SUMMER VIBES
Step outside ’cause summertime’s in bloom
Stand up beside the fireplace, take that look from off your face
‘Cos you ain’t ever gonna burn my heart out
Oasis, ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’
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Enticing events
Search for the heroine
This autumn, you’ll have an opportunity to embrace your inner heroine in the lush surroundings of Donegal. The week-long Heroine’s Journey women’s retreat offered by psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher Victoria Smisek aims to help you reconnect with the body, heart and voice. It runs from September 25th to October 1st.
Design your peace
The Design of You retreat, hosted by Reiki healer and intuitive Cathy McCarthy, is a four-day luxury and all-inclusive getaway for those who are feeling the pull to explore their soul purpose on a deeper level – through Human Design, cacao, angelic attunements, sound therapy and more. It takes place at the stunning Deer Stone Luxury Eco Retreat in Larragh, Co Wicklow, from September 5th to 8th.
Youth development
Meditation centre The Sanctuary on Dublin’s Stanhope Hope is set to help parents and caregivers through their Youth Conference 2025, which takes place on September 26th. The event seeks to offer a clear approach to understanding child and adolescent development. Speakers include developmental psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Brother Richard Hendrick, a priest-friar of the Capuchin Franciscan Order who is also an author and youth programme creator.
Light up the nights
At Positive Nights, we have a few gems up our sleeve over the next few months. Two of our leading ladies include author and wellness advocate Barbara O’Neill, who will join us for a two-day event in September, and spiritual teacher Teal Swan, who will be with us for a one-day workshop on a date to be confirmed soon. Watch this space!
Yoga parties
Yogis rejoice! Moynalty Yoga Festival is coming to Co Meath, on June 21st and 22nd, with an impressive lineup of healing events and talks. The Yoga Picnic comes to Lilliput House, Lough Ennell, Co Westmeath, on July 5th. Yoga Fest Ireland, on September 13th and 14th in Springfield Castle, Drumcollogher, Co Limerick is set to offer soul-enriching yoga classes, live music, and an artisan market in the castle courtyard.
Health helpers
Story Ark
When it comes to probiotics that enhance digestive health, ARK Fusion is a favourite of ours. Established by two clinical nutritionists, these products are backed by solid gut microbiome research. The company also offers convenient diet plans, created by nutritionists, to work alongside their probiotics and supplements and help customers achieve their health goals.
Robust boost
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about the benefits of coffee enemas (check out Antoinette Curran’s take on page 58) and Robusta Coffee is a leading supplier of organic coffee recommended for enemas. Recommended by the Gerson Clinic, they can give your liver a health boost and aid detoxification.
Breathe deep
Two years ago, our publisher Paul Congdon interviewed acclaimed author and spiritual teacher Prem Rawat in Dublin’s Convention Centre. Now, Prem is back with a new book, Breath: Wake Up to Life’, which serves as a beautiful reminder to take a moment, every day, to appreciate the breath that sustains us.
Tempting therapies
Sky’s the limit
Sage and Sky Yoga in Co Wicklow, hosted by Jane Lonergan, is a beautiful option for anyone seeking to unwind. We are especially fond of the yoga and sound bath combinations – a deeply grounding and restorative experience.
Revolutionary imaging
Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging, or DITI, is a non-invasive procedure that uses an infrared camera with a highly accurate heat sensor to detect differences in temperature in the body. The scan can help support injury recovery and aid in the early detection of disease. Dr Jeffrey McTavish, chiropractor and founder of The Windsor Clinic, now offers this helpful service in Dublin.
Go to thewindsorclinic.co.uk or phone: +44 (0)1903 234490
Psyched up
The PSYCH-K healing modality – a unique blend of kinesiology, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom – is one of our good pal Bruce Lipton’s favourite therapies. Practitioner Agnes Burke, based in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, offers this service in a safe and supportive environment that helps individuals to rapidly transform their subconscious beliefs.
Electrify yourself
PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) technology is sweeping the nation – check out our feature on page 34, which describes in detail the therapeutic benefits and potential of this practice. Cellvital offers a cutting-edge therapeutic PEMF mat for convenient daily use, which is now available in Ireland. Contact paulpositivelife@gmail.com to learn more.
Holistic hubs
Donegal dreams
Zenergy Health Clinic, a state-of-the-art holistic centre based in beautiful Donegal, offers an integrative and multidisciplinary approach designed to optimise all of the body’s systems. By prioritising open communication and transparent relationships with their clients, the clinic stands out from the pack.
How to be well
Some people take their dreams and put them into reality. Keith Howell has done just that through his beautiful holistic clinic, Howellness, in Dublin’s Clondalkin. This clinic specialises in providing a tranquil space for practitioners and enthusiasts, and also offers the ever-popular Pranic Healing with Amanda and David O’Connell.
Best bakes
Some of the bakeries around Dublin would blow your mind. We were fortunate enough to find a stunning one called Una Bakery in Ranelagh, which served a coffee and a delicious cream bun like no other we’ve tasted recently. Well worth a visit.