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BY MARGARET HESSION

There will be a day-long introduction to mindfulness in Esker Retreat Centre in Athenry this Saturday October 28.

Fancy a two-day mindfulness retreat in the heart of Connemara? The elegant and charming four-star Lough Inagh Lodge is facilitating a special mindful, self compassion getaway in the peaceful surrounds of Connemara's Twelve Bens.

AROMATHERAPY TO ENHANCE YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR HOME

Manage the racing mind

Mindfulness is effective because it allows us to step out of autopilot, where we are out of touch with our thoughts and feelings and barely register the taste of the food we eat or the sensation of the cool breeze on our face as we walk down the street. Instead, mindfulness trains us to notice each moment with curiosity and kindness.

There are currently hundreds of mindfulness courses and workshops available up and down the country. But it is worth asking whether they are all the same and of similar quality. Dominic Cogan unpacks the meaning of mindfulness.

It’s the new year and the time when a lot of us are eager to set new goals for ourselves whether it is to lose weight, become fit again, or perhaps to get more enjoyment out of life. Many sign up for gym memberships or join a sports club to overcome that sluggish feeling that seems to develop as a result of the winter weather or maybe a bit of over-indulgence over the Christmas holidays. It can also be a time when people are willing to try out new approaches such as mindfulness to help with stress or chronic pain.

Holistic wellness coach Sharon Fitzmaurice will run a one day workshop in The McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, in aid of Aware on Saturday April 2.

There will be a day-long introduction to mindfulness in Esker Retreat Centre in Athenry on Saturday January 23, and on February 13. This is your opportunity to learn about a practice that can help you manage stress, handle thoughts better, and live your life more fully.