For the first time ever I am sharing my new process.  It gave me hope and joy in the midst of grief!

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Accessible, effortless, and fun, in a beautiful space overlooking Clew Bay, 5 minute walk from the beach.

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Guided steps:

1. Release
Shed tension through effortless, enjoyable qigong-based movement with breath (nature-themed)

 

2. Regulate
Shift effortlessly from stress and overwhelm into feeling safe and coherent, using breath

 

3. Relax
Drop into deep rest with nature-themed Yoga Nidra (lying down). Dozing may be a side effect!

 

4. Reset       

Lose track of time exploring colour, using ink. This is a process of play, not about production.

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Re-emerge grounded, rested, restored, with simple, practical tools for sustainable wellbeing.

 

Cognitive science research shows that rest isn’t just recovery—it’s when integration, creativity, and emotional processing happen. When you access true rest, you move from surviving to thriving, you reinstate natural rhythm, create sustainable energy and experience joy.

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My approach to wellbeing was shaped by:

• Lived experience of PTSD, chronic fatigue, and profound grief

• Two decades of professional practice  

• The nature-based philosophy of Manchán Magan and John Moriarty

• Working on a team led by U.S. Psychiatrists Gerbarg & Brown – Breath-Body-Mind ™

• Extensive training with Dan Brulee, Tony Robbins personal breath coach

• Playing with breath and ink to allow e-motion to stay in motion

 

Important insight: When my brother Steve’s terminal diagnosis arrived an opportunity also arrived to exlore mark making with ink. I found myself connecting with nature, then exploring breath and ink, all without purpose. It allowed the energy of grief to flow, and gave me enormous hope and joy.

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To my great surprise, within a year I had my first solo interactive, audio-visual, breath-based exhibition dedicated to Steve. Inspiration (breath) was my inspiration!

    

Event Details                                                           

Facilitator: Derval Dunford

Date: Saturday 23rd May                                                                                     
Time: 10:15am – 4:30pm
Venue: Mulranny Arts Centre (brand new state of the art space overlooking Clew Bay)

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Included:

• Freshly prepared two course lunch

• Tea, coffee, protein bites

• All art materials 

• Comfortable mats

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Food allergies: contact info@mulrannyarts.com

 

Please bring: A warm blanket, warm socks, a small cushion or travel pillow, and an eye mask or light scarf

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Please wear: Comfortable clothes - suitable for movement and playing with ink, warm socks - shoes will be off

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Cost: €145. Limited spaces - booking essential

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To ensure we have a clean environment for breathing: Please avoid using perfume or fragranced products

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Schedule for the day:

10.15am          Arrival - Tea, coffee, protein bites

10.30 am         Somatic movement, Breathwork, Yoga Nidra - Clew Bay Room

1pm                 Two Course Lunch

1.45pm            Exploring ink and breath - Art Studio (next door)

3.30pm            Integration breath and yoga nidra completion session

4.30pm            Continue to let the peace percolate with a beach walk or a swim- just 5 min away

 

Quality accommodation is available on-site—please book directly with the venue HERE. 

 

 

Unused creativity is not benign. It metastasizes. When creativity is suppressed or not expressed, it can manifest as negative emotions like grief, rage, judgment, sorrow, or shame.

Brené Brown