Wellness Movement comes to Kilkenny!

Having witnessed the growing need, and indeed curiosity, for wellness services within communities, Yvonne Skelly, a wellness entrepreneur, felt inspired to create a wellness festival to bring commu nities and individu als together in a heart coherent way. The festival is an affordable opportunity for people to explore and experience wellness practices in a safe, fun and healing environment. People of all ages are seeking genuine connection with themselves and others and have a desire to cultivate better emotional and mental wellbeing.

The festivals are providing the space for this to happen!

One of Yvonne’s core values is authenticity and with this in mind, she has brought together an amazing community of thera - who already feel mentally healthy. Increased physical activity has been found to enhance mood, improve energy levels, and promote quality sleep. a good nutritional diet and calorie intake. So, plan your meals. It’s often been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it is a fact! A cereal like oatmeal porridge is the number one starter food. Its slow release will stop you from picking on bars and snacks. Don’t starve to lose weight, it doesn’t work! Your body goes into a ‘famine mode’ and you guessed it, starts to store fat. Doing that will only add inches to your waist instead of losing them.

Exercise decreases stress hormones like cortisol. It also increases endorphins - your body's "feel good" chemicals - giving your mood a natural boost. Physical activity can take your mind o of your problems and either redirect it to the activity at hand or get you into a zen-like state. Exercise promotes con dence. It can help you lose weight, tone your body, and maintain a healthy glow and a smile. You may feel a subtle but signi cant boost in your mood as your clothes look more attering and you project an aura of increased strength.

I don’t think we need to mention the problems with malnutrition and eating disorders that are involved with this.

Physical Exercise

Physical exercise can play an important role in our overall wellbeing and can even relieve symptoms of stress and conditions like depression and anxiety. Studies suggest that physical exercise may help ward o stress related health problems before they start. Research also shows exercise can improve the symptoms of many existing ailments. Exercise can also be used to enhance wellbeing in people

Exercise can also be a good source of social support. e bene ts of social support are well-documented, and many physical activities can be social activities as well. So, whether you join an exercise class or you play 5-a-side soccer in a league, exercising with others can give you a double dose of stress relief, helping you stay healthier for longer, and enjoy life more because of it.

Diet and Nutrition

We can’t drive our cars without fuel! Just like we can’t run our bodies without dedicat important pists who are not only professional, passionate, and dedicated to their practice, but most importantly, they are individuals who are grounded, authentic and able to relate to those beginning their wellness journey with compassion and grace.

Health and overall wellness (‘HOW’) is not just a one-trick pony, or one answer to t all sizes. We are creatures of a pack mentality, we yearn for company, we must interact on a personal level. Physical wellness allows you to be more active, being more active is without a doubt more fun and socially inclusive. We all know the pleasure of a good meal, the taste and the warm comfort you feel after a wonderfully prepared meal. ere’s nothing stopping you from having a good nutritional diet every day, giving you that feel good factor.

You want to improve your ‘HOW’? Talk, Walk, Exercise and Eat well every day!

As one previous attendee of the festival commented, “I have been looking for something like this for a long time. I felt so welcomed, so loved and thoroughly enjoyed the day exploring different practices with facilitators and therapists who are coming from a heart centred place and who are clearly walking their talk. Thank you so much for creating this space, I feel more connected, joyful and peaceful than I have in a long time. Sign me up for the next one!”

Having run several highly successful festivals in Blessington, Co. Wicklow and Westport, Co. Mayo, Yvonne and her team are bringing what is now a growing wellness movement to Kilkenny in co-creation with Butler House & Garden. People get to enjoy a full day of talks and workshops such as meditations, wellness talks, breathwork, movement and shamanic drumming. Mini treatments are also available such as massage, reiki, reflexology, soul readings and more. Yvonne’s vision is to bring this wellness movement to all corners of Ireland, providing both education and an actual wellness experience to those who attend, and most importantly, having fun whilst doing so!

Expect a day of heart connection, healing, joy and fun. Early bird tickets are on sale for just €49 until 1st July (normal price €59). Bookings are via www.lakeshorewellnesscentre.com