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Yoga Fellowship of Northern Ireland

yoga fellowship of northern ireland

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Co Tyrone

The Yoga Fellowship of Northern Ireland (YFNI) is an umbrella body for those interested in Yoga. We are an not-for-profit organisation, run by a committee of volunteers, to: promote Yoga and its benefits support our members provide Continuous Professional Development Committee members 2021-2022 Michael McCann (Chair) Frances Rutland (Secretary) Eileen Morgan (Treasurer) Maria McCarter (Membership secretary) Margaret O’Neill (Events coordinator) Bridget Hamill (PR) Amy Morgan (Safeguarding officer) Maura Parkhill – Honorary President. Our Recognition and Membership The Yoga Fellowship of NI is recognised by Sport NI as the lead body of Yoga in Northern Ireland. The Yoga Fellowship of NI itself is a member of the Yoga Federation of Ireland and The British Wheel of Yoga. Good Friends Moira Harper – Former Chair for eight years and President for three years Moira helped design a new curriculum, was a tutor and senior assessor for YFNI’s teacher training program, and currently is a board member of Yoga Therapy Ireland. She has a long term interest in promoting the link between yoga and mental health issues. Currently she sits on the Forensic Executive at the Royal College of Psychiatry in London. Liz Comerton – Founding member Liz is a relaxation, de-stressing and anger management consultant, who has taught on our training course for many years. ‘When we started the Yoga Fellowship, we tried to maintain links with the community and encouraged the spread of the benefits of yoga by our unique teacher training programmes which meet the needs of daily living. We brought many international teachers to teach and train us. This has given us a wide view of different aspects of yoga. So all who join us are very welcome and can expect an interesting and exciting experience.” Dr Samprasad Vinod – Yoga Consultant and Therapist, Maharishi Research Centre, Pune, India. “I have been associated with YFNI since 1997 when Liz Comerton arranged my first program in Belfast, after having attended my lectures during the 20th International Yoga Festival organised by Yoga for Health Foundation. I feel honoured and privileged to be associated with it ever since. I have seen it grow in leaps and bounds since its inception. I wish all the very best to the members of this wonderful organisation”. Lilias Folan – one of America’s most knowledgeable Yoga teachers

The Self Leadership Initiative

the self leadership initiative

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Creating confident, resilient and emotionally intelligent leaders. The SLI is all about providing immersive and engaging training within the higher education sector so that... * You can feel proud knowing that you are sending empowered young leaders out into the world to do great things  * Your students can be top level performers in their studies and the job market * You can get on with what you do best, knowing that your student's development is taken care of The higher education sector is fast paced and facing ever increasing pressures: Get students ready for employment, provide a rich university experience, score high on the national student survey, get great academic results, support students’ mental health and much more! It’s no wonder that young people come out of the other end feeling that they are missing out on key skills they need to succeed.  The pillars of student success The Self Leadership Initiative focuses on core skills that your students need to become academically successful, find meaningful work and look after their whole selves in the process: ✔️ Leadership – Supporting students to find their unique style of helping teams work towards a shared vision. ✔️ Teamworking – Equipping students to use their strengths effectively to achieve group goals. ✔️ Conflict Resolution – Preparing students to effectively handle difficult conversations and find the win-win. ✔️ Organisational Skills – Teaching students to manage their time and motivation effectively to complete tasks and projects. ✔️ Public Speaking & Communication – Helping students assertively and confidently get their message across. ✔️ Wellbeing – Strengthening students self esteem, resilience and coping strategies for positive mental health. Training tailored to you You can find a range of publicly bookable workshops here on Cademy. However, what makes The SLI your specialist partner is the ability to design bespoke online and in-person training programmes to suit your student's and staff's needs. Visit the website to book in a free training consultation and have a chat about what you need.