fitness & wellness coach - author
Better My Body is a fitness and wellness company running Yoga and fitness classes in West Clare. It hosts Wellness Retreats in Doonbeg incorporating Yin Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation workshops and practices.
Better My Body was established by Deirdre Fitzpatrick O'Reilly in 2005, she is author of best selling book 'Surfing the Waves of Stress' and delivers mindfulness and meditation seminars in the workplace and at wellness events around Ireland.
Deirdre featured as a fitness and wellness coach on Kathryn Thomas' Pure Results Bootcamp.
A day to restore balance and rejuvenate the body and mind with Deirdre on her full day or half day retreats in Doonbeg. You will leave energised, revitalised and centered. For more information download our retreat brochure or click on upcoming events for event schedule and bookings.
The Half Day Retreat in Doonbeg consists of Yin Yoga, Mindfulness workshops, and Sound Bath and includes a light breakfast.
The Full Day Retreat extends the half day retreat classes a little longer and includes an additional two course lunch at the luxurious Trump International Hotel and a relaxing walk on Doonbeg's beautiful Dougmore Beach. All transfers to and from the hotel are included.
Yin Yoga
A gentle flow of Yin Yoga to harmonize the meridian energy flow, increase vitality to the internal organs, unlock restriction in the joints, improve circulation and cool the nervous system. Blended with mindfulness awareness exercise to scan and map the body so you feel centered and grounded. The Yin Yoga session is followed by a relaxing meditation.
Minfulness Workshops
Learn how to reduce stress and become present in the moment with Deirdre's highly engaging workshops. Gain an understanding of Mindfulness and the simple tools that you can use to move from busyness to stillness.
The Sound Bath
Take part in a Tibetan singing bowls experience. All the sounds from the various instruments resonate with a healing vibration, balancing your mind and body.
For Bookings or information on upcoming events please contact us.
Relaxation, rejuvenation, feeling present and peaceful.
A mix of Mindfulness, gentle flow Yin Yoga, Energy Balancing, Meditation and deep relaxation.
The Yin Yoga is blended with mindfulness awareness exercises throughout the class to scan and map the body so you feel centered and grounded, mindfulness breathing and meditation to help to anchor your attention and awareness in the present moment and to settle a scattered mind.
Please be aware that this class is very therapeutic and is not a workout.
Great Posture, Toned, Stretched and Relaxed
Five Pilates exercises followed by five yoga poses for 60minutes. 30 minutes of relaxation, mindfulness and meditation.
Soothing exercises to relieve tension form the body and mind. These floor based rejuvenating exercises restore balance inside and out. This class is the perfect compliment to replenish your body if you workout and train hard. Gently toning the body targeting the tummy muscles and back. Improve your posture and stand tall.
Strengthen and tone the whole body while increasing mobility and flexibility.
Steady flow of pilates strengthening exercises with short intervals of mobility movement and deep stretch.
Enjoy a dynamic flow of pilates that tones the tummy, strengthens the back, tones the arms and the shoulders. Increase your hip and shoulder mobility while awakening hip and shoulder stabilizer muscles. A great mat workout.
Deirdre delivers mindfulness and meditation seminars in a authentic way that is easy to understand and apply to every day life.
She shares personal stories on how mindfulness and meditation have helped her along her journey running a successful fitness and wellness business, dealing with personal setbacks and developing resilience.
Deirdre's seminars are fun, highly engaging and are guaranteed to brighten up the whole room.
For information or corporate bookings please contact us.
Intel Wellness Week
“ Deirdre's classes are very time efficent. All classes are different each week. The hour flies by as the class is scheduled to the very minute. Highly recommend her. Excellent instructor. ”