At Soulmoves, we are proud to be Galway's Professional Pre- and Postnatal Hub
From your first weeks of pregnancy through to those precious early months with your baby, our team of experienced facilitators is here to support you every step of the way.
Whether you're looking to stay strong and move with confidence while pregnant, prepare for birth, rebuild after it, or simply spend calm, connected time with your little one, you'll find an offering to suit you here in Knocknacarra.
Each of our offerings is led by a specialist who is passionate about caring for mums, and every class is a warm, welcoming space to meet others who are on the same journey.
Sarah Thornton
A Personal Trainer with over 20 years of experience and SoulMoves co-founder, Sarah specialises in women’s health and fitness. She takes a holistic approach to fitness by taking into account what stage a person is at in their life, exactly what they want out of their fitness and how much they want it to fit into their life. Her Bumps & Bands class is a specialised strength and flexibility class for pregnant women using resistance bands, and her Postnatal Strength & Recovery is an empowering and supportive exercise class, designed to support women return to exercise in a safe and empowering way.
Laragh Cunningham
Laragh is a highly respected and well-known yoga instructor, educator and SoulMoves co-founder. With over twenty years of teaching experience and having trained and taught all over the world, Laragh brings a level of expertise, knowledge, and compassion to her classes. Supporting women through pregnancy and early motherhood is at the heart of her work. Through Pregnancy Yoga, Mum & Baby Yoga and doula work, and now SoulMothers Sessions, she walks alongside many women during one of the most transformative times in their lives.
Tara Durkin
A Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Tara hosts Breastfeeding Workshops, and in SoulMoves she hosts regular Birth & Early Parenting Courses. These small group courses offer expecting parents realistic information about what happens during labour and birth, informed decision making skills, and partner support skills and knowledge, for birth and beyond. At the heart of her vocation is the belief that every woman, every person, in pregnancy and motherhood deserves to be held in their power, to be seen and heard as an individual, cared for in the light of their wishes and values.
Áine Ní Chuirrín
Áine is a certified reflexologist, baby massage teacher, and birth/postpartum doula, and whether through the healing touch of reflexology, the tender connection of baby massage, or the grounded companionship of postpartum care, she walks alongside women with kindness, patience, and heart. Her Infant Massage classes in SoulMoves is a beautiful way to bond with baby, while supporting wellbeing in the earliest months of life. Her class also includes a short talk on topics relevant to new parents from reading infant cues and supporting bonding, to self-care and confidence building.
Laurie Link-Gordon
With a degree in Dance and Education from Marymount Manhattan College and years of teaching movement to toddlers and preschoolers, helping little ones and their families discover the joy of movement has always been Laurie's passion - and when she discovered Kangatraining, it felt like the perfect fit. Kanga is a fun, dance-based postnatal workout where women exercise with their baby worn in a carrier or sling - no fitness required and everything can be adapted to where they are in their postnatal journey.
Charlotte Elliott
Charlotte is a midwife with over eighteen years’ experience across many areas of midwifery practice, and a mother of four. Throughout her career she has developed a particular interest in supporting physiological birth, breastfeeding and women in early pregnancy. Working with so many women during their transition into motherhood - often without the support networks that once existed - has strengthened Charlotte’s belief in the power of women supporting one another, and has inspired her involvement in our SoulMothers Sessions alongside Laragh.
Jillian Egan
Jillian first came to SoulMoves as a student, and she hasn't missed a term since. She knows first-hand how welcoming this community is, and she's passionate about making sure every woman feels that from her very first enquiry. Behind the scenes, Jillian looks after bookings, graphic design, class information, and the day-to-day running of the studio. Whether you're unsure which class suits your stage, have a question before you book, or just want to chat through your options, she's always happy to help you find your place here.