Yoga and Pilates for Clonmellon, with Killua Castle between us
Clonmellon has nothing on a mat, but it has a castle at the end of the road. Our weekly classes are about ten minutes away, just outside Athboy, and our day retreats at Killua Castle are a couple of minutes from the village.
Where is the nearest yoga class to Clonmellon?
In Athboy, about ten minutes away by the Athboy road. Grá Wellness runs small yoga and mat Pilates classes at a studio just outside the town and at Athboy Community Centre. Killua Castle, where we hold day retreats, sits between the two.
Clonmellon already lives across a county line. The village is in Westmeath, the parish runs into Meath, and Athboy and Kells are both nearer than Mullingar. Ten minutes to a class is nothing.
We were already here this summer
Over the summer of 2026, Fiona taught outdoor classes in the Clonmellon area. Now that the evenings are closing in, the weekly classes are indoors, ten minutes away in Athboy.
Free outdoor sessions go up on our park yoga page as soon as they are set.
Classes that suit Clonmellon
All classesFor a village that walks under floodlights and farms all day.
Mat Pilates
For a village that already moves together, from Mothers and Others to Dads and Lads. Small classes, beginners welcome.
Healthy Back, men only
For farm work, the factory floor and the trades. Tuesday nights with Emily: yoga, Pilates and light weights.
Soulful Yoga at Killua
Once a month on a Sunday morning at Killua Castle. The closest class to Clonmellon that we run.
Classes in Athboy this term
How booking worksEvery weekly class, ten minutes from Clonmellon. Soulful Yoga at Killua is monthly, so ask Fiona for the next date.
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Wednesday classes are changing this term. Message Fiona for the latest times.
The castle at the end of your road
Killua Castle was built around 1780 for Sir Benjamin Chapman, whose family laid out Clonmellon itself. Lawrence of Arabia's father was a Chapman too. After years as a ruin, the castle was bought in 1999 and restored over about two decades.
It is a private home, open only for pre-booked tours. Our day retreats there are booked with us, not the castle. For Clonmellon, that makes it the most local retreat you could ask for: a morning or a day of yoga and rest, a couple of minutes from home.
The village argues about its Irish name. Road signs say Ráistín, the school says Cluain Mioláin, and the Westmeath Examiner has covered the debate. Fiona has Irish, so she can teach a class as Gaeilge whichever name you prefer.
What we bring to Clonmellon
Weekly classes stay in Athboy. These can happen closer to home.
Kids yoga and mindfulness for the national school, by arrangement. As Gaeilge if the school would like.
About Little BuddhasA session for a GAA team, a group of friends or a hen party. Outdoors by arrangement when the weather allows.
Group sessionsThe Collective's events for women: walks, days out and workshops. New faces from across the county line are welcome.
See the eventsDelvin is just down the N52, and Kells the other way. See all the towns we serve.
Outdoors and at Killua
Read them all on GoogleStraight from Google. 5.0 from 32 reviews.
We recently attended a free yoga event on the Fair Green in Athboy on a beautiful summer evening. Everyone was made so welcome; people of different age, mobility and experience were all genuinely accommodated. Fiona is the warmest teacher and now I have signed up for one of her classes to get back into yoga on a regular basis.
I recently attended a morning retreat (3 hours) with Fiona (Grá Wellness) in Killua Castle, The space Fiona created for us, was nourishment for mind, body and soul. As we all lead busy lives this was a perfect timeout Sunday morning. Fiona guided us perfectly throughout the morning including a board walk before brunch, beautiful morning finished off with chats and wholesome food most importantly lovely company
Grá Wellness is an idyllic retreat ideal for both indoor and outdoor yoga classes. The studio is a sanctuary that offers relaxation as soon as you walk through the door and Fiona's friendly greeting makes everyone, male and female, welcome. Fiona is amazing. The best yoga instructor I have ever had - her personality makes the classes. She is attentive, reassuring and her positive energy is contagious.
I have only recently started Yoga and I am delighted to have found Gra Wellness studio and Fiona. She is knowledgeable and attentive and has a wonderful energy, her enthusiasm is contagious. Her studio is a beautiful peaceful space with an outdoor area which is a wonderful addition. I love the variety of classes from slow, restorative sessions to more challenging levels.
Clonmellon questions, answered
Do you run weekly classes in Clonmellon?
Not weekly. Our regular classes are just outside Athboy, about ten minutes away. Fiona taught outdoor classes in the Clonmellon area this summer, and the monthly Sunday class at Killua is a couple of minutes from the village.
Is Killua Castle open to the public?
No. It is a private home, open only for pre-booked tours. Our retreats and the monthly Soulful Yoga happen there by arrangement with the owners, and you book them through us.
How far is Athboy from Clonmellon?
About 10 km, roughly ten minutes by the Athboy road, with Killua on the way. Fiona sends directions to the studio when you book.
What is the day retreat at Killua like?
A small group, a few hours of yoga and rest, and good company. Dates are being finalised. Message Fiona to hear first.
Can Fiona teach in Irish?
Yes. Fiona speaks Irish and can run a class as Gaeilge, or mix Irish and English. Just ask when you message.
Is there anything for men?
Yes. Healthy Back is a men-only class on Tuesday nights at 8.15pm with Emily. It mixes yoga, Pilates and light weights, and the Dads and Lads crowd would fit right in.
Ten minutes to Athboy, two to Killua
Tell Fiona whether you are after a weekly class or a day at the castle. She will point you the right way.