What does it mean to be grounded? We spend so much time in our mind, moving at 100 miles / hour, which can be great at times, but it can also be pretty overwhelming. That’s why it is so important to be grounded and in tune with the natural pace of things and the requirements of the present moment. In today's fast paced world it is crucial to be able to self-regulate when the pace of life feels like it might overwhelm you - this month we will look at the meaning of being grounded and introduce some amazing practices to support you in staying grounded when everything in your life is moving so quickly.

We all know that voice within, we know when it sings and we know when it hurts. There is a clear connection between our sense of wellbeing and contentment and when we feel we are living a life which is aligned with our heart. There are times too when it can feel difficult to access the wisdom and knowing of the heart - this month will support you in cultivating a clear connection to the voice of your heart, so that you can lead a heart centred life of more fulfilment.

Your body is your home, it is your temple, it has an intelligence that speaks to us when we are not listening to our needs.

This month we will learn the language of the body and how to honour our body through presence, movement and nourishment of different forms.

Fostering a relationship of reciprocity and love for nature is key to what we’re about at Síolta. Many have forgotten that we are an inseparable part of the intricate ecosystem that holds, nourishes and inspires us. Our emotional and spiritual wellbeing truly relies on our connection with the natural world and this month we will take time to appreciate, connect and honour the land.

This month we will take a look at our relationship to food - this can be a surprisingly deep area to work on - so many of us have complex relationships with food and eating habits. We’ll look at the emotional drives behind how we eat, and learn to relate in a new way to the food that nourishes us.

Being curious is a fundamental part of what it is to be a human - think about the questions kids ask, how excited they are to learn and understand things. Often as adults we lose this curiosity and with all of the ‘adult life tasks’ piled up on our plate it can be a challenge to find the energy for our curiosity. This month we will stoke the fires of our curiosity, bringing a new energy to our daily life.

How many people in the world claim that they aren’t creative? Well, the truth is that creativity is an energy that can be present in making art, or playing music, but it’s also crucial to setting up a business, cooking good food, or playing a sport with skill. This month we will redefine our relationship to our creative self and learn to activate our creative energy to bring more joy and play into our daily lives.

Studies have shown that people who volunteer and offer their time and energy to a ‘good cause’ feel a greater sense of happiness and meaning in their lives. The reality is that giving back to your community, in whatever form that might come, feels good for you and supports those around you too. We are social creatures and we long to be part of a community. This month we look at the concept of giving back and focus on ways we can show up for our communities, creating positive impact for others and ourselves.

Human beings thrive in finding purpose in what we do, it gives us a deep sense of meaning in our lives when we feel that what we are pursuing is aligned with our life purpose. This month we will look at ways to gain clarity and find purpose in your life. We will take you through practices and self inquiry to help you figure out where your purpose lies and to have the courage to show up for it.

For a lot of people spirituality was a bit of a dirty word for a while there. THis month we are looking at what it means to be a spiritual person. We'll be supporting you in developing a spiritual practice which is grounded in a sense of awe, humility and wonder at the intricate journey that is our existence in this lifetime.

We are social creatures, and at our core, for better or for worse, connection is what drives us. This month we will focus on understanding and cultivating deeper connection in our lives, we will learn to understand what blocks us from connection and how to open up to experience more intimate connection in our lives.

One of the most difficult things for us to do is to simply rest, to take time off and slow down, because everything in our world asks the opposite of us. Resting well and understanding that ‘off’ time allows us to integrate all that we have been gathering and learning, is one of those life-hacks you will be so grateful you’ve learned.