Joyce Gavin -

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By August 2016 it certainly has been one rollercoaster of 2 years!! A life changing accident [which is still unfolding], a change in professional direction [selling my business] and change in my personal direction all leading to a lot of self exploration. I am currently working with three of the most amazing professional mentors you could have, all leaders in their field. And while I am exploring different things with each of them, there is a common thread throughout, and that is change is good in fact it’s great, and while it can be uncomfortable the fantastic point is the discomfort you feel by stepping outside your comfort zone, coupled with a healthy dose of self-love and living in alignment with your nature will lead only to bigger and better things for you and your life. I can attest to the discomfort and the dis-ease that change can bring but on the flip side of that coin I can also attest to the fantastic opportunities and happiness it brings! Come on s...

When was the last time you ‘broke bread’ with your family, friends, workmates, anyone?? Really ‘broke bread’. Laid the table, got the best china out!! Took time and cooked your food with love and sat around a table with people you really wanted to share with …………… Food is about sharing, passion, love, laughter, humanity, honesty a connection between souls – when was the last time you connected Today make a plan call someone, call friends, have them over, cook with love and connect, you will feel so much joy for it – it’s the ‘pitch and catch’ of life “Feasting is the flame in mid-winter,that kindles the fire of friendship and strengthens the community” Whether they are cultural gatherings, times of group worship, or even special dinners with friends, we all need moments where we come together and reaffirm the importance of our group. The cheer that we feel is essential both to the collective and the individuals involved. The affirmation of the group should ...

PROGRESSIVE ACADEMY - PROGRESSIVE ACADEMY EXCELLENCE IN MIND BODY EDUCATION We are so pumped and excited to publish our new 2016 Pilates / Mind Body education program. We have a range of new courses, workshops and masterclass’s that are just packed full of the most up to the minute information on Pilates, Functional Movement, Fascia, Mindfulness and Nutrition. We are also thrilled to be travelling to new venues around the country so now we can get out and meet you. Check out all the dates on our blog www.progressivepilatesacdemy.blogspot.ie If you would like to host a Pilates Mat / Reformer course or workshop please contact us on 0894395057 / mindbodyeducation@outlook.com Here’s to an extraordinary 2016 – our best year yet

For a number of years   I have for ‘inflammation, joint health and weight loss / maintenance reasons’ been living both a Paleo and metabolic eating lifestyle So impressed am I with both systems and the health benefits they have given to me that I have gained professional qualifications in both systems. And over the coming weeks I will be discussing more the benefits and the services that I will have available However in the mean time I would like to share a portion of an email I received from Mark Sisson of Primal Blue print www.primalblueprint.com a leading expert and author on the Primal / Paleo lifestyle – it will give you some insight into the benefits of such a lifestyle In 2016 don’t put off getting into a healthier and fitter lifestyle As a Wellness Coach let me help you make 2016 your best year yet Namaste Joyce Joyce Gavin Wellness Coach Email mindbodyeudcation@outlook.com or call 00 353 894395057 “Mark Sisson here, and I want to let ...

A new year; it’s an opportunity to start anew, to start afresh, a time to engage with your dreams. In 2016 dare to dream big, stretch your expectations so that this will be your BEST ever year. Take some time today or tomorrow to sit down and set out your strategy, list out the areas of your life ·          Career ·          Relationships ·          Spiritual ·          Financial ·          Contribution Then, list 3 things in each of these areas that you want to achieve in your life this year.  Dream BIG, and then each day envision your life in all these areas as if you have already achieved them because your brain will seek out and attract all that you desire. My wish for you this year is that it is your best year ever. Happy 2016 and I look forward t...

I cannot believe August 8 th is only around the corner, on this date last year my life was changed forever. Over the months I have documented the many effects that faithful day and car crash has had on my life most of them physical, but I very seldom spoke of the emotional and spiritual breakdown that I suffered. My injuries left me immobile for over 6 months something that is harsh on most people but for a wellness / fitness professional the effects take on a totally magnified effect. I was totally dependent on family and friends, basics such as tea making, cooking, shopping etc. where beyond my physical capability My sofa and the view from my balcony became my daily routine, needless to say it was not long before the effects mentally and emotionally began to become obvious All the things I would normally do to clear my head or fight the stress where no longer open to me, the joy of the outdoors enjoying a 100k bike ride or 18 holes of golf gone, my d...