Ananda Centre

20/09/2025

✨ Rest Sesh: Lung / Metal Element ✨
Summer softens into Autumn—come rest with me.

2 hours of breathwork, restorative yoga & a super-deluxe guided Yoga Nidra
Suitable for all levels
Ease stress, anxiety & pain, invite calm and peace

Have 2 pillows, 2 blankets, warm cosy clothes & a quiet space at home.

💫 Patreon Free Members get 50% off!
Normal price: €30 → Only €15 with code RESTSESH.

Go to my Offering Tree site - https://anandacentre.offeringtree.com/online_store/rest-sesh-lung-metal-element and use the code on checkout.
If you’re not on Patreon yet, it’s free to join—sign up today to get this offer (and explore even more when you upgrade to a paid tier).

👉Take this as your nudge to pause, soften, and restore.

Get more from Being Well with Brenda on Patreon

27/07/2025

A quick Sunday drop...

This time of year aligns with Lughnasadh, the festival of first harvest—when the land begins to offer its fruits, and we’re invited to pause, reflect, and gather wisdom. Hazel’s presence during this season reminds us to tune inward, harvest insight, and honour the quiet stirrings of creativit...

10/07/2025

This month’s newsletter is a little summer bundle of rest and reconnection—crafted for all members on my Patreon page (Being Well with Brenda) but sharing here too.

Inside you’ll find simple rituals for the full moon, a calming playlist, cooling herbal tips, and a few thoughts on Ireland’s growing love for saunas.
It’s all about finding small ways to soften, ground, and tune in—wherever you are on your journey.

🌕Thank you for being here and for supporting this space in your own way.

"We need society, and we need solitude also, as we need summer and winter, day and night, exercise and rest." -  Philip Gilbert Hamerton 

17/06/2025

Nature Boy - Seán Ronayne
Myself and Goulwen had the pleasure of listening to Seán Ronayne speak at the Dalkey Literary Festival recently. We have friends living near Dalkey, so we took full advantage — a wonderful talk from Seán and a fabulous lunch with our friends last Friday. If you’re not familiar with Seán, he’s featured in a beautiful documentary called Birdsong, which you can find now on the RTE iPlayer.

Seán’s story is so inspiring — he was entertaining, gentle, captivating, and shared more about his early days and how his deep love for nature, and birds in particular, took root. He’s currently recording the sounds of all the bird species in Ireland, and is a strong voice for preservation, biodiversity and educating us all about what’s around us.

His book, Nature Boy, came home with me — signed, too! If you haven’t come across Seán yet, I highly recommend you look him up. And while you’re at it, maybe check out BirdWatch Ireland — they send out a wonderful free email newsletter full of bird and wildlife news, and you can join or donate if you wish. Lovely reading for these long summer days.

Find Seans work here

31/05/2025

A change for this year’s Breath for Health with Brenda – June

Exploration Invite
Free to join on Patreon – my 6th year sharing this journey! But now in a different place.

Are you ready to reconnect with your breath and its deep, healing wisdom?

Join me this June for a gentle, supportive breath exploration — all shared freely through my Patreon space.

Each week, I’ll guide you through nourishing practices like Coherent Breathing, Ujjayi, and Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril), with a few extras sprinkled in — all designed to calm your nervous system, steady your mind, and support your well-being.

Just 5–10 minutes a day, at your own pace, in your own space.
No pressure. No fancy gear. Just you and your breath.

It’s free to join.
Plus, there’ll be a small prize draw for everyone who takes part!

Let this be your daily anchor through the month of June — a return to centre, one breath at a time.

👉 Join here - https://www.patreon.com/BeingWellwithBrenda

With love and breath,
Brenda x

25/05/2025

Sycamore and Hawthorn Flower Essences from Dowth
The Hawthorn is known for its powerful heart-healing properties, promoting emotional balance and resilience. This essence is perfect for those seeking to enhance their emotional well-being and connect with the deep, nurturing energies of this special land of Dowth.

The Sycamore tree, with its broad, spreading branches and striking bark, carries an ancient energy, deeply rooted in the land. Growing tall and steadfast, it seems to stand as a keeper of stories, holding space for transformation. In Celtic symbolism, the Sycamore is often associated with wisdom, protection, and the interconnectedness of all things. It invites us to look at both the roots of our past and the branches of our future, encouraging growth and change, while remaining anchored in the present.

In its presence, there’s a gentle reminder that we, too, can stretch wide, like its leaves, embracing the new while staying grounded. As the Sycamore watches over the sacred site of Dowth, it seems to whisper a quiet invitation: to trust the process of life, to let go of what no longer serves us, and to find strength in the cycles of renewal. It is a tree of patience, resilience, and fluidity, showing us how to bend with life’s winds without breaking.

Whether you seek the courage to grow or the calm to rest, the Sycamore offers its energy as a guide—a bridge between the old and new, the seen and unseen, the sacred earth beneath and the sky above.

Each 10ml bottle is €8.00 and if you want me to post it add €5.

Make your own Flower Essence here with my special online course for you - https://anandacentre.offeringtree.com/online_store/make-your-own-flower-essence

Learn more about what Flower Essences on my website blog too. Details in link bio or go to www.anandacentre.com

23/05/2025

Exams coming up? Brenda’s 10-minute guided meditation helps boost confidence, sharpen focus, and calm nerves—perfect for anyone in study mode. It begins with grounding the senses, builds positive mindset with affirmations, and uses breathwork + visualisation to support memory and recall.

Whether it's first thing in the morning or just before study time, this practice sets you up for success.

Listen for free on Insight Timer and visit the blog to read, share, and support your exam-takers with extra tips. You’re not alone—and you’ve got this!

https://www.anandacentre.com/blog/five-is-the-magic-number-exam-prep-and-success-meditation

16/05/2025

Morning all, for anyone who missed the live last night on Instagram - I chatted with Donna Noble about her upcoming wonderful workshop Body Positive Yoga with YTI Yoga Therapy Ireland on May 24th.
This workshop is not just for teachers or trainees. Open to all.

Donna is an inspiration and her storyis a genuine one of sharing yoga that aligns with ethos of Yoga Therapy Ireland.
Grab a cuppa and Enjoy 🤩

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJr9vImMYSO/?igsh=MzAycDhhNXJ6bjR3

15/05/2025

Join me tonight at 8pm Irish time on Instagram Live ( ) for a special conversation with Donna Noble (), author, speaker, and pioneer of Body Positive Yoga.

We’ll be chatting about her upcoming workshop in Ireland with Yoga Therapy Ireland, what Body Positive Yoga really means, and how we can all play a role in creating more inclusive, welcoming spaces for every body.

Donna’s work is powerful, inspiring, and much needed — don’t miss this heartful and important chat!

27/04/2025

Still time to join me for the Rise and Shine Morning Series starting tomorrow 7am.
Find out more and register here …
I hope you can join me as we welcome Beltaine in 🪷

Rise & Shine: Beltaine Morning Series at 7:00 AM IST on April 28 offered by Brenda at Ananda Centre. Rise & Shine: Beltaine Morning SeriesAwaken Your Inner Fire & Embrace the Light As the wheel of the year turns, Beltaine marks the height of spring—the fire festival of passion, abundance, and new ...

22/04/2025

Here are five meaningful benefits for joining the Beltaine Morning Series with Brenda next week:

1. Reignite Your Energy with the Fire of Beltaine
Align with the seasonal energy of growth, passion, and renewal—perfect for feeling more alive, inspired, and motivated each day.

2. Create Sacred Time for Yourself
Start each morning with intention and presence, carving out a daily ritual that nourishes body, mind, and heart.

3. Strengthen Intuition and Clarity
Through mantra, mudra, and breathwork, you’ll reconnect to your inner wisdom and feel more grounded in your choices and direction.

4. Feel Connected and Held in Community
Even online, the shared energy of gathering together brings a sense of belonging, support, and shared purpose.

5. Light Your Inner Flame
Beltaine is a potent time to awaken creativity, joy, and confidence. This series is a gentle spark to help you blossom into the next phase of your year.

Join me online and live with recordings and resources available.
Starting Monday April 28th 7am-7.30pm for 5 mornings

Rise & Shine: Beltaine Morning Series at 7:00 AM IST on April 28 offered by Brenda at Ananda Centre. Rise & Shine: Beltaine Morning SeriesAwaken Your Inner Fire & Embrace the Light As the wheel of the year turns, Beltaine marks the height of spring—the fire festival of passion, abundance, and new ...