‘‘Nurturing yourself is not selfish – it’s essential to your survival and your wellbeing’’ (Renee Peterson Trudeau)

Singing Mamas are a national non-profit working across the UK and Ireland and are a grassroots movement of women including mamas, nurses, doctors, midwives, musicians, teachers and community workers who are all committed to improving wellbeing through singing.

Why Sing?

- Singing is proven to release 'happy hormones' and act as a natural anti-depressant.

- Reduce Stress: Gentle lullabies will soothe your nervous system (as well as your little one!)

- Find Connection: Tune in to yourself and your little one whilst you connect with other women.

What can you expect from a Singing Mamas session?

It's all about making YOU feel good. There are no auditions, no solos, no reading music. Just simple songs taught by ear. We sing the songs line by line and the group echoes it back, until everyone knows it off by heart. (Then we might add a harmony or two!). Children are welcome and we always make time for a cuppa and some cake.

We welcome women of all ages, with or without children to join us.

Our existing groups in Ballydehob, Bantry and Dunmanway have new mums, mums whose children are parents themselves, mums of teenagers, and women with no children. This creates a diverse and extremely supportive community in particular for new mums and mums of young children who get the opportunity to be looked after by the other women.

It also gives us the chance to spend time with little ones and welcome them into the community which can sometimes feel isolating especially in rural areas.

Our weekly classes take place on the following days during term time:

• Mondays 1030-1200 Dunmanway Family resource Centre, Co. Cork

• Weds mornings 11-1230 Deviyoga Studio, Ballydehob, Co. Cork.

• Friday mornings 1030-1200 Bantry, Co. Cork

To enquire about joining click the button below

Relax. Restore. Reconnect.

This unique experience blends restorative yoga and singing for wellbeing—no singing experience required, just an open heart and a willingness to explore the power of movement and sound!

13th July10am-3:30pm, Deviyoga Studio Ballydehob

Cost: 95 EURO ( please note a 50 euro non refundable deposit is required to secure your place)

Women of all ages and stages of life are welcome!

Relax your body, free your voice, and uplift your spirit—no singing experience needed!

What to Expect:

🧘‍♀️ Gentle restorative yoga to release tension.
🎶 Singing taught by ear—simple, beautiful harmonies that anyone can join in.
🌿 A tranquil retreat to breathe, unwind, and reconnect with yourself and others.
✨ Group singing to uplift your spirit, improve connection, and boost wellbeing.
🥗 Delicious, nourishing lunch included

Why Sing & Stretch?

• Singing in a group fosters a deep sense of belonging and connection.

• Restorative yoga enhances relaxation, breath awareness, and inner calm.

• Singing for wellbeing is fun, freeing, and proven to reduce stress and lift mood.

• No pressure, no performance—just the joy of making sound together.

Whether you love to sing or believe you “can’t sing,” this retreat is for you. Every voice matters, and every breath and note will leave you feeling lighter, more energized, and deeply nourished.

Meet Your Guide

Hello, I’m Tara!

With over a decade of experience teaching yoga, especially focused on women’s wellbeing, I am passionate about creating nurturing spaces where movement and voice bring deep healing and joy. Singing has been part of my life for over two decades, and over the last year, I have run local Singing for Wellbeing groups and mini retreat days, bringing the joy of communal singing to my community.

I hold three diplomas in yoga, along with qualifications in reflexology and aromatherapy, and I am a certified Singing Leader with Singing Mamas UK a national non-profit set up by nurse Kate Valentine to improve women's wellbeing.

My retreats are designed to help you feel lighter, more connected, and completely at ease—whether you're new to singing or simply want to experience the power of voice and movement in a supportive, uplifting space.

Come sing, stretch, and reconnect—because your voice deserves to be heard! 🎶💛

‘‘Tara’s Sing & Stretch retreat was like entering a warm and welcoming alternate universe where I could reconnect with myself with a beautiful group of women. It really was a reset for me and I’m so grateful I was able to attend. I highly recommend treating yourself or a loved one to this rejuvenating retreat’’ Alanna

‘‘ I attended Tara’s Sing & Stretch retreat in Ballydehob and the whole day was nourishing and relaxing. She has a lovely welcoming vibe. We moved through gorgeous restorative yoga which was empowering and had the most nourishing lunch. We finished the day with some lovely singing and I came away feeling rejuvenated and returned to myself somehow. It was such a joyful and Soul satisfying experience’’ Aoife

‘‘I attended Tara's sing and stretch mini retreat and it was fantastic.  I left feeling rejuvenated and grounded and I enjoyed all the elements of the day; the restorative yoga, delicious food and joyful singing.  Tara is an excellent teacher and made me feel very welcome and supported’’ Laura Ora Dance Academy