Balance By Aoife Hayes

18/05/2025

Last weekend I spent the weekend learning from the wonderful Hagar Basis in Portmarnock. It was a beautiful weekend. I learnt lots of new techniques to help with stress and immune health.

I also took some time to my self; booking myself into the Grand Hotel in Malahide for the night, which was so lovely. I really took this time to reflect, I couldn’t remember the last night I had time like this to myself…. At first it was strange, going out for a meal on my own, having a walk on my own,not having to change a nappy…🤣. However I reminded myself that 12 years ago I took myself off travelling on my own to the other side of the world and I managed just fine.

It reminded me how good for the soul it is to just stop and breathe. To just sit at the beach and watch the waves. To have a coffee in sun. To eat slowly and enjoy your meal…

I came home with lots more energy and appreciation . ( It might also have something to do with all the reflexology practice that we did over the weekend 😆!)

As busy women / mothers it is so good to take some time out. Whether that is going for a walk on your own, going on that girls trip, going to the Pilates class that you keep putting on.. just do it, for yourself…

Remember you can’t pour from an empty cup….

12/05/2025

What a wonderful weekend training with this amazing lady. Learnt a lot of useful techniques to help with stress and immune health! Highly recommend. ❤️ Hagar Basis Reflexology

08/11/2024

What are the benefits of reflexology on brain health and function?

Reflexology has been found to have several benefits on brain health and function. Some of these include:

1. Stress Reduction: Reflexology helps to reduce stress and promotes relaxation, which can have a positive impact on brain health. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps to calm the mind and reduce anxiety.

2. Improved Blood Circulation: By applying pressure to specific points on the feet or hands, reflexology improves blood circulation throughout the body, including the brain. This increased blood flow can enhance brain function and improve cognitive abilities.

3. Enhanced Sleep Quality: Reflexology has been shown to improve sleep quality, which is essential for optimal brain health. By reducing stress and promoting relaxation, reflexology can help regulate sleep patterns and ensure restful sleep.

4. Pain Relief: Reflexology can help alleviate headaches and migraines, which are often associated with brain health issues. By targeting specific reflex points, reflexology stimulates the release of endorphins, which act as natural painkillers.

5. Mental Clarity and Focus: Reflexology can enhance mental clarity and focus by reducing mental fatigue and improving concentration. It helps to clear the mind, improve cognitive function, and increase alertness.

6. Emotional Wellbeing: Reflexology can have a positive impact on emotional wellbeing, which is closely linked to brain health. It helps to reduce anxiety, depression, and mood swings, promoting a sense of overall emotional balance.

14/09/2024

Reflexology available in Drimoleague, West Cork from October. Get in touch and spread the word.

Thanks
Aoife

01/11/2023

Appointments available for Friday evening. Put the feet up and fire on.

22/10/2023

Prioritising your self care ❤️

Reflexology is used to help restore and maintain the body's natural equilibrium which can be disturbed by factors such as stress, pain, hormonal changes or illness/injury. This ancient gentle therapy encourages the body to work naturally to restore its own "healthy balance".

Get in touch to find out more

18/10/2023

This poster is great as it raises awareness of the many symptoms that women can have when going through the menopause.

A natural menopause occurs because as you age your ovaries stop producing eggs and make less oestrogen (the main female hormone).
About 8 out of 10 women will develop menopausal symptoms at some point. Around a quarter of women have very severe symptoms.

Menopause symptoms may only last a few months in some women. However, for others symptoms can continue for several years.

Treatment option; HRT (Hormone replacement Therapy) replaces the oestrogen hormone that your ovaries stop making once you are menopausal. Always seek medical advice*. Info from Patient UK

Reflexology can help you manage these symptoms and maybe a helpful adjunct to your treatment.

04/10/2023

Baby Reflexology and Roll class starting tomorrow. This is something I am very passionate about and I can't wait to bring this class to Omagh.
I will be covering reflexology techniques to help with teething, colic, sleep and constipation.
I will also be discussing all things baby development and educating and empowering those in my class to help baby go from lying to rolling to sitting to crawling.
There will also be a chance for us to connect and chat which is very important for our health and well being. Also a little bonus is that the location is in the brilliant .
Send a message if your interested in the November class.

02/10/2023

Baby class starting this week on Thursday at Natur and Co. 4 week block £40, last space available. Get in touch to book

Baby class coming to Omagh in October. Dm to book or share with someone Who might be interested
Thanks Aoife

29/09/2023

Feet up Friday

Today I met an old friend from school and had a lovely iced coffee.
Enjoy your weekend.