Hello & welcome to the calm confident training academy website. We are a growing
community helping people on their journey to health, fitness & wellbeing through
exercise, nutrition and reflexology. We work with people of all ages and abilities
offering instructor training classes and workshops to surestarts, community groups,
schools and sports teams.
Reach out on WhatsApp to book a workshop or
inquire about training
I am on a mission to help people of all ages & stages improve their health and
fitness. I
started yoga, Pilates and reflexology on my own journey to wellbeing after leaving my
job as a
senior radiographer due to ill health. As a mother of 2 girls playing sport and studying
I found
that it was also very helpful for them. This led me to creating my training company
using my skills
and knowledge so others could start their health & fitness businesses. I have continued
to train in
all areas of wellbeing including a Masters degree in nutrition from Ulster University,
becoming a
registered nutritionist, and a level 4 qualified sports and injury therapist which has
allowed me
the privilege of working with sports teams.
I am not your average green juice drinking yogi, more of a "yoga mammy" that is juggling
all aspects
of real life.
My purpose is to improve lives with small sustainable changes. Helping people to help
themselves.
Training
Level 3 Pilates Matwork
This active IQ level 3 mat work Pilates course will provide learners with a professional
level of skills and knowledge to enable them to design, plan and deliver safe and effective Pilates
classes. It is a hybrid of online and in person teaching allowing you the time to practice and learn
at your own pace.
200hr Yoga Teacher
The 200hr yoga teacher training course explore all aspect of yoga. The aim of the course is
to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to successfully plan and deliver yoga classes
and one to one teaching. The course is delivered both online and in person to fit in with your busy
lifestyle. On completion the successful completion the student can register with Yoga Alliance
professionals UK as a 200hr Yoga teacher. Specialised advanced training available on request.
Reflexology
This unique hybrid level 3 reflexology training course allows you to study at your own pace.
The course is a mix of online and in person training allowing you to fit in study between your
personal and work life. Accredited by the Federation of Holistic Therapists, on completion you can
register with the CHNC allowing you to work in both the private sector or in a hospital or hospice
setting.
Advanced Reflexology
We have courses in advanced reflexology for the qualified reflexologist to help improve
their knowledge, skills and business. Our advanced courses include, Fertility, Pregnancy, Menopause
and Babies & Children.
Calm Confident Kids
Calm Confident Kids provides health and wellbeing to children, families and
schools through massage, yoga, Pilates, mindfulness and positive thinking. Our training
is of the highest standard and recognised by the leading holistic and yoga professional
bodies in The U.K. Training many of the surestarts, playgroups, charities and private
instructors throughout the U.k. and Ireland.
It’s almost September, that time of year when the summer
holiday’s end and we start afresh with great intentions.
This is what my Dad would say every year as we returned home from holidays. I never
understood (as a child I didn’t like porridge). What he meant was that a normal routine
would resume once more in our house with set times for everything like dinner and bed.
Gone were the holidays of no school and no routine.
September is one of those dates in the calendar were we often set new intentions.
Starting a new school year or signing up for a new hobby or class. Many sign up for a
new yoga, Pilates or exercise class in September often falling off by Halloween.
Consistency is key, I tell all my student 10 minutes a day is better than a one-hour
class per week. This is why I have included a free downloadable movement and habit
tracker for you. It will guide you to 10min of yoga or Pilates everyday for the month of
September. It also allows you to track your daily nutritional habits and one more habit
that you want to include for your wellbeing.
Routine is good and daily habits can achieve exceptional results. Sign up for my 7-day
yoga & Pilates challenge coming later in September.
Classes are back in September.
I am taking a few weeks off at the end of the summer and will resume classes on the week
of the 12th September. Only 6 per class so you get individual attention therefore
booking is essential. To book your place contact me
As we get to the middle of Autumn we start to turn our thoughts to the end of the year
and the festive season. There is so much happening at Wellness with Elaine and Calm
Confident Kids. Stay tuned to my social media to find out more.
As we look towards the festive season we want to look and feel good. For me that is more
about health and fitness than weight loss only. My new Fabulous for the Festive Season
is a 5 week challenge starting on the 9th November to 15th December, finishing just in
time for Christmas.
I am also currently working a lot on bone health. Some of the most important things for
bone health are - Diet including:
Glucosamine and chondroitin
Collagen
Omega 3
Vit D & K
Calcium and magnesium
Remembering that we eat food not individual nutrients
November also sees the start of my newest course a 50hr pregnancy yoga course. The course
is fully booked but I am taking applications for the 2023 course.
What am I eating?
In keeping with my quest for bone health I am loving my turmeric latte. (when I’m not
drinking hot chocolates in Coopers Maghera). Here is the healthier alternative
250mls Milk or milk alternative
¼ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp maple syrup (Optional)
½ tsp vanilla syrup (optional)
Mix all the ingredients and heat over a gentle heat. Whisk or use a milk frother. Serve in a
mug and sprinkle with cinnamon to serve.
Hello & welcome
Hope you are all excited for the final month of 2022 and
starting to get ready for the festive period. If you are following my Fab for the
festive season challenge, you will know that one of the main topics we are focusing on
is a goodnights sleep. This may be hard if we work shifts or have young children at
home. Try my You tube video to help with sleep from the link below.
Problems sleeping can occur due to:
stress
menopause
shift pattern
over training
caffeine
alcohol
pain
overeating
Lack of sleep can affect:
Cognitive ability
Stress
Weight gain
Brain fog
Sports performance
Pain perception
Increased risk of certain diseases (e.g. Type 2 diabetes)
Skin problems
Increased inflammation
Foods that can help with sleep include:
Almonds/cashews/peanuts
Sweet potato
Turkey
Kiwi
Cherry’s
Chamomile tea
Oily fish
Eggs
Milk
Oats
Turkey Toastie recipe:
2 slices multi grain bread (I like Gallaghers Multigrain)
2 slices of turkey breast finely sliced
Cranberry sauce (for a lower sugar option make your own)
Handful of spinach leaves finely Shredded
Grated carrot
2 thin slices of Brie (optional)
pain
overeating
Spread the cranberry sauce on the bread. Add the rest of the ingredients substituting
other veg or cheese to your preference. Place in toastie maker on under grill until
bread is nicely toasted and filling warm
Hello and Happy New Year
I hope you are all as excited as I am and looking forward
to 2023.
The start of January is when many of us take stock of the year that has passed and make
plans for the future.
Firstly I would like you to acknowledge and congratulate yourself on all that you have
achieved in 2022. There may have been hard times but you have survived and are ready to
start 2023.
For all of you wanting to achieve better health & fitness we have the perfect way to
start this with a 7 day core Pilates & yoga challenge starting on the 1st of January.
January will also see the launch of the latest workshop on hormonal balance & the
menopause. The current workshops for dancers, camogie and football will also be
available again in the first few months of 2023.
Online classes will start back on 2nd January and in person classes on 9th January.
I hope you are all as excited as I am and looking forward to 2023.
I hope you are all as excited as I am and looking forward to 2023.
New year goals & dreams
Remember to make goals and dreams that will make you happy and reflect your true self.
Ask your self the following questions:
What you really want and what is your reason or your why?
How will this make your life better when you achieve your goal?
What do you need to set in place to help achieve it?
Now whatever it is go chase that goal!
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