Stretch, Strength & Release: a midweek mobility class, 20 minutes from Navan
A mobility class that sits between yoga and Pilates. Stretch what is tight, strengthen what holds you up, and let the rest go. Wednesday afternoons near Athboy.
What is a mobility class?
A mobility class helps your joints move through their full range with control. It mixes stretching, strength work and slow release, so you get looser and stronger at the same time. It suits stiff bodies at any age or level.
The name tells you what happens. You stretch the parts that get tight. You strengthen the muscles that hold you up. Then you release, with slower work to finish.
It borrows from both sides of what we teach. From yoga, the long stretches and the breath. From Pilates, the control and the core work.
A 3.30pm class suits people who work shifts, work from home or have a gap before the evening rush.
If you like long holds, try Yin yoga on Thursday evenings. Men who want the strength side should look at Healthy Back on Tuesdays. And if you are searching for stretch classes near Navan, we are about 20 minutes away, near Athboy. See all our classes for the full week.
What you get from Stretch, Strength & Release
- Stretching for the parts that get tight from sitting.
- Strength work for the muscles that hold you up.
- Slow release to finish, so you leave calm.
- More ease in everyday movement.
- A midweek reset at a quiet time of day.
Is Stretch, Strength & Release suitable for beginners?
Yes. Everything is done at your own pace, with an easier option for each move. You do not need to be flexible or fit. If you feel stiff, you are in the right place.
What to expect at your first classWhat to expect at your first Stretch, Strength & Release class
Come a few minutes early and say hello. Wednesday is being rearranged this term, so check the time with Fiona before your first visit. She confirms the venue and sends directions when you book.
Bring a mat and water. Fiona will tell you when you book if anything else is needed.
Slow to moderate. Stretch, then strength, then release.
Clothes you can bend and stretch in, and a layer for the end.
When Stretch, Strength & Release runs
How booking worksStretch, Strength & Release runs on Wednesday afternoons at 3.30pm.
Wednesday
Wednesday classes are changing this term. Message Fiona for the latest times.
Fiona sends the price with the term dates. Taster or drop-in available on request.
Who teaches Stretch, Strength & Release
Wednesday classes are being rearranged this term, so the teacher for Stretch, Strength & Release is being confirmed. Fiona will tell you who is teaching when you message her.
Whoever leads it, the Grá Wellness basics hold: a small group, an easier option for every move, and tea after.
What our community says
Read them all on GoogleStraight from Google. 5.0 from 32 reviews.
I have enjoyed Fiona's class over the past 2 years. She brings a mix of gentle flow, stretching and relaxation time to her clases and varies this weekly. She is mindful of making the room space welcoming and calm for her clients and each person is made comfortable and invited to participate at their own pace and level of flexibility.
Fiona's Restorative Yoga classes are a special experience. She holds a beautiful, safe space with her calming presence, clear guidance, carefully chosen music and spoken word which allows the body to completely relax and the nervous system to settle leaving me feeling totally chill. Love them!
I would highly recommend Grá Wellness run by Fiona, an excellent professional yoga teacher, the best in Co Meath. Fiona creates warm, cozy, welcoming, and serene atmosphere. and is full of positive energy. I have only recently started Yoga, and I am delighted to have found Gra Wellness studio and Fiona.
From the second you walk in the door the relaxing smells, sounds, lighting and Fiona’s open welcome envelop you before class even begins. Such a safe, peaceful, personal space to have those couple of hours to relax in each week. As a newbie to Yoga. Yin and restorative yoga have been the best experience I’ve done for me. I’m only sorry I had not discovered it years ago. Thank you Fiona
The best yoga teacher in Meath I found Fiona last year and haven't missed a term since. Whether you want to sweat, deep stretch or just relax, she's got yoga suitable for everyone. Every space she teaches in is made magic with her energy if you're thinking of trying yoga, definitely go to Grá Wellness
Highly recommend. Fiona plans her classes and terms so well and creates a beautiful calm space where everyone feels welcome. I always look forward to my class knowing that I'll leave feeling grounded and refreshed
Questions about Stretch, Strength & Release
What is the difference between stretching and mobility?
Stretching lengthens a muscle. Mobility is about moving a joint well through its full range, which needs both length and strength. This class works on both.
Is this class for older people?
It is for anyone who feels stiff, at any age. Every move can be made easier or harder.
Is it more yoga or more Pilates?
It sits in between. You get yoga-style stretches and breathing, with Pilates-style strength and control.
Is the Wednesday time changing?
Wednesday classes are being rearranged this term. Message Fiona for the latest time before you come.
Do I need to be flexible?
No. Stiff is fine. That is what the class is for.
How far is it from Navan?
Classes run near Athboy, about 20 minutes from Navan on the N51. Fiona sends directions when you book.
Loosen up midweek
Wednesday times are changing this term, so message Fiona for the latest.