74 Courses in Cardiff

Join Me For This 8 Week Qigong and Breathwork Online Course HARNESSING THE POWER OF THE BREATH The way we breathe affects everything we do, everything we think and everything we feel. It affects our sleep, our digestion, our immune system, our energy levels, our emotions, our ability to think clearly and our relationships, to name but a few. In this course we will be combining my passions of Qigong and Breathwork to help bring us into balance so we can move though Autumn into winter full of peace and vitality. Why Qigong and Breathwork? Qigong is breathwork (Qi is Breath), it is an amazing way of opening and clearing the body, of making space for our healthy energy to flow. It allows us to stay relaxed and receptive without forcing or pushing. It is easy to learn and naturally attuned to your individual body and how it wants to expand, release and recharge. Breathwork is simply bringing our conscious attention to our breath and is one of the most powerful ways we have to change our state at any given moment. In the course i will introduce you to eight different breath techniques to help you to breathe better. Commit to just 10mins a day and you’ll be amazed at the results you can achieve. Everyone is welcome to join the course no matter your experience. When: 8th October 2024 – 5th December Tuesday Evenings 6-7pm and Thursday mornings 9-9.30am (via Zoom) Dates: Tuesdays 6-7pm: October 8th, 15th, 22nd November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, December 3rd. Thursdays 9-9.30am: October 10th, 17th, 24th, November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th December 5th. Price: £110 (Concessions £80: Super concession £60) What is included: Eight live 60min evening zoom classes Eight live 30min morning meditation zoom classes Access to replays of all classes so you can catch up in your own time. Learn a Qigong routine for healthy lungs Learn how to clear the meridian pathways for increased vitality Learn 8 new powerful breath practices Access to private Whats App group to share experiences and ask questions Weekly supporting material for home practice : – A Weekly video with a guided 10min Breath Practice – PDF – explanations of each practice – Key acupuncture points for self massage What will I get out of the course? Reconnect with your breath Learn how to improve your respiration Learn to regulate your own nervous system Access deeper body awareness Less physical tension Reduced pain Improved mental clarity Strengthened immune system Improved sleep Improved digestion Less stress and anxiety, depression and panic attacks Deepening meditation practice More energy Just Breathe Just Be

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Liza represents a range of fiction and non-fiction. On the fiction side, she is looking for historical fiction that is well researched, immerses readers in the era, and looks at overlooked characters from the past, or perhaps gives a new spin on someone we think we know. On the literary and upmarket side, she is looking for novels infused with emotions that capture the human experience and make readers think. If your literary novel is something at A24 productions might turn into a movie, this is Liza’s taste. When it comes to fantasy, she loves urban and grounded fantasy (no sci-fi please!), and is always happy to look at anything with a vampire, werewolf, witches, warlocks, fairies, and perhaps a sinister selkie or two. She is also very much looking for romantasy and is the best person at the agency to submit that too. For thrillers, send her anything set in an exotic location, high-concept, or things with a speculative twist. She loves when characters are put in situations she would never want to be in, and then they have to get out of it. Her recent favourite fiction includes: Notes on an Execution, Lady Macbethad, Hamnet, A Discovery of Witches, House of Earth and Blood, The Starless Sea, Piranesi, Our Wives Under the Sea, The Pisces, Such A Fun Age. When it comes to non fiction, she is looking for books that teach her something new or reframe a topic from an alternative point of view. This can include cookery, pop science, and social history. Liza’s recent favourite non-fiction include: The Five, A History of Art Without Men, Messalina, The Authority Gap, Finding The Mother Tree, Cook This Book, Dessert Person. Liza would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first 5000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Liza is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 2 October 2024

Are you a parent or carer who wants to better understand sensory processing and how it affects your autistic child? 🌟 Join us for a 90-minute webinar designed specifically for parents and carers, where we’ll explore sensory processing, giving you the insights and tools to better support your child’s unique sensory needs and to get the environment ‘just right’ for your child or young person. 💛 What You’ll Learn: At the end of this session, you will: Understand Sensory Processing 🧠 Learn what sensory processing is and how it relates to autism. Explore the 8 sensory systems and the concept of sensory sensitivities, including hypersensitivity (over-responsiveness) and hyposensitivity (under-responsiveness). Discover how sensory processing differences affect your child’s daily life, from school to social interactions. Identify Common Sensory Challenges 🔍 Recognise the signs of sensory overload and shutdowns. Understand common sensory triggers in children with autism, such as noise, light, clothing textures, and food. Explore how these challenges can impact behaviour, emotions, and learning. Understand the need for and the benefits of stimming. Develop Practical Strategies for Sensory Support 🛠️ Learn how to create a sensory-friendly environment at home, school and in public spaces. Discover helpful ideas and resources to help your child regulate their sensory input. Who Should Attend: Parents and carers of children with autism Family members wanting to understand sensory processing better Educators and caregivers working with autistic children Why This Webinar is for You: Sensory processing differences are a key aspect of autism, and understanding them can make a world of difference in your child’s life. This 90-minute session is packed with practical suggestions, real-life examples, and insights that will empower you to understand and support the sensory needs of your child. 🌟

Unleash the power of your unpleasant emotions in our online event Emotional Logic – embrace the superpower within your feelings!

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Rachel Neely began her publishing career in 2016 at HarperCollins, before moving to Hachette where she worked as an editor for the next six years, specialising in crime and thrillers along with book club novels and contemporary fiction, most recently as a Commissioning Editor at Orion. Rachel joined Mushens Entertainment at the start of 2022 as an Associate Agent, assisting Juliet Mushens with her client list, including multiple Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling authors. Simultaneously she began signing her own clients. In August 2023 she was promoted to Literary Agent and is actively growing her list, looking for book-club fiction, dark academia, rom-coms, tragic love stories, crime and thrillers. Please note she is not the right agent for sci-fi, espionage novels, YA or children’s books. She signs both commercial and literary authors, and is always looking for a distinctive voice matched with a compelling plot. She also is especially drawn to darker stories that centre characters with tragic fates, dark pasts or buried trauma. She is also keen to find authors from underrepresented groups who can bring a fresh perspective to well-worn story arcs, or capture experiences shared by many but, as of yet, underexplored in fiction. She would love to see a commercial locked-room thriller in the vein of The Midnight Feast, The White Lotus or with shades of Succession; novels about cults such as The Girls; a voice-led serial-killer thriller reminiscent of How to Kill Your Family; compelling dark academia to rival The Secret History; a high-concept but tragic love story that will make her ugly cry in the vein of The Time Traveller’s Wife or One Day; and anything that has an outsider trying to break into the world of the privileged and morally bankrupt. Besides those above, her favourite novels include The List, The Talented Mr Ripley, The Lovely Bones, Other People’s Clothes, The It Girl, The Girl Before, Notes on an Execution, My Dark Vanessa and My Sister the Serial Killer. Rachel would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first 5000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Rachel is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 7 October 2024

This is a masterclass in managing emotions at work, leveraging the power of self-understanding along with effective conflict management strategies to achieve successful outcomes

Learn three simple steps to improve your Emotional Intelligence and become a more empathetic and compassionate leader.

Overcoming Anxiety with NLP is a three hour online workshop with Accredited Trainer of NLP and Clinical Hypnotherapist Paul McGowran of proactivenlp.com. During the workshop Paul will take delegates through understanding how to resolve their own anxiety using NLP thinking and techniques. You can live a life without anxiety, sign up now.