Health Service Project

(updated 30/06/11)

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2011 - No currently running projects

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We continued our work with the TLC Centre nursing home in Maynooth during the early part of 2010. It is hoped that other nursing homes will also follow their example and include gentle exercises and meditation for their residents.

Remember, If you work in the Health Service and would like to have a similar project started in your area,  then please contact me to discuss details.

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Project for 2009: We worked with the TLC Centre nursing home, located on the Straffan Road, Maynooth. Residents received weekly 1 hour sessions in gentle exercises and Meditation. Up to 10 residents were catered for and the focus was on gently restoring strength to the hands, arms and upper body in conjunction with Breathing Meditation to instill a sense of well-being and inner peace.

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During 2006 I worked with Peamount Hospital, Newcastle, County Dublin, teaching Tai Chi and Chi Kung to a group of patients with varying degrees of mental and physical disabilities.

The patients received one hour's tuition per week in a simplified Tai Chi short form combined with standing Chi Kung and exercises designed to improve balance, muscle tone, joint strength and breathing pattern. A short Meditation was included at the end of each session as a means of instilling calmness and peace of mind.

If you work in the Health Service and would like to have a similar project started in your area,

 then please contact me to discuss details.