of us it’s a smoke or a coffee (me) or food (also me) or phones (also, also me) that we use as a tool to get back to ourselves and calm in the course of a hectic day. But actually what that’s […] - [Yoga and Mantra](https://machayoga.com/yoga-and-mantra/): This quarter I have an article in Yoga Therapy Ireland’s magazine which has a special focus on Yoga and Mantra. I was really delighted to be asked to contribute to this issue. For the last 18 months I’ve been practicing Mantra meditation alongside my hatha yoga practice. The result can only be described as transformative. When I began my teacher training with Yoga Therapy Ireland my life was very demanding, at the end of each day there was very little energy left for me. I was employing the tools of yoga to keep myself going, but I was getting to […] - [My Journey to the Himalayas](https://machayoga.com/my-journey-to-the-himalayas/): This quarter I was featured in Yoga Therapy Ireland’s Winter Magazine with an article on my trip to India! Maureen and her team put great effort into compiling the magazine for the membership of Yoga Therapy Ireland, so I was delighted to be included. This October I went on a pilgrimage to the Himalayas. India is widely considered the home of spirituality and it had been a dream of mine since childhood to experience the affluence of ashrams, temples and mystics that exist there. I felt the urgency to realise this dream when I started practicing Japa meditation last year. I’ve […] - [Charity Yoga Success!](https://machayoga.com/charity-yoga-success/): Last Saturday I held a yoga class in aid of Hot Food Idomeni hosted by Common Ground. The morning was a great success and we raised nearly €100 euro for the aid workers. Hot Food Idomeni are working directly with the refugee crisis in Europe, providing hot, nourish food to thousands of people everyday. During Ramadan they provided food specifically tailored to the Muslim refugees religious custom. Look out for more classes at Common Ground, Bray in the Autumn! - [International Yoga Day!](https://machayoga.com/international-yoga-day/): Happy International Yoga Day! It’s fallen at a very ‘yogic’ time for me as I’ve just completed my first year of training with Yoga Therapy Ireland and passed my teaching assessment ‘Masterclass’. Our classes were based around the shoulders and the spine. It was brilliant to sit in on all the other students’ classes and see all the interesting approaches we brought to the themes as individuals! I celebrated the day that was in it in typical fashion for me, by heading out in search of venues for my classes. Won’t be long now til we’re up and running!   - [James Higgins Workshop at Fumbally Stables](https://machayoga.com/james-higgins-workshop-at-fumbally-stables/): On Wednesday evening I attended a vinyasa flow workshop with renowned teacher, James Higgins. I’d heard a lot about James’s special style of practice from a few people but know one could really explain to me what it was in particular that was different. As soon as I arrived at Fumbally and found the last space to roll out a mat was right up front and centre, I was sure I would get the whole experience! From the beginning of the class it was clear James has a high sensitivity to the communal energy of whatever group he’s teaching. We started with an […] - [It's All Happening](https://machayoga.com/its-all-happening/): As I’ll be completing my first 250 hours of certified yoga teacher training this month, I’ve decided to get the ball rolling on my teaching practice! I’ll be teaching a small tester class over the next couple of weeks with a view to expanding to a regular, formal class by the end of the summer. Please get in touch if you’re interested in getting started! Guinea pigs welcome and encouraged. Alice x - [Charlotta Martinus Yoga For Teens](https://machayoga.com/charlotta-martinus-yoga-for-teens/): Recently I had the pleasure of attending a Yoga Therapy Ireland seminar with Charlotta Martinus on Teen Yoga. It was a wonderful day of discussing how yoga can help people at that stage of life and how to bring it to them in a way that is most accessible and helpful to them. Charlotta is a wonderful teacher who has worked with teenagers for her entire working life. She’s done the study both in practice and in theory and is a font of knowledge and understanding about yoga and the condition of being a teenager in today’s world. Luckily for me, […] - [What happens at a yoga class?](https://machayoga.com/what-happens-at-a-yoga-class/): There are as many styles of yoga class as there are different teachers! But generally, a certain structure exists that new students will get accustomed to quickly. Before coming First and foremost, make sure you are choosing a class that’s right for you and a teacher you like. Most teachers offer plenty of information about their teaching style online, but its always a good idea to sign up for one class and experience the class for yourself. Each yoga class is unique to the teacher, who turns up and the space its in, so if you don’t find what you’re […] - [What is yoga?](https://machayoga.com/what-is-yoga/): When most people think of yoga certain things come to mind – skinny, flexible people, tying themselves in knots, leggings, mellow music, incense etc etc. While all these things may be true sometimes, there’s a lot more to yoga than that image. Most importantly of all, yoga is not just for people who are “naturally flexible”. Quite the contrary! Yoga means union. The physical practice of ‘hatha yoga’ we’re all familiar with is an expression of that. This means different things for different people. For most of us, we come to yoga initially for union between our body and all its parts and […] - [First blog post](https://machayoga.com/first-blog-post/): This is the excerpt for your very first post. ## Pages - [Beginners or Begin Again Yoga](https://machayoga.com/beginners-or-begin-again-yoga/): Starting September 23rd 2025, but join anytime! Beginners Yoga with DeclanTuesdays 7.45pm Join Declan for a course in yoga suitable for complete beginners, or those returning to yoga and starting from the beginning! Facilitated in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of our studio, Declan is passionate about inclusivity in yoga practice and aims to offer a beginners class that meets each client where they’re at. Having started yoga from a 4 week beginners course in a studio by his office in his 50s, Declan was inspired to pursue yoga teaching on his retirement 5 years ago. Informed by his own […] - [Training](https://machayoga.com/training/) - [Reiki Training](https://machayoga.com/reiki-training/): Reiki Level 1 NEXT COURSE FEBRUARY 21&22 2026 – Email Us Golden Tera Mai Reiki is a complete, gentle and profound method of energy healing open to all who feel called to develop their sensitivity and learn to ground and direct healing. Level 1 grounds a steady foundation for you to learn about healing, the energy body (the chakra system etc) and building your resilience and awareness. You will be attuned to the first degree of reiki, the earth healing energy, which allows you to practice gentle healing on yourself, your family, friends, home and the animals and plants in […] - [Roots: Yoga Practitioner Course 2026/2027](https://machayoga.com/roots/): Welcome to Roots, a unique 9-session yoga foundation course crafted for those who love yoga and want to go deeper – without the commitment or pressure of teacher training. Inspired by the Tree of Yoga, this course weaves together authentic yoga practice including indepth exploration of yogic postures (asana), breathwork (pranayama) & meditation along with a focus on the philosophy, subtle anatomy and history of the practice. The course aims to give you a holistic sense of the ever-expanding, life long methodology for well-being contained within yoga. This 9 session course over 9 months will give you an opportunity grow and […] - [Privacy Policy](https://machayoga.com/privacy/): 1. Introduction Macha Yoga, based in Bray, Wicklow, Ireland, is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, book classes, purchase products, or interact with us in any way. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws. 2. Personal Data We Collect We collect and process the following personal data: 3. How We Use Your Data Your data is used for the following purposes: 4. Third-Party Services We use third-party services that may process your data: Each of these […] - [Resistance Training](https://machayoga.com/resistance-training/): Join Andrea Murphy – Personal Trainer, Yoga Teacher & Resident Holistic Therapist, for Resistance Training. In a calm, nurturing and fun environment, Andrea will teach you how to work with weights for the wealth of mind & body benefits such as; metabolic health, bone density, muscle building & retention, heart health and mental well-being. A perfect complement to your yoga practice, or ideal for those who want to pursue the health benefits of resistance training but ditch the gym.Andrea has worked with all ages and walks of life, holds a wealth of personal experience and training and delights in making […] - [Holistic Therapies & Energy Healing](https://machayoga.com/holistic-therapies-energy-healing/): Holistic Therapies by Andrea Murphy, Appledore Holistic Phone 0864116655 to Book Aromatherapy Massage 60/90 minutes – €60/€90Reflexology – €50Indian Head Massage & Back Massage – €60Lomi Lomi Massage 90 minutes – €100The Natural Facial – €60 Golden Tera Mai Reiki & Akasha Seichim by Alice Vignoles, Studio Founder €80 per session. Visit www.alicevignoles.ie to book. - [Events](https://machayoga.com/events/) - [Corporate Well-being & Bespoke Group Work](https://machayoga.com/corporate-well-being/) - [Cookie Policy (EU)](https://machayoga.com/cookie-policy-eu/) - [Holistic Therapies](https://machayoga.com/holistic-therapies/) - [Booking Terms](https://machayoga.com/booking-terms/): Booking T&Cs for classes with Alice In order to keep class sizes small, and class fees accessible to everyone, I appreciate your cooperation with the cancellation policy. Please where possible, manage your booking through the link in the booking email.Classes can only be refunded to you or returned as a credit if you cancel 24 hours in advance. Refunds are less booking fees. To ensure your cancellation is received on time please cancel online. Drop in/Pay as you go classes:Drop in classes must be paid in advance to secure a place. Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance of […] - [Shop](https://machayoga.com/shop-2/) - [Online Yoga Library](https://machayoga.com/online-yoga-library/) - [Come join our Cacao Circle!](https://machayoga.com/cacao/): Cermonies are fortnightly at the studio, check the page below for upcoming ceremonies and book in advance! Book Here Our ceremonies create a sacred safe space for you to allow and accept all parts of yourself. We will lead the group in breath practices, guided meditations, yoga nidra (wakeful sleep), sound healing to facilitate a deep surrendering and letting go of the tightly held tensions and worries of daily life. We are Daniel and Alice, we’re co-facilitators, partners and, most recently, parents! Our mutual goal is to hold space to facilitate self-acceptance and build conscious awareness in the people who […] - [My account](https://machayoga.com/my-account/) - [Checkout](https://machayoga.com/checkout/) - [Cart](https://machayoga.com/cart/) - [Shop](https://machayoga.com/shop/) - [Online Timetable](https://machayoga.com/online-timetable/) - [Covid Policy](https://machayoga.com/covid-policy/): Macha Yoga will be reopening on July 5th! We can’t wait to welcome you back! What we’re doing We’ve reduced yoga class sizes to 7 clients per class which will be distanced and strictly non-contact. For seated and sedentary practices like meditation or Cacao, we’ll have 8-9. With significantly lower numbers we kindly ask that you book your classes in advance and make cancelations with 24 hours notice. Our studio always has good ventilation as a result of its design, but we’ve also acquired a HEPA filter for use in group classes to enhance our air purification. When possible, we’ll […] - [Home Practice](https://machayoga.com/home-practice/): This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: - [Workshops and Events](https://machayoga.com/workshops-and-events/): March 2020 March 8thVision Boarding and Mindfulness for Teens – Deirdre MichelMarch 15thFull Circle: Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Women’s Well-Being Sunday – 10.30amJoin Alice and Emer McFarlane, Acupuncturist and Naturopath, for a fun, hands on workshop on yoga and TCM to support a healthy menstrual cycle.March 17thSt Patricks Day pop up class 9.45amMarch 22ndMother’s Day workshop Gentle Yoga and Mindful Taoist Meditation, (you can come solo or great for a gift) – Sunday 10.30amJoin Alice and her mother, Rose, a lifelong taoist meditation, tai chi and yoga practitioner for a powerful but gentle Mother’s Day practice to celebrate […] - [Course Overview](https://machayoga.com/course-overview/) - [About The Studio](https://machayoga.com/about-the-studio/): Macha Yoga is a yoga studio in the heart of Bray, Co. Wicklow. Opened in October 2018, Macha Yoga offers a full range of classes, workshops and treatments in yoga, meditation and sound healing in a warm and relaxing atmosphere.The studio was set up by Alice Vignoles, a local yoga teacher and her mother, Rose, to create a space in Bray that would provide a dedicated, intimate space for yoga and healing. Within no time at all, the studio developed to host a full schedule with many highly qualified and experienced teachers leading classes in hatha yoga, kundalini, flow, prenatal, […] - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://machayoga.com/frequently-asked-questions/): How do I get to the studio? The best way to find the studio is by searching Macha Yoga on Google Maps or following this link https://goo.gl/maps/1J28iBccDMvgDft66 . Occasionally people end up Number 7 Florence Road. That’s NOT us. We’re in the Victorian terraced houses, Number 7 Florence Terrace near the junction with Adelaide Road. Look for the really big Monkey Puzzle Tree, the sign on the gate and the teal blue door. Do I need to book? At Macha Yoga we like to keep or class sizes small, a maximum of 10 students attend regularly scheduled classes. This means […] - [Blog](https://machayoga.com/blog/) - [Class Timetable](https://machayoga.com/class-timetable/): Please select a class from the timetable below to book - [Classes](https://machayoga.com/classes/) - [Book](https://machayoga.com/book/) - [Contact](https://machayoga.com/contact/) - [About](https://machayoga.com/about/) - [Home](https://machayoga.com/) - [Classes](https://machayoga.com/classes22/): Yoga classes in Bray and Greystones, Co. Wicklow with Alice Vignoles. ## Products - [Manduka PROlite Yoga Mat](https://machayoga.com/product/manduka-prolite-yoga-mat/): Manduka PRO series yoga mats like this are the only yoga mats on earth to offer a lifetime guarantee direct from the manufacturer. This yoga mat is virtually indestructible, dense, high performance and has been professional industry favourite for 25 years. With subtle texture, unbeatable shock absorption and a stable surface to practice on this is an ideal mat for anyone serious about progressing their yoga. Manduka PROlite is light enough to be portable without compromising on quality and durability, making it practical for those travelling between studios and can be used with confidence outdoors. Due to the durability of […] - [Manduka EKOlite Natural Rubber Yoga Mat](https://machayoga.com/product/manduka-ekolite-natural-rubber-yoga-mat/): Built sustainably for the mindful yogi, the updated eKO® lite 4mm yoga mat provides an improved Catch-Grip™ surface texture for traction in wet and dry conditions, combined with Manduka’s Responsive Ride™ layer for a cushioned, springy ride. Sustainably manufactured from recycled non-Amazon harvested tree rubber, the eKO lite supports both your practice and our planet. At Macha Yoga we recommend this yoga mat is ideal for dedicated yoga practitioners who want a stable, grippy surface with a little cushioning for comfort. The natural rubber texture with the added pattern is superb if you struggle with grip. It will serve you […] - [Lughnasa Ritual Oil](https://machayoga.com/product/lughnasa-ritual-oil/): Lughnasa body oil, infused with St John's Wort & Gorse to uplift, restore and bring hope. - [Bealtaine Smudge Wand](https://machayoga.com/product/bealtaine-smudge-wand/): In the spirit of the purifying fire of Bealtaine, I’ve collaborated with Sugarloaf Botanics for our next ceremonial offering. This smudge wand is ideal for practicing smudging, or saining, for energy clearance with a blend of plants known for their healthful and purifying qualities. Use it to clear space, objects, bring potency to your rituals and harmonise body and mind. Drawing the ancient crone energy of the Mugwort to engage our inner sight and womb wisdom. Yarrow to ward off illness, protect the aura and an old love charm. Lavender to uplift and clear negativity. - [Sagrada Madre Incense](https://machayoga.com/product/sagrada-madre-incense/): After discovering this incredible brand through an international yoga teacher all the way back in 2016, I am truly delighted to have finally be able to share it with you! Sagrada Madre means Holy Mother, Mother Earth and this brand lives up to their name. Sustainably and responsibly sourced raw materials, 100% natural products free from binders, alcohols and glues. Sagrada Madre even has its own reforestation project for Palo Santo in Peru. Not only can you feel good about the provenance and health conscious quality of this incense, it also burns with the most delightful natural aroma for a […] - [Imbolc Ritual Tea & Steam Blend](https://machayoga.com/product/imbolc-ritual-tea-steam-blend/): Imbolc brings the creative meeting of nourishing, life giving water and transformative fire, the perfect time for an infusion of flower medicine. Made with nourishing rose from our studio garden, foraged and locally grown clover, hawthorn and raspberry leaf, this feminine and healing blend will warm and rejuvenate you for the rebirth season Imbolc heralds. With herbs known for healing the heart, nourishing the blood and toning the uterus, this tea is intended to bring the courage to begin again and ward off the stagnation, damp, heaviness and cold of the transition of winter to Spring. This blend can be […] - [Be Here Now - Baba Ram Dass](https://machayoga.com/product/be-here-now-baba-ram-dass/): We’re talking about metamorphosis We’re talking about going from a caterpillar to a butterfly We’re talking about how to become a butterfly Be Here Now is a beautifully illustrated expression of the goals of meditation, yoga and spiritual growth. Created by Ram Dass, respected and inspirational spiritual teacher. In March 1961, Professor Richard Alpert–later renamed Ram Dass– held appointments in four departments at Harvard University. He published books, drove a Mercedes and regularly vacationed in the Caribbean. By most societal standards, he had achieved great success. . . . And yet he couldn’t escape the feeling that something was missing. […] - [Secrets of the Druids: From Indo-European Origins to Modern - Teresa Cross](https://machayoga.com/product/secrets-of-the-druids-from-indo-european-origins-to-modern-teresa-cross/): A guide to the history and practices of the Druids and the Celtic faith • Reconstructs the Druidic faith from surviving remnants, parallels with other Indo-European traditions, and dedicated study of scholarly sources • Details magical rites and ceremonies, methods for consecrating an outdoor temple, and customs for celebrating important festivals such as Beltaine and Samhain • Discusses rules for firecraft, making offerings to deities and spirits, and the ancient Coligny calendar, including the names of the months in old Gaulish Druids and their magic, lore, and rituals have fascinated all those who encounter them, from the ancient Greeks and […] - [Goddess Pose: Audacious Life of Indra Devi - Michelle Goldberg](https://machayoga.com/product/goddess-pose-audacious-life-of-indra-devi-michelle-goldberg/): A must read if you wish to understand why modern yoga is the way it is. The story of Indra Devi, the woman who pioneered yoga in the West is a fascinating exploration of an independent woman and the myriad complexities of her personal yoga and promoting and practicing yoga at a time when it was virtually unheard of. Touching on women’s changing roles throughout the 20th century, the origins of modern practice and the paradox of celebrity and visual culture in yoga. New York Times best-selling author Michelle Goldberg tells the globetrotting story of the incredible woman who brought […] - [Rose Tincture](https://machayoga.com/product/rose-tincture/): This Rose tincture is crafted with collected leaves of roses from our own studio garden, in collaboration with Sugarloaf Botanics. A traditional tincture of rose to tap into the mystical and continuously unfolding wisdom of the rose. Working with rose for spiritual healing is an ancient tradition, held in multitudes of traditions. Rose taps us into unconditional love, Venusian beauty, purity & sensuality. Rose allows us to walk in beauty through what is painful, to live in blessing with an open, gentle and courageous heart. Use this tincture under the tongue or add to other ceremonial plant medicines like cacao, […] - [Hawthorn Elixir](https://machayoga.com/product/hawthorn-elixir/): This Hawthorn elixir in collaboration with Sugarloaf Botanics is handcrafted from foraged hawthorn and raw honey. A sweet, rich tincture that captures the essence of the most evocative and magical tree of the Celtic world. Use this hawthorn elixir to make your heart robust, to call upon the powerful protection and ancient wisdom of this storied tree. We’ve especially designed this tincture to work as a standalone tool to journey with the hawthorn or to work along side native & non-native plant medicines like cacao. Remember is revered by human kind and na sidhe (the fairies/other folk) hawthorn is often […] - [Samhain Mugwort Smudge Stick](https://machayoga.com/product/samhain-smudge-stick/): Born from the magical native plant, Mugwort (Artemesia Vulgaris) this smudge stick is a potent energetic cleansing tool. Use it to clear space, objects, bring potency to your rituals and harmonise body and mind. Mugwort is deeply connected to the crone energy, An Cailleach. Burning this smudge stick will invoke the wisdom and authenticity of your ancestry and the crone energy of the earth. Mugwort is powerfully connected to the womb and third eye. You can use this for womb work & lucid dreaming. Light, blow out, allow to smoulder. - [The Gospel of Mary Magdalene - Jean Yves Leloupe](https://machayoga.com/product/the-gospel-of-mary-magdalene-jean-yves-leloupe/): A powerful and redeeming text for anyone influenced by Christianity in their life-time. The Gospel of Mary was discovered in 1896 and contains a message of a deep and mystical teaching of Jesus, shared with his most beloved companion, Mary Magdalene. While Mary Magdalene has wrongly been subject to historical slurs and diminished by a patriarchal Church hierarchy, her role as the first to witness the resurrected Christ is universally accepted and many scholars, theologians and believers understand her role much differently. Jean Yves Leloupe translates and gives commentary on this text that offers a different view of what we […] - [The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz](https://machayoga.com/product/the-four-agreements-don-miguel-ruiz/): One of our favourite recommendations for those looking to open their minds more deeply to recognise the conditioning, limiting beliefs and anxieties we all hold for what they are. A simple, thought provoking and deeply impactful text with clear and actionable steps towards inner freedom and clarity. In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and […] - [Caliban & The Witch - Silvia Federici](https://machayoga.com/product/caliban-the-witch-silvia-federici/): A cult classic text on the political, economic and historical context that informs patriarchy, reproductive power and the archetype of the witch. This is an illuminating academic account of how the middle age transition from feudalism to capitalism and primitive accumulation affected women and germinated the modes of oppression women women experience today and crushed indigenous traditions and knowledge. Also covering the impact on the rise of scientific rationalism and enclosure of women’s reproductive rights. Essential reading for those deeply interested in feminism, ecology, reproductive rights, gender and the esoteric and magical. - [Chakra Yoga - Anodea Judith](https://machayoga.com/product/chakra-yoga-anodea-judith/): This book is about how to focus your yoga practice on the chakras and how to sense your subtle energy using postures, breath-work, mantras, imagery, and meditation. Early chapters introduce what chakra yoga is all about. Following chapters each focus on one of the 7 chakras and includes a medi-tation on sensing the subtle energy of that chakra before going on to the more physical yogic pose practices. Full posture sequences are included at the end of each chakra chapter. - [Eastern Body, Western Mind - Anodea Judith](https://machayoga.com/product/eastern-body-western-mind-anodea-judith/): A revised edition of the groundbreaking New Age book that seamlessly merges Western psychology and science with spirituality, creating a compelling interpretation of the Eastern chakra system and its relevance for Westerners today “A useful tool for contemplating our strengths, weaknesses, and appropriate approaches to growth.”–Yoga Journal In Eastern Body, Western Mind, chakra authority Anodea Judith brought a fresh approach to the yoga-based Eastern chakra system, adapting it to the Western framework of Jungian psychology, somatic therapy, childhood developmental theory, and metaphysics and applying the chakra system to important modern social realities and issues such as addiction, codependence, family dynamics, sexuality, […] - [Hands of Light - Barbara Ann Brennan](https://machayoga.com/product/hands-of-light-barbara-ann-brennan/): With the clarity of a physicist and the compassion of a gifted healer with fifteen years of professional experience observing 5,000 clients and students, Barbara Ann Brennan presents the first in-depth study of the human energy field for people who seek happiness, health and their full potential. Our physical bodies exist within a larger “body,” a human energy field or aura, which is the vehicle through which we create our experience of reality, including health and illness. It is through this energy field that we have the power to heal ourselves. This energy body — only recently verified by scientists, […] - [Sacred Cycles Oracle - Jill Pyle & Em Dewey](https://machayoga.com/product/sacred-cycles-oracle-jill-pyle-em-dewey/): Connect with the ancient pulse of the Earth’s wisdom through your Sacred Cycles—Moon phases, menstruation, seasons, flora, and fauna, and the passage of time—to seek guidance, deepen your intuition, and honor your body. YOUR CYCLES ARE SACRED Deepen your relationship with the Moon cycle, your body, and the rhythms of the Earth’s Sacred Cycles. We are all cyclical beings, and this 50-card deck is an oracle for anyone in need of guidance—whether they experience a menstrual cycle or not. Working with this deck will lead you back to the innate inner knowing that your personal cycles are potent, powerful, and […] - [The Mary Magdalene Oracle - Meggan Watterson](https://machayoga.com/product/the-mary-magdalene-oracle-meggan-watterson/): The Mary Magdalene Oracle is about a vision of radical love that formed long before Christianity became a formal religion, long before Mary’s gospel was excluded, destroyed and buried. It’s a vision of a beloved community that risked their lives to recognize each other as equals – innately worthy of love, no matter their status within the Roman Empire. And it’s about a vision that Christ gave Mary to give to us, then and now – to see less with the ego and more with the eye of the heart. In this stunning oracle, Harvard-trained feminist theologian Meggan Watterson leads […] - [Macha Yoga Tote Bag](https://machayoga.com/product/macha-yoga-tote-bag/): Our fab new tote bags are screen printed in gold ink on a teal Westford Mills tote bag. We had these printed nearby in Dublin and they are a unique tote with our signature protective hamsa.   - [Shungite Pyramid - 4cm](https://machayoga.com/product/shungite-pyramid-5cm/): Shungite is a brilliant black crystal known for its protective qualities and its ability to dispel electromagnetic energy and ground. - [Selenite Tower - 8cm](https://machayoga.com/product/selenite-tower-8cm/): Selenite is renowned for its cleansing properties and energetic purity. It helps to clear and dispel negative energy. Place it in your home, office, or meditation space to create a sacred haven, free from negativity and chaos. - [Goddesses of Ireland Book](https://machayoga.com/product/goddesses-of-ireland-book/) - [Celtic Moon Oracle Cards](https://machayoga.com/product/celtic-moon-oracle-cards/): This unique and very special oracle card deck was inspired by the sacred land of Ireland, the Celtic Festivals, local Irish Goddesses and the names and phases of Grandmother Moon. - [Brigid Oracle Cards](https://machayoga.com/product/brigid-oracle-cards/): This deck celebrates the many aspects of Brigid, Celtic Goddess and Matron Saint of Ireland. This unique and very special oracle card deck is inspired by Brigid, the epitome of the feisty Irish woman of peace, hospitality, protection and inspiration. She embodies the energies of new beginnings and so gifts us the opportunity to bring our dreams to fruition with insights to intentional questions when using her cards. - [Tribe Earth Solid Natural Incense](https://machayoga.com/product/tribe-earth-solid-natural-incense/): We are the only stockists of this incredible, magical incense in Ireland. Tribe Earth are based in Australia, and craft incense which is truly connected to the earth. Their incense makes any home, studio, or garden into a temple with a powerful blend of revered herbs and resins in each block. Rather than creating an alcohol fragrance like so many commercial, even luxury incense brands do, Tribe Earth grind down the plants, woods, resins and form a dough, this is then formed into blocks which are dehydrated so they can be burned with the most fragrant pure smoke. To use, […] - [White Sage Smudge](https://machayoga.com/product/white-sage-smudge/): Elevate your spiritual practice and cleanse your space with our premium White Sage smudge stick. Harvested ethically from the sun-drenched hills of California, each bundle is meticulously crafted to ensure the highest quality and potency. - [Palo Santo Bundle](https://machayoga.com/product/palo-santo/): Of all the incense we burn at the studio, Palo Santo is one we get the most questions about. Subtle, woody and unmistakably pure. Experience the ancient tradition of purification with our pure Palo Santo smudge stick. Sourced sustainably from the sacred forests of South America, each stick is handcrafted with care to preserve its natural potency and fragrance. - [Flow Cacao Mug](https://machayoga.com/product/flow-cacao-mug/): Our cacao mugs are the perfect size for a ceremonial dose of straight cacao or for a “cacaocinno” with the addition of your favourite plant milk! A lovely rounded shape for the hand lets you connect with your cacao deeply as you sit in ceremony. The flow mug is marbled in tones of brown, cream and charcoal, creating intricate patterns unique to each cup. Handmade in Portugal, dishwasher safe and meets european standards for food and furniture safety. - [Dream Cacao Mug](https://machayoga.com/product/dream-cacao-mug/): Our cacao mugs are the perfect size for a ceremonial dose of straight cacao or for a “cacaocinno” with the addition of your favourite plant milk! A lovely rounded shape for the hand lets you connect with your cacao deeply as you sit in ceremony. The dream mug has a beautiful watercolour, gloss design, unique to each cup on a lightly textured matt white background. Handmade in Portugal, dishwasher safe and meets european standards for food and furniture safety. - [Keith’s Cacao 454g Block](https://machayoga.com/product/keiths-cacao-454g-block/): Cacao is our favourite plant medicine. Suitable for everyday use and home ceremony, this heart centered plant has a plethora of health, well-being and spiritual benefits. We stock Keith’s Cacao because we’ve experienced it to be one of the most consistent cacaos for quality and effect available in Ireland and its direct trade and ethically sourced in Central America, where cacao is intended to grow. - [Yoga Sling](https://machayoga.com/product/yoga-sling/): Yoga sling is a multifunction item you can use as a strap to carry your yoga mat or as a yoga strap (in a pinch as it is a bit shorter). Made from the same strong, weighbaring cotton construction of our straps, the sling has two loop holes so you can quickly and conveniently close and hold each end of your rolled mat and throw it over your shoulder. - [Yoga Strap](https://machayoga.com/product/yoga-strap/): Yoga straps are a great tool for deepening your yoga practice, expanding your flexibility and making tricky postures accessible - whatever stage you’re at! These are made of heavy duty cotton and also have a buckle for added utility in some postures. These are incredibly strong to take your weight, we sometimes us them to take the body weight of practitioners when we assist with postures like downward dog and wheel pose. - [Cork Yoga Block](https://machayoga.com/product/cork-yoga-block/): Cork Yoga Block are a great option when choosing a yoga brick. These yoga bricks can also be used when a posture feels out of reach or to give you more confidence when you feel unsteady. A little bit more weighty than a plastic alternative, the cork block gives greater support. They provide optimal grip, ultimate comfort, great texture and a softer feel due to the natural characteristics of this eco product. - [Yoga Bolster](https://machayoga.com/product/yoga-bolster/): The first product we ever stocked and most often requested anytime we run out. Perfect for restorative, yin, meditation or just enhancing your shavasana! Bolsters are a much loved prop for all bodies and styles of practice. And yes! We do ship them at a flat rate of €6 per bolster. - [Eco Rise Yoga Mat](https://machayoga.com/product/eco-rise-yoga-mat/): You already know you love it because it’s the same mat you use in studio! We can stand over the longevity and quality of these mats as 12 of this model of mats have lived in Macha Yoga as our community mats for 4 years getting 13 hours of practice a week. They still look and feel great, after hard wear and many, many cleanings. - [Magic Carpet Mat (Extra Thick)](https://machayoga.com/product/magic-carpet-mat-extra-thick/): The Magic Carpet has a beautiful and inviting pattern that looks great for home practice and studio. The mint tone has a subtle, all over pattern mimicking a traditional carpet. Available in mint, a fresh, light blue. - [Sacred Moon Yoga Mat (Extra Thick)](https://machayoga.com/product/sacred-moon-yoga-mat-extra-thick/): One of our bestsellers since we opened the shop. The Sacred Moon mat features a stunning gold pattern that looks beautiful roll after roll. Available in Ivory or Midnight, this mat makes a statement and we often hear our mats getting compliments! - [Mystic Yoga Mat (Extra Thick)](https://machayoga.com/product/mystic-yoga-mat-extra-thick/): A recent addition to our line, the mystic design is a beautiful, stylish illustration printed on the yoga mat. Offered in two colours Ocean Blue and Sand. We especially recommend Sand for anyone who wears make up while they practice, the warm taupe colour won’t show up stains from foundation or concealer which can often be a problem keeping your mats clean. The Ocean Blue is a soothing shade that is extremely practical if you travel with your mat a lot or like to practice outdoors. 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