Nirvaine Yoga and Holistic Centre

Aine Dorman is Founder of Nirvaine Yoga Studio, situated in the heart of Co. Down, boasting panoramic views of the Mourne Mountains and Dundrum Bay. Only Twenty-five minutes drive from Belfast and you will arrive at a centre of holistic retreat which is a purpose built studio, fully equipped, including a rope wall.

Aine has been a holistic therapist for twenty-five years. After her own personal journey through clinical depression, she has dedicated her life to guiding others out of their darkness using an extensive range of therapies, movements and resources.

Aine has trained in multi-disciplinary healing practices, including Reflexology, Soft Tissue Release Massage, Reiki Master, Shamanic Practitioner and Moon Mother. She has been practicing yoga for over twenty years and teaching for over ten years. Aine has trained in an eclectic mix of traditions, including Iyengar, Forrest, Qi Gong, Aerial Yoga, Yoga for Cancer, Yoga for Special Needs, Acquired Disability including Brain Injury, MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis Yoga for Mental Health, Chair Yoga including Wheelchairs and she weaves her knowledge as a therapist and healer into her classes.

The yoga studio is purpose built with an Iyengar rope wall to aid alignment and assist in getting the best possible work from the body using the ropes as supports and traction. The studio also comprises ten yoga silk hammocks and every possible prop you can imagine to support and let students gain confidence and balanced stability. Aine’s aim is to help people to help themselves, empowering them to heal and grow into the wonderful beings that they are, knowing and understanding themselves on a deeper level.

Married with two adult children the bespoke clinic is on a small holding with rare breed cows, pigs, dogs and bees, from which the family produces their own honey and products.

“My commitment to you will mirror the commitment to yourself. We are all part of the weave of life, one medicine strand.” (Aine Dorman)

Movement Medicine, Movement for Empowerment. Problem solving for injuries. Bringing mind body and spirit into harmony. Emotional health. Healthy mind set. Working with humour.

Aine Dorman