I am zen

31/10/2025

A big thank you for all the recommendations for our Christmas Dinner & Hamper donations 👏🏻

We got speaking to a lovely woman People's Kitchen Belfast, she was super helpful providing with all the info on how to we go about doing this.

They currently have approx 120 coming through their doors daily 🙈🥺. Anything we can do will be a massive help.

They have gave us a list of items that will help with creating some hampers that we will build and take down on Christmas Eve for them to have on Christmas Day 🎄

We would like to make up as many hampers as possible so any donation of items below (mixture for male & female) would be greatly appreciated.

We have already started gathering some bits on our end and we have a wee box in the restaurant for anyone that would like to pop in with a wee donation 🤎

Thank you so much for everyone’s support with this and hoping to create some Christmas spirit for those less fortunate 🤎🤎

29/10/2025

H A P P Y 🎃 H A L L O W E E N

We are now closed for a little break as I take sometime at home with the family to enjoy my favourite time of year!

It has been an amazing first term with almost 300 children each week in schools working through the I am Zen Tools for Life program.

In the studio we have seen our kids classes move to mid week and the introduction of our EFT Tapping and our ‘I am Calm mum and me courses’

We held our seasonal classes with pumpkin painting Sip & Paints, our Autumn mum & me retreat and our Halloween camps, Transfer club and not to forget our wonderful teachers Eileen bringing adults yoga and Kathryn Mother Nurture with her beautiful pregnancy yoga and mum and baby classes. The fabulous Clare HAVEN by Clare with her holistic hands and of course, Sinead Sinead Corey Play Therapy with her gentle and nurturing ways ❤️

As we move into November our 3rd year in our premises 🙌 and towards Christmas we aren’t slowing down 🫣 So keep an eye out for our announcements and newsletters … to subscribe, drop me your email address.

Have the most wonderful Halloween weekend everyone and thanks for all your continued support and encouragement ❤️✨

28/10/2025

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28/10/2025

Halloween Scream Scheme 👻

What a spook-tacular start to the Halloween holidays!

A massive thank you to all our brilliant boys and girls who joined us for two magical mornings of yoga adventures, creative crafts, monster games and lots of giggles.

We crept like cats, flew like bats, stirred up calming potions and made memories that were far more treat than trick! 🍬✨

Your energy, kindness and imagination brought the whole studio to life, we are so lucky to share space with such wonderful little humans. 💜

Enjoy the rest of your Halloween break…

and remember…
You are brave. You are calm. You are kind. 🪄

See you soon, little legends!
Love, Team I Am Zen 💫

27/10/2025

I actually have the cutest yogis ever!!
This is us with our balancing birds ❤️
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26/10/2025

Mum & Me Retreat 💛

A huge thank you to the wonderful mums and their yogis who joined us for this mornings retreat.

We slowed down, breathed together, and took some time, away from the normal distractions of life.

From meditations to partner trees, EFT tapping and guided massage, every moment was a reminder of how powerful it is to simply be present.

We hope you left feeling a little lighter, with happy hearts and tools you can continue to use together whenever you need a little calm and regulation.

If you’d like to join the next Mum & Me Retreat visit https://iamzenbooking.as.me/?appointmentType=75200451

24/10/2025

Is your little coming to our Halloween Camp or Kerry’s transfer club next week?

Why not treat yourself and book in with HAVEN by Clare ✨❤️

What’s app or PM for availability ✔️🫶

22/10/2025

🌿 A Heartfelt Thank You 🌿

On Monday night I had the honour of delivering a Coming Home to You self-love workshop as part of the Community Relations Forum at the Barron Hall. A calming and powerful evening focused on connection, reflection, and inner strength.

To fulfil the client’s vision, I was delighted to collaborate with two incredible local women:
✨ Clare from HAVEN by Clare who brought her healing hands and nurturing energy
✨ Elaine Stephens from Serenity Sound Healing whose soundbath offered deep rest and release to close our circle

Together, we created a gentle, grounding space where participants could explore breathwork, EFT tapping, guided meditation, soothing self-massage, and sound healing, all rooted in the intention of building self-worth and finding peace in one’s own presence.

Thank you to The Community Relations Forum for inviting I am zen into this meaningful work, and to every woman who showed up with open hearts and open minds. It was a real privilege to hold space with you. 💛

21/10/2025

S E L F | E S T E E M
(noun)

A feeling of being happy with your own character and abilities.
Simply put, positive self-esteem is when you feel good about yourself.

Why positive self-esteem is important for kids:
kids will feel good about themselves, they will have a sense of pride in themselves, feel more confident and motivated to try new things and will be better able to cope with and learn from their mistakes. They are also more likely to set themselves healthy boundaries and be able to stand up for themselves.

In this exercise, have the children draw and cut out a bucket.

- Every time they do something that fills their bucket, have them write it on the bucket.

- Every time something happens that puts a hole in their bucket, have them cut a little section of the bucket out (don’t throw it away).

- Every time they do something to mend their bucket, have them stick the pieces back on.

This exercise will help the children understand what a good balance of self esteem looks like, left empty we have a deflated sense of self. We always want a full bucket so if after a few days the bucket has lots of holes in it … it’s time to mend your bucket 🪣

NB: Please feel free to print and use these images and exercise notes. I am happy for you to do so but would ask that if sharing this resource you give credit to the creator

21/10/2025

Tools for Life – 6 Week Program (Ages 7–11)

This November we’re bringing our much loved Tools for Life program into the studio for the very first time 🌿

Usually only delivered in schools, this small and cosy 6-week class is designed to help children build emotional resilience, confidence, and calm through regulation tools, movement and creativity.

Each week we’ll explore themes like managing emotions, breathing for calm, and building resilience in fun, practical ways that children really connect with.

💛 Mondays at 5.45pm
| Starts November
| £90 for 6 weeks
| Max 8 spaces

It’s gentle, uplifting and packed with the kind of “life tools” every child should have.

Spaces are limited — and this one’s going to fill quickly!

✨ Book via link in bio

20/10/2025

Join our Zen Space 🍃

Are you a wellbeing or creative professional looking for a calm, welcoming space to share your gifts?

At I Am Zen Studio & Wellbeing Hub, we’re opening our doors to like minded practitioners who align with our ethos of holistic health, creativity, and connection, and who can add something special to the community we’ve built.

Our light, peaceful studio and Nurture Room in Glengormley is already home to yoga inc kids, baby and pregnancy, baby massage, mindfulness, play therapy, Reiki, reflexology and creative wellbeing sessions so we’re seeking complementary offerings rather than direct overlap.

If you’re passionate about supporting children, teens, families or women through holistic and creative means, we’d love to chat.

📍 I Am Zen Studio & Wellbeing Hub, Glengormley
📅 Flexible rental options (hourly, half-day, or block bookings)
🅿Free on-site parking
📩 Message us or email iamzen_ni@outlook.com to arrange a visit

Let’s grow a little collective of calm together