Denise Hogan - Art, Yoga, Creative Educator

18/04/2026

https://www.rte.ie/culture/2026/0418/1565228-how-a-dose-of-culture-in-a-relentless-world-can-nourish-the-soul/

At the end of January, my wife and I went to Prim's Bookshop in Kinsale to listen to the brilliant Susan O' Neill.

29/03/2026

Just a few spaces left for our new term 'Yoga and Self Care' Classes starting in Cong 14th April next. If not now then when?

Booking details and more information on my website here: https://denisehogan.ie/yoga-breath-work-classes-2/

Looking forward to meeting our beautiful commumity on our mats again soon.... P.s. I'm blessed to be going away on silent Vipassana Retreat today until Wednesday 1st April so I'll respond to any messages/questions on my return. With Meta, Denise.

28/03/2026

'FLOW VIII', This Water is Life Series.
Oil on Canvas by Denise Hogan.

On Sale in The Cong Gallery, in gorgeous Cong Village.

Price €1,100 including shipping

09/03/2026

If not now, then when?... If you're thinking about it, your body is probably shouting for it.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to know more about our gorgeous community class. There's a welcome always waiting for you on your mat 🙏.

https://denisehogan.ie/yoga-breath-work-classes-2/

08/03/2026

It's that time again! I feel so utterly privileged to be offering another ten week term of Yoga and Self Care at the Crossroads community centre in Cong. Over time this class and it's members have become a form of sanctuary for me.

Time slows, that's what really happens, and I get to witness the tiny incremental changes that happen to folk on theirs mats every week. Over the course of ten weeks students become stronger, more supple, calmer and dare I say it? Happier.

It doesn't happen instantly, it happens when you keep showing up. It happens when your nervous system begins to trust this quiet time, this time of utter self care and stillness.

There's effort, of course there's effort, but there is never forcing. Body doesn't like to be forced. Body likes to trust and feel its way to inner strength and calm. Once that's felt, it can never be unfelt and it SPILLS into the rest of our daily lives.

I'm so grateful for this work that I have, I'm grateful to all of my students, to this community, you are my teachers as much as I am yours.

I'm grateful to you if you've read until here... All I would like to ask is, if you've been thinking about joining then 'If not now, then when?'

These classes are suitable for all levels, shapes and sizes.

04/01/2026

The Cong Gallery

I've been working on a new series of oil paintings entitled 'This Water is Life'. This particular piece is currently on exhibit in The Cong Gallery, Co. Mayo in their annual Christmas Art Exhibition ending today.

I'm eternally influenced by the ocean, as long as I can remember. That jumble of love, excitement, fear and respect all rolled into one.

Now the lakes, rivers and forests around me feed into my creative flow....... Perhaps I make my journey more difficult by allowing the whole painting to develop on the canvas, from scratch, from the sky. It's as frustrating to me as it is exciting, EVERY time!

I don't know whether I'm painting ocean or lake, waves or still-glass surface, I just let it happen.

There are so many scenes underneath the one the viewer gets to see. I could see them as wasted hours, wasted materials but they're not. Those layers are the undercurrent, the history, the back stories and scenes that offer the viewer a feeling.

That's what makes the connection between artist and viewer, the invisible thread of story that words can't convey. The unspoken that is felt rather than heard, that doesn't have words, it just is.

Happy new roman calendar year All... Winter's hibernation is still ruling my tempo.

10/12/2025

02/12/2025

New Year, New Term — Yoga & Self Care Classes in Cong

More details and booking on my website here: https://denisehogan.ie/yoga-breath-work-classes-2/

- Weekly classes to deepen or begin your self-care practice.

- Welcoming for both complete beginners and long-time practitioners.

- As we move towards Imbolc, build strength and flexibility at a kind, steady pace.

- Learn simple practices to support grounding, rest and inner nourishment as the light returns.

- A 10-week term helps you build confidence and create a lasting self-care rhythm.

- New term begins Tuesday 13th January at The Crossroads, Cong.

- Limited places — booking essential.

- Gift vouchers available for a meaningful Solstice or Christmas gift. 🌿

16/11/2025

Autumn turning to Winter, turning to Spring... Join our gorgeous community this New Year in our weekly practice of:

🧘‍♀️YOGA - Union of Movement and Breath
🧘 Breath work
🧎‍♀️‍➡️ Meditation
💟 Self-Care Techniques
🙏 Hormone/Immune System Care

Suitable for all levels, shapes and sizes. Committing to an 10-week term helps you establish confidence in your practice.

More importantly, it creates a lasting neural pattern of self-care by showing up for yourself each week.

If not now then when.....?

Book now to avoid disappointment... Or purchase a gift voucher for Christmas for someone you love here: https://denisehogan.ie/about-contact/

More details and booking link on my website here: https://denisehogan.ie/yoga-breath-work-classes-2/

25/09/2025

Just a few spots left in our Yoga and Self Care new term starting next Tuesday 30th September in Cong.... for all details and booking see my website here: https://denisehogan.ie/yoga-breath-work-classes-2/?preview_id=3897&preview_nonce=e3afa08c7f&preview=true