Soul Shala
“Have you tried exercise? Have you tried meditating? Do you do yoga?”
Every therapist, doctor, and mental health professional seemed to ask the same questions.
But my answer was always the same: I find it hard just to leave the house.
After years of fear of stepping out and seeking the things I know might help me, I decided to create a space myself—a place where you can come exactly as you are, with no expectations and no pressure.
The Soul Shala Gorey. A space where you can feel what you need to feel, explore healing tools at your own pace, and maybe move your body—if and when it feels right.
Here, you’re not alone. Everyone walking through the door is on the same page, sharing the journey together.
The Soul Shala Gorey is a space where you’ll be invited to explore a variety of healing tools, including yoga, sound baths, reiki, meditation, journaling, and special events like paint nights—all with the intention of helping you rediscover joy and ease in your life. A place to return to yourself.
Our classes are intimate, with a maximum of 4-6 people, allowing you to join and leave at your own pace.
We offer trauma-informed classes (yoga with care), designed for those living with anxiety, trauma, or depression. These classes create a gentle, supportive space where you can begin to rebuild a sense of safety within yourself.
Every session is an opportunity to listen to what speaks to your soul.
1 1 classes and classes with friends and family are offered. Email soulshalaconnect@gmail.com to learn more.
Though our classes are built around community, you are always invited to honor your body and mind in whatever way feels right. Whether that means moving through the practice or simply lying on your mat, there are no expectations.
And if leaving the house feels impossible right now, or if you're somewhere else in the world, know that you are still part of this space. Virtual offerings are also available.
The Soul Team
Hi, I’m Jess, and for now, it’s just me on the Soul team, but trust that many people have helped me get to this moment: teachers, friends, dogs, and many walks on the beach; I have created the space to offer more options for those living with anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of yoga, themselves and all the bits in between.
I grew up in Gorey, and after many years of traveling and living in Canada for the past 7 years, I now call Gorey home again. When I left, I was searching for something more, a place where I could truly be myself, anxiety included. At the time, I couldn’t find the support I needed here and honestly was exhausted.
Anxiety and depression are lonely places, and often, the first suggestion for someone is oh, go exercise or meditate? But I literally couldn’t bring myself to walk into a class full of people who had no idea what was going on for me or oftentimes couldn’t bring myself to leave the house at all.
I have always been a spiritual person, training in Reiki, life and career coaching, somatic trauma therapy, and yoga, both vinyasa and trauma-informed. It’s in yoga where my soul feels most at home. It feels familiar to me, and it has held me through decisions I once thought impossible to make.
Do I still live with anxiety? Absolutely. But it doesn’t control my life anymore, well, at least for now..
The Soul Shala is a space where you can connect with people who may be feeling exactly like you are, learn about yourself, and begin to build that trust again.
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If you have clicked on this, these classes are for you.
Maybe someone has suggested yoga or mindfulness, and you've been curious but didn’t know where to start.
These classes are designed with you in mind gentle, accessible, and rooted in exploration. Each cycle runs for four weeks, allowing you to experience different healing modalities, including sound, movement, meditation, breathwork, and guided journaling.
A space to return to yourself.
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The Soul Shala is based in Gorey, Co, Wexford. 24-25 Esmonde Street ( upstairs over Anka lauderette).
We will also be offering the same classes online for those who feel like leaving home is difficult right now.