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  • Intro to Essential Oils at the Shaolin Temple

    Intro to Essential Oils at the Shaolin Temple

    Thanks to all who took part in the Essential Oils class at the Shaolin Temple in Slane Co Meath. It was a very informative class hosted by Liz Svensson, Systematic kinesiologist and co founder of Healing Hub International. The Shaolin Temple is the very first of its kind outside of Hong Kong and is set in the peaceful green heart of rural Ireland surrounded by the magical Feng Shui Gardens. It is well worth a visit, for anyone interested please contact the Tai Chi Academy. It is open 7 days a week and free to visit. More Essential Oil classes will be scheduled soon. All are welcome, please follow our social media or rss to stay updated. These classes are also free of charge with a discretionary donation much appreciated to cover costs.

    To see more pic’s of our last Essential Oils class please visit our gallery or facebook page

  • Bloom Fringe Event at the Chocolate Factory

    Bloom Fringe Event at the Chocolate Factory

    Thanks to everyone who joined us at our Bloom Fringe event in the Chocolate Factory. It was a fantastic day and we look forward to seeing you all at the Shaolin Temple for the Shaolin Natural Way Festival! Please follow our rss feed for updates and get in touch here if you would like to take part. For more pics please go to our gallery page

    Kung Fu Demo at Bloom Fringe in the Chocolate Factory

  • Chocolate Factory

    Chocolate Factory is a new creative community developing in the old Williams & Woods building in Dublin on Kings Inn Street.

    The first concrete building in the city is being rejuvenated to become a creative hub comprising of creative spaces for design, art, music, dance, photography and many other creative areas for creative people to become a part of the Chocolate Factory Community.

    Along with these spaces The Chocolate Factory will house a world class hostel, a cosy but urban cafe and restaurant, an active art gallery and a venue space for events and hire.

    We are currently in the first phase of development with a number of resident creatives already setting up their spaces and focus is now on the cafe and gallery space.

    The Lung Ying Academy is a long standing resident of the Chocolate Factory. They will be taking part in the Bloom Fringe Festival that is running alongside Bloom In the Park on Saturday May 31st from 1pm – 5pm. Bring along the little ones for a Dragon and Drum’s spectacular show on Kings Inn Street at 1 o’clock outside the Chocolate Factory. The Dragon will have some special chocolate treats, catch them if you can and get there early to enjoy the show.

    Note: This is a free event
    See here for a full schedule.

  • Bloom Fringe Talk Essential Oils

    Bloom Fringe Talk Essential Oils

    Join Liz Svensson for a Bloom Fringe Talk – An Introduction to essential oils.

    Find out all about these fabulous gifts from nature with Shaolin Natural Way at The Chocolate Factory
    King’s Inn Street May 31st

    Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant. In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and being beautifully fragrant to people, essential oils have been used throughout history in many cultures for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits. Modern scientific study and trends towards more holistic approaches to wellness are driving a revival and new discovery of essential oil health applications.

    Note: This is a free event
    See below for a full schedule.

    Event times: Opening and closing: 1.00 – 5.00pm

    Featuring:

    SONIC LANDSCAPE Time: 1.00 – 1.45pm

    * A celebration of Sound with John Lawless, like you have never FELT before!
    * Dragons and Drums: Watch the Lung Ying Dragon dance to the vibrational beat
    of the universe generating the flow of energy through the physical world.

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    GIFT OF THE EARTH Time: 1.45 – 2.10pm

    * An Introduction to Essential Oil’s with Liz Svensson

    _______________________________________________________________


    DEEP ROOTS     Time: 2.10 – 3.10pm

    * Recapture your ancient traditions with a specialised talk on Bio Dynamic Farming.
    * Awaken your Celtic spirit with a specialised talk on the Spirit of Water with the Druids.

    _______________________________________________________________

    THE SEARCH FOR ENLIGHTENMENT Time: 3.10 – 4.00pm

    * Exploring the ethos of kindness to our planet and each other – Sifu Nick Costello
    * Health and Wellness in a Modern City: A Collaborative Approach – Healing Hub International

    _______________________________________________________________

    MEDITATION IN MOTION Time: 4.00 – 5.00pm

    A Series of Talks and Demo’s

    * Thai chi from the Tai Chi Academy
    * Kung Fu Demo
    * Chi Gong
    * Lion Dance Workshop

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    Bring along the little ones for a Dragon and Drum’s spectacular show on Kings Inn Street at 1 o’clock outside the Chocolate Factory. The Dragon will have some special chocolate treats so get there early and enjoy the show.

  • Bloom Fringe Bio Dynamic Farming

    What is Bio Dynamic Farming

    Biodynamic agriculture is a method of organic farming originally developed by Rudolf Steiner that employs what proponents describe as “a holistic understanding of agricultural processes”. One of the first sustainable agriculture movements, it treats soil fertility, plant growth, and livestock care as ecologically interrelated tasks, emphasizing spiritual and mystical perspectives. Proponents of biodynamic agriculture, including Steiner, have characterized it as “spiritual science” as part of the larger anthroposophy movement.

    Biodynamics has much in common with other organic approaches – it emphasizes the use of manures and composts and excludes the use of artificial chemicals on soil and plants. Methods unique to the biodynamic approach include its treatment of animals, crops, and soil as a single system; an emphasis from its beginnings on local production and distribution systems; its use of traditional and development of new local breeds and varieties; and the use of an astrological sowing and planting calendar. Biodynamic agriculture uses various herbal and mineral additives for compost additives and field sprays; these are sometimes prepared by controversial methods, such as burying ground quartz stuffed into the horn of a cow, which are said to harvest “cosmic forces in the soil”, that are more akin to sympathetic magic than agronomy. – Wikipedia

    Biodynamic techniques are based on the recognition that plants are intimately connected with and depend on soil that is alive and vital. Through nurturing and caring for the soil, you will be able to grow quality produce that has vitality and more flavor.

  • Bloom Fringe Tai Chi

    Join Nick and Catherine for a Bloom Fringe Tai Chi work shop and demonstration at the The Chocolate Factory
    King’s Inn Street.

    See Below for a full Line up of events Sat May 31st

    Presenting Shaolin Natural Way a Bloom Fringe Event at

    The Chocolate Factory
    King’s Inn Street

    The Lung Ying Academy invites you to explore an alternative sensory
    perception of Dublin with a positive guide to living in a modern city.
    Drop in to encounter visual and auditory sensations, and
    uncover the power of the natural positive energy in your city.

    Event times: Opening and closing: 1.00 – 5.00pm

    Featuring:

    SONIC LANDSCAPE Time: 1.00 – 1.45pm

    * A celebration of Sound with John Lawless, like you have never FELT before!
    * Dragons and Drums: Watch the Lung Ying Dragon dance to the vibrational beat
    of the universe generating the flow of energy through the physical world.

    _______________________________________________________________

    GIFT OF THE EARTH Time: 1.45 – 2.10pm

    * An Introduction to Essential Oil’s with Liz Svensson

    _______________________________________________________________


    DEEP ROOTS     Time: 2.10 – 3.10pm

    * Recapture your ancient traditions with a specialised talk on Bio Dynamic Farming.
    * Awaken your Celtic spirit with a specialised talk on the Spirit of Water with the Druids.

    _______________________________________________________________

    THE SEARCH FOR ENLIGHTENMENT Time: 3.10 – 4.00pm

    * Exploring the ethos of kindness to our planet and each other – Sifu Nick Costello
    * Health and Wellness in a Modern City: A Collaborative Approach – Healing Hub International

    _______________________________________________________________

    MEDITATION IN MOTION Time: 4.00 – 5.00pm

    A Series of Talks and Demo’s

    * Thai chi from the Tai Chi Academy
    * Kung Fu Demo
    * Chi Gong
    * Lion Dance Workshop

    _____________________________________________________________

    Note: This is a free event

  • Bloom Fringe at the Chocolate Factory

    Shaolin Natural Way is a Bloom Fringe Event at the

    The Chocolate Factory
    King’s Inn Street

    Bring along the little ones for a Dragon and Drum’s spectacular show on Kings Inn Street at 1 o’clock outside the Chocolate Factory. The Dragon will have some special chocolate treats so get there early and enjoy the show.

    Note: This is a free event
    See below for a full schedule.

    Event times: Opening and closing: 1.00 – 5.00pm

    Featuring:

    SONIC LANDSCAPE Time: 1.00 – 1.45pm

    * A celebration of Sound with John Lawless, like you have never FELT before!
    * Dragons and Drums: Watch the Lung Ying Dragon dance to the vibrational beat
    of the universe generating the flow of energy through the physical world.

    _______________________________________________________________

    GIFT OF THE EARTH Time: 1.45 – 2.10pm

    * An Introduction to Essential Oil’s with Liz Svensson

    _______________________________________________________________


    DEEP ROOTS     Time: 2.10 – 3.10pm

    * Recapture your ancient traditions with a specialised talk on Bio Dynamic Farming.
    * Awaken your Celtic spirit with a specialised talk on the Spirit of Water with the Druids.

    _______________________________________________________________

    THE SEARCH FOR ENLIGHTENMENT Time: 3.10 – 4.00pm

    * Exploring the ethos of kindness to our planet and each other – Sifu Nick Costello
    * Health and Wellness in a Modern City: A Collaborative Approach – Healing Hub International

    _______________________________________________________________

    MEDITATION IN MOTION Time: 4.00 – 5.00pm

    A Series of Talks and Demo’s

    * Thai chi from the Tai Chi Academy
    * Kung Fu Demo
    * Chi Gong
    * Lion Dance Workshop

    _____________________________________________________________

  • Bloom Fringe 2014

    Edgy Line-Up for Dublin’s greenest Fringe festival Bloom Fringe – where inspiration grows
    Dublin is evolving physically, commercially and culturally with a huge creative community now
    flourishing in the city. Bloom Fringe is the latest independent festival to hit the streets. The festival
    is a spin-off of the hugely successful Bloom and will showcase Dublin’s ever growing creative
    capacity with fresh ideas, spontaneity and fun. The aim is to celebrate biodiversity and sustainability
    of Dublin’s City Centre by bringing together communities, artists, performers, professionals,
    enthusiasts and free thinkers in a joyous explosion of garden-related creativity.
    Ever wondered about urban foraging?, Want to try composting bootcamp or forest school? Need
    inspiration for Recreating stylish garden features? Discover secret gardens or cycle newfound trails?
    Learn to make your own lip balm from your hedgerows?

    Bloom Fringe will literally take over the city with the support of Dublin City Council, the Irish
    Landscape Institute and BID, over 35 eclectic events staged in pop-up venues in parks, gardens,
    lane-ways and Dublin City Centre as well as established venues such as, cafés, shops and more.
    Inspired by other fringe events from the world of theatre and gardening, Dublin Fringe, Edinburgh
    Fringe and Chelsea Fringe, Bloom Fringe 2014 will showcase works from the world of gardening,
    sustainability, architecture, food, fashion and much more. Bringing Bloom from the Park into the
    city, Innovative workshops, pop-up dinners, picnics, exhibitions, garden installations and other
    experiences will be hosted throughout the city on Saturday 31st May to inspire creativity,
    sustainability, green infrastructure and community involvement.

    DCC says “It is very exciting to see the development of a Bloom fringe festival which will provide the
    opportunity for communities to engage in new and creative ways with the already popular event.
    Dublin City Council is delighted to be associated with Bloom coming into the heart of the city.”
    Event coordinators Landscape Architect Esther Gerrard and Garden Designer Marion Keogh say “We
    want to encourage anyone with artistic vision and drive to participate and present their work. This
    means that there’s always something to suit everyone, of all ages and tastes. Our city lends itself to
    a multitude of uses and we want to show it off in all its glory!”

    • Tours/cycle trails (Urban Foraging/Picture This – Independent shops/Making Space – Secret Gardens)
    • Masterchef picnic Tamarin Blackmur – winner 2012 with Fidelma Boyce and Brian Topping – top 10
    Masterchef 2012
    • Ken Byrne’s Supergarden Winner 2011 Converted Shipping Container featuring ReCreated
    installation (ReCreate.ie) Artist Mark Holburn as the Bloom Fringe HQ
    • A sample of shops and cafés with pop-up windows are Industry, Berlin and Courtney Lennon
    • Hedgerow Herbalism by Melt Studio, Composting Bootcamp and Forest School a few of the family
    friendly workshops
    • Open community gardens

    Bloom Fringe 2014 will highlight Dublin’s influential position as a creative, diverse and sustainable
    city. The aim is to encourage and inspire people to use their city more and recognize the enormous
    amount that it can give back to us as individuals and as a community.
    Bloom Fringe festival will take place on Saturday 31st May 2014.

    Email address: bloomfringe@gmail.com
    Or Phone: Esther Gerrard 086 465 0673 / Marion Keogh 087 813 7718
    Website: www.bloomfringe.com
    Twitter: @bloomfringe #bloomfringe
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomfringedublin

  • The Lung Ying Academy

    Presenting Shaolin Natural Way a Bloom Fringe Event at

    The Chocolate Factory
    King’s Inn Street

    The Lung Ying Academy invites you to explore an alternative sensory
    perception of Dublin with a positive guide to living in a modern city.
    Drop in to encounter visual and auditory sensations, and
    uncover the power of the natural positive energy in your city.

    Event times: Opening and closing: 1.00 – 5.00pm

    Featuring:

    SONIC LANDSCAPE Time: 1.00 – 1.45pm

    * A celebration of Sound with John Lawless, like you have never FELT before!
    * Dragons and Drums: Watch the Lung Ying Dragon dance to the vibrational beat
    of the universe generating the flow of energy through the physical world.

    _______________________________________________________________

    GIFT OF THE EARTH Time: 1.45 – 2.10pm

    * An Introduction to Essential Oil’s with Liz Svensson

    _______________________________________________________________


    DEEP ROOTS     Time: 2.10 – 3.10pm

    * Recapture your ancient traditions with a specialised talk on Bio Dynamic Farming.
    * Awaken your Celtic spirit with a specialised talk on the Spirit of Water with the Druids.

    _______________________________________________________________

    THE SEARCH FOR ENLIGHTENMENT Time: 3.10 – 4.00pm

    * Exploring the ethos of kindness to our planet and each other – Sifu Nick Costello
    * Health and Wellness in a Modern City: A Collaborative Approach – Healing Hub International

    _______________________________________________________________

    MEDITATION IN MOTION Time: 4.00 – 5.00pm

    A Series of Talks and Demo’s

    * Thai chi from the Tai Chi Academy
    * Kung Fu Demo
    * Chi Gong
    * Lion Dance Workshop

    _____________________________________________________________

    Note: This is a free event

  • Killer Ceol Upcoming Events

    After playing an amazing set at the Essential Gathering Festival we are delighted to announce Killer Ceol’s upcoming gigs. Check him out in your nearest venue for a great night out.

    May 29th-Hogs & Heifers Swords
    June 6th-Peggy Kellys Harolds Cross
    June 7th-Donabate Farmers Market

    www.killerceol.com
    www.facebook.com/killerceol