mind – Leona McDonnell Mindfulness and Wellness https://leonamcdonnell.com Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:01:41 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/leonamcdonnell.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-faviconLEONA.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 mind – Leona McDonnell Mindfulness and Wellness https://leonamcdonnell.com 32 32 152530394 4-Week Beginners Yoga Course – Starting Thursday 9th Jan ’25 @ 6pm! https://leonamcdonnell.com/product/4-week-beginners-yoga-course-starting-thursday-9th-jan-25/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:35:57 +0000 https://leonamcdonnell.com/?post_type=product&p=12450 Welcome to Leona's 4-Week Beginners Yoga Course!

Step onto your mat for 2025 and begin your journey to inner harmony and well-being with Leona's 4-Week Beginners Yoga Course at Dúlra Therapy Centre, Lurganboy, Dromone, Oldcastle, Co Meath, A82D2R8. This course is designed to introduce you to the foundational principles of yoga, focusing on the connection between mind, body, and soul. Under the guidance of 200HR Yoga Instructor Leona, you will explore gentle asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), and mindful meditation, all tailored to help you cultivate a deeper sense of balance and peace in your daily life.

** Avail of Sale Price €40 until 5-1-25 **

* Course Price is €50 thereafter *

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Welcome to Leona's 4-Week Beginners Yoga Course!

Step onto your mat for 2025 and begin your journey to inner harmony and well-being with Leona’s 4-Week Beginners Yoga Course at Dúlra Therapy Centre, Lurganboy, Dromone, Oldcastle, Co Meath. This course is designed to introduce you to the foundational principles of yoga, focusing on the connection between mind, body, and soul.

 

Under the guidance of 200HR Yoga Instructor Leona, you will explore gentle asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), and mindful meditation, all tailored to help you cultivate a deeper sense of balance and peace in your daily life.

 

Each weekly session is thoughtfully structured to ensure that you build a strong foundation in yoga, whether you’re new to the practice or seeking to refine your skills. You will discover the transformative power of breathwork and movement, gaining tools to manage stress, enhance flexibility, and strengthen both your body and mind.

4-Week Beginners Yoga Course - Starting Thursday 9th Jan '25 @ 6pm!

Benefits of Leona's 4-Week Beginners Yoga Course

Leona’s 4-Week Beginners Yoga Course is the perfect introduction to the world of yoga. Over four weeks, you will learn essential yoga postures, pranayama breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices that promote a deep connection between the mind, body, and soul. Each 60-minute session is designed to help you find balance, increase flexibility, and cultivate inner peace, making it an ideal course for beginners.

Some of the many benefits of this 4-Week Beginners Yoga Course are as follows:

  • Mind-Body-Soul Connection: Develop a harmonious connection between your mind, body, and soul through the integrated practice of yoga, allowing you to experience greater inner peace and self-awareness.

  • Pranayama Techniques: Learn foundational pranayama (breathing) techniques that enhance your respiratory health, calm the mind, and energize the body. These techniques are essential tools for managing stress and promoting overall well-being.

  • Stress Relief: Engage in gentle yoga postures that help release physical and mental tension, reducing stress and promoting relaxation. Each session will leave you feeling rejuvenated and more centered.

  • Improved Flexibility and Strength: Build strength and flexibility through carefully selected asanas that are accessible to beginners. Over the course of six weeks, you will notice increased ease in movement and a stronger, more balanced body.

  • Enhanced Mindfulness: Cultivate mindfulness through focused breathwork and meditation, helping you stay present and grounded both on and off the mat. This practice will support you in navigating the challenges of daily life with greater clarity and calm.

  • Supportive Environment: Enjoy the benefits of practicing in a nurturing and supportive environment at Dúlra Therapy Centre. Leona’s course is designed to meet you where you are, offering guidance and encouragement every step of the way.

What You Will Need

All that you need to bring with you to each weekly session is:

  • A yoga mat
  • Comfortable clothing for Yoga / Asana sessions
  • A blanket and cushion (if desired for Shavasana/Relaxation/Meditation)
  • Drinking Water

 

*There are toilet, top up drinking water and free car parking facilities at Dúlra Therapy Centre A82 D2R8.*

When, Where, Cost?

🎨 Location: Dúlra Therapy Centre, Lurganboy, Dromone, Oldcastle, Co Meath, A82 D2R8
👩‍🏫 Yoga Instructor: Leona McDonnell (www.leonamcdonnell.com)
📅 Date & Time: Starting Thursday 9th January ’25 at 6pm-7pm and every Thursday thereafter for the 4-Week Course

💰 Price: €40 per person Sale Price until 5-1-25, €50 per person thereafter. Bookings are non-refundable after payment.

 

**Note: 4-Week Beginners Yoga Course is open to individuals of all genders and backgrounds. No prior experience with Yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation, Breathwork/Pranayama is necessary – all are welcome to join Leona on this journey of mind, body and soul healing and transformation.  Promotional Photography will be taken throughout the 4-Week Course – each course purchased acts as consent to promotional photography each week and for future promotional material **.

Meet Leona - Your 200HR Yoga Instructor

Leona McDonnell will welcome you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and well-being. Leona is a dedicated therapist and holistic wellness practitioner. With a profound love for nature and a passion for guiding individuals toward holistic healing, Leona combines her expertise in mindfulness, meditation, clinical hypnotherapy, clinical psychotherapy, life coaching, yoga and Tera Mai Reiki II with the healing inspiration of the natural world.

 

Leona is a compassionate and skilled therapist with a private clinical practice, committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience. With a background in clinical psychotherapy, certification as an IMMA Internationally Accredited Mindfulness Rooted Ecotherapy Practitioner, a 200hr Himalaya Yoga Valley Teacher (trained from the source of Yoga in India) and a Tera Mai Reiki II Practitioner, Leona brings a unique blend of Western psychology, Eastern holistic practices, and nature-based healing to her sessions.

 

Leona believes in a holistic approach to well-being, acknowledging the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, and nature. Her therapeutic sessions are grounded in empathy, respect, and a commitment to empowering individuals to unlock their full potential.

 

Leona has dedicated the last 20years of her life to continually learn new skills, train, develop, up-skill and expand her qualifications and experience so that she can be the best version of herself and so that she can reach and help others to heal themselves in their own life journey’s

About

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your mental, emotional and physical health and well-being! Places are limited so reserve your place now!

4-Week Beginners Yoga Course - Starting Thursday 9th Jan '25 @ 6pm!
4-Week Beginners Yoga Course - Starting Thursday 9th Jan '25 @ 6pm!
]]> 12450 NOW FULLY BOOKED! Harmony of The Soul Retreat – Loughcrew Estate – Sunday 11th August ’24! https://leonamcdonnell.com/product/harmony-of-the-soul-retreat-loughcrew-estate-sunday-11th-august-24/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:32:36 +0000 https://leonamcdonnell.com/?post_type=product&p=12213 Welcome to our 'Harmony of the Soul Retreat'! Join us for a transformative one-day retreat designed to bring harmony to your mind, body, and soul. Nestled in the tranquil and picturesque surroundings of Loughcrew Estate & Gardens, Oldcastle, Co Meath, A82X4Y1, the 'Harmony of the Soul Retreat' offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It provides a holistic experience to rejuvenate and revitalize your inner being, combining physical movement, mindfulness practices and vibrational healing to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. The retreat features immersive yoga/asana, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork/pranayama, hypno-healing and sound-bath sessions led by our team Lalit Kumar, Leona McDonnell and Nikki Solyom, each focusing on different aspects of wellness and healing.

** Final Sale Price €149 per person including Vegetarian Lunch/Tea/Coffee **

Bring a friend and receive a 10% Discount, using coupon code HARMONY10 at the checkout
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Welcome to our 'Harmony of the Soul Retreat'

Join us for a transformative one-day retreat designed to bring harmony to your mind, body, and soul. Nestled in the tranquil and picturesque surroundings of Loughcrew Estate & Gardens, Oldcastle, Co Meath, A82X4Y1, the ‘Harmony of the Soul Retreat’ offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. 

It provides a holistic experience to rejuvenate and revitalize your inner being, combining physical movement, mindfulness practices and vibrational healing to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. The retreat features immersive yoga/asana, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork/pranayama, hypno-healing and sound-bath sessions led by our team Lalit Kumar, Leona McDonnell and Nikki Solyom, each focusing on different aspects of wellness and healing.

 

** Final Sale Price €149 per person including Vegetarian Lunch/Tea/Coffee **

Bring a friend and receive a 10% Discount, using code HARMONY10

 

NOW FULLY BOOKED! Harmony of The Soul Retreat - Loughcrew Estate - Sunday 11th August '24!

Why attend our 'Harmony of the Soul Retreat'?

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by stress, responsibilities, and the constant demands on our time and energy. This retreat is an opportunity to step away from your daily routine and dedicate an entire day to self-care and personal growth. Here’s why you should join us:

  • Reconnect with Yourself: Take a break from your busy life to focus on your own needs and desires. This retreat offers a space to reflect, heal, and rediscover your true self.

  • Holistic Healing: Experience a comprehensive approach to well-being that addresses the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of your health. Each session is designed to support your overall harmony and balance.

  • Expert Guidance: Learn from renowned practitioners who bring years of experience and expertise in their fields. You’ll receive personalised instruction and support throughout the day.

  • Beautiful Setting: Enjoy the natural beauty and serenity of Loughcrew Estate & Gardens, the perfect location for a day of relaxation and rejuvenation.

What's Included?

The ‘Harmony of the Soul Retreat‘ is an empowering, energising yet restoring and rejuvenating day where your mind, body and soul will align in harmony through:

  • Guided grounding and restoring meditations to bring the body back to homeostasis
  • 2 x Yoga / Asana sesions with Yoga from the Source Expert Lalit Kumar
  • Empowering talks helping you to find stillness, presence, balance and self-compassion in your life
  • Mindful walk through the gardens of Loughcrew Estate with each step helping you to connect to your soul and bringing you a step closer to self-actualisation
  • Vegetarian Lunch and Tea/Coffee in the beautiful Loughcrew Estate & Gardens Coffee Shop (included in your ticket price)
  • Tranquil Sound Bath Meditation, awakening and restoring the vibrational energies in your body
  • Exclusive Interview with Yoga Expert Lalit Kumar and Q&A Session

Asana with Yoga Expert Lalit Kumar

Immerse yourself in invigorating yoga/asana sessions led by Yoga Expert Lalit Kumar. Lalit will guide you through a series of asanas designed to enhance flexibility, strength, and balance. These sessions will help you awaken your body and prepare you for the deeper work ahead.

Benefits:

  • Improve physical health by increasing strength and flexibility
  • Enhance energy levels and mental clarity
  • Reduce stress and cultivate a sense of inner peace

Mindfulness, Meditation, Breathwork/Pranayama, Self-Compassion, and Hypno-Healing with Leona McDonnell

Dive into a transformative session with Leona McDonnell, who will guide you through a journey of inner exploration and healing. This session will include:

  • Mindfulness and Meditation: Cultivate presence and peace, reducing anxiety and improving emotional well-being.
  • Breathwork/Pranayama: Enhance respiratory health, increase energy levels, and balance your life force energy.
  • Self-Compassion: Learn to treat yourself with kindness and understanding, fostering emotional resilience and self-love.
  • Hypno-Healing: Access deeper states of consciousness to release subconscious blocks and promote profound healing and transformation.

Benefits:

  • Develop mindfulness and reduce anxiety
  • Improve respiratory health and energy levels
  • Foster self-compassion and emotional resilience
  • Experience deep healing and personal transformation

Sound Bath with Nikki Solyom

Conclude your retreat experience with a soothing Sound Bath led by Nikki Solyom. This session uses the healing vibrations of sound to bring your body into a state of deep relaxation and harmony. Let the therapeutic sounds wash over you, promoting healing and rejuvenation on a cellular level.

Benefits:

  • Achieve deep relaxation and stress relief
  • Enhance mental clarity and focus
  • Balance your emotions and promote inner peace
  • Experience healing and rejuvenation on a cellular level
NOW FULLY BOOKED! Harmony of The Soul Retreat - Loughcrew Estate - Sunday 11th August '24!

Meet Your 'Harmony of the Soul Retreat' Facilitators!

Lalit Kumar is the Founding Director of Himalaya Yoga Valley Centre. Lalit hails from India and has been teaching Yoga for 20 years in India and internationally. He is a prominent and established yoga teacher in the global Yoga community with a strong following within the yoga teaching world, spreading the wisdom of Yoga from the source itself.

 

Lalit leads all of the 200 & 300 hour Teacher Training Programs at his Himalaya Yoga Valley Centre.  As lead teacher on all Himalaya Yoga Valley educational programs, Lalit divides his time between the Goa centre in India and his European centre in Cork, Ireland working on 200 & 500 hour trainings.

 

Lalit began studying at traditional Indian yoga schools known as Gurukulams at the age of 7 and he is honored to have studied yoga under some of the most well-known and respected yoga Masters in India. Lalit was initiated by Swami Veda Bharti of the Himalayan tradition in 2003. He has spent nearly a decade studying numerous traditional styles and disciplines at various Ashrams in North and South India. He studied Ashtanga Yoga in Mysore at Ashtanga Yoga Nilaya and Shri Parakala Mutt. Lalit has also studied at the Sivananda Centre in Trivandrum and spent his formative spiritual years at Swami Ram Sadak Gurukulam in Rishikesh. Lalit has studied under Sri BKS Iyengar and Sri K Pattabhi Jois, Sri Sharath Jois and Sri BNS Iyengar in Mysore and. Lalit continues to train in the Mysore with Sharath Jois as a humble and devoted student.

NOW FULLY BOOKED! Harmony of The Soul Retreat - Loughcrew Estate - Sunday 11th August '24!
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Leona McDonnell will welcome you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and well-being. Leona is a dedicated therapist and holistic wellness practitioner. With a profound love for nature and a passion for guiding individuals toward holistic healing, Leona combines her expertise in mindfulness, meditation, clinical hypnotherapy, clinical psychotherapy, life coaching, yoga and Tera Mai Reiki II with the healing inspiration of the natural world.

 

Leona is a compassionate and skilled therapist with a private clinical practice, committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience. With a background in clinical psychotherapy, certification as an IMMA Internationally Accredited Mindfulness Rooted Ecotherapy Practitioner, a 200hr Himalaya Yoga Valley Teacher (trained from the source of Yoga in India) and a Tera Mai Reiki II Practitioner, Leona brings a unique blend of Western psychology, Eastern holistic practices, and nature-based healing to her sessions.

 

Leona believes in a holistic approach to well-being, acknowledging the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, and nature. Her therapeutic sessions are grounded in empathy, respect, and a commitment to empowering individuals to unlock their full potential.

 

Leona has dedicated the last 20years of her life to continually learn new skills, train, develop, up-skill and expand her qualifications and experience so that she can be the best version of herself and so that she can reach and help others to heal themselves in their own life journey’s.

Nikki Solyom’s spiritual journey started with a quite physical practice from 2009 when she qualified as a Fitness Instructor , Personal Trainer and Neuro-Muscular Therapist from the National Training College in Dublin. Since then she has been a dedicated fitness professional and dietitian in many gyms and fitness centers in Ireland as well as competing as a bodybuilder and power-lifter for many years.

Yoga has been her way of bringing balance to her mind and body in her personal and busy professional life. Nikki’s Yoga Studies started in 2011 continuing to 2019 when she qualified as a Kundalini Yoga Teacher.

Currently Nikki is teaching regular Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga practices in Dublin and Cavan with her passion being to deepen meditation practices by introducing Sound Bath Healing.  Nikki is also a qualified Cacao Ceremonial Facilitator, where using the ancient Mayan plant medicine called Cacao, can help her clients to experience a deep level of connection and heart opening from this natural medicine. 

Nikki enjoys facilitating beautiful and restoring Sound Bath Healing sessions with her full Chakra Set of Crystal Singing Bowls, which have been tuned to the healing vibration of 432Hz.

Nikki’s group and private one to one settings help her clients to go back to the basics and apply the original formulas of mind, body and spiritual wellbeing.

NOW FULLY BOOKED! Harmony of The Soul Retreat - Loughcrew Estate - Sunday 11th August '24!

What you will need

All that you need to bring with you on the day of the retreat is:

 

  • A yoga mat
  • A blanket / cushion (if desired)
  • A notebook and pen (if desired)
  • Comfortable clothing for Yoga / Asana sessions
  • Outdoor clothing / footwear for Mindful Walk
  • Drinking Water

When, Where, Cost?

🎨 Location: Loughcrew Estate & Gardens, Oldcastle, Co Meath, A82 X4Y1
👩‍🏫 Facilitators: Lalit Kumar (www.yogagoaindia.com), Leona McDonnell (www.leonamcdonnell.com) & Nikki Solyom (www.spiritualbutbadass.com)
📅 Date: Sunday 11th August ’24 at 10am-5pm

💰 Price: €149 per person including Vegetarian Lunch/ Tea/Coffee. Final Sale Price!  Bring a friend and receive a 10% discount, use code HARMONY10 at checkout.  Tickets are non-refundable after Sunday 28th July ’24.

 

**Note: This ‘Harmony of the Soul Retreat’ is open to individuals of all genders and backgrounds. No prior experience with Yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation, Breathwork/Pranayama, Self-Compassion, Hypno-Healing or Soundbath is necessary – all are welcome to join us on this sacred retreat and journey of mind, body and soul healing and transformation.  Promotional Photography will be taken on the day-each ticket purchased acts as consent to promotional photography **.

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your well-being and embrace a day of harmony and renewal. Reserve your place now to take advantage of our Early-Bird rate!

]]> 12213 Course Closed …. Mindfulness and Meditation for Everyday Living (6 week Programme) https://leonamcdonnell.com/product/mindfulness-and-meditation-for-everyday-living/ Sat, 25 Jul 2020 17:02:56 +0000 https://leonamcdonnell.com/?post_type=product&p=4139 Learn how to adopt a Mindfulness approach to your Everyday Living to help you to become the very best version of yourself today!!

 

I am delighted to bring to you my 6 week Mindfulness and Meditation for Everyday Living programme.  This course will be live via zoom every Wednesday evening from 8pm to 9pm starting on Wednesday 12th August and will conclude on Wednesday 16th September 2020!

 

So what will you learn in this 6 week Programme?

 

I have designed this Mindfulness and Meditation for Everyday Living programme to teach you how to:

 

  • Become more Mindful in your daily life
  • Become more present and accepting in your present moment
  • Cultivate greater awareness of both your mind, emotions and thoughts
  • Practice Mindfulness and Meditation daily to help re-wire your brain for optimum living, health and happiness
  • Practice Mindfulness and Mediation for daily management of stress, anxiety and depression
  • Become more kind, caring and compassionate towards yourself and others
  • Identify, connect to and express Gratitude daily for everything you have in your life
  • Experience the incredible benefits of practicing Mindfulness and Meditation daily

 

What will the Programme consist of?

 

Each week we will discuss different elements of Mindfulness and we will practice Meditation.  Some of the elements we will be covering will be:

 

  • An Introduction to Mindfulness
  • The Monkey Mind
  • Mindfulness and the Brain
  • Mindfulness for Stress, Anxiety and Depression
  • Self Compassion and Kindness
  • Gratitude

 

Why not invest in yourself today?  Help yourself to build up your Mindful Toolbox to use daily throughout your life!!

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