Mind-body connection

St Patrick’s Mental Health: Mindfulness Workshop | Guided practice and relaxation

Video, Mindfulness /

Mindfulness is a practice which enables us to focus on the present moment, to take notice of our thoughts, feelings and what is going on around us without judgement, and to calm our minds. In this workshop, Debbie van Tonder, Programme Manager of our Dean Clinics, explains what mindfulness means, and brings us through a […]

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What yoga does to your body and brain | Krishna Sudhir | TedTalk

Video, Breathing Techniques, Emotional Wellbeing, Mindfulness /

There are many different approaches to modern yoga— though most forms have three core elements: physical postures, breathing exercises, and spiritual contemplation.This blend of physical and mental exercise is widely believed to have a unique set of health advantages. But is yoga actually beneficial to your health? Krishna Sudhir examines how this ancient tradition impacts

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Owning It: What is Comfortable Neutrality and why is it important for anxiety?

Podcast, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Emotional Wellbeing, Mindfulness /

Another solo episode as part of season 3. This time I am introducing you to the concept of Comfortable Neutrality which is essential for increasing confidence and an incredibly helpful tool for down-regulating our anxiety response. It is an idea put forward in my second book The Confidence Kit (which is out now in the

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Mindfulness for Resilience: A Body Scan Meditation with John Gerard Murphy

Video, Anxiety, Body Scan, Breathing Techniques, Men’s Mental Health, Mental Health Policy, Mindfulness, Resilience, Self Care, Stress, Women's Mental Health /

Mental Health Ireland Mental Health Ireland along with Teagasc and the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) have partnered to co-host and co-deliver information and resources. Our aim is to support you and your family ‘farm’ your way through the challenges being posed by Covid-19. We’re delighted to introduce guest contributor John Gerard Murphy from Lecarrow Farm

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MHI Podcasts Ep 5: The mind-body connection with Brendan Doyle and Alan Heary

Podcast, Emotional Wellbeing, Men’s Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self Care, Women's Mental Health /

Mental Health Ireland’s Podcast Series We talk to athlete Brendan Doyle and performance coach Alan Heary about the relationship between our physical and our mental health. We find out how to train our minds to overcome self-doubt and learn about how an active lifestyle can boost our mood as well as our health.

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