Denis is a Senior Yoga Teacher accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals UK. With over 13 years teaching experience, he founded The Den Yoga Studio offering mindful movement, restorative yin yoga, pilates and more.

A qualified massage therapist since 2008, Denis brings his expertise in holistic bodywork gained from working in the community for Lifeline, the Forum Against Substance Abuse, as well as private practice, to the treatment room and informs a therapeutic lens to all of his classes.

Jessica is a dedicated vinyasa & pregnancy yoga teacher, passionate about cultivating breath awareness and presence through her practice. With years of experience, she offers a space for students to explore movement, playfulness, and connection, both on and off the mat, embracing each moment with intention and compassion. A firm believer in the power of shared experience, Jessica encourages students to find their own "enoughness" through yoga, meeting life’s challenges one breath at a time.

Helen is an experienced yogi with over a decade of practice, who began her teaching journey at Lotos Yoga Berlin in 2022, completing her 500-hour certification in Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin. Helen is thrilled to be teaching at The Den Yoga Studio. Her Sun Flow class blends dynamic sequences with breathwork and meditation, encouraging practitioners to sync movement with breath and cultivate inner radiance. Her uplifting classes inspire joy and presence, helping students carry that warmth and connection into their weekend.

In her classes, Niamh weaves together strength and surrender, guiding students through foundational poses, conscious breathing, and intentional movement to cultivate self-awareness and embodiment. With a 200-hour training from Akasha Yoga Academy and advanced certifications in Hatha, Pranayama, and Yin. Niamh’s teaching is further enriched by a 100-hour intensive with Meghan Currie in Bali, focusing on vinyasa, neuroscience, and meditation. A recent meditation immersion in India in 2025, deepened Niamh’s understanding of stillness and inner exploration, and she is honoured to share this with you.

Lisa is a highly qualified Pilates instructor, certified since 2014 through the Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute (APPI). With extensive training in Matwork (Levels 1-3) and specialised certifications in shoulder rehabilitation, runners’ conditioning, ante/postnatal Pilates, and youth Pilates, she brings a deeply knowledgeable approach to movement. A fully certified matwork teacher and newly qualified reformer instructor, Lisa offers personalised reformer sessions at her physiotherapy clinic on 182 Lisburn Road. Passionate about adaptive, client-centered practice, she tailors each session to support individual goals, whether rehabilitation, strength, or mobility, blending precision with a holistic understanding of the body.

Genie has spent the past decade competing as an elite kayak athlete, strategically incorporating Pilates to elevate her performance. After earning her Bachelor's in Physiotherapy in 2020, she dedicated a year to clinical practice before returning to full-time athletic training. Her commitment to movement education led her to complete Level 2 and 3 Mat Pilates certifications in late 2024, followed by a relocation to Belfast in early 2025.Now balancing dual passions, Genie teaches mat Pilates while maintaining an intensive training regimen aimed at qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Her teaching style cultivates an environment where challenge meets accessibility, offering intelligent modifications to serve all practitioners. With a physiotherapy background and elite athletic experience, she brings a unique perspective to the mat, championing Pilates as both a transformative discipline and inclusive movement practice for every body.

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