Play
What?
Cooperative, imported, wildly imaginative… there are a huge and growing number of original and beautiful board games. We have a collection of new games from international game conventions.
Why?
Playing games is stimulating, enjoyable and relaxing. Some are topical, others are pure fantasy or just good fun. You don’t need to be good at games, and many are cooperative rather than competitive.
Do
Sit and play over a cup of tea, chat or not! See our events or contact us for board game nights.
Explore
What?
Watched keenly by you and the narrator, nine-year-old Olivia meets the enchanting man-of-stories at her parents’ party. Through his colourful storytelling, the man-of-stories maintains that nothing exists separate from its context. (No wonder you're at the party!) As the evening progresses and the consequences of this exhilarating perceptual shift unfold, each is set on a new course. From physicists and artists to atheists, believers, comedians and explorers, all are warmly invited. Come and dance.
Do
Try Dancing the Paradox – an exploratory novel and life-affirming workshops. Contact us to order your copy of the novel or enquire/check our events for forthcoming workshops.
Dance
What?
Among others, we look forward to offering lifebulb-lighting Irish set dancing; lively and playful partner-dancing suitable for all ages and abilities.
Why?
Dance of all kinds creates an inner space and rising joy akin to that of meditation. It provides enjoyable exercise that gets the oxygen, serotonin and endorphins flowing, plus a lovely opportunity to focus inward or enjoy connecting with others.
Do Dance!
Come alone or with friends and family. See our events or contact us to book a session.
Laugh
What?
Laughter Yoga combines laughter exercises with yogic breathing to bring a flood of oxygen, endorphins and serotonin to the body and brain. It was begun by Indian physician Madan Kataria in 1995, and is now practiced all over the world. Watch clip.
Why?
Scientific studies suggest that a ten minute belly-laugh is enough to bring a broad range of health benefits to you; from boosting the immune, cardiac and respiratory systems to having a marked effect on diabetes type 2.
Do
Sessions and/or Training: A typical session lasts an hour and includes breathing exercises, playfulness, spontaneous laughter and guided relaxation. It is excellent for all ages and abilities. Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training (CLYLT) offers personal development and career progression. Enjoy ongoing support from the key facilitator and laughter colleagues to create inspiring workshops in public settings and your chosen field. See our events or contact us for group/individual sessions and training. Skype sessions available.
Meditate
Why?
Meditation fertilises the soil in which everything else can grow; a catalyst for creativity, love, freedom, satisfaction, contentment, laughter, compassion and insight.
Do
Join a class or try it at home. Regardless of the meditation’s content, the commitment to sitting quietly for even just 5 minutes every day can have a profound effect. The positive results and the quality of the sitting are liable to reveal themselves over time, so be patient. See our events or contact us for support in getting your practice started or to book a workshop.
Sing
What?
CHOIRS: Varied and inspiring repertoire, no sheet music, no auditions, lots of laughter, develop your voice, make friends and a fantastic sound. No experience necessary. Opportunities to perform and go on tour. SINGING CIRCLES: Improve coordination, listening, harmonising, rhythm, pitch, pulse, expression, improvisation, composition and connection to music as well as your ability to read. Complete beginners to intermediate, sessions for all ages from baby to adult. You will be challenged at your own level and learn from each other in a creative, imaginative and supportive setting. SINGING FOR LUNG HEALTH: A combination of relaxation, breathing and singing exercises to help anyone with a lung condition to develop their primary respiratory muscles and improve their lung health - while having a lovely time with others. No experience or ability necessary, the focus is on improving muscle-use, with sound production as a bonus. Tea and a natter after class.
Why?
Singing has been proven to have many benefits for physical and mental health and wellbeing. Excellent for relaxation, increased confidence, making friends, natural high or simply for the love of music.
Do
Learn to read music, join a choir, sing and improve your lung health, or check out one of our unique and life-changing workshops. See our events for full details of classes and workshops, or contact us.
Work
What?
Enlivening and inspiring workshops and training for your staff to enhance personal, professional and team-working skills. Choose from a combination of singing, laughter, meditation and/or dance. Each workshop is tailor-made for your team.
Why?
There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that a happy workforce is a productive, creative workforce and that stress is expensive, causing increased illness and absence, a lower longterm output and reduced job satisfaction. Love your staff! Love your workplace! Love your work!
Do
Contact us to discuss singing, meditation, dance or laughter workshops/training for staff.