During this eight-week course you will learn mindfulness skills to cope with the the stress and difficulties we all encounter in our lives, within a small supportive and friendly group setting.

The course will also teach you tools to explore new sources of  joy and calm in your life,

Starting on the 22nd of February at 6.30 pm the course will run for 8 weeks, ending on the 12th of April.

The first class will be 2 ½ hours long, to allow time for orientation & introductions, while all other sessions will last 2 hours (6.30 to 8.30 pm)

Cost: € 200

You will learn how to boost your happiness and well-being, find new sources of joy and calm in your life, and to cope with stress and the difficulties we all encounter in our lives.
You will learn the foundational skills of mindfulness, compassion, and meditation, and how to apply them in your life in a way that really makes a difference.

A lot of research has been done on the benefits of mindfulness, like reducing blood pressure, support sleep, reduce stress , improve mood, and boost resilience.

The course includes:
8 weekly online sessions via Zoom, from 6.30 to 8.30 pm every Monday
Material to support your study in between classes
Guided meditations downloads

The course presents a balance of teaching, questions and discussion, and guided meditation
The course is run in a small group , with a maximum of 12 students.
A commitment to a home practice of 20 minutes a day is key to reap the many benefits of this course

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
– The skill of meditation
-Mindfulness and self-compassion skills in daily life
-Greater concentration and focus
– How breath and body awareness can transform stress
– Supportive mindful movement practices
– The art of taking joy in simple pleasures
– How to overcome your ‘negativity bias’
– The many health benefits of mindfulness

Is this course for me? 

This course is for anybody that would like to learn skills to reduce stress levels and improve their mental wellbeing, happiness and quality of life.
However, mindfulness can be challenging as we learn and practice ways of dealing with difficulties in our lives. For this reason, this course is best done when life is relatively steady and you are feeling robust enough emotionally to take on the training.

WHEN:
Mondays from 6.30 to 8.30 pm , February 22 to April 12th

COST: € 160 early bird – if booked by16 February
€ 200

BOOKINGS: email pgvais@gmail.com and I’ll send you a registration form

You can find more details about the course here

A week-end retreat to celebrate nature’s new beginnings with us, and experience how the qualities of mindfulness, self-compassion and kindness can become part of our life, guided by Susan O’Regan and Paola Vais. Taking place in the beautiful grounds of Inish Beg Estate, this retreat is suitable for everybody, and provides an opportunity to spend time in nature and share experiences in a small intimate group.

Susan and Paola will guide you through meditation practices, both inside and outdoors, and there will be plenty of personal time for rest, walking in the wooded grounds of the Estate, or swimming in the indoor pool, allowing precious time for self-nourishment and self-care.
Michele McCormack will nourish our bodies with fabulous healthy food.
The retreat starts on Friday 1st February at 6 pm – we’ll have a light supper and take time to get to know each other.Saturday will start with a morning meditation, followed by breakfast,and during the day we’ll explore different practices and enjoy the nature around us. The retreat will end on Sunday after lunch.

Cost: € 340 pps – all inclusive
Single rooms : € 430

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