Yoga and Pilates in Galway: the best studios

Studiomaps lists 26 yoga and Pilates studios in and around Galway, from Salthill and the West End to Knocknacarra and Oranmore. These seven stand out in the reviews.

RISE AWILD Yoga, Salthill

RISE AWILD is a community-rooted yoga practice led by Eva, with gentle, prop-supported and chair yoga, mixed-level flow and pay-what-you-can community sessions around the city, plus online classes. 73 reviews, average 5.0. New and returning students get one month of unlimited yoga for €69, with no auto-renewal.

An Seomra Yoga, West End

An Seomra Yoga on Small Crane is a yoga room for complete beginners and experienced students alike, with drop-ins, workshops and teacher training. 28 reviews, average 4.9. Its 8-week absolute beginners' course costs €120.

SoulMoves, Knocknacarra

SoulMoves was founded by Laragh Cunningham of the Yoga Shala and personal trainer Sarah Thornton, and brings yoga, strength training and pre- and postnatal courses under one roof. 49 reviews, average 5.0.

The Pilates Playroom, Knocknacarra and Abbeygate Street

The Pilates Playroom teaches the classical Pilates method on handmade equipment — reformer, tower, Wunda Chair and Spine Corrector — in levels from Essentials to Advanced, with pregnancy and postpartum classes. There is a second studio on Abbeygate Street. The first class is reduced to €15.

Mindful Movements, Tuam Road

Mindful Movements is led by Sara O'Reilly, a fitness instructor, yoga and Pilates teacher and trained dancer, with mat and reformer Pilates in the studio and live classes online. 50 reviews, average 5.0.

Powerhaus Pilates, Headford Road

Powerhaus Pilates at Terryland House focuses on strength and alignment, with Reformer Pilates, Reformer Fundamentals, early-bird reformer and mat classes. 30 reviews, average 4.9.

Soul Studio Pilates, Oranmore

Soul Studio Pilates at Oranmore Business Park runs reformer classes from early morning to evening, from beginner-friendly Level 1 to Level 3. 10 reviews, average 5.0.

How to choose

For yoga, RISE AWILD's month for €69 is the easiest start, and An Seomra's 8-week course suits complete beginners. For equipment Pilates, The Pilates Playroom's reduced €15 first class is the cheapest way to try classical apparatus work; Powerhaus and Soul Studio Pilates are reformer-focused. All current deals are on Offers in Ireland, and every studio is on the map at Pilates in Galway. Visiting Cork too? Read Yoga and Pilates in Cork.