“You cannot teach a person anything,
you can only help them find it within themselves.”
― Galileo
Alison Quinlan
Founder and Principal Teacher Namaste House Yoga Studio
YAP - Senior Yoga Teacher
ERYT-500/ YACEP
Certified Happiness Coach | Certified Grief Coach
Alison is a devoted yoga teacher, mentor and retreat leader based in Ireland, known for her unwavering commitment to teaching yoga from its source — the Eight Limbs. With a style that eschews gimmicks and trend-led distractions, Alison invites students into a space of real connection: to their breath, their bodies, and their truth.
A former ballet dancer turned creative professional, Alison discovered yoga during her art college days at NCAD. After an award-winning career in the Irish Film Industry as a Marketing and Communications Director, she turned inward, choosing a path guided not by deadlines, but by dharma.
Since 2019, Alison has been the creative force behind Namaste House Yoga School — a haven for embodied movement, soulful study, and community connection. The studio is a living expression of her philosophy: humble, warm, and filled with laughter, music, stillness and colour.
An experienced Senior Yoga Teacher and lifelong student, Alison teaches Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Somatic Movement and Yoga Nidra, with a unique signature style — thoughtful, poetic, and unafraid of silence. She encourages students to sit in the tender space between fear and fearlessness, to feel more and perform less.
Alison leads 200-Hour Teacher Trainings and Continuing Education programmes at Namaste House alongside her husband, David, an Iyengar Yoga teacher. She is also a highly regarded international retreat leader, guiding groups through India, Spain and Italy — blending adventure with authentic yogic insight.
In addition to her teaching, Alison is a certified Happiness and Grief Coach, offering 1:1 mentoring and soul-led support. Her coaching style reflects her teaching: grounded, compassionate, and fiercely kind, helping others live their truth and fly their fabulous flags.
Alison continues to study every year, walking the path of yoga with humility, curiosity and love. Her lived experience has shaped her deep reverence for healing through presence, breath and being seen.
Follow her journey on Instagram: @alison_namastehouse
David Quinlan
Founder and Iyengar Yoga Teacher Namaste House
ERYT 500
David has worked in Irish Arts Sector for almost twenty years, he has an eye for aesthetics and a love of music and movement.
David's yoga journey began as a shared passion with his wife Alison. Weekly yoga classes led to yoga holidays, followed by Teacher Trainings. He completed a 200 Hour Vinyasa Teacher Training and a Yin Foundation Training with Josh Summers, followed by a 300 Hour Training in Astanga and Hatha Yoga.
David is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and continues to study in the Iyengar Yoga system. This is his true passion, finding ways for each person to achieve their best practice to suit their bodies.
The therapeutic nature of this form of yoga offered David a place to refine his personal practice and teaching skills.
David is also a qualified as a Pilates Instructor and is constantly improving his skills with workshops and Intensive trainings in Europe and India.
David is a regular guest teacher with YogaMea in Italy.
A perfect opportunity to combine his passion for yoga and an excellent plate of pasta.
Courtney Griffin
Hatha Yoga Teacher - ERYT 200
Since her teens, Courtney has been drawn to yoga and dabbled with a few different styles and classes. Initially intrigued by the physical benefits of building strength and flexibility in the body, she quickly fell in love with the mental benefits.
The meditative quality of yoga encouraged a regular practice both on and off the mat, giving release from the hectic day to day schedule of commuting and city working life.
In her classes she is committed to ensuring students get their own moment of calmness as well as providing them with a safe, playful space to align the postures with breath, so they leave feeling refreshed and reconnected to mind, body and spirit.
Courtney has wonderful patience with people starting their yoga journey, her Hatha Joy Yoga classes are popular across all age groups.
Arianna Butler
Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher RYT 200
Arianna Butler is a yoga teacher who has a love of the quieter practices - Meditation, Slow Vinyasa Flow, Restorative and Yin Yoga.
In 2023 she developed a programme of yoga classes for Teachers and SNAs customised to aid the stresses of being a Primary School Teacher with yoga, meditation & breath work.
Join her on a journey of self-care and mindfulness designed to bring balance and renewed energy into everyday life.
Arianna completed her 200 Hour Training with Namaste House Yoga school. She has a gentle and nurturing nature, perfectly placed to serve her fellow Primary School Teaching community.
Reberta Bari
Vinyasa, Yin & Restorative Yoga Teacher RYT 200
Roberta discovered yoga during the busy schedule in college as a way to improve focus, concentration, and incorporate movement into her daily life.
She quickly experienced the profound benefits of the practice, both mentally and physically. Today, she is passionate about sharing this transformative practice, helping others cultivate balance, mindfulness, and strength in both body and mind.
Whether working with beginners or seasoned practitioners, she aims to create a space where everyone can explore their potential.
Orla Doyle
Vinyasa , Yin & Restorative Yoga Teacher RYT 200
Orla developed a passion for yoga after she began practising during a particularly difficult time personally. She quickly became aware of the significant benefits; not only of the physical practice, but of how it seamlessly seeped into her mental and emotional well-being.
Orla completed her Vinyasa Yoga 200hr teacher training in 2023 with a trip to India, and has since added a few more feathers to her bow with further trainings in Restorative, Nidra and Yin Yoga.
Orla loves to create an inclusive and fun atmosphere in her classes. She believes that yoga is a practice that can be enjoyed and be of benefit to everyone, regardless of age or body type.
Her outgoing and friendly approach promises to leave you feeling restored and revitalised after a class.