The River Within : Rishikesh Wellness Retreat

Founder Namaste House Yoga School Senior Yoga Teacher Happiness Coach Grief Coach Styles of Yoga: Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Somatics, and Yoga Nidra 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.

Founder Namaste House Yoga School Senior Yoga Teacher 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.