ālaya wellbeing Cork City Centre | A Home for Breath, Body, and Stillness

A calm city-centre studio offering yoga and Pilates rooted in tradition, guided with care, and open to everybody.

A City Studio
Rooted in Tradition
and Community

ālaya wellbeing Cork City Centre is a welcoming space where breath-led movement, strength, and rest are woven into every class. Teaching is guided by Yogacharya Lalit, whose Himalayan training has shaped decades of yoga education in India and Ireland, and is complemented here by mindful Pilates practices that support stability and awareness.

That lineage lives on through clear, thoughtful guidance that supports beginners and experienced students alike. In the heart of Cork, this tradition continues through a growing community, practising steadily, learning together, and finding balance within everyday city life.

What to Expect When You Practise Here

A calm, well-equipped studio offering clear teaching, steady classes, and space to practise consistently.

Open 7 days a week, with over 100 classes each month
All-level yoga and Reformer & Mat Pilates classes
Teaching guided by a Yoga Alliance registered school and experienced Pilates instructors
Located on South Mall in the heart of Cork City, easy to reach and return to
A bright, modern studio with two dedicated practice spaces
Over 2,000 sq ft of spacious studios with state-of-the-art reformer equipment
A sanctuary of calm in the city centre, offering space to slow down, strengthen, and reset
Yoga taught from its roots in India, Pilates shared with clarity and precision
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The Practices You’ll Meet Here

A balanced range of practices supporting strength, mobility, rest, and steadiness through different stages of life.
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Who This Studio Is For?

Our City Centre studio welcomes:
Complete beginners and returning practitioners
Busy professionals seeking balance, strength, and clarity
People carrying stress, fatigue, or physical tension
Students wanting mindful strength without pressure
Those building a consistent, supportive routine through yoga and Pilates
A wide range of ages

City Center Yoga Schedule

Guided by Experienced Teachers

Our City Centre teachers bring years of personal practice in yoga and Pilates, shaped by Yogacharya Lalit’s lineage and a commitment to attentive, individual-focused teaching.

Classes are guided with care rather than force, allowing each student to practise safely and steadily, supported in breath, alignment, and awareness across both yoga and Pilates sessions.

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Yoga in the Park - Practising Beyond the Studio

During the warmer months, practice extends outdoors with Yoga in the Park, a long-running community class held in Cork’s green spaces. These donation-based sessions are open, welcoming, and suitable for all levels. 

Yoga in the Park reflects our belief that yoga is not only personal, but communal, supporting wellbeing while giving back through charity and shared experience in the heart of the city.

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Guided by Those Who’ve Walked the Path

Lalit Kumar

Founder & Lead Yoga Teacher

Katie

Yoga Teacher

Lisa

Yoga & Reformer Pilate Teacher

Mary

Yoga Teacher

Emily

Yoga Teacher

Karina

Mat Pilate Teacher

Shauna

Yoga Teacher

Lindsay

Yoga Teacher

John

Yoga Teacher

Chloe

Yoga Teacher

Joy

Yoga Teacher

Sonya

Yoga Teacher

Marion

Yoga Teacher

Sinéad

Mat & Reformer Pilate Teacher

Bernadette

Yoga Teacher

Brigid

Yoga Teacher

Iva

Yoga Teacher

Monika

Yoga Teacher

Jeanette

Yoga Teacher

Laura

Yoga Teacher

Paudie

Reformer Pilate Teacher

Sohmer

Yoga Teacher

Melissa

Yoga Teacher

Gavin

Yoga Teacher

Anna

Mat Pilate Teacher

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Memberships & Pricing

Gentle, flexible ways to support a life of steadiness and practice.

Single Class

 €14
A quiet beginning, whenever you need one.
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5-Class Pack

 €60
For a steady rhythm and a soft routine
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Unlimited Studio Membership

€69.99
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Unlimited Hybrid Membership

€79.99
A quiet beginning, whenever you need one.
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Unlimited Off-Peak Weekday Membership

€39.99
 For steady rhythm and soft routine.
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Couple's Membership

€120
 For steady rhythm and soft routine.
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Couple’s Deal – Unlimited Yoga for Two! 6 Months Contract

€99
 For steady rhythm and soft routine.
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Reformer Pilates Only Membership

Intro Offer

€39.99/m
4 x Reformer Classes + BONUS: Unlimited Yoga & Mat Pilates (Studio & Online) (worth €79.99) – Save over 75%!
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Intro Offer

€69.99/m
8 x Reformer Classes + BONUS: Unlimited Yoga & Mat Pilates (Studio & Online) (worth €79.99) – Save over 75%!
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Reformer Pilates

€25/m
1 Drop-In Reformer Pilates Only (Rolling Monthly)
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Reformer Pilates

€88/m
4 Classes (1/week) (Rolling Monthly)
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Reformer Pilates

€155/m
8 Classes (2/week) (Rolling Monthly)
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Reformer Pilates

€215/m
12 Classes (3/week) (Rolling Monthly)
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Reformer Pilates & Yoga Bundle Memberships

Yoga, Mat & Reformer Pilates

€128
4 Pilates + 4 Yoga (4-week validity)
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Yoga, Mat & Reformer Pilates

€127.99
4 Pilates + Unlimited Online & Offline Yoga & Mat Pilates (6 Month Contract & auto-renews)
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Yoga, Mat & Reformer Pilates

€184.99
8 Pilates + Unlimited Online & Offline Yoga & Mat Pilates (6 Month Contract & auto-renews)
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Yoga, Mat & Reformer Pilates

€234.99
12 Pilates + Unlimited Online & Offline Yoga & Mat Pilates (6 Month Contract & auto-renews)
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€9.99/m
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€19.99/m
Everything in On-Demand + Daily live classes & themed Challenges + Weekly Journeys & Sunday Flow + 10-Day Free Trial
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€14.99/y
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City Center Studio

Himalaya Yoga Valley 2nd Floor 52 South Mall Cork City Eircode, Co. Cork, T12 YTY5, Ireland
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need experience to join a class?
No. Our classes welcome complete beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
Which class should I start with?
Gentle or Mixed-Level Yoga classes are ideal starting points.
Are mats and props provided?
Yes. Everything you need is available in the studio.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely.
Are classes suitable for injuries or limited mobility?
Many classes are taught with a therapeutic approach. Please speak to the teacher before class.
How early should I arrive?
We recommend arriving 5–10 minutes early, especially for your first visit.
Can I practise both yoga and Reformer Pilates?
Yes. Many students combine both as part of their routine.
Do you offer memberships or class packs?
Yes. We offer single classes, class packs, and unlimited memberships.
Can I combine studio and online practice?
Yes. Hybrid memberships allow full flexibility.
Is this studio suitable for busy professionals?
Absolutely. With a central location and varied class times, it fits easily around city life.
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