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Come Home To Yourself At BBS Studios

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Your Sanctuary For Wellbeing

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Welcome to BBS

 

Your Sanctuary for Wellbeing

BBS is a unique wellbeing hub nestled between East and South Belfast on the vibrant Cregagh Road. We’re more than just a studio; we’re a dedicated sanctuary designed to nurture the community, offering a diverse array of classes, workshops, and gatherings.
BBS is also a supportive environment for space holders, therapists, and group leaders, providing flexible rental spaces to help them connect with their clients and communities.
  
Step into our boutique, loft-style building and immediately feel the shift. We’ve meticulously crafted two unique studio spaces, each designed to evoke an immediate sense of calm and serenity.
Inside, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere defined by soft lighting, rich wood floors, and expansive high ceilings. Lush greenery and abundant plants enhance the sense of spaciousness, inviting you to relax and breathe deeply from the moment you arrive.

BBS is the perfect place to pause, reconnect, and find balance in the heart of Belfast.

Upcoming Events & Workshops

More than just classes.
Check out our special events and workshops.

Class Packages

  • 4 Class Pass

    32£
    Book any 4 classes at Barefoot Body & Soul and explore our peaceful, supportive environment. Perfect for deepening your practice and finding balance.
    Valid for 6 months
  • 6 Class Pass

    45£
    Experience flexibility with our 6 Class Pass! Join us on your wellness journey today!
    Valid for 6 months
  • 8 Class Pass

    60£
    Deepen your practice and nourish your spirit with our flexible 8 Class Pass at Barefoot Body & Soul Studios.
    Valid for 6 months

Team BBS

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Joanne

Canadian-born and Belfast-raised, Joanne has been supporting women for over 20 years through one-on-one work and in the last 9 years through the practice of Vinyasa Yoga. As the founder of Barefoot Body & Soul, a wellbeing and yoga studio nestled between South and East Belfast, she offers a compassionate space for people to reconnect with themselves.

With a deep belief in the power of presence and community, Joanne guides others home to themselves through movement, breath, and stillness - tools she uses daily in her own life.

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Meagan

I’m Meagan: a yoga & meditation teacher, somatic therapist & massage therapist. I teach Hatha Yoga with somatic enquiry, blending tradition with deep listening to the body. Alongside this, I hold circles & guide sound baths as spaces for community, reflection & deep rest. My work is about helping you slow down, rest & discover your natural strength. Each practice invites you to pause, breathe & reconnect with the ease already within you.

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Marianne

I've been practising yoga consistently for the past six years, and I recently qualified as a Function & Flow Yoga teacher.

Function & Flow Yoga combines movement mechanics with traditional vinyasa flows. It's a modern practice with a strong focus on and respect for the ancient traditions of yoga, where every aspect of the class is intentional.

My class is challenging yet fun, and it's beginner-friendly, with plenty of verbal and visual cues to help you build confidence. There's nothing more powerful than listening to your breath and acknowledging its vital role in keeping us alive. Yet, we often do it so automatically that we forget we're even doing it. Close your eyes and listen – it can be magically grounding.

Peace & love, Marianne

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Bo

Namaste

I’ve been practising yoga for 4 years and finally followed my path to Rishikesh, India, to become a teacher. I specialise in the Ashtanga yoga — a traditional, dynamic sequence that builds strength, flexibility, and focus through breath-led movement.

Each class begins with pranayama to ground the body and sharpen awareness. Throughout the practice, I will provide cues for each pose and breath to help you move safely and maximise the benefits of each posture.  At the end of each class, I will break down and show precise alignment for each pose from the sequence, which will push your practice to the next level and help you become aware of and address any weaknesses in your body.

Ashtanga is a moving meditation. The set sequence allows you to track progress, drop into flow, and connect deeply with yourself. 

Practice will start at 6:15 am -  7:15 am on Monday and Wednesday, and will have you awake, aware and ahead,  before most people get out of bed 

Breathe, move, and return to centre.

See you on the mat.

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Chloë

Hiya I’m Chloë! 

I have been practising yoga for as long as I can remember, being lucky enough to have a mother who is a yoga teacher. My asana practice began around 18, and I completed my teacher training just a decade after that. 

My classes are rooted in presence. Finding your body, your breath, and learning how to focus on it through dynamic vinyasa flow, often sweaty, always strong. Usually accompanied by a good laugh. 

The asana practice I lead builds on strength and begs you to listen to what your body needs that day so you move safely. 

I can’t wait to move with you 

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Helen T

I was practising yoga for over ten years before coming to Lotos Yoga Berlin in 2022 to start my 200-hour teacher training and deepen my personal practice. I completed my 500-hour certification and love to teach Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin.

 

I’m so excited to join the schedule at barefoot_body and soul, sharing a weekly Yin practice on Wednesdays, 18:30-19:30

In this class, I’ll guide you through slow, supported poses held for a few minutes at a time. It’s a chance to release deep tension, quiet your mind, and reconnect with your body.

No experience is needed—just come as you are, ready to slow down and breathe. This is your time to rest, reset, and let go.

I’d love to have you join me.

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Lucie

Hello, I’m Lucie! Originally from Paris, I moved to Belfast 8 years ago and fell in love with its people. It was then that I started my inner journey and got interested in the practice of yoga. I never thought I would become a teacher as it all started as a personal inquiry and will to know myself deeper. But things happened naturally and I have now been teaching yoga in different forms since 2019. I have gone to India three times to train and deepen both my own practice and my knowledge of yoga.

I have trained in traditional hatha, vinyasa, restorative yoga, yin yoga and yoga nidra. I love them all and find that they all complement each other perfectly. Movement and stillness practices are both needed in life to find the perfect balance! 

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Kubie

Our resident doggo

We're all about community

We're all about community

Testimonials

"I recently hosted an art workshop at BBS and honestly, the space was just perfect. The loft-style studio really helped set a creative and calming atmosphere for everyone. What made it even better was how incredibly helpful Joanne was throughout the entire planning process. She made everything so easy, from booking to getting set up on the day. I couldn't recommend it highly enough for anyone looking for a beautiful and well-supported venue for their event."

Bronagh C, Belfast

"I've been attending classes at BBS for a while now, and it's genuinely become my sanctuary. Every time I step in, that feeling of calm just washes over me. The instructors are fantastic, really nurturing and encouraging, and I always leave feeling completely re-centred. It's the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle, right here on the Cregagh Road."

Paul M, Belfast

"What I love most about BBS is how welcoming it feels. I was a bit nervous about trying a new studio, but from my very first class, I felt completely at ease. The atmosphere is just lovely, really spacious and serene, and you can tell a lot of thought has gone into making it feel that way. It’s become a regular part of my routine, and I always look forward to my sessions there. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a really genuine wellbeing experience."

Hannah G, Belfast

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Appointments with Joanne

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