The Hero and Heroine’s Writing Journeys Siofra O’Donovan’s Creative Writing Workshops at the Novara Centre are inspired by the work of Joseph Campbell, whose ‘Monomyth’ or ‘Hero’s Journey’ is a universal blueprint for all myths and stories across the world. Under their apparent diversity, the great myths of humanity present us with the same map of yearnings and fears that...
Continue ReadingEvery Tuesday morning, the Novara Centre is host to a special gathering of women and their babies who come together to share a yoga practice and much more at their weekly mum & baby class. Passers-by may marvel at the beautiful babies, the cute outfits, the fancy travel systems and colourful slings, but what may not be apparent on the...
Continue ReadingAmatsu as practiced in Ireland is a modern, up-to-date adaptation of the ancient Japanese therapy which works with the body’s soft tissue (muscles, tendons, ligaments and organs) to help re-align and re-balance other key mechanical and energetic structures (e.g. the spine, bones, joints, cranium and meridian circuits). It’s a non-invasive technique and there are no manipulations of the spine/body or...
Continue ReadingWhen we opened The Novara Centre ten years ago, our goal was to give clients a wide range of options for health and well-being under the one roof. We had seen similar models of Integrative Health work very well in England, The Netherlands and the US and we wanted Irish people to have the same opportunities and choices. We believe...
Continue ReadingGentleBirth workshops The introduction of GentleBirth workshops over the coming months is an exciting addition to the services currently offered to parents and prospective parents at the Novara Centre. GentleBirth is a highly acclaimed programme founded by Irish midwife, doula, and author Tracy Donegan in 2006 to support mum-to-be and their birth partners preparing for a positive pregnancy, birth experience,...
Continue ReadingMy name is Sarah Ledwidge and I’m a new therapist at The Novara Centre. My therapies are aromatherapy and acupuncture. I have also worked as a Senior Occupational Therapist for the mental health services for over 20 years and so have a lot of experience teaching people about stress and how to cope with it in practical ways. I focus...
Continue ReadingHello Everyone, The start of the New Year often brings hope for change and growth, and there might be goals and resolutions that we wish to fulfill. For many a new year means a new beginning and a new opportunity to live life to the fullest. To embark on our journeys we need energy, a strong immune system, and healthy...
Continue ReadingTitle: Business Manager Location: Bray Reporting To: Directors Part-time: See below The Novara Centre (www.thenovaracentre.ie) was set up in 2006 to offer a multi-disciplinary professional rental space to practitioners. There are three main strands to the centre; Therapies, Classes and Integrative Health. A large team of professionals work in the Novara Centre, whose qualifications, skills and experience ensure that when...
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Continue ReadingWelcome to our October Edition of the Novara Newsletter While the sunshine and warmth of the past week or so has lifted most spirits and offered us some consolation for our lack of sunny summer, most of us are feeling the cold in the evening and we are aware that autumn is well and truly upon us. Every season has...
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