selfcare – Leona McDonnell Mindfulness and Wellness https://leonamcdonnell.com Sun, 04 Oct 2020 16:00:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://i0.wp.com/leonamcdonnell.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-faviconLEONA.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 selfcare – Leona McDonnell Mindfulness and Wellness https://leonamcdonnell.com 32 32 152530394 Course Closed ….. Mindfulness for Pregnancy and Birth Preparation (Starting 28th Sept 2020 @ 8pm) https://leonamcdonnell.com/product/mindfulness-for-pregnancy-and-birth-preparation-starting-28th-sept-2020-8pm/ Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:33:40 +0000 https://leonamcdonnell.com/?post_type=product&p=4727 PREGNANCY and CHILDBIRTH can be one of the biggest LIFE EVENTS that you may go through in your lifetime!!  It can be a wonderful time full of JOY, EXCITEMENT, HOPE and NEW LIFE.  

It can also be an increased time of STRESS, WORRY, ANXIETY,FEAR and SICKNESS.  Add a PANDEMIC into the mix and it is natural that all these normal Pregnancy related stresses and anxieties become elevated and it can become difficult to live and experience each moment of your pregnancy as it unfolds, without continuously worrying about your baby's health, your health, medical appointments, your baby's birth, what restrictions may be in place at the time of your baby's birth and so much more.

Currently expecting a new baby myself, I find that my daily Mindfulness, Self Compassion and Meditation practice have really enabled me to live in each moment of my pregnancy, stay in each moment and it has really helped me to keep my mind calm and focused during the Pandemic.

]]> I am delighted to bring to you my Mindfulness for Pregnancy and Birth Preparation programme!  I am at present living this programme every day during my own pregnancy and am delighted to be able to share with you the Mindful and Self Compassion tips, tools and techniques that are helping me to remain positive, calm, energised and focused during my own pregnancy.

 

 

What will the Programme consist of?

Each week over a 5 week period, I will deliver my programme to you virtually for 1.25hrs.  I have devised my programme as follows:

 

Week 1:

  • Introduction to Mindfulness
  • How to practice Mindfulness
  • Why Mindfulness for Pregnancy and Birth preparation
  • Breathing Practice
  • Meditation Practice

 

Week2:

  • Using Mindfulness to cultivate calm and focus during Pregnancy and Birth preparation
  • Releasing fear during Pregnancy and Birth preparation
  • Breathing Practice
  • Meditation Practice

 

Week 3:

  • Using Mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety during Pregnancy and Birth preparation
  • Building Resilience for coping with the unexpected in Pregnancy and Childbirth
  • Breathing Practice
  • Meditation Practice

 

Week 4:

  • Self Compassion during Pregnancy and Birth preparation
  • Why Self Compassion, How to practice Self Compassion
  • Importance of rest, diet, exercise and taking time out for repair and recovery
  • Breathing Practice
  • Meditation Practice

 

Week 5:

  • Positive Affirmations during Pregnancy and Birth preparation
  • Cultivating a belief in our body and it’s ability to birth (whatever type of delivery unfolds)
  • Importance of positive mind body relationship
  • Breathing Practice
  • Meditation Practice

 

 

When is this programme starting?

This programme will be delivered via a Private Facebook Group for 5 weeks from 8.00pm to 9.15pm starting on Monday, 28th Sept 2020 and finishing on Monday 26th October 2020.

 

This method of delivery means that you can see me but you won’t be able to see any additional participants.  I have chosen this method of delivery to protect the privacy of participants as there may be people joining the programme at various stages of their pregnancies and may be experiencing very different mental, emotional and physical symptoms in their pregnancies.

 

There will be the option each week to ask questions via the comments feature in the group or you can privately email or message me on Facebook at any time with any questions or queries.

 

 

How do I join this programme?

To join this programme, all you have to do is to click on the ‘Enroll’ button on the programme link.  Here you can register your name and email address.  You can also choose to purchase the programme through the secure Paypal platform or you can use your Visa Debit/Credit Card.  You don’t have to have a Paypal account set-up in advance of purchase.

 

 

What happens after I register for the programme?

Once you have registered your details and purchased the programme, I will personally email you to welcome you to the programme and with the virtual link to the Private Facebook Group to access the programme.

 

 

Will there be any supportive materials or meditations that I will have access to?

Each week, I will email you downloadable links to any supportive materials I think are relevant and also to my guided meditations that I use in each programme element.

 

 

 

Register before 21st September 2020 to avail of the EARLYBIRD rate of €80 for the full programme!!! Don’t miss out!!!

]]> 4727 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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