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Symbi Online community buyers’ group

I loved Small Changes Health food shop in Drumcondra but sadly it shut a number of months ago. So I was delighted to spot a flyer about Symbi - an online...

Online classes finished

With regret I have decided to stop our online classes. As many of you are aware I currently divide my time between Dublin and Kerry and hence am unable to run...

Stress and weight gain

Weight is a hot topic, but it is important to understand that not all weight gain is equal and reducing food intake will not always tackle the problem. There...

Melioguide YouTube

Margaret Martin is a Canadian physical therapist (same as our physiotherapist) who specialises in osteoporosis. She gives lots of sensible advice for building...

Strong, Steady, Straight

Check out the guidelines from the Royal Osteoporosis Society for helping bone strength, reducing falls and improving posture. I think it is a really useful...

15 minute gentle upper body stretch

This sequence is suitable for all. It can be done seated on a chair or a mat or standing....

Sun salute & weights videos

Two new practices to try here, both about 17 minutes long. The sun salute practice (passcode q2?h*mx4) is a good workout but does not include forward bending...

New yoga videos

As well as the 15 minute chair yoga video I uploaded last week, there are now a weight bearing sequence and a short session of standing poses. I hope you...

Top tips for gut health

Eat a high fibre dietWhole grains (e.g. brown rice, wholegrain pasta), fruit & vegPrevents constipation and reduces risk of type 2 diabetes,...

6 tips for better sleep

1. Regular schedule – same time going to bed and getting up 2. Bedroom is dark, quiet, cool, comfortable and free from distractions (like phones, TVs..) 3....

Quick snack ideas

Smoothies: A great portable snack for any time of day. Blend together some mixed berries, rocket, avocado, water, a tablespoon of milled flaxseeds and a...

American Heart Association – Tips for a healthy heart

Maintain a healthy body weightEat lots of fruit and vegetablesEat whole grains e.g. oats, whole wheat, ryeEat good protein e.g. fish, nuts, beans,...

The Sanctuary – free resources

Sr Stan is one of my heroes and for me she becomes even more inspiring with age. She founded the Sanctuary in 1998 as a meditation centre for social change...

Vitamin D

It is estimated that up to 75% of the world's population is deficient in Vitamin D. Its main contribution is to our bone health. Most Vitamin D is got from...

Laughter Yoga

As the saying goes laughter is the best medicine. And we all know yoga is wonderful for our mental and physical wellbeing. So, Laughter Yoga must be truly...

Daily Practice

We all know from experience how difficult it is to establish a new habit, be that a daily yoga practice or taking regular time out to smell the roses/calm the...

Poor Memory? Brain fog? Avoid these foods

Is your concentration much worse than when you were younger? Do you worry about getting Alzheimer’s? Do you find it harder to understand new concepts? Food...