Wellbeing Workshops

Workshop 1 Saturday 8th February 2025                10:00 - 14:00            €35

Workshop 2 Saturday 8th March 2025                    10:00 - 14:00            €35

Workshop 3 Saturday 5th April 2025                       10:00 - 14:00            €35

Workshop Details:  Discover simple scientifically proven wellbeing practices (the sort that promotes body / mind connection such as Tai Chi) that helps us nurture our emotional awareness, feel rested and more empowered for the ups and downs of life. 

Details: 

Learn and try out these simple wellbeing practices in a friendly, supportive space of like-minded people with Tara and Jacqui. 

Some of the practices will include:

*Breathwork with visualisation - breath is the source of life, bringing fresh energy into the issues and cells to nourish body, mind and the whole person. When we breathe out, accumulated stress and toxins are released. Controlled breathing through a stressful time is an effective way to let go of tension that can accumulate in the body. When combined with visualisation it is a powerful practice that helps focus the mind on healing images to bring about physiological changes in the body.

*Finger Holds to manage emotions - Emotions and feelings are like waves of energy that flow through the body and mind. Through each finger runs a channel or meridian of energy connected with an organ system and related emotions. With strong feelings, energy can become blocked or repressed resulting in pain or congestion in the body. Holding each finger and breathing deeply can bring emotional and physical release and healing. The finger holds are useful in daily life in challenging situations, times of anger or fear, anxiety, difficulty when sleeping to bring peace to both body and mind.

*Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT-Tapping) - developed by Dr. Gary Craig, it is very useful for unblocking strong emotions, fears, anxieties, emotional pain, anger, traumatic memories, phobias, addictions as well as alleviating body symptoms and pain. Tapping or pressing acupressure points connected with channels or meridians of energy can help move blocked energy in congested areas and promote the healthy flow of energy in the body and mind.

*The Holds / Acupressure Points - simple energy holds can be done on yourself or others for anxiety, emotional/physical pain, traumatic memories, anger/fear, insomnia and deep relaxation. Through the energy of our hands we have the power to bring peace and healing to body, mind and spirit.

*Tai Chi - this energy exercise using simple movements based on Tai Chi Chih, a simple form developed by Justin Stone to release stress, to open and balance the flow of energy.

*Pal Dan Gum - a series of ancient movements from China and Korea used for thousands of years to promote health, strength, longevity and spiritual awareness. The exercise releases tension and balances the energy( meridian) channels of the body. If practiced regularly it can purify and recharge the inner organs, improve blood circulation, and flexibility. *Courtesy of Dr.Pat Cane and Capacitar International www.capacitar.org

This workshop is for anyone who just wants to take some time for themselves, discover simple yet scientifically proven wellbeing practices to help you help yourself. Our aim for the day is that you will leave feeling empowered and relaxed!

Tutor details: Tara Gilroy 

Tara is a Religion, History and Chinese teacher here in St.Colmcilles Community School.

She has taught meditation for over 25 years, having first studied Mindfulness based stress reduction as part of her teacher training in Mater Dei Institute of Education (now part of DCU).

Tara completed the Higher Diploma in Chinese language and culture in UCD where she became interested in Eastern wellbeing practices such as Tai Chi and Pal Dan Gum. She is also trained and holds accreditations in holistic therapies such as massage.

She has studied Capacitar wellbeing practices with Dr. Pat Cane and completed tutor training to teach the Capacitar practices on Finger holds, EFT( tapping), switching, acupressure points, the chakras and tai chi. Tara teaches these practices to her students in school but also as part of the foundation day courses and renewal days for Capacitar Ireland to a wide range of professionals.Tara is a member of the board of Capacitar Ireland who advocate for Capacitar wellbeing practices and their benefits to managing our emotions. Tara uses these practices daily and has experienced first hand how they can change your life.

www.capacitarirelandass.com and www.capacitar.org. 

In her limited spare time, Tara enjoys reformer pilates, travelling, good food and wine!

Tutor details: Jacqui Guiry

Jacqui is an accredited Capacitar tutor who uses the Capacitar mind, body and spirit practices daily for wellbeing.  These practices have been particularly helpful to her and have brought about a sense of balance and harmony while alleviating stress, anxiety, fatigue and much more in her life.

Jacqui has developed, facilitated and taught many different workshops in Ireland.  She holds several qualifications including an honours degree in psychology and a higher diploma in Executive Coaching. She is also trained and holds accreditations in holistic and complementary therapies including Reiki master, emotional intelligence, massage therapist and Neuro Linguistic Master practitioner programming (NLP).

Jacqui is passionate about lifelong learning and is interested in many areas including parenting, gardening, reading, travelling, hiking and spends many hours along the Dodder river walking her much beloved hound Luna.