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Poetry to Nourish the Mind Heart and Soul with Lorraine O’Brien



November 30 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 pm    €50

Watch Lorraine's course introduction video: https://youtu.be/K1i4ZKBhOP8 The creative and talented Lorraine O’Brien is back to encourage and enable you to get in touch with your creative side and have fun in the process. A Poet is someone who can pour light into a cup then raise it to nourish your beautiful parched holy mouth (Hafiz) The main aim of this course is to make you fall in love with poetry. If you are already in love with poetry, this course will delight you. You will come to realize that a poem can become a teacher, a guide, even a prayer. A poem can teach us to navigate our way through the trials and tribulations of life in profound and sacred way. Each session begins with a ‘Poetry Bath’ - you relax and I bathe you in the delicious words of poets such as Rumi, Hafiz, Mary Oliver, Rilke, David Whyte, Seamus Heaney and many, many more. Each person is then invited to share with the group a poem which speaks to them. A word or a line from that poem is then chosen as a starting point for a piece of free flow self enquiry writing. We end an invitation to share (optional). Each session will include breath work and meditation. Booking on for Mondays (6 sessions) 7.30 to 9.30pm. €50


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An Introduction into the White Crane System of Qi Gong (Energy Work) and Daoist Yoga



November 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm    €75

Check out Laurence's introduction video :  https://youtu.be/pUTtl71ZZXI Laurence offers Tai Chi & Qi Gong classes in Greystones as well as Solar Sound Healing at Elysium Sanctuary, Sandycove, Co. Dublin. He is a certified Level 1 Tai Chi & Qi Gong Instructor and a Level 2 Qi Gong Instructor. He has been a Registered Tai Chi & Qi Gong Instructor with the School since 2016. Laurence will be conducting an introductory course on Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Included will be an introduction to the Tai Chi and specific detail on the Qi Gong. Tai Chi and Qi Gong, an ancient form of mind/body discipline, is the most well-known, and commonly heard of, Chinese health practice. It translates as the “Supreme Ultimate”. Its methods help us heal mind, heart, and soul frictions that we all carry by showing us how to use our feelings of disconnectedness to go deeper and have the experience of “Self” that connects us to the flow of life from the inside out. This conscious experience of one’s innate nature is why Tai Chi is often called moving meditation. Classes on Mondays and only €75 for 6 x 1 hour classes


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Taking Charge of  Your Sleep & Wellbeing – Solutions for Better Sleep! with Aisling Killoran



November 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm    €45

Awaken too early, or find yourself not feeling refreshed for work in the morning? Would you like to fall asleep more easily, sleep soundly, and wake up more refreshed? This weekly online presentation, hosted by Aisling will show you how to enhance your wellness and sleep by guiding you through scientifically validated relaxation techniques that will allow for better sleep and healthy life improvements. This weekly online presentation, hosted by Aisling will show you how to enhance your wellness and sleep by guiding you through scientifically validated relaxation techniques that will allow for better sleep and healthy life improvements. I will share with you the Neuroscience through each stage of sleep and the best ways to optimise them You will receive Tips each week online to help support & Enance your sleep Hygiene. Intervention Tips to optimise your sleep Tips on Powering down one hour before bedtime The power of napping and best times to nap, based on your daily activities. You will receive Green Prescription tips to create a better sleep environment. Top tips on how to optimise your bedroom environment! Chronotyping – uncover your Master Biological clock and Discover your sleep personality! All brought to you in the comfort of your own home! Date: Four weeks commencing Monday 16th Nov through to Monday 7th Dec  7pm to 8.30pm €45 in Total OFFER: First Ten to book on will receive an audio recording after end of first-class!


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Art – Painting Snow, Impressionism/Expressionism with Susan Webb



December 1 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm    €60

Susan will be running a five week live stream painting Snow Scenes in Palette Knife, while discussing Vlaminick and the move from Impressionism to Expressionism from 17th November to 15th December.  We will both look at the development of Expressionism from Impressionism and the life of Vlaminck while Susan demonstrates the painting of a snow scene using Palette Knife Technique, creating a useful picture for Christmas in his style in easy step by steps. Questions encouraged. There is live interaction with the tutor Tuesdays between 11.30am and 1.30pm, after which the recording of the stream will be up-loaded, and available according to your payment plan. You are also welcome to send your own paintings in for review either live on screen or by email if you prefer to have private feedback. You can also email your questions or post to our what’s app group at any time. Fee: a once off purchase of €60 or repeating monthly subscription of €50. Try one step by step class for 10 euros. 


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Happiness Skills in a Time of Pandemic with Michaela Avlund



December 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm    €65

I'm delighted to invite you to become the Master of your own well-being through this 4-part LIVE zoom course 'Happiness Skills in a Time of Pandemic'. To watch Michaela's introduction video: https://youtu.be/qi0dxUua6RQ This is a chance to: • optimise your gratitude skills • turn your negative experiences into positive gain • learn to move forward from hurtful experiences in relationships • increase your assertiveness skills & • engage with your personal character strengths, so conducive to joyful and successful living. You will receive a free hardcopy of the 'Happiness Skills' book in the post with some handouts for the four sessions The sessions will be available for a short period afterwards for those who cannot make it or want to revisit the session afterwards (we will edit out any confidential sharing that might occur during the session). You will get a chance to experience some short meditations so conducive to boosting our immune system and de-activating our stress system. So please treat yourself to this up-coming 4-week Live and interactive (share as much or as little as you wish) zoom course which will give you a chance to become a master of your own Wellbeing and Happiness in a time of Pandemic and beyond. In the meantime stay safe, well and happy. Why book the course? Increase your happiness in a time of pandemic through positive psychology and well-being skills that boost your mental and physical immune system and de-activate your stress system (that negative loop and tendency we all struggle to control). Cost: €65 for all sesions (this includes a free hardcopy of the Happiness Skills book and handouts which will be sent in the post free of charge)


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Soul Bowl: Sound Therapy for Health & Transformation



December 3 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm    €15 – €50

Check out Harry's intorduction video:  https://youtu.be/i-q1_oL7cOc This is an enormously popular ZOOM course lasts for 5 weeks and with a FREE "taster sesssion" on the 5th November. From 12th November  single session are €15 and €50 for the 5 weeks  Bookings must be made in advance - please contact Harry on 0872898073 or email  harry@soundtherapy.ie Sound can be used therapeutically in several ways. Relaxation, Journeying, meditation, harmonising body and mind. Often, we need do nothing but listen, the sound will do the rest. Experience suggest that 2-3 sessions are advisable, allowing our bodies and minds to become accustomed to the vibrational sequences. but regardless of quantity, the sound will do its work, calming, soothing and facilitating the healing process.


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Poetry to Nourish the Mind Heart and Soul with Lorraine O’Brien



December 7 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 pm    €50

Watch Lorraine's course introduction video: https://youtu.be/K1i4ZKBhOP8 The creative and talented Lorraine O’Brien is back to encourage and enable you to get in touch with your creative side and have fun in the process. A Poet is someone who can pour light into a cup then raise it to nourish your beautiful parched holy mouth (Hafiz) The main aim of this course is to make you fall in love with poetry. If you are already in love with poetry, this course will delight you. You will come to realize that a poem can become a teacher, a guide, even a prayer. A poem can teach us to navigate our way through the trials and tribulations of life in profound and sacred way. Each session begins with a ‘Poetry Bath’ - you relax and I bathe you in the delicious words of poets such as Rumi, Hafiz, Mary Oliver, Rilke, David Whyte, Seamus Heaney and many, many more. Each person is then invited to share with the group a poem which speaks to them. A word or a line from that poem is then chosen as a starting point for a piece of free flow self enquiry writing. We end an invitation to share (optional). Each session will include breath work and meditation. Booking on for Mondays (6 sessions) 7.30 to 9.30pm. €50


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An Introduction into the White Crane System of Qi Gong (Energy Work) and Daoist Yoga



December 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm    €75

Check out Laurence's introduction video :  https://youtu.be/pUTtl71ZZXI Laurence offers Tai Chi & Qi Gong classes in Greystones as well as Solar Sound Healing at Elysium Sanctuary, Sandycove, Co. Dublin. He is a certified Level 1 Tai Chi & Qi Gong Instructor and a Level 2 Qi Gong Instructor. He has been a Registered Tai Chi & Qi Gong Instructor with the School since 2016. Laurence will be conducting an introductory course on Tai Chi and Qi Gong. Included will be an introduction to the Tai Chi and specific detail on the Qi Gong. Tai Chi and Qi Gong, an ancient form of mind/body discipline, is the most well-known, and commonly heard of, Chinese health practice. It translates as the “Supreme Ultimate”. Its methods help us heal mind, heart, and soul frictions that we all carry by showing us how to use our feelings of disconnectedness to go deeper and have the experience of “Self” that connects us to the flow of life from the inside out. This conscious experience of one’s innate nature is why Tai Chi is often called moving meditation. Classes on Mondays and only €75 for 6 x 1 hour classes


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Taking Charge of  Your Sleep & Wellbeing – Solutions for Better Sleep! with Aisling Killoran



December 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm    €45

Awaken too early, or find yourself not feeling refreshed for work in the morning? Would you like to fall asleep more easily, sleep soundly, and wake up more refreshed? This weekly online presentation, hosted by Aisling will show you how to enhance your wellness and sleep by guiding you through scientifically validated relaxation techniques that will allow for better sleep and healthy life improvements. This weekly online presentation, hosted by Aisling will show you how to enhance your wellness and sleep by guiding you through scientifically validated relaxation techniques that will allow for better sleep and healthy life improvements. I will share with you the Neuroscience through each stage of sleep and the best ways to optimise them You will receive Tips each week online to help support & Enance your sleep Hygiene. Intervention Tips to optimise your sleep Tips on Powering down one hour before bedtime The power of napping and best times to nap, based on your daily activities. You will receive Green Prescription tips to create a better sleep environment. Top tips on how to optimise your bedroom environment! Chronotyping – uncover your Master Biological clock and Discover your sleep personality! All brought to you in the comfort of your own home! Date: Four weeks commencing Monday 16th Nov through to Monday 7th Dec  7pm to 8.30pm €45 in Total OFFER: First Ten to book on will receive an audio recording after end of first-class!


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Art – Painting Snow, Impressionism/Expressionism with Susan Webb



December 8 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm    €60

Susan will be running a five week live stream painting Snow Scenes in Palette Knife, while discussing Vlaminick and the move from Impressionism to Expressionism from 17th November to 15th December.  We will both look at the development of Expressionism from Impressionism and the life of Vlaminck while Susan demonstrates the painting of a snow scene using Palette Knife Technique, creating a useful picture for Christmas in his style in easy step by steps. Questions encouraged. There is live interaction with the tutor Tuesdays between 11.30am and 1.30pm, after which the recording of the stream will be up-loaded, and available according to your payment plan. You are also welcome to send your own paintings in for review either live on screen or by email if you prefer to have private feedback. You can also email your questions or post to our what’s app group at any time. Fee: a once off purchase of €60 or repeating monthly subscription of €50. Try one step by step class for 10 euros. 

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