BODY MIND & SPIRIT FEATURE

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Hi everybody, I’m so excited to introduce our very special new feature on ‘Body, Mind and Spirit’.

Why not pamper yourself with a special treatment at Angsana Spa and relax beforehand in the Vitality Suite - or how about a FREE 20 minute consultation with Elaine at Be Pro Therapy - time well spent!

Slimming World is available to you four days per week so there is no excuse in your weight loss goals.

You can bring a friend for €25 to Susan Barrett’s Mindfulness, as she has an exciting Killarney schedule starting Tuesday, February 25.

Have you heard of ‘Mindography’?

Why not go to Trevor O Donoghue’s workshop on Saturday, February 29 you won’t be disappointed.

Susan McElligott ,a Marriage Family Therapist with 20 years of diverse experience, will help you find the answers no matter what the challenge.

We all need a little more body confidence and Astrid Longhurst is the woman who can guide you through the process.

I’ve used the solid shampoo and conditioner from ‘Ode to Earth’ and can promise you a positive, energising

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shower experience.

Irene at ‘The Willow Circle’ is all about tapping into our positive energy, which we all have by the way.

Bridie Buckley works from the perspective of Growth, Awareness and Healing in all her counselling and psychotherapy sessions.

Every Wednesday, Sandra and Rita of San Rita Wellness offers a very simple achievable approach to weight loss and wellness.

Finally, the importance and power of our breath, ‘Butyko’ with Daniel Cremins runs a workshop on February 27 which I’m sure you’ll find breath taking.

So that’s it everyone! I’ve enjoyed meeting so many wonderful people during this feature process. I hope you all enjoy it and I’d love your feedback.

By the way, next week is our popular ‘Home Improvement’ feature. Contact me at sales@killarneyadvertiser.ie or on 087 689 8824.

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The Brehon • K BE PRO THERAPY

Every injury, ache or pain is different At BE Pro Therapy our therapists work closely together on each individual so that we can combine different therapies where necessary to gain the most successful treatment protocol in the quickest time possible.

Chiropractors focus on paying attention to the biomechanics of the spine and joints and manipulate the spine by making adjustments to put the spine back into alignment. If the spine is in proper alignment, the body will be able to heal itself.

Osteopathy is a whole-body treatment that centers around the principle that to achieve general well-being, all the bones, muscles, ligaments and connective tissue in our bodies must work together.

Both treatments share many similarities, and the difference between the two can often come down to the individual practitioner. No one profession is better than the other, and all are highly effective for treating common complaints such as neck and back pain.

Whichever form of therapy you choose is a personal choice.

35 SLIMMING WORLD

It’s a Foody Festival with Slimming World Slimming World is calling all of its members to celebrate their love for Free Food and create a brandnew recipe to add to its collection.

The Free Food Festival, which runs until this Sunday, encourages Slimming World members to cook, share and win - with Free Food cook-offs in Slimming World groups around the country. Every weekly group will then have a winner and be entered into a national competition to find the best new Slimming World recipe.

“Free Food has helped millions of people lose weight without ever feeling deprived!” Hayley Carter, Slimming World consultant in both The Brehon Killarney and Killorglin said.

“It will celebrate the incredible variety of Free Food and inspire fantastic new uses for all sorts of everyday ingredients. We can’t wait to see the dishes created as part of Slimming World’s Free Food Festival - and to crown our groups winners.”

Find all the local Slimming World groups at www.slimmingworld.ie

STUDIO 7 FITNESS

Wellness seminar with The Life Coach Michael Lindsay - The Life Coach plans to hold the ‘Release Your Inner Brilliance’ wellness workshop next week to help you create the best life possible.

Topics such as Motivation to Habitual Change, Mindfulness, Changing the way we think, Stress Management, Becoming a happier you and Minding Your Mind, will be discussed on Saturday, February 22 in the Killarney Plaza Hotel, from 10am - 3pm.

Michael Lindsay is a Life Coach, Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach with over 18 years’ experience working in the health and fitness industry and is the also the owner of Studio 7

Fitness in Killarney.

“I receive the most satisfaction in my job from those who may have come to me lacking in confidence and suffering with anxiety and mental health worries to see their personalities come alive when they start to see changes both physically and mentally, that’s the reason I got into his area in the first place,” Michael said.

For more information and ticket purchasing contact Michael on: Tel: 086 3221620 Email: info@studio7fitness.ie Ticket vendor: Eventbrite – Search Release Your Inner Brilliance Wellness Workshop.

Cost: €65, includes morning tea/coffee and lunch on the day.

36 SUSAN BARRET MINDFULNESS

Be present in the moment Mindfulness is about bringing all our attention to the present moment, to whatever we happen to be doing right now.

Classes, run by Susan Barrett, are relaxed and slow in pace, designed to introduce you to a range of mindfulness practices. You can expect to learn how to bring awareness to your breathing so that it can support you in times of stress as well as learning a gentle mindful movement practice. Each class allows time for reflection and discussion.

A taster session will be held on Tuesday, February 25 from 7-9pm. There will also be an eight week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in depth course on Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9.30pm, running from April 14 to June 2.

Both take place at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre Rock Road, Killarney.

Susan Barrett Mindfulness, MBSR Teacher Certified by Center For Mindfulness, Uni of Massachusetts Tel: 087 283 8171 E: susanbarrettmindfulness@gmail.com W: www.susanbarrettmindfulness.ie

MINDOGRAPHY

A more mindful life through photography A fun and interactive workshop that balances mindfulness and photography is planned in Killarney.

The ‘Mindography Workshop’ takes place on Saturday, February 29 at the Killarney Park Hotel, where photographer Trevor O’Donoghue will teach you how to use your camera or phone to lead a more mindful life.

There will be many aspects to the ‘Focus On Your Happiness’ workshops which will be rolled out throughout 2020 in his online based community.

“I’m grateful to be able to live a healthy and happy life, while also having cystic fibrosis. I love the outdoors and nature,” Trevor said.

All workshop attendees will receive free membership to the ‘Focus On your Happiness’ online community, where they can learn more, share their pictures and be inspired to live a life more focused on their happiness.

“These workshops really are for everybody.”

37 SUSAN McELLIGOTT

Feel alive in your life Therapist Susan McElligott will work with you towards making positive changes in your life.

With an approach to psychotherapy based on kindness, compassion and a deep level of trust in the client’s process, Susan creates a safe environment where a trusting relationship is built through honesty and a lack of judgement.

“As a Marriage Family Therapist, I have over 20 years’ experience working with individuals in mental health clinics, schools, community groups and residential homes. I come from a diverse background having lived in California, The Netherlands, France, the UK and I have contributed greatly to the community in Kerry by supporting programs offered by non-profit groups, school-based education and through my private practice in the Killarney area.”

Therapeutic specialties include; stress and anxiety management, reduction of depressive symptoms, life transitions, adolescent challenges, parenting support, relationships and intimacy, women’s issues, body confidence, dealing with grief and loss, addiction and

recovery, mind-body connection to healing, self-esteem and self-compassion, mindfulness, power kids’ facilitator: social emotional learning program in schools.

“I practice from a variety of theories including Humanistic, CBT, attachment-centred, and mindfulness-based modalities. I work from a multicultural approach. Continuing education is key to staying up to date in the field and I have a special interest in the mind and body connection to healing. How we feel affects our body. I have a fascination for research in the field of intimacy and sexuality which I bring into my work. How to raise happy kids is also significant to my work and my life as a parent.”

Susan McElligott, Marriage Family Therapist, can be reached at 087 3897304.

ASTRID LONGHURST

Fall in love with you!

The founder and director of the Institute for Body Confidence Coaching is planning a 16-week certified body confidence and well-being study course.

Astrid Longhurst has created a transformational programme which trains people to become certified body confidence and well-being coaches - two of the most important issues around today.

Astrid’s own personal journey has taken her from suffering with chronic arthritis and being bed-ridden at twenty-five stone to being one of the most respected and leading experts in the field of body image, body confidence and well-being.

She is the author of the highly acclaimed book, ‘Body Confidence’ and her new book is ‘Romancing Your Body: How to fall deeply, passionately, and wildly in love with your body and your life!’.

The 16-week home study course also has the option of a live coaching weekend in person with Astrid.

“This course is for everyone who is passionate about living their best life with vitality, health, and feeling confident about themselves,” Astrid said.

Applications are now being accepted for the new course which starts April 30. www.instituteforbodyconfidencecoaching.com.

38 ODE TO EARTH

Ditch the plastic and opt for eco-friendly instead Ode to Earth is an online one stop shop for plastic free, natural, eco-friendly products for you and your home.

Products are minimal or zero waste, helping you to live more sustainably without sacrificing on quality. Ode to Earth has a strong focus on Irish, handmade products so you can shop green in every way.

Set up by Caroline Doolan Griffin from Kilcummin, she and her family have been trying to cut down on their plastic

THE WILLOW CIRCLE

Stress relief and relaxation at The Willow Circle Clear your mind, and get control while getting the tools you need to manage your life, instead of it managing you.

With a blend of techniques learn to be the best version of yourself and stay calm in even the most stressful environments.

That’s the advice from Irene Nash – a wellness practitioner and nurse, who is qualified in Neural Linguistic Therapy, Quantum Thinking Technologies (QTT) and Integrated Energy Therapy (IET).

IET is a powerful energy based healing technique that removes stored negative energy from your cells and replaces it with the energy’s positive counterpart.

QTT is a unique accredited personal development ‘talking’ method that guides clients to access profound and lasting behavioral change so that they can achieve their desired outcomes in life.

To book your appointment contact 087 9027791.

Email: thewillowcircle@yahoo.com Venue: Killarney Heights hotel.

Dates: April 20 or 25 from 9.30am – 4pm.

Cost €65 (Mention the Killarney Advertiser and get it for €60) Facebook and Instagram page @thewillowcircle

use over the past while and found it hard to find alternatives locally and so Ode to Earth was born!

Swap a plastic toothbrush for a toothbrush with a bamboo handle.

Ditch the plastic water bottles and bring your reusable bottle with you to refill.

Refill.ie have a map showing refill points around Ireland.

Bring your reusable coffee cup to the café.

Try a solid shampoo bar in a reusable tin.

For more ideas check them out on www.odetoearth.ie.

39 FIONA CALLAN

Find greater balance and fulfilment in your life For over 25 years Life Coach Fiona Callan has assisted individuals and groups to plan what they want to achieve and decide how they are going to get there. Fiona’s work has been based on the principle of empowerment and on the belief that everyone has ‘something special inside’ and the capacity to reach their full potential.

Fiona provides life coaching for individuals who want to address a challenge they are experiencing in their personal life or their working life. The co-active process is designed to assist the client to create personal goals and bring about greater

balance and fulfilment in their life.

Fiona brings a coaching style of learning, change and growth and supports the client through a journey of self-discovery. A non-judgemental and stimulating space is created to explore options and possibilities for change.

Each client is facilitated to uncover his or her own unique strengths and abilities.

The coaching process is delivered over four hourly sessions where the dates and times are agreed to suit the client’s availability.

For more information and a free initial consultation phone Fiona on 087 9793782.

COUNSELLOR BRIDIE BUCKLEY

GROWTH AWARNESS

HEALING Discover a new perspective Counsellor Bridie Buckley works with people of all ages with a wide range of relationship issues ranging from relationship difficulties, loss, bereavement, bullying, anxiety and depression.

She works one-to-one with clients to provide them with a new perspective and broad range of life skills that will help them thrive in every aspect of their lives.

She is delighted to see mental health care has developed in a positive way in recent years and is a strong advocate of effective self-care, not to be confused with self-pampering, but self-nurturing.

“Whatever issues you face, you are not alone,” she said. “We can all make a positive impact on our own mental health by engaging in effective self-care. It may help to speak to a trained professional, whatever steps you decide to take.

Good luck on your journey.”

40 SAN RITA WELLNESS

Live well with San Rita Wellness San Rita Wellness is a new business in Killarney and specialises in weight loss and wellness.

We are two sisters who have 30 years’ experience between us in weight management.

Our San Rita Wellness plan is based on calorie counting which is very simple to follow and our members are seeing and feeling fantastic results.

We believe in simplicity compared to other plans which can be quite confusing to follow.

Our ethos on our San Rita Wellness plan is ‘Eat Well, Feel Well, Live Well’ and we cover all these factors within our plan and in a 20 minute motivational talk at our weekly meetings. We understand that sometimes it's not all about the number on the scales, it's also the changes you see and feel in yourself on your wellness journey which are equally as important.

We also provide an online service for people that cannot make it to our weekly meetings.

Call in and chat with us at The Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre every Wednesday morning from 10.15am to 11am or call Sandra 087 6718377 or Rita 087 1012174.

BUTEYKO PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL

How Buteyko can help you Qualified Buteyko practioner, Daniel Cremin, offers advice on this doctor-developed all-natural approach.

Imagine the life possibilities with fewer asthma attacks. Imagine the life possibilities when you can handle stress/ anxiety better. Imagine the life possibilities if you get a great night’s sleep and wake up fully rested.

Buteyko uses no medication, supplements or devices, no drugs just breathing exercises. Hyperventilation or over breathing is linked with asthma, anxiety, allergies, snoring, sleepy apnoea, high mucus levels, phlegm and other respiratory problems.

Daniel is offering a Buteyko Breathing Technique Course on February 27 at 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Daniel likes to emphasise that this course is all about bringing into play what you already have yourself. He emphasises that we all have an inbuilt mechanism that helps us deal with most ailments through breathing properly.

Sleep is a healing, renewing process when we breath correctly. Sleep is free, unless you breathe correctly you cannot sleep correctly. It is the same

with stress and when we focus on our breathing we focus on our healing in so many areas of our life.

In this workshop Daniel will tailor his class to your specific needs. Basically he stands in front of the group and will very simply explain what proper breathing really is. As simple as that.

Poor circulation of the hands and feet is also something that many people suffer from and Daniel would like to add that Buteyko breathing technique can overcome this very common complaint.

So, why not go along and focus on your breathing.