“Change is a measure of time and, in the autumn, time seems speeded up.
What was is not and never again will be; what is is change.”
Edwin Teale

Enlightening Events

THE LIVING MATRIX @ THE IMPERIAL HOTEL, CORK
October 6th
Presented by Buddha Bag Meeting and Dervish, the Living Matrix is the first film to present the work of scientists from around the world whose research questions the exclusive role of biochemistry and genetics and reveals evidence that energy and information fields also control our health and well-being.
www.buddhabag.org

GREGG BRADEN @ ROYAL MARINE HOTEL
October 5th
In a compelling multi-media presentation, New York Times bestselling author Gregg Braden merges the modern discoveries of nature’s patterns (fractals) with the ancient view of a cyclic universe. The result is a powerful model of time—fractal time—and a realistic window into what we can expect for 2010, and the years leading to the mysterious end of the Mayan calendar in 2012.
Tel: 01 2360513
www.spiritoneseminars.com

AMMA’S DARSHAN @ RDS
October 16th & 17th
Amma, the hugging saint, makes herself available to everyone who wants to meet her in person, comforting, consoling and uplifting thousands of people day after day.
www.ammaireland.org

WHOLE PERSON HEALING RETREAT
October 18th – 24th
7 days of optimum nutrition, detoxification, cleansing, body healing, health and diet consultation, massage, seaweed baths, living foods and liquid alchemy demonstrations, spirituality, inner child & longevity group discussions, reconnecting with self through movement medicine dance, mindfulness meditation, silent walks, scream therapy & yoga.
Tel: 0866644430
darren-maguire@hotmail.com

ECKHART TOLLE @ RDS
October 19th
Globally renowned spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle will be in Dublin for this special session. His profound yet simple teachings have already helped countless people throughout the world find inner peace and greater fulfilment in their lives. At the core of the teachings lies the transformation of consciousness, a spiritual awakening that he sees as the next step in human evolution.
www.seminars.ie

MIND BODY SPIRIT @ RDS
October 23rd, 24th, 25th
Mind Body Spirit Festival is back with top class speakers on all aspects of health and wellbeing. Visitors to the Mind Body Spirit Festival will have the opportunity to participate in both traditional and innovating healing forms for mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing in an environment promoting positive living and self-discovery.
www.mindbodyspirit.ie

Therapeutic Training

YOGA TRAINING @ YTTC CORK
The Yoga Therapy & Training Centre Cork (YTTC) is part of Ireland’s largest and oldest yoga training body. Founded in 1996 to give practitioners in Ireland the opportunity to study locally towards an internationally recognized qualification, meeting National Occupational standards. The next commencing teacher training is this Autumn.
www.yogaireland.com

COURSES @ THE ORGANIC CENTRE
The Organic Centre offers many courses based around Lactic Acid Bacteria:
Wine making with Phil Wheal, Saturday 23rd October.
Cheese Making with Hans and Gaby Wieland, 6th / 7th November.
Grains, breads and sourdough with Gaby Wieland, Saturday 20th November.
www.theorganiccentre.ie

YOGA ENERGY MEDICINE
It’s Yoga meets Healing meets Conscious Co-Creating on a level of Cellular Consciousness and the Quantum Field. This unique training offers attunement and alignment, on all levels of being, to the embodied expression and experience of yourself as Soul Light. This partly channelled work opens and connects your mind-body patterning to your essential nature and your natural state of health and well-being. It gives you access to tools for going beyond the illusion of separation, and living as co-creator of your physical reality from a level of Soul.
Tel: 0857167631
Livingyoga.ie
www.hushyoga.com

WHISPERING HORSES
Experts say horses have a calming effect which helps stop people becoming fixated on past or negative events – encouraging a happier person. It has been clinically proven that just being in the vicinity of horses changes our brainwave patterns. Through brushing, feeding, leading and spending time with a horse, one can become at ease with oneself and create a bond with the animal. Temple Country Retreat & Spa, Moate, Co. Westmeath has integrated ‘Horse Sense’ into their program of mind and body classes.
Tel: 057 93335118
www.templespa.ie

Valuable Venues

AYURVEDA @ AMRUTA CLINIC
Ayurveda Ireland is now Amruta Ayurveda Clinic. It is located between Dublin Airport and Swords. The Clinic offers Panchakarma (Detoxing/Cleansing), Health Coaching (Ayurvedic Consultations), Body Treatments, Workshops, Yoga and Reiki. You can also sign up for a free 30 minute Health Consultation.
Tel: 0876506513
www.amrutaayurveda.com

NEW NOURISH STORE
Recently opened in Donnybrook, and managed by the lovely Sundara, the latest Nourish store contains tons of great products, such as Synergy Supergreens, Krill oil, Solaris Detox variety pack, baby foods from Plum, Ella’s Kitchen and Organix, natural perfumes, Savon Di Midi organic soaps and much more.
Tel: 01 6349726
www.nourish.ie

NEW DERVISH SHOP
Bringing some of the spirituality of Cork to Dublin, the new Dervish store recently opened on Aungier Street, containing a huge range of spiritual books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, calendars, cards, crystals, etc.
Tel: 01 4759000
www.dervishtrade.com

Positive Products

PROARGI-9 PLUS
ProArgi-9 Plus is a Synergy Worldwide patented cardio cocktail that has medically proven cardiovascular L-arginine benefits. This can increase the amount of fat burned by 33% and increase muscle mass. ProArgi-9 Plus is a unique product with great taste, far-reaching health benefits and powerful support for the cardiovascular system. With ProArgi-9 Plus, you’re giving your body the support necessary for a long, healthy life.
www.best-proargi9.com

SUNROSE GARDEN
This Wexford-based company produce 100% natural soap, body care and skin care products using high quality and, whenever possible, organic raw ingredients, herbal extracts and essential oils. Their background is in alternative healing therapies and their intention is to create a range of personal care products that are free of synthetics, kind to the skin and the environment, using minimum packaging.
Tel: 0872160435
www.sunrosegarden.ie

IRELAND LEADS THE WORLD
Ireland is the first and the best with a revolutionary method that keeps juices fresh, alive and full of enzymes for several weeks without refrigeration. Never heated, never frozen! Enjoy fresh-pressed wheatgrass juice and broccoli sprout juice.
www.vegusjuices.com

POSITIVE VIBES E-NEWSLETTER
As well as our seasonal print magazine, we also have a monthly e-newsletter full of positive suggestions for books, films, websites, products, events, venues and news.

To add yourself to our mailing list, visit www.positivelife.ie/subscribe

“There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.”
Celia Thaxter

Solstice Celebrations

There will be a lot of events happening around the country to celebrate the Summer Solstice on June 21st this year. Here are a selection:

Lough Gur Summer Solstice family day by the lake. Live music with Luka Bloom and the Roaring Forties. Sunday June 20th 2 – 4 pm, €5 adults, children free.

www.loughgur.com

How about spending the Summer Solstice hiking up Carrauntouhil at midnight and getting to the top for the Summer Solstice sunrise!

www.bootcampireland.com

Pagan Federation Ireland’s Summer Solstice Gathering will take place in Glengarra Woods, near Cahir, Co. Tipperary on Saturday 19th June, to Sunday 20th June.

http://paganfederationireland.webs.com

Enlightening Events

THE BREATH OF LIFE – WOMEN’S WORKSHOP
June 19th, July 3rd & July 17th
The Breath of Life is a workshop for women of all ages. You will discover how to breathe the magic of Woman back into every cell of your being. It is an opportunity to come home to yourself and embody your full radiance. The workshop helps you expand your capacity for beauty, radiance, magic, desire, pleasure and, of course, joy and fun!

The Yoga Village, 4b St. Patrick’s Road, Dalkey, County Dublin
€55 per workshop
Bookings: 0876940413 or 0876920051

THE AUTHENTIC WARRIOR – MEN’S WORKSHOP
June 26th, July 10th & July 24th
This workshop is for men who are searching for a sense of power and purpose in their lives. Using experiential, step by step exercises, and teachings, you will find the practical skills and tools to find a way through to your own Life Purpose and Personal Power.

The Yoga Village, 4b St. Patrick’s Road, Dalkey, County Dublin
€55 per workshop
Bookings: 0862505200 or 0876920051

REWIRE YOUR BRAIN
July 7th, 7:30 pm, €50, Dublin
This talk by author Dr. John Arden will help you to learn healthy habits to enhance your brain’s longevity and to go through the process of changing your brain so you can change your life.

www.seminars.ie

THE PRACTICE OF EMBODIED LEADERSHIP
July 8th & 10th, The Burren
Join Wendy Palmer, a master practitioner of the art of Embodied Leadership, for this rare opportunity to experience and learn how to develop yourself as a leader or developer of leaders.

Contact Chris Chapman on 0872433691 or chris.chapman@ireland.com

FULL 10-DAY PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATE COURSE
August 20th – 29th, Tipperary
Permaculture is a “design system based on ecological principles” which provides the organising framework for implementing sustainable living. Enjoy this course immersed in the thriving and innovative environment of Cloughjordan’s ecovillage.

www.cultivate.ie

Fun-Filled Venues

MILK & COOKIE STORIES @ EXCHANGE DUBLIN
Milk & Cookies is a non-profit storytelling group based in Dublin. A place with tea, cushions, cookies and friends, Milk and Cookies isn’t just for writers and performers – it is for anyone who has a tale to tell, or wants to hear a story told well, and to have a warm, relaxed environment to do just that. Exchange Dublin is a new collective arts centre in Temple Bar; a non-alcohol space and events are open to people of all ages.

www.milkandcookiestories.com
http://exchangedublin.ie/newsite/

ACHILL SECRET GARDEN
Nestled on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, Achill Secret Garden is a place where spirituality and sustainability meet. Established in 1870, this breathtakingly beautiful 3 acre space features one of the oldest Cordyline trees in Connaught, an organic fruit and vegetable nursery as well as a boathouse and a marquee. Achill Secret Garden is a must-visit this summer—come experience it through guided tours, workshops and meditation.

www.achillsecretgarden.com
www.facebook.com/achillsecretgarden

Super Centres

AYURVEDA CENTRE
A new Ayurvedic shop has opened up at 26 Lower Stephen’s Street, Dublin 2. Like it’s online counterpart, it stocks Ayurveda Herbal Preparations, Beverages, Natural Cosmetics, Books & CD’s, Aromatherapy, Maharishi Honey and Music, but contains a wider selection of fresh Food & Spices.

For more info, phone 014789744 or visit www.ayurveda.ie

DUBLIN HOLISTIC CENTRE
The Dublin Holistic Centre offers a fully comprehensive list of alternative and complementary medical care that have been tried and tested for centuries. Their new premises have just opened at 28 South William Street, Dublin 2.

www.dublinholisticcentre.com

Positive Products

ONDAMED
ONDAMED®, like acupuncture, realigns the electromagnetic energy of the patient, but has the advantage of not requiring needles. Also, after a treatment, the patient is not sent home with potions and pills, the practitioners help the patients back to health right then and there.

Contact Aine on 0877965070 or visit www.acupuncturegalway.com

SHIRLEY’S HERBAL CARE
This range of hand-made skin care products is made with home-grown organic herbs, developed using traditional methods. It is specially designed for everyday use for all people who care for their skin, especially those with specific requirements such as Psoriasis and Eczema.

For more info, visit http://shirleysherbalcare.com/

TUTTI FRUTTI WHEATGRASS DELIVERY
Same day or next day delivery in Dublin on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, for only €10.

Call 0877584077

Beautiful Books

Here are a couple of books worth reading during those lazy summer afternoons:

THE FLIPSIDE
Is there a secret to overcoming adversity and achieving lasting happiness and success? The Flipside explores a simple and inspiring idea; every problem or obstacle in our lives, however big or small, contains an equivalent or greater benefit or opportunity. It is full of life-affirming stories guaranteed to make us change the way we look at adversity.

www.findingtheflipside.com

WHO IS GOD? YOU ARE
In this enlightening book, learn how to create the magical, incredible life that is everyone’s birthright. With clear, simple explanations and astonishing examples, Fiona Fay takes you through the journey of discovery that changed her entire world and she reveals how you can take the same journey.

www.fionafay.com

Great Giveaways

GARDENING YOGA DVD GIVEAWAY
While making a documentary about growing your own food for RTE, Victoria Mary Clarke discovered that most gardeners suffer from lower back pain and stiffness in the knees, shoulders and wrists. Her solution is ‘Gardening Yoga’ – A series of simple, beginner-friendly yoga poses designed to alleviate and prevent the aches and pains commonly caused by gardening.

The next 10 people to Subscribe to our Magazine online at www.positivelife.ie/subscribe will each receive a copy of her new DVD.

For more info, visit www.angelsandyoga.com or email info@angelsandyoga.com or call 0862277528

POSITIVE VIBES E-NEWSLETTER
As well as our seasonal print magazine, we also have a FREE monthly e-newsletter full of positive suggestions for books, films, websites, products, events, venues, news and competitions.

To add yourself to our mailing list, visit www.positivelife.ie/subscribe

MARCH

1000 Ways of Light
Taking her work in Ireland to a new level, Chloë Goodchild will be working on a ground-breaking musical project with a minimum of 50 participants over a full year to develop a “Symphony of Love”, an interactive concert which will raise money for key children’s charities when it is performed on tour around the country in Spring 2011.

Contact Catherine Walsh at sjcwalsh@yahoo.ie or 0870516098 or www.thenakedvoice.com

The Enniskerry Farm Kitchen
An inspiring new organic restaurant opens on April 1st in Powerscourt Gardens, Enniskerry. Their philosophy is to bring something beneficial not only to their customers, but also the community, staff and environment. I’ve already tasted plenty head chef Dorene Palmer’s amazing food already, so it’s one place I plan to visit time and time again.

www.theenniskerryfarmkitchen.ie

APRIL

Inspired Action Conference
April 3rd -9th 2010, Findhorn Foundation, Scotland

Inspired Action aims to raise awareness of the crucial link between inner wisdom and outer action. Balancing both contemplation and engagement, the week will investigate creating peace and sustainability through embodying positive qualities in our own hearts, minds and lives.

Contact bookings@findhorn.org or www.findhorn.org/inspiredaction

MAY

Healing Mandalas of Light
24th – 25th April, Dublin

Affecting the highest vibrational light bodies, the Mandalas of Light help individual processes of cleansing, harmonising and healing of the body, soul and mind. Having learnt to create your personal mandala through your name and date of birth, you activate your whole potential and your life’s purpose.

Contact madalasoflight@gmail.com or 0863836263

Deepak Chopra – Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul
19th May 2010, National Concert Hall, Dublin 2
7:30 – 9:30pm  €50

Deepak Chopra MD will share his latest work and show you how your highest vision of yourself can be turned into physical reality. You don’t join the cosmic dance – you become the dance.

www.seminars.ie

BEYOND

Bruce Lipton – The Biology of Belief
15th July 2010, Stillorgan Park Hotel, Dublin 18
7:30 – 9:30pm  €50.00

Cell biologist and bestselling author, Bruce H. Lipton will take you on a fast paced journey from the microcosm of the cell to the macrocosm of the mind.

www.seminars.ie

TIMELESS TREATS

Metamorphoses
Robert St John recognised that our ability to think developed in the womb at the same time that our physical body was developing. By gently paying attention to consciousness at various reflex points, it is possible to release oneself from these patterns and move towards a less conditioned and fearful pattern of life.

To book a session, contact Clare Burrows on 0868283238 or Claire@Metamorphosisireland.com

“The Best Massage in Town”
That’s how this magazine’s owner referred to Ravi, a masseur who operates out of Oscailt Integrative Health & Therapy Centre. Massage allows us to replenish, de-stress, and be good to ourselves.

To book a massage, contact (01)6603872

Amatsu for You
Another recommendation is Tomas Ronan, an Amatsu practitioner. Amatsu is a holistic Japanese therapy. If you have any issues with posture, Tomas will put you back together.

For more info, or to book a session, contact 0872711215

Fly direct to Civrac Sanctuary
If you fancy a holistic holiday, direct flights to Bordeaux from the end of march onwards with Ryanair will take you to the lovely Liz Dowling in the Civrac Sanctuary.

www.civracsanctuary.com

ONLINE ORACLES

“Best in Season”
This is Bord Bia’s website to promote exactly what fruit and vegetables are available in Ireland and what’s ‘Best in Season’. The site explains the benefits of eating fresh produce grown within the natural Irish climate.

www.bestinseason.ie

Earth Clinic
Looking for a wealth of online knowledge regarding Folk Remedies. Here it is. Their readers have been testing and developing these folk remedies, with contributors from every part of the world, since 1999. They’ve been sent some of the most exciting remedies to date – dozens of restorative remedies, plus natural cures for fibromyalgia, back pain and more than 350 other diseases and conditions!

www.earthclinic.com

POSITIVE PRODUCTS

Conscious Chocolates

Conscious Chocolates are handmade raw bars that are free from pesticides, dairy, gluten, soya and refined sugars, and remain packed full of everything that makes chocolate so good for you.

www.consciouschocolate.co.uk

Coconut Water

Flying off the shelves is the new sensation in ultimate hydration, Coconut Water. Naturally loaded with the five key electrolytes, it also contains Lauric Acid which is anti-fungal, and tastes great!

www.vitacoco.com www.dr-martins.info

Both products are available from Nourish on Wicklow Street.

Sweet Cures
York-based company Sweet Cures is achieving astonishing success with their own health product, Waterfall D-Mannose, a cure and preventative treatment for bladder infections and UTI’s. A friend of mine told me that it cured him of a painful bladder condition within a couple of hours of him starting to take it.

www.sweet-cures.com

Feng Shui Power Disc 99
The Feng Shui Power Disc 99 has been designed to protect a house and all its inhabitants from the negative health effects of all different kinds of EMF Radiation. It is not only balancing the stresses from electric pollution to a very high extent, it is also able to clear the stresses from the radiation of mobile phone masts, geopathic radiation and any other pathogenic form of artificial radiation.

For more info, visit www.thelife.ie or call 0719854186

SPECIAL OFFERS

Sun Warrior Protein
Sun Warrior Protein focuses the nutrient profile of brown rice, turning a nutrient-dense food into a highly bio-available, almost pure protein superfood. Sun Warrior Protein is assimilated by the body so cleanly that it can actually help us absorb additional vitamins and minerals from the foods and superfoods in our diet. For more info, visit www.sunwarrior.com

All of our readers will receive a 10% discount on all Sun Warrior products by mentioning “Positive Life” to John at La Sante in Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre or by entering “positivelife” into the Discount Coupon section when buying online from www.sportwarrior.net

The Yin Yang Complex
All men and women possess a combination of both masculine (yang) and feminine (yin) energies. These two primary energies affect all aspects of our lives, including the levels of success and happiness that
we achieve. The Yin Yang Complex reveals how balancing these masculine and feminine energies can help you to gain a new perspective on your life, your relationships, your career and your place in the world. For more info, visit www.brendanfoley.net

A copy of the book and CD will be given out to the next 5 people who subscribe to Positive Life’s print magazine on www.positivelife.ie/subscribe

“Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius.”

WINTER SOLSTICE FIRE CEREMONY & PEACE VIGIL
From this day on, the nights become shorter and days become longer. This is the turning of the season and the return of the Sun, a time of rebirth.
Ceremony Commences 10.00 am Sat Dec 19th led by Dermot O Hara – Psychic Medium, Shaman Healer Teacher in The Peace Garden, Glencree, Co. Wicklow. (Sweat Lodge optional)
Call  0868707854 for more info on this and ongoing events.
www.shamanschoolireland.com
www.celticshaman.com
www.youtube.com/user/silverbirch77

100th Monkey Meditation
The overall intention of this meditation is to disconnect the fear of death associated with Cancer. Based on the 100th Monkey Theory, the meditation will create a new awareness or mind-set of the body’s self-healing ability.  For this reason, there will be at least 100 people present who have been cured of Cancer and who already know that cancer does not mean death.  The meditation will be held on Tue 22nd Dec 2009 in Hungary, from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For more info on this and future events, email info@fengshuimagazin.hu

NEW YEAR’S EVE FUNKY SEOMRA
Join hundreds of other party goers at Ireland’s biggest and best alcohol-free dance event.
Dec 31st, RDS Concert Hall, 8 pm – 1.30 am, €15
www.dancefree.ie

Buddha Bag Meeting
Returns in mid-Januray with another exciting schedule.
See buddhabag.org for more details and to join the mailing list.

Dalkey Good Health Fair 2010
Start the new year as you mean to go on with a visit to the 6th annual Dalkey Good Health Fair, Sat 9th & Sun 10th Jan 2010 in Dalkey Town Hall & Heritage Centre.
Call 0862257531 or email aoife@akmpr.com

Spirit One Seminars Speakers’ Schedule
An Evening with Aidan Storey and the ‘Angels of Divine Light’
20th Jan, 7.30, Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin. €25
Louis Parson’s ‘Soul Art’ Workshop
13th Feb, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.
Heidi Wright ‘Animal Psychic’
27th, 28th Mar, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.
Internationally renowned New York Times best-selling author Gregg Braden
20th Apr, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.
www.spiritoneseminars.com

Seminars.ie Upcoming Events
An Evening with Lorna Byrne, author of ‘Angels In My Hair’.
24th Feb, 7.30 pm, RDS Concert Hal, D4. €35.00
Professor Ian Robertson will talk about how to get the most out of our brains.
18th Mar, 7.30 pm, National Concert Hall, D2. €40.00
Join Daniel Levitin, Paul Robertson and Dr Gary Ansdell for a fascinating morning to explore the life enhancing effects of music.
17th Apr, 9.30 am, National Concert Hall, D2. €75.00
www.seminars.ie

EDUCATION @ THE HAPPY PEAR
4 night “Basics of healthy eating” course is run on 4 consecutive Tuesday nights
Dates as follows: Tue Jan 19th, 26th, Feb 2th, 9th. Tue Feb 19th, 26th, Mar 2th, 9th
Residential health and detox weekend in Spruce lodge (near Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow) January 15th, 16th, 17th
www.thehappypear.ie

Mind Body Spirit expo
The line up so far is David Wells, Aidan Storey, Barbara Meiklejohn, Heidi Sawyer, Max Leone, Stephanie King.
Dates are Fri 12th, Sat 13th & Sun 14th March 2010
www.mindbodyspirit.ie

Spinology
Begin a career as a professional in a highly specialised field. Spinology is expanding in Ireland and the new classes begin in Jan 2010. Spinology is a pro-active spinal maintenance profession as opposed to a therapy.
www.spinology.ie www.thespinecentre.ie

The Organic Centre
The Organic Centre has just published their new 2010 combined Course and Seed Catalogue. Titled “Let’s Grow Together” it features many new courses like “Growing in Allotments” and the new “Garden Complete” courses in Leitrim, Wicklow and Clare, and aims to help anyone who wants to garden organically to get started.
For a copy call 0719854338 or email info@theorganiccentre.ie

Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamps from SUNSTONE
At Sunstone, each of their lamps are made from crystal salt aged about 250 million years. Apart from numerous health properties, they create a natural atmosphere, are calming and make long winter nights more than bearable.
www.sunstonetrading.com

DETOX IN DUBLIN
The Hydro Clinic’s owner, Niamh Fitzgerald, has been helping her clients detox using Colonic Irrigation for the past 4 years.  Niamh has recently expanded her list of services to include Western Herbal Medicine and NuTron Advanced Food Intolerance testing.
www.colonhealth.ie

Yogaflow.com
Yogaflow.com is a website where you can do yoga from home with amazing instructors for only $18 dollars a month, anytime anywhere with your laptop.

Sui (the Irish word for sit)
Sui is a Mindfulness Meditation & Relaxation package including CD’s, a step by step booklet and beautiful handmade meditation / yoga stools. The whole ‘Sui’ project was inspired by Derval Dunford’s recovery from illness. ‘Sui’ CD’s are not only a huge hit, but have literally been recommended by the Doctor!
www.sui.ie

Reviber Plus
This easy, time-saving exercise requires just ten minutes every-other-day. After testing the Reviber Plus for its ability to tone muscle, The Independent on Sunday gave the Reviber Plus ‘5 out of 5,’ saying that it not only delivers ‘impressive results’, but that it is also ‘easy to use and is excellent value for money’.
For more info, visit www.zenlifestyles.co.uk or phone Bernard on 040468645

Acts of Random Kindness
Ark°, the global movement encouraging people to perform Acts of Random Kindness, has launched a new ethical clothing range with a unique idea to make the world a better place: Perform one ARK every time the clothing is worn. Their new range consists of top quality, 100% cotton, long and short sleeve tees.
ArkHQ.com

Positive Vibes e-Newsletter
As well as our seasonal print magazine, Positive Life also have a FREE monthly e-newsletter full of positive suggestions for books, films, websites, products, events, venues, news and competitions.  To add yourself to our mailing list, visit www.positivelife.ie/subscribe

Movers and Shakers

With all this new energy coming onto the planet and into its people, the last thing you want to be is stagnant.  Here are some great ways to get moving and shake things up a little this Autumn:

Fun in the Sun

‘Dartmouth Square’ is open to all again.  Its a public space for local events which are low impact, fun, educational, green, cutting edge, theatrical, non-commercial and/or charitable.  Donations at events pay for the park’s enhancement.  We’ve been to the ongoing ‘Yoga in the Park’ more than once, with a new Teacher every Saturday from 11am.  It’s great to be able to exercise out in the fresh air, with lovely people, in nature that’s in the city, but away from the hustle and bustle.

If you’d like more info on upcoming events, or if you’ve any ideas for events, email 28dartmouthsq@gmail.com

Capoeira

Is it a game, a dance, a fight, or all of the above?  If you want to get your whole body grooving to the Capoeira beat, find out what classes are on in your area by visiting www.capoeiraireland.com

Tai Chi

If you’re looking for a more gentle movement, Tai Chi proves to be no less powerful at shifting energy in all the right ways.  It is relaxation through gentle movements combined with deep diaphragmatic breathing, leaving the practitioner feeling light, vibrant, and free from fatigue.  For a list of classes, visit www.taichi-ireland.com

Beautiful Business

Our friends have some of the best businesses in Ireland, promoting healthy lifestyle choices and making it even easier for you make your choice:

Happy Living Food

We know wheatgrass is great, but here are two fab alternatives from the Happy Pear Living Foods which are easier on the taste buds and amazing for your health:
Sunflower Sprouts – packed full of protein, lecithin, chlorophyll and vitamin D
Pea Greens – contain 7 times more vitamin C than blueberries and 4 times more Vitamin A than tomatoes.
Enjoy them juiced or in any salad!

Visit www.livingfoods.ie or email sprouts@livingfoods.ie

Homely Organics

The organic supermarket has just announced that they are expanding their Blackrock operation to include online shopping and next day delivery to all 32 counties in Ireland, so that the consumer can shop from the comfort of their own home, and they can bring good wholesome organic food to every home in Ireland.  See www.organicsupermarket.ie

Raw Cook Books

Veronica O’Reilly, chef at Healthy Habits Cafe in Wicklow Town, has launched her new Raw Food Cookbook, entitled ‘Raw in a Cold Climate’, which contains 75 delicious recipes.  Healthy Habits Cafe is a unique restaurant, based in Quarantine Hill in Wicklow Town, and serving a mouth-watering variety of raw, vegan and organic cuisine.

For lots of great products, visit www.healthyhabs.com

MILA – The Miracle Seed

MILA™ is a uniquely beneficial seed classified as a raw whole food by the FDA and backed by almost 18 years of scientific and agricultural research.
It contains the highest and safest concentrations below of any source on the planet – Omega-3 fatty acids, Antioxidants, Fibre, Phytonutrients.
As an added benefit, MILA™ is gluten-fee, trans-fat free, sugar-free, it is non GMO and Pesticide Free.
The Mixture is mechanically processed using a proprietary system that optimises the bioavailability and increases its nutritional value.

For more info, visit www.chia-ireland.com

The Super Zapper

Many researchers have found that a weak current of pulsed DC kills parasites in the body.  This includes all types of worms, bacteria, viruses and fungi, as well as diseased cells and other pathogenic tissue.  The Super Zapper is a simple but effective electro-medicinal device that does that job.

For more info and other great products, visit www.naturesenergy.net

Enlightening Events

Whatever path home you choose to walk, skip or jump along, there’s an event here to suit all tastes and temperaments:

National Organic Week

This is a great annual event at The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim.  If you’re in time for this year’s celebration, it includes the Harvestfeast in Drumshanbo (Sat 13th Sep), Guest chefs, Organic School Gardens and Healthy Eating for Children, Women’s day and Women’s Organic Horticultural Training Project, and the Community Food Project.  The festival runs from the 13 – 17th Sep

Other events include APPLE DAY on Sun Oct 4th and GREEN CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR on Sun Nov 29th

For more info, visit www.harvestfeast.ie and www.theorganiccentre.ie

Mind Body Spirit

Whether you’re closer to Dublin or Cork, and regardless of what area of health and spirituality you’re interested in, you can head along to the annual Mind Body Spirit Festival this Autumn for a huge array of exhibitors, lectures, products and treatments.
City Hall, Cork, September 18th – 20th
RDS Main Hall, Dublin, October 24th – 26th
For a list of exhibitors and daily timetables, visit www.mindbodyspirit.ie

“Clearing Your Channel, and Soul Recovery Foundation Healing Technique”

with Janine Thorp and Damien Wynne.

Damien was taught this technique by highly evolved beings and entities, and has now been asked to pass it on to others.  This workshop is equivalent to 7 or 8 individual healing sessions, clearing many blocks and patterns, and also gives the tools of the healing technique so that those who wish to use them in future can do so, and those who don’t, can become significantly more clear about their own channel, more grounded, more aligned, and feel more confident about their purpose and path in life.

Fri 25th and Sun 27th Sept.
Oscailt, 8 Pembroke Rd, Dublin 4

For more info on ongoing events, visit www.angellightcreations.com

Autumn schedule for Spirit One Seminars

James Twyman, internationally renowned, best-selling author, filmmaker and musician, who has a reputation for travelling to some of the world’s greatest areas of conflict and sharing his message of peace, presents ‘The Moses Code’, ‘The Kabbalah’ and ‘The Proof’ altogether on the 27th Oct 2009 at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.

Louis Parsons presents a Workshop on ‘Soul Expressions’.
Gary Quinn presents ‘Creating personal riches and well being through economic crisis’.
Vicky Argyle presents ‘The Oracle of Illumination’.

Further details from www.spiritoneseminars.com

An Evening with Noam Chomsky

Professor Noam Chomsky is widely credited with having revolutionized modern linguistics. He is one of the great political thinkers of our time, with numerous bestselling political books. In his forthcoming book, ‘Hopes and Prospects’, he draws hope for the future through grassroots activism as a mechanism for progressive change. “Activism is growing all over the world and ordinary people are realising that they can be agents for change”.

Join him for a stimulating evening on 2nd Nov from 7.30pm – 9.30 pm at the RDS Concert Hall.  €50.00

For more info, visit www.seminars.ie

The Living Matrix

Our favourite weekly spiritual discussion group, The BuddhaBag Meeting, is hosting a Special Event in the Davenport Hotel this Nov 5th.  It’s a special screening of ‘The Living Matrix’, a film on the new science of healing.  The film was the inspiration for this issue’s feature story on ‘The Future of Medicine’ (pg.20).  So if that article rocks your world, get along to the Davenport for a heaped spoonful of good medicine.  Doors open 7pm.

Check out www.buddhabag.org for more info and other events.

Rupert Sheldrake

One of the world’s most innovative biologists, best known for his theory of morphic fields and morphic resonance, which leads to a vision of a living, developing universe with its own inherent memory, is coming to Ireland for a Full-Day Workshop on Nov 7th.

For more info and to book a place, contact Jeff on 0868533744

“There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.”  ~ Celia Thaxter

Tripmi.ie
Would you rather drive alone, or with a bunch of people?  Tripmi.ie – the carpooling website aims to make driving alone a thing of the past. Just enter your trip details and meet your new TripMates; you can chat within the site without revealing any personal details, and create a profile that reflects whether you like to smoke, talk, or sing along to show-tunes. Some more good news is that at least 50% of Tripmi.ie profits go to charity.  So not only will you save time, money and tonnes of carbon, but who knows who you might meet?

To get onboard, visit www.tripmi.ie

The Beehive Summer School Retreat
Fri. 7th – Wed. 12th Aug.
Need time-out to de-stress and re-charge, or to empty out mental and emotional noise?  Would you like to learn to meditate or deepen your current practice?  You could have a peaceful, wholesome time-out in the beautiful grounds of Maheramore retreat centre, Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow. Through various meditation practices and time in nature you might learn to enter into stillness, develop self-awareness, deepen spirituality and connect with the Deep Self.

For more info www.thebeehive.ie

Summer Activities at The Organic Centre
The Organic Centre invites you to their Garden Party on Sunday 12th July. An action packed day featuring guided tours around the gardens, polytunnels, forest garden and orchard. Interactive and informal workshops will demonstrate how to compost, sow seeds, grow herbs, produce salad crops, deal with blight and grow tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers in polytunnels.  Amongst this year’s highlights is a demonstration of working horses.
Also in July (20th -24th) is our 5 day long course Learn How to Live the Good Life-  the ultimate course for a sustainable lifestyle.

For more info, call 071 9854338, email info@theorganiccentre.ie or visit www.theorganiccentre.ie

Sangoma Therapies and Training
As well as offering natural therapies to the public, Sangoma Therapies and Training is an ITEC registered college in Athlone that delivers training in professional qualifications for both qualified therapists and those wishing to begin practice in the complementary therapy field. A wide range of courses are available including Sports Therapy, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Hot Stone Therapy, Occupational First Aid, Sports First Aid and the more specialist Daoyin Tao, Seated Acupressure Massage and Thai Yoga Massage. In addition, post-graduate short courses in Ear Candling and Massage for Cancer Care are also available.

For more info, call Nicola Ryan on 0868714467 or visit www.naturalhealth.ie

Shamanic States – Sacred Sites / Sweatlodge & Firewalk
June 18th – 21st
This three day workshop is open to those who wish to explore the Shamanic realms at a deeper level. It is held twice a year at the Summer and Winter Solstices.
People will come together in the circle to create a supportive healing community where they can journey deeper into themselves and beyond. They will be performing ritual and ceremony on the sacred sites of the Boyne Valley. There will also be a sacred Celtic Sweatlodge ceremony and they will journey into Mother Earth inside the cairn.
This workshop will include a Celtic Sweatlodge, Ecstatic Journey – using trance dance, breathwork and drumming to journey deeper, Healing Circle, Spirit Boat, Firewalking ceremony, Shamanic healing work, Trance Dancing, Time in nature and free time/party time.

For more info, visit www.shamanismireland.com

Quiet the Mind, Open the Heart – An Experiential Workshop
While Lindsay Wagner was pursuing bad guys onscreen as The Bionic Woman, she was simultaneously pursuing a vigorous study about healing and its relationship to the expansion of human potential in real life.  This June she’s giving two workshops in Navan, Co. Meath.
For more info, visit www.lindsaywagnerinternational.com

Nutrition & Health Coaching
If you’re one of those people who is always advising others about healthy eating, you may be interested in turning your passion for nutrition into earning potential. ‘Nutrition & Health Coaching’ is a new 1-year part-time programme offered by the Irish Institute of Nutrition & Health. Starting in September, this accredited course teaches the knowledge and skills needed to educate, instruct and hopefully inspire others toward vibrant health and vitality. Course modules include dietary advising, food sourcing and quality assessment, cooking and menu planning, presenting skills and business planning.

For details, call 012723003, email info@iinh.net or visit www.iinh.net

Prepare for the Upturn
9th September 2009 (Wed) 7.30-9.30 pm National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace
Fee: €55.00
“These are extraordinary times and in such times, extraordinary people do extraordinary things, what is clear is that for millions caught up in the gloom and doom ordinary thinking and ordinary performance won’t be enough.” Jack Black
Join Jack Black of MindStore for this MUST attend event and learn the latest tools and techniques that will help improve your overall performance at work and play whilst enhancing your ability to enjoy life to the full.

Fore more info, visit www.seminars.ie

Tattie Hoaker Organics
The Tattie Hoaker Organics provides a wide range of organic fruit and vegetables, sourced locally wherever possible. Coming soon they’ll have their very own Tattie Hoaker organic farm grown produce.  On offer to you from stalls at four Farmers’ Markets in the North West and through their Box Scheme delivery service, based in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. They also supply retail outlets and restaurants.  You can visit their Roscommon Town Health Food store for all your organic and natural health requirements.

Contact Maureen on 09066630492, Aidan on 0861575623 or email tattiehoaker@gmail.com

Eckhart Tolle Online
Introducing Europe’s first online store for Eckhart Tolle products.  Whether you’re looking for audio books, DVDs, books, cards or music from the Man of the Moment, you need to look no further.  Special Offers, Guest Titles and New Releases abound, including The Secret of Self Realization (2 CD set).

For more info, visit www.eckharttolle.eu now!

Mulu Chocolate
At last – a delicious, smooth and creamy chocolate that is actually good for you!  Sugar Free and Dairy Free, “Mulu Chocolate” is lovingly handcrafted using only chemical free, unsprayed ingredients.  Their packaging is earth friendly and their ingredients are ethically sourced.  In Ireland, so far it’s only available in “Nourish” stores in Dublin.  So if you want a taste sensation that won’t give you a blood-sugar hangover, head on over to “Nourish” and tell them Positive Life sent you.

For more info www.muluchocolate.co.uk

Sacred Commerce: Business as a Path to Awakening
When Matthew and Terces Engelhart first became sweethearts, they promised to live their lives together following and trusting intuition. Resulting from that commitment was an initial guidance to create a board game. Abounding River is an interactive way of practicing “being” Abundance in your life. Once the game was complete, Matthew and Terces agreed that it would be wonderful to offer a place where people could gather, eat and play the game. Café Gratitude was born and shortly thereafter.  Now, their book Sacred Commerce: Business as a Path to Awakening tells you how you can have such a happy, healthy, successful live.

Also, rumour has it that they’re coming to Ireland.  For more info, email Natasha@natashaslivingfood.ie or visit www.cafegratitude.com

Ondamed in Ireland
Ondamed is a frequency-based device that can be used for both diagnosis and treatment. It has a design based on decades of careful research from around the world. The stimuli are applied gently so that the right amount of energy is introduced into the body. A low energy pulsing electromagnetic field from an applicator induces minute current flows in the tissues. The fields are said to be barely detectible by the patient. The device introduces currents into the body that balance or cancel harmful signals, and delivers other frequencies demonstrated to support a patients physical and emotional wellbeing. The Ondamed works to repair injured tissue or imbalance anywhere in the body. A number of widely used medical devices used to stimulate the repair of bone fractures are based on the same principles, and have undergone extensive clinical testing.

To find a practitioner in Ireland, contact Mary on 018304285 at Libra Natural Health, 44 Leinster St, Phibsboro. Dublin7.
For more info, visit www.ondamed.net

Mandala Painting Workshops

Kaplan Aspect School, Exchange St. Lower, Essex Quay, D8

Mandala painting provides a unique opportunity to learn how to create your own mandala through the symmetric repetition of forms and to paint it with watercolours, as well as to enjoy a supportive, meditative space where your creativity can flow freely. The technique is accessible to everyone as it’ s not necessary to know how to paint.

Mandala painting workshop – March 7th and 8th 10am – 5pm €180 excl. materials
Mandala painting day – March 22nd 10am – 5pm €75
Mandala painting course – April 5th, 26th, May 3rd €250 excl. materials

For more info contact Francesca on 0851302999 or francesca@cultivate.ie or www.mandalaom.com

Angel Light Creations

Friday 27th & Sunday 29th March, 7pm-10pm at Oscailt, 8 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4

Janine Thorp will be holding a workshop introducing people to working with universal energies and how to have clear 2-way communication with them.  We can consciously work with these energies for any project we choose, and this teamwork can bring us a huge amount of additional input that otherwise we may not have clear access to.  They can help us to bring balance, momentum and light-energy so that our projects can move forward aligned with Source.  The skills introduced here can be used for any project you’d like to have help with, including your health, business, art, or even an unknown project, that you would like to take on under the inspiration and guidance of your soul and the universal energies that are your helpers.  €100euro (€50 payable in advance)

For more info www.angellightcreations.com or 0879806280

International Spiritual Care Conference 2009

27th and 28th April in the Europe Hotel, Killarney

Compassion and presence: spiritual care for the living and dying.  This ground-breaking conference will ask: What is authentic spiritual care and what benefits can it bring to health care professionals and those in their care?  Jon Kabat-Zinn will be at both days of the conference and will present on “Enhancing the ‘Caring’ in Health Care and Medicine: The Art and the Science of Compassion, Kindness and Mindfulness”

For more info www.spiritualcareconference.com

This Analog Life

Wednesday 29th April from 7.30pm – 9.30 pm at Ballsbridge Inn (formerly Jurys) D4

In this talk, Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, Professor Emeritus University of Massachusetts Medical School, will advocate that mindfulness is not only relevant to the struggles we find ourselves in, but uniquely valuable for the embodiment of balance, well-being, and wisdom in our lives. Mindfulness practice cultivates intimacy with one’s own mind and body, and through that, self-understanding, healing, and transformation.  €50.00

For more info www.seminars.ie

Energy Master Ratu Bagus – visit to Dublin

May 14th from 7 – 9pm at the Baldoyle Community Centre, Baldoyle Rd, Dublin 13

Born with the ability to transmit pure light/energy, Ratu teaches Bio-Energy meditation, which enables us to raise our vibration, clearing ‘stuck’ energy in our system, leading to increased levels of vitality, health, emotional and spiritual well-being .

Register your attendance by contacting Sharon before May 1st on 0852816575 or sharon_miller@live.ie For more info visit www.ratubagus.com

Eating Disorder Resource Centre of Ireland

Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th May 2009 in All Hallows conference centre Dublin

The Eating Disorder Resource Centre of Ireland are privileged to host a 2-Day Workshop presented by Professor Chris Fairburn.  A must for all health care professionals treating eating disorders.

Further information, contact Suzanne on 053 9130506 or 0872056560 or info@eatingdisorders.ie

Get The Life You Want

Monday 25th May from 7.00 pm – 9.30 pm at Concert Hall, RDS, Dublin 4

Get the Life You Want is Richard Bandler at his best, sharing his remarkable insights, his controversial signature wit, and more than thirty-five time-tested NLP techniques that will bring about quick and lasting change in every area of your life, from breaking free of toxic or non-productive relationships, to delivering business presentations without a knot in your stomach, to quitting smoking for good. €55.00

For more info www.seminars.ie

Learn How to Live the Good Life

Monday July 20th to Friday July 24th at The Organic Centre Rossinver

The most complete course ever, with sessions on growing vegetables organically, growing and using herbs, growing fruit for the home, making yoghurt and soft cheeses, baking and cooking with wholemeal, and storing and preserving, complemented with an introduction to yoga and relaxation techniques, a lecture on sustainable building, a seaweed walk on a local beach and a visit to a local organic farm.  Empowering, entertaining and a lot of fun! The Grass Roof Café at The Organic Centre will cater for breakfast, a tasty vegetarian lunch and dinner every day.  Detailed programme and accommodation list on request.  €700 for 5 days.

For further details contact The Organic Centre on 071 9854338 or email to info@theorganiccentre.ie or www.theorganiccentre.ie

BuddhaBag Meeting

Most Thursdays from 8pm in Oscailt, 8 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4.

The Law of Attraction, The Power of Now, Reiki, Shamanism, or Spiritual Cinema. You name it, it’s probably been experienced and discussed at one of these weekly gatherings.  Open-minded individuals lounging on bean bags (or up on their feet during the more movement-based workshops) exploring all that the worlds of Body, Mind and Spirit have to offer.  One highlight of the Spring schedule is Dawn Cartwright‘s Tantra workshop on April 30th.  She’s an amazing teacher coming all the way from Santa Monica. €10

For more info www.buddhabag.org

Tea Garden

7 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

The Tea Garden is a unique place of relaxation, where you can enjoy a cup of tea with your friends away from the hustle and bustle of busy days in the city centre.  Their staff love to share their knowledge of tea with you – the plant that has amazed and fascinated the whole world for thousands years.  Be sure to try the Lung Ching (Dragon’s Well) tea.  It’s healing properties are legendary.

For more info www.tea-garden.eu

Green Drinks

Once a month in 448 cities around the world, people with an interest in green issues get together to chat, share ideas and raise a glass to a brighter future.  Dublin Green Drinks (inspired and organized by Leaf Living) is on the first Tuesday of every month from 6pm upstairs at The South William Bar, 52 South William Street, Dublin 2.

For more info www.leafliving.com

Psycho-Physio Scan and Therapy

Having difficulty having health problems diagnosed?  Tired of taking drugs for your ailments?  The Psycho-Physio System based on the unique Virtual Scanning technology provides fast, comprehensive assessment and corrective treatment for a wide range of functional and pathological disorders of the body’s organs and systems by regulating brain function.  Psycho-Physio Therapy stimulates the body’s natural processes which regulate our health i.e. of compensation and repair – rather than suppressing symptoms like conventional medicine.  The therapy uses a revolutionary form of colour and visual stimulation.

For more info www.virtualtherapyclinic.com

Grow Green Solutions

Grow Green Products is a wholly Irish owned waste minimisation and waste
recycling company based in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland.  Their latest domestic product, “The Little Pig” (brother of the “Big Pig” composter), will compost household food waste and garden waste up to 1.25kg per day.  Plenty to use on all the plants and vegetables you may like to plant this spring.

For more info www.growgreensolutions.com

Soothe Sensitive Skin

When exposed to environmental change, stress, or improper skin care, highly sensitive skin can often react by becoming irritated, blotchy or red and can feel excessively tight and uncomfortable. To minimise the risk of an allergic reaction, highly sensitive skin requires an intelligent, balanced hygiene and care program. Logona Free products give sensitive skin the delicate care it needs.

For more info www.bpure.ie

Positive Publications

Positive Life sends out a free monthly e-newsletter to our readers with updates, news, competitions, etc. – all extra stuff that you cannot find in our magazine or on our website.  If you’d like to be in the positive loop and have “Positive Vibes” sent straight to your inbox every month, or to have “Positive Life” magazine delivered direct to your doorstep 4 times a year for only €10, or both, visit www.positivelife.ie/subscribe

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Guided Tours of the Temples of Humankind

The Federation of Damanhur, Italy, opens the door on its most precious realization, the Temples dedicated to Humanity: an extraordinary, underground construction, begun in 1978 and created entirely by hand. It has been declared a work of art by the Soprintendenza alle Belle Arti.  There are 3 and 7-day programmes available, offering a full immersion in Damanhur including many hours in the spiritual energies of the Temples of Humankind.

www.olamidamanhur.com

Tao Garden Health Resort

The Tao Garden Health Resort, about thirty minutes outside of Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an internationally renowned Healing Resort where an individual or groups can go and experience a wide variety of holistic healing methodologies.  Tao Garden Training Centre is more than a relaxing health resort for the individual, more than a place to train rigorous Taoist practices, and more than a spa for the whole family, it is a place where the very fabric of what one thinks is lifted to reveal what one knows.

www.tao-garden.com

Sacred Scotland

Guided tours around ancient sacred sites in Highland Perthshire, Scotland with historical researcher, Barry Dunford, author of The Holy Land of Scotland: Jesus in Scotland and the Gospel of the Grail. Based in the central Highlands of Scotland, which are steeped in ancient history and folklore, Barry integrates into his personalised tours, twelve years of research into this unique area. Sites include: megalithic stone circles, pictish symbol stones, hermitages, sanctuary stone crosses, ancient Celtic church sites and the famous Fortingall Yew believed to be the oldest tree in Europe.

www.sacredconnections.co.uk

FESTIVE DAYS AND NIGHTS

The Funky Seomra

At Last! A Saturday night out with a difference.

Imagine yourself on a night out in an exciting club atmosphere where you’re free to dance anyway you like without limitations, to the lush beats of funky world music accompanied by live African drummers. All this in a vibrant ecstatic atmosphere without alcohol or drugs.  Here it is….The Funky Seomra! is an Embodiment event held monthly in association with Temple Bar’s Cultivate Centre.  Everyone welcome.

When: Saturday October 18th
What time: 7.30pm – 12pm
Where: Cultivate Centre, Essex Street West, Temple Bar
Entry: €15 / €10 for members & unemployed

www.dublin.ie/websites/movement

Heaven and Earth Day Spa

The sanctuary on George’s Street Lower in Dun Laoghaire, is designed in every way to restore you and reconnect you to your inner self, with holistic design, professional beauty, body and soul care and advice on living food nutrition. It is a place to relax, rest and unwind, enjoy the delicious organic living foods in the Living Food café that will help to revitalise your body. and take time to browse through the selection of handpicked ethical, fair-trade products on offer.

For further information please contact:
Fiona Cunningham, Fleishman Hillard on 01-6188412 / 0872311653
Sinead Ni Chonaill, Fleishman Hillard on 01-6188408 / 0863316461
www.heavenandearth.ie

The Apple Farm

The Apple Farm in Tipperary has something for every health conscious person this season. Cider vinegar, recommended by Hippocrates himself, and used for thousands of years is a traditional favourite. Juices freshly pressed on the farm, from fruits grown right there on the spot make a great Christmas gift, and hampers are also available. Home-grown apples, of which there are a selection, are always popular too. You can call to the farm shop, which is open 7 days a week, or order the cider vinegar and juices online from www.theapplefarm.com

The Apple Farm, is located on the N24 between Cahir and Clonmel.

Clifden Holistic Health Day

14 February 2009
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SPIRITUAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Local practitioners of Systematic Kinesiology, Acupuncture, Reiki, Reflexology, Bowen Therapy and Massage, Chakra Balancing, Pranic Healing and Herbalism will be on hand to dispense advice and to offer sessions or tasters.  Speakers from Cultivate Ireland, Sustainability Institute, Forum, GM FREE Ireland and Atlantic Aromatics, as well as Ronnie Plant and Audrey Keane will inspire us with talks.  There will also be Drama, Yoga and 5 Rhythm Dance workshops.  There will also be stands where you can try organic food, and products and also enjoy cookery demonstrations .

The Green Energy Awards

Green Awards winners will be unveiled at a glittering gala dinner in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin, on Thursday, December 4.  Healthbuild Ltd., committed since 1989 to ecological buildings, is proud to be  shortlisted for this years “The Green Energy Award”;  category “Green Organisation.”  The main focus of our work has always been low energy design in manufacturing, distribution and supply of a broad range of high quality and innovative ecological and healthy products as well as being actively involved in campaigning for sustainable and forward thinking transport and urban planning solutions for the city of Sligo.

This recognition is a wonderful encouragement to people everywhere who are involved in creating a positive and sustainable future.

PAMPERING YOURSELF

Samadhi Yoga Studios

Stretch into winter by taking an extra healthy lunch break. With daily morning classes (complete with porridge) and lunchtime classes three times a week, this Temple Bar Studio (with sister studios in Drogheda) offers a wide range of yoga classes, massage and meditation for all levels. With the  friendliest teachers in town.

www.samadhi.ie

Frequency Specific Microcurrent

Frequency Specific Microcurrent is an exciting new way of treating nerve and muscle pain and many other conditions using specific frequencies and micro amperage current.
We have not found anyone it does not work on or any other condition for which it is useful.
The frequency specific effect is remarkable and reproducible.

For more info, contact David on 0862463797

SteamyWonder Spa System

Natures natural way of healing the body with steam.

Transform your massage table into a complete spa.  Benefits Of Steam Include – Detoxification, Increased metabolism, Weight loss, Youthful hydrated skin, Relaxed muscles, Improved circulation, Relief from muscle/joint pain

www.steamywonderireland.eu

Beautiful Bamboo Bed Linen

The ultimate sleep experience…a real treat for yourself or an original present gift wrapped for someone special.
Visit  www.luxurybamboolinen.com for further information.

GIVEAWAYS

Planet Beach

To celebrate the launch of our new website, Planet Beach have given us 10 sets of 3 Free Spa Treatments.  The first 10 people to subscribe to our magazine online at www.positivelife.ie will receive 1 of these sets of free treatments each.

For more info on Planet Beach, tel: (01) 4629999
Or go online at www.planetbeach.com

The Organic Guide

This All-Ireland directory will tell you where to find certified local organic producers from free range poultry to organic wines and from cotton nappies to organic cosmetics. This highly practical, concise guide is organised by province and alphabetically providing not only full contact details but also a brief description of the products and services offered.
It is a book to use at home or take with you on your travels throughout the North and South of Ireland.

The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim, 0719854338
All good bookshops and health food stores nationwide.
www.theorganiccentre.ie

For a chance to receive 1 of 5 copies of The Organic Guide, or 1 of 5 bottles of the new Winter Magic essential oil blend from Atlantic Aromatics, simply log on to www.positivelife.ie and sign up for our FREE e-newsletter.

We’ll let you decide what to hope for!

Something To Do

Dublin Fringe Festival 2008
06th – 21st September

For the latest ground-breaking theatre from home and abroad, you need look no further than the Dublin Fringe Festival 2008. There’s over 100 shows to see in this year’s line-up, but the ones we’re most excited about are Channel Changers’ “Storytaker”, Junk Ensemble’s “Drinking Dust”, and You’re Only Massive’s “It’s A Domestic”.

For more info and to book tickets telephone 1850374643 or visit www.fringefest.com

Marianne Williamson
The Age of Miracles

Marianne Williamson, one of the world’s most respected spiritual teachers, will teach you how to align yourself with your life’s highest purpose, finding your own zone of power and passion within the larger context of global healing.

Date: 13th Sep, 08 (Sat)
Time: 10.30am – 4.30 pm
Fee: EUR €125.00
Venue: Davenport Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin 2

For more info, visit www.seminars.ie

Harvestfeast
Drumshanbo 13th September and
Organic Centre Rossinver 14th September.

Promoting Irish produce locally, regionally and nationally. Cookery Demos with guest chefs Kevin Dundon and Noel McMeel, Food markets, healthy food for kids, farm walks, community gardens, garden tours, Leitrim breakfast, cooking with seaweed, bread making, raw food, boxty and potato dishes.

For more info, go to www.harvestfeast.ie or www.theorganiccentre.ie or call The Organic Centre 071-9854338

National Organic Week
15th to 21st September.

Details of organic suppliers, brands, products and events to take place during National Organic Week can be found on the Bord Bia website at www.bordbia.ie To request point of sale material or give details of an organic even you are hosting, contact Orna Ryan by phone on (01) 6142294, email orna.ryan@bordbia.ie or order online at www.bordbia.ie/organicform

Cliff House Hotel

As the name suggests, this hotel is nestled into a cliffside giving an amazing view of the ocean in Ardmore, Waterford. Rooms are luxurious, and you can bask in the fresh air and sea spray, take a stroll along the cliff walk, or simply relax and enjoy the wonderful food cooked by their excellent chef.

For more info, check www.cliffhousehotel.com

Lonely Eagle’s Shamanic Teaching Journey
13th – 16th November

Tim’s mission in life is to share the spiritual ways of his people in hope that those who participate, their hearts will be deeply touched by the sacred ceremonies which help us to greatly connect to ourselves, nature, Mother Earth and all life forms.

Sli na Bande, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow.
Donation: €850.00 all inclusive

Contact Margaret Lawlor on 086 8568804 or lawlormgtconsultancy@gmail.com

Something To Love

The Organic Supermarket
Fresh food, as nature intended it.

Ireland’s first 100% organic food and wine supermarket has opened its doors in Main Street Blackrock, County Dublin.

For more info, check out www.organicsupermarket.ie

Vendemia Wines

Vendemia is a small company run by Urs and Helen Tobler which imports and distributes European organic wines in Ireland. These wines are alternatives to industrially produced wines, as more and more people are beginning to realise that not only should you eat healthily, you should also drink healthily!

For more info, and to order a bottle or two, visit www.organicwinesireland.com

Blakes Organic Chocolate

Blakes Organic Chocolate have just launched their new Mini Bar of “Goodness on the Run!” This luscious 40gm. Bar, in Milk or Dark Chocolate 71%, is an excellent choice for the kids, a super choice for coeliacs and Dental Surgeons agree that the inclusion of whole cane and raw cane sugars contributes to minimal decay.

To Win a delicious hamper of Blakes Organic chocolate answer the following question.
Q. what % cocoa is in Blakes Extra Dark chocolate.

Email your answers to denise@blakesorganicchocolate.ie
For more info, visit www.blakesorganicchocolate.ie

Cosmic Sounds

The Mozart Effect® for Children, by noted author, teacher and musician, Don Campbell is designed to achieve a particular effect, including enhancing intelligence, inspiring creativity or exploring body movement and motion, this series combines up-to-date medical and psychological research in creativity and intelligence to provide a rich listening and learning experience for children.

For more info, log on to www.cosmicsounds.ie

Spiritual Cinema Circle

These inspirational movies have played to enthusiastic audiences at film festivals all over the world, and many have won major awards. But in most cases, The Spiritual Cinema Circle is the only place you’ll get to see them. Each one is a movie with a story that matters. Stories that remind us about what it means to be human. That explore new possibilities. That help us understand more of the world around us.

Our selections include a wide range of topics from the power of the mind to living compassionately to the empowering message of creating your own destiny.

For more info, log on to

http://www.spiritualcinemacircle.com/

Cultivate Health & Yoga Day

Saturday 21st June 2008 | * SUMMER SOLSTICE *

Admission: €20 (ALL classes, therapies and workshops included in price!) Ticket holders only | Buy yours in our shop or call 01 674 5773 or 01 674 6396

Yoga, Aikido, meditation and Tai Chi classes, therapies such as Reiki, reflexology, acupuncture and massage, talks on homeopathy, astrology and more, workshops such as Alexander Technique and Emotional Freedom Techniques, demonstrations and information.

Venues: Ss. Michael & John’s at Cultivate and the adjoining Aspect Language School.

9am – 1pm | 2 – 6pm (1 – 2pm is reserved for lunch time for all. Govinda’s will sell food on site.)

Cars Powered By Vegetable Oil

Ecocar.ie specialises in upgrading your vehicle to run on environmentally friendly fuel while still being able to use conventional petrol or diesel.Upgrade your vehicle today and enjoy the following benefits:

Significantly cheaper PPO-BioFuel, is available at 0% excise tax. Same power & mpg. It is neither harmful nor toxic to humans, animals, soil, water or air. It’s a locally produced, guaranteed Irish product. Clean fuel, contains no sulphur and emits less soot / smoke. Vegetable oil is a natural lubricant therefore may prolong the life of your engine.

Take the Angels on Holiday

What better way to spend your summer than relaxing with good book? And what better book than Angels in my Hair, the autobiography of a modern-day Irish Mystic. All children are born with the ability to see Angels, but most of us lose that ability by the time we go to school. Lorna Byrne, however, never lost the ability, and continues to communicate with all of our Angels for the benefit of everyone.

To win a copy of the book, simply email us your best Angel story to patrickpositivelife@gmail.com The 5 best stories will win.

Deepak Chopra Comes to Dublin

This July 7th-12th, the Chopra Center will offer its Seduction of Spirit program in Dublin, where Deepak Chopra and David Simon will guide participants in a six-day exploration of deep meditation, yoga, and practices for fulfilling their highest human potential.Seduction of Spirit was designed to help people manage the stress of their daily lives, cope with anxiety and emotional turbulence, and discover their deepest purpose.

In addition to daily sessions with Drs. Chopra & Simon, guests will receive instruction in the transformative practice of Primordial Sound Meditation, the Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga, and other healing tools and techniques. Delicious Ayurvedic vegetarian lunches prepared from the Chopra Center Cookbook will also be served each day.Seducton of Spirit will take at Dublin’s luxurious CityWest hotel, offering abundant beauty, fresh ocean breezes, and nature’s tranquility.

www.chopra.com/seductionireland

Body & Soul at Electric Picnic

When a collective of people pour their heart, soul, energy, enthusiasm, vision and passion into a space you can be sure that the experience will be both magical and alchemical. It comes from the heart, and is infused with love! So much can happen in a space that it dedicated to nature, love and creativity and this year, you are invited and welcomed into what these people believe is the very heart of the festival experience. For more information see

www.bodyandsoul.ie

Café del Vino

A Café with a difference. In the heart of Kilkenny, Helen and Urs Tobler have opened a Vinothek where all wines are certified organic, where the coffee is fair trade and organic, and where the food is local.
Choose between 30 different wines that are served by the glass, drink while enjoying a plate of smoked organic salmon, or a cheese platter with award winning local and other fabulous cheeses, have a feta salad enriched with a dressing of organic olive oil, organic cider vinegar and other first class ingredients. Or have a great coffee and savour the house made chocolate cake.
So, when next in Kilkenny, find the Butterslip and dive into the experience of the Café del Vino.