Village Wellness - Yoga, Pilates & Resistance Training

☀️ Our Osteo classes are taking a break for the summer☀️

We will return across all venues from Monday, 7th September.

You will be able to book classes from August. Our timetable will be posted here and on our website www.villagewellness.ie.

Have a look at the classes running this summer :
Tuesday 8pm Pilates Burn Ballyneety
Weds 10.30am Chair Yoga continues with Laura Mungret GAA Club
Wednesday 7pm Midweek Yoga Flow with Emily

In the meantime, keep moving with our Osteo Fundamentals forever course :https://osteofitandstrong.ie/osteo-fundamentals

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Wishing you all a wonderful, relaxing summer. It is good for the body and soul to switch things up.

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Women's Wellness Series – Part 1 💚

For years, most exercise and nutrition advice was based on research done on men.

Dr. Stacy Sims has spent decades studying women's physiology and helping women understand how their bodies respond differently to exercise, nutrition and recovery.

One important thing her research shows - it is important to fuel your workouts.

Your body needs energy to build strength, support bone health and recover well.

For a deeper dive, Stacy Sims has an excellent TED Talk on this subject that I'd highly recommend - called ‘women are not small men’

Such a nice review! Thank you Kevin. So glad you enjoyed the yoga classes. We have more and more men of all ages joining classes which is great🙏

Reviews really help small businesses and other people really like to hear from others 😁

If you enjoy the classes we offer, why not find us under Google Business and drop us a review? We would REALLY appreciate it and it helps a lot

Nutrition Series: Part 2 – Magnesium & Everyday Health

This week we're shining a light on one of the most important minerals in the body — Magnesium

Magnesium is involved in hundreds of processes in the body and plays a key role in supporting muscle function, energy production, recovery, sleep, stress management and bone health.

If you are regularly stressed out or drink a lot of coffee, train hard - you could be deficient in magnesium

Magnesium is essential for bone health because it needs to be in a ratino of 2:1 with Calcium.

Magnesium is a co - factor in many processes in your body.

Unless you really know you are eating magnesium rich foods and watching it carefully - this supplement we should all be taking - try a complex form with a mix of all the Magnesium types or ask your health food shop for guidance.
BUT OF COURSE GO WHOLE FOOD FIRST

The good news? There are plenty of delicious food sources -

PPumpkin seeds (one of the richest sources) - try toasted so yum!
Chia seeds and flaxseeds - soak the night before to make a pudding
Dark leafy greens like spinach or kale
Lentils, chickpeas and black beans - using tins of these makes it easier
Almonds and cashews
Dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
Whole grains such as quinoa and brown rice
Oily fish such as salmon and mackerel

A simple way to boost your intake is to add a tablespoon of seeds to your breakfast, include a serving of greens or legumes with your meals, and choose nuts or dark chocolate as a snack.

This series is all about giving you simple, practical tools to support your health from the inside out — alongside your movement and strength work

Move with Purpose, Live with Power 💚

Retreat to the Island – Inis Mór

There are some places that leave a lasting impression on your heart, and Inis Mór is one of them 💚

This retreat is an opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life and spend four unforgettable days immersed in Irish culture, sacred sites and the slower paced magic of island life.

Wake up to yoga and meditation, explore ancient forts and sacred sites, enjoy delicious food, meet like minded people and the simple pleasure of having nowhere else to be.

Whether you're coming on your own or with a friend, you'll be welcomed into a warm and supportive group to recharge, reconnect with yourself and create lasting memories.

📍 Kilmurvey House, Inis Mór
📅 27th–31st August
💚 Single Room €895
💚 Shared Room €750
Coach and ferry travel from Limerick included.
Bed & Dinner Included

This retreat is always one of the highlights of the year and places are limited.
Secure your place now and give yourself something special to look forward to this summer

Move with Purpose, Live with Power 💚

🦴 Your 30s are a critical decade for bone health.

Most women reach their peak bone mass by their late 20s to around age 30. After that, bone breakdown slowly begins to exceed bone formation.
The challenge? This decline is often completely silent. You won't feel your bones becoming weaker.

Bone loss can accelerate when key supports are missing:
✅ Adequate protein intake
✅ Regular weight-bearing exercise
✅ Resistance training that challenges your muscles and bones

The good news? It's never too early—or too late—to invest in your bone health.
Strength training sends a powerful signal to your body to maintain and build stronger bones, while adequate protein provides the building blocks your body needs to support healthy muscle and bone tissue.

Think of your 30s, 40s, and beyond as your opportunity to protect the foundation that will support you for decades to come.
💚 Ready to take action?

Join our Osteo & Fit Programme in Ballyneety:
📍 Ballyneety
Starting Saturday June 6th for 6 weeks

Osteo 2.0 – 9:30am
Build strength, progress with heavier weights, and challenge yourself with greater intensity.

Osteo 1.0 – 10:30am
Perfect for beginners looking to improve strength, balance, confidence, and bone health.
⏰ 6-week courses starting June 6th
🔥 Drop-in option now available for Osteo 2.0
👉 Book via the Bsport app, visit villagewellness.ie/osteo, or click the link in bio.
Strong muscles. Strong bones. Strong future. 💚