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After a spell of self investigation, discovery, and the meaning of life, the band Frantic State make a welcome return to the stage tomorrow Saturday, May 30 at 5pm as part of the Happy Valley Festival in Thomastown.

In Mullingar, Phoenix Yoga Studio is hosting its first Teacher Training programme beginning in March 2009. Based out of Dublin Vinyasa Flow Yoga‘s Foundation Course, it is recognised by Yoga Alliance and known as an intense transformative process. This 200-hour course offers seasoned practitioners an in-depth exploration of the primary techniques and principles of hatha yoga.

Mayo woman Derval Dunford’s recovery from post traumatic stress disorder and a rare multiple chemical sensitivity inspired her to completely re-evaluate and change her life culminating in the release of Ireland’s first meditation album, titled Sui, featuring a unique range of guided meditation and relaxation sessions from five to 20 minutes.

Contrary to common belief, we can sustain ourselves. We do not have to succumb to an inevitable demise via recession or a tsunami caused by climate instability, a war to end all wars or starvation due to poverty.

Do you have wall to wall, floor to ceiling self-help books at home? Each time you see a new title do you think aha ... this one has the answer!

Imagine a word in which we could all dance, just let ourselves go, swinging, moving, gliding, and enjoying ourselves like a child in a playground. That’s a bit like what 5 Rhythms is all about. It’s a form of dance, or movement meditation, that is designed primarily to put a smile on your face. It’s about having fun, moving the body to music, following where it wants to go and how it wants to feel.

Most of our lives are very busy and we often fail to experience and enjoy quietness. From a spiritual perspective constant activity and noise can block our awareness of God’s presence in our lives. The Family Centre, Chapel Street, Castlebar, is offering a one day course on learning meditative prayer techniques.

Niamh Jones, owner of Xhaleyoga in Headford, has more than 10 years’ experience working in the yoga, healing, and fitness industry. She was introduced to Bikram hot yoga in Australia and went on to Los Angeles, California, to train with Bikram Choudry. She was the first to bring Bikram yoga to Ireland and Galway some eight years ago. She is also a certified Ashtanga yoga instructor and specialises in yoga therapy for back problems. She continues to train with some of the world’s best known teachers.

Kilkenny resident Julie Cusack is an up and coming artist and she opened an exhibition in Kilkenny last Friday in the Shanti School of Yoga and Gallery space.