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Aikido Therapy with Chris & Mary McCormac

Do you want to bring balance into your life?

Aikido Therapy is an alternative to mainstream counselling. Our innovative therapy has been used to deal with problems such as addiction, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown, bereavement and conflict resolution. Self development is also at the core of our therapy. In our group session a person is not expected to discuss their problems, instead they will explore tools to help them to see a way out of their difficulty. Aikido Therapy offers a new approach to problem solving which will involve exploring properties of the spirit, body and mind. Our group sessions are dual facilitated, in a non judgemental setting and are open to adults of all ages, no physical movement is required. We also deal with individuals, couples, families and groups. Please visit aikidotherapy.com for more information.

For Further information on the class or to book your place please email info@onehourforme.ie or call 01 835 3653

Yoga for Weight Loss with instructor Catherine Carr

Yoga for Weight Loss

Achieve a flatter tummy, tone and shape bottom, hips and thighs. Strengthen and tone arms and legs. Loose weight. Improve flexibility, and coordination. This class combines gentle yoga postures, body toning and pilates to aid weight loss and improve your metabolism. Learn how to reduce stress and tension in your life. Use meditation and visualisation to achieve your weight loss, improve your health and well-being.

Class suitable for the very unfit, overweight and those looking to get back into exercise. Diet and life style short talk at each class. Optional Weight – In available at end of class.

Class starting Wednesday 7 March . 10.30am – 11.30am. 5 week course €50 or €12 per class. Teacher - Catherine Carr. Fitness Instructor and Yoga Teacher.

For Further information on the class or to book your place please email info@onehourforme.ie or call 01 835 3653

Qi Gong with instructor Mick Ryan

What is Qi Gong?

Qi Gong (Pronounced chee gung) is a practice that originated in China and has been rapidly gaining popularity in the West. It is essentially a moving meditation. The "Qi" in Qi Gong is the same as the "Chi" in Tai Chi. That Qi is the foundation of Chinese Medicine. Illness is seen as a breakdown in or an inhibition of the natural functioning of Qi. Within the human being Qi is like the life force or energy which governs all aspects of our being. Everything is Qi and Qi is everything i.e. the air we breath, the ground we walk on, the universe around us. Humans are a very concentrated form of Qi, air on the other hand is more ethereal and less condensed.

Through Qi Gong we start to become aware of the relationship between our consciousness (the self) and the Qi that gives us physical form and animates us. Through precise conscious movement we move Qi through channels in our body (often referred to as acupuncture meridians or Jing Luo) and encourage a more free and fluid flow of this energy through our body.

Energy follows intent

Our intent is key in this. The very first postural alignment in Qi Gong is designed to open a connection to spirit by "raising our spirit". This informs all subsequent actions. Therefore rather than willing energy to move we intend it to move through a harmonious relationship with our spiritual self. Don't worry if you don't get it straight away, through conscious practice it will happen naturally in time.

The movements that are then engaged are very graceful and gentle, but the effect can be very powerful. People who practice Qi Gong often report feelings of warmth, feeling revitalised and energised, tingling in the hands and feet. Qi Gong can help us to heal gracefully from within, the movement of energy releasing long held emotional and mental trauma from the body.

A word of warning: it is not uncommon for people to feel unsettled after Qi Gong due to this emotional release. It is a healing process and akin to the healing crisis that often occurs with certain body work therapies, most notably reflexology. An experienced practitioner will know how to deal with this and guide you through it in a non dramatic way.

For Further information on the class or to book your place please email info@onehourforme.ie or call 01 835 3653

Yoga for Teenagers with instructor Catherine Carr

Yoga for Teenagers

This class combines yoga postures, meditation and visualisation to aid flexibility, strength, body awareness, concentration, focus and relaxation techniques. The yoga postures strengthen, tones and shape the body. Yoga Improves flexibility and coordination. Reduces stress and tension in mind and body. Meditation and visualisation calms and centres the mind, improves memory, concentration and focus.

Learn how to use the power of the mind to remain calm and focused to obtain the best results from exams and sport.

5 week course starting Tuesday 28 February 5pm.- 6pm Fee €10 per class or 5 classes €45 Teacher . Catherine Carr. Diploma Yoga. Diploma Meditation. ( Yoga Training & Therapy Centre)

For Further information on the class or to book your place please email info@onehourforme.ie or call 01 835 3653

Detox to improve your life with Nutritional expert Andrea Cullen

Detox to improve your life

Detox to improve your life – small group classes will commence in the New Year. In our modern day world it is crucial that we support the natural detoxification process of the body such that we reduce the toxic burden we are exposed to and limit associated health effects. Symptoms of poor detox function include, but are not limited to poor energy and daily fatigue; difficulty shedding weight; poor skin; hormonal imbalances; headaches; indigestion, constipation and gastro symptoms; allergies, asthma and eczema; insomnia; and poor health in general. Many modern day chronic illnesses are related to an over-burdening of the detoxification systems and nutrient deficiencies due to poor diet. This group class will comprehensively address many important issues in a simple and practical manner, such as what is our individual toxic load, where are toxins coming from, what can we do about them, what foods and supplement can we take to improve our health and that of our families and the truth behind many fad detox diet regimes. Importantly, everyone in the class will also partake in a 10 to 28-day medical detox, with support every step of the way. Location: The Den @ One Hour For Me

For Further information on the class or to book your place please email info@onehourforme.ie or call 01 835 3653

Guided Meditation with instructor Mick Ryan

What is Meditation and Why meditate?

We meditate to have an intimate relationship with ourselves which helps us to achieve stillness, inner peace and calm. Our lives are often filled with stress, problems to overcome, myriad tasks to be completed. We feel there is always something we need to do in order to feel at peace within ourselves e.g. “once I finish this task I can be happy.”

We race through our tasks, so that we can get them done quicker, our mind a list of priorities which we systematically go through yet never reach the end of. Many of us even “Do” Meditation in this way, another task to be completed so that we can be at peace at the end of it. But Meditation is the end in itself; it is the ability to be present, to take a step back and to create space between ourselves and the world around us. We are constantly looking for ourselves in our everyday experiences, if we stop looking and be present we realise that we were here all along. We are here now, there is nowhere else we need to be. The key is to meditate, not “do” meditation.

There are many forms of meditation from simple mindfulness or awareness to profound and intricate religious and spiritual practices, the aim of which is to help us achieve enlightenment. Whether one believes this is possible or not we can all benefit from taking a few moments to witness ourselves, be present and perhaps get to know ourselves a little better. Often during meditation we find that insights or thoughts will enter our awareness, it is important that we don’t judge them or attempt to fight them. Instead try to observe them, to witness them as they float across our consciousness. One of the great things about meditating is not just the stillness that it can bring to our lives but also the insights into ourselves that often occur spontaneously while meditating.

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Kids Yoga Age 5 – 10 with instructor Catherine Carr

Kids Yoga Age 5 – 10

This yoga programme encourages children to use their whole bodies, minds and senses. Using the discipline of the yoga postures work and mental visualisation techniques yoga can help children feel stronger, more confident, balanced and happier. This class allows children to use their natural energy and enthusiasm to play, sing and use their imagination. Yoga for kids classes combine music, games, stories with yoga postures to enable children to get all the benefits of yoga..

The benefits of Kids yoga include the following. Strength, Flexibility, Body Awareness, concentration, focus, attention, tolerance towards others, good interpersonal skills, language development, high self esteem, relaxation techniques, fun and much more.

5 week course starting Tuesday 28 February 4pm.- 5pm Fee €8 per class or 5 classes €35 Teacher . Catherine Carr. Diploma Kids Yoga. ( Yoga Training & Therapy Centre)

For Further information on the class or to book your place please email info@onehourforme.ie or call 01 835 3653

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