The Corkman

Schoolchil­dren put their minds to what matters

- SHEILA FITZGERALD

THE benefits of meditation and mindfulnes­s are profound, and now people living in Kanturk and surroundin­g areas can avail of a wonderful programme in mindful living facilitate­d by Internatio­nal wellbeing coach and yoga teacher Susan Fitzgerald.

Pupils at the local Convent of Mercy National School were treated to a two-hour taster last week when Susan launched her programme at the school where principal Derval Vaughan is very encouragin­g on embedding a culture of mindfulnes­s and empowermen­t for teachers, pupils, and parents.

With in excess of 25 years experience in this field, Susan brings extensive knowledge to her craft and her passion is to make meditation and mindfulnes­s accessible to people of all ages.

Having previously managed leisure centres and health clubs in Dubai and Ireland, Susan has recently developed her own mindful living course which will be available to all schools, and also for seminars, workshops, and retreats.

Susan’s Book ‘Mind over Mountains’ which was published in 2015 encourages us to live lives of freedom, authentic self-expression, and empathy. Susan has overcome several challenges on her journey, but chose to use these life traumas to explore and overcome the ‘victim’ mentality and to learn from the challenges that life inevitably throws our way.

Susan will also offer mindful living classes to adults in Kanturk and other towns in North Cork in the coming months, with weekly adult classes starting in the Convent of Mercy NS building in Kanturk, on Thursday, March 2 from 7.30 - 8.30pm.

More informatio­n can be obtained on Susan’s Website; www.truepotent­ial.ie

 ??  ?? Susan Fitzgerald launching her Yoga and Mindfulnes­s Programme with the pupils at Convent of Mercy National School, Kanturk.
Susan Fitzgerald launching her Yoga and Mindfulnes­s Programme with the pupils at Convent of Mercy National School, Kanturk.

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