Courses

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Introduction to Sacred Dance with Barbara Perry



July 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Dance, when you’re broken open.  Dance, if you’ve torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance when you’re perfectly free. Rumi (Persian poet and Sufi master) So long ago recognised the liberating, healing power of dance. Barbara’s sacred dance circle is about learning how to dance, about the conscious movement of our bodies as we respond to inspiring music in a group, sharing the positive heart energy which results in healing both us and our world. No prior experience of dance needed. Come as you are! To book phone Barbara at 087 134 3907 www.sacreddance.ie Cost €60 for a 6 week series.


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Reflections on Mysticism



July 4 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm

May 9th begins the next 6 week session, but can be joined at any time. During these evenings of Reflections on Mysticism, we begin with a twenty-minute guided meditation session followed by a ten-minute walking meditation and then a further twenty-minute silent meditation. This practice is followed by discussion on Mysticism across Western and Eastern traditions. COST €70 for 6 Week Term. Want to attend? Please call: 087 213 8222 or contact Marie Andre at marieandrehelga@gmail.com


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Mind Body Skills



July 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mind Body Skills Group with Heidi Jackson This is an 8 week group course that can help you learn to transform trauma or stress into hope and healing. In this group of no more than 10 people we will have an opportunity through practice to foster our growth using research proven skills including: Meditation, guided imagery, biofeedback, autogenic training, writing, drawing, movement and breath work. The group will be educational, supportive, participatory and structured. These mind body skills can be immediately incorporated into daily life and will help you learn to: Increase self awareness, develop effective coping skills, use your body's natural ability to relax, release stress, increase your energy, and cultivate mental and emotional balance. Heidi Jackson BA, BNSc, is an oncology nurse and complementary therapist. To book contact Heidi at 086 867 7874 or at dillyhip@gmail.com. Cost: €50 - €300. A sliding scale is available and no one will be refused due to financial constraints.


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TaiChi/QiGong



July 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Siobhán Casey has been a teacher with the Jade Sun School since 2016. Siobhan will be teaching TaiChi/QiGong at Luisne for the first time. TaiChi/QiGong, using mind body awareness techniques, teaches us posture alignment and breath control to help us remember and restore our deeper natural breathing, leading to a more relaxed nervous system. This, combined with focused movements, leads to improved energy flow to the internal organs and so assists us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually in the movement towards greater health, happiness and enthusiasm for life’s goals. This course last 6 weeks. To book your place contact Siobhan on 087 294 1290 Cost: €70 for 6 sessions.


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Sacred Dance – Kilcoole



July 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Sacred Dance with Barbara Perry (Kilcoole Location) Our lives can be fragmented by the challenges of stressful living. Sacred Dance can help bring about a greater integration and harmony between body, mind and spirit. As we dance in circles to beautiful and inspiring music, a sense of community can develop. If the dance draws you, book with Barbara on 087 134 3907   All 6 sessions are €72 or payment can be made at €12 per session.


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Mindfulness for Stressful Times with Michael Hutchinson



July 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm

ALL PROFITS FROM THIS COURSE WILL BE DONATED TO THE RED CROSS FOR UKRAINE The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program is the most recognised and established mindfulness course and is scientifically proven to help people cope better with stress, anxiety, insomnia, and other health issues. The course consists of eight 2-hour sessions and a half-day retreat. Through guided meditations, gentle yoga, group dialogue, individually tailored instructions and home assignments, you will experience the essential principles of mindfulness as well as techniques to build your personal home practice and access its benefits even after the course. Michael Hutchinson is trained by The Mindfulness Clinic Dublin to teach mindfulness-based approaches, including MBSR. To meet Michael with questions or to book a place contact Michael on 089 618 0680 or email michael@michaelhutchinson.ie Cost: €86

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