What is Mindfulness?

The practice of Mindfulness is cultivated and enhanced through Meditation – of which there are numerous forms. Research shows that regularly practicing mindfulness contributes to personal health, happiness, resiliency and effectiveness. When we are ‘present’ and in this moment (i.e. Mindful), we can respond and deal with whatever is happening; instead of reacting or worrying about what has happened or might happen.

What is Meditation?

Meditation is an experience or a state of deep peace that occurs when the mind is calm and silent. The goal of meditation is to go beyond the mind and experience our essential nature—which is described as peace, happiness, and bliss. During meditation there is an opportunity to detach from everyday concerns, worries and stresses, to give ourselves time to stop, breathe, regroup and recharge. When we regularly meditate we feel calmer, more at ease, have peace of mind and find greater inner balance.  More about the practice of meditation here​

Class Details

Join Michelle A. Hardwick at the Tyco Johnson Controls International Office, 1 Albert Quay, Cork, Ireland for her fortnightly Mindfulness, Meditation & Relaxation classes:

• When – Mondays – once a month and Wednesdays – once a month
• ​Date – recommencing January 14th 2019
• ​Time – 2pm-3pm
• Cost – Complimentary for Johnson Controls International employees
• Location – Level 6 meeting room

This is an opportunity to schedule time for true self-care, calmness and relaxation into your work diaries.

Our classes at Johnson Controls International are designed to introduce the principles of Mindfulness, Meditation and Relaxation. They include time for group discussion, exploration as well as guided Meditation and Relaxation. We share hands-on, easy to use tools and techniques to help incorporate mindfulness into our personal and professional lives. These classes are for JCI employees who are generally healthy, and who would like to learn to manage stress, their emotions, thoughts and body more skillfully.

The tailored meditation and relaxation part of the class will be recorded and a copy sent as a downloadable email link the following day. This recording when used, will help augment the class, increase resilience and facilitate continued practice at home/in the office/while traveling. More details about Meditation here

Personal Consultations

A private meditation consultation is an excellent solution for staff members wishing to have one-on-one time and to help stay balanced, to nurture self and maintain a sense of calm. Individual attention and time is available to ask questions, address specific needs and discuss anything of a confidential or personal nature. Clients are given home practice exercises designed to assist in the development of a disciplined and nurturing meditation practice. Private, confidential Meditation Consultations can be booked online. We work online via Skype and Zoom from the comfort of your office/home.

We can also be found in the Natural Clinic in Cork city on Wednesdays; or alternatively in Cobh, Co. Cork, Ireland Mon+Tues. Call us on: (Ireland) 087 149 2338 or (UK) 07 857 369619

Weekend Retreats

Need some ‘me time’?

If you would you like to unplug from the daily demands and take some time away to be with yourself, to rewind, recharge and discover more about yourself then consider joining us for a Weekend Retreat.

We facilitate weekend retreat experiences in West Cork every 3 months – find out when the next one is due here.

Corporate Well-Being

Interested in discovering more about Mindfulness and Meditation? Do you want to make Mindfulness, Relaxation and guided Meditation classes available in your Company or Organization? Then feel free to contact Michelle (pictured right) to discuss your needs or call: (Ireland) 087 149 2338 or (UK) 07 857 369619.